Colts sign Safety Camryn Bynum to 4 year, $60M contract

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1899169112586088874

Former Vikings S Cam Bynum and the Colts agreed to terms on a four-year, $60 million contract, per sources.

Deal negotiated by agent Damarius Bilbo of Klutch Sports

https://x.com/NateAtkins_/status/1899181519484428457

Things to like about new Colts S Cam Bynum:

- Incredibly durable -- 0 missed games the past 3 years
- Ascending in coverage -- targeted 31 times last year and gave up just 13 completions and 1 TD with 3 INTs
- Good tackler -- 97 stops, 17 misses last year

https://x.com/ZachHicks2/status/1899184595150500023

Camryn Bynum feels like the perfect fit in so many ways for the Colts.

+ Versatile playmaker with FS, SS, and CB experience
+ Comes from a diverse, aggressive scheme in Minnesota
+ Competitive, physical leader that's well respected
+ Big time fun personality

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Short article from Chappell:

https://fox59.com/sports/colts/colts...-million-deal/

BY: MIKE CHAPPELL

INDIANAPOLIS – Lou Anarumo’s defense is taking shape.

A major piece was added Monday when the Indianapolis Colts agreed with former Minnesota safety Camryn Bynum on a four-year, $60 million contract. A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed the transaction. NFL Network was first with the report.

Anarumo’s defenses with the Cincinnati Bengals included impactful play at safety – Jessie Bates – and that’s what will be expected from Bynum.

The 2021 fourth-round pick of Minnesota started 54 of 65 games, including 51 over the past three seasons. Bynum, 26, has collected 342 tackles, including five for a loss, along with eight interceptions. He had three interceptions and 10 passes defended last season.

Bynum’s addition almost certainly means Julian Blackmon won’t return.

[Hoopsdoc]

Love it. Hope he flourishes in Anarumos defense.

[BCN#1]

"Incredibly durable -- 0 missed games the past 3 years".

I pray this continues... The Colts streak of luck will have him on IR before the season starts.

[ChaosTheory]

Curious to watch more film on him. He's one month younger than Blackmon, but Blackmon has a year of experience on him. With Blackmon missing most of 2021, their total games even up (66 vs. 65).

Just going by the numbers...

Blackmon, 66 games, 225 solo, 300 total, 13 Tfl, 1.5 sks, 10 Int, 71% completion, 101.5 rating, 21 PD

Bynum, 65 games, 217 solo, 342 total, 5 Tfl, 1.5 sks, 8 Int, 69% completion, 99.7 rating, 28 PD

[sherck]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

Curious to watch more film on him. He's one month younger than Blackmon, but Blackmon has a year of experience on him. With Blackmon missing most of 2021, their total games even up (66 vs. 65).

Just going by the numbers...

Blackmon, 66 games, 225 solo, 300 total, 13 Tfl, 1.5 sks, 10 Int, 71% completion, 101.5 rating, 21 PD

Bynum, 65 games, 217 solo, 342 total, 5 Tfl, 1.5 sks, 8 Int, 69% completion, 99.7 rating, 28 PD

Really interesting that they are pretty much "stat" clones of each other.

My guess? Personality.....trend line....or Blackmon wanting more money than Bynum wanted are to factor into the signing.

Seems like a good get at that cost.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by sherck

Really interesting that they are pretty much "stat" clones of each other.

My guess? Personality.....trend line....or Blackmon wanting more money than Bynum wanted are to factor into the signing.

Seems like a good get at that cost.

I'm sure durability has something to do w/ it since Bynum has started all 17 games for 3 straight seasons (knock on wood). Probably fit as well since Blackmon is better at SS, which Cross is also better there.

Also, Bynum switched from CB in college to S his rookie year and only had 3 starts that year. Not sure how much he played when he wasn't starting his rookie year, but we probably need to compare 54 starts for Bynum vs. 62 for Blackmon.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

More details about the contract:

https://x.com/BenGoessling/status/1899280717923672087

Terms of Cam Bynum's deal with the Colts:

$32M guaranteed; $26M g'td at signing
$18M signing bonus
Up to $510K in annual roster bonuses

2025: $2M base (full guarantee)
2026: $10M base ($6M full guarantee; $4M g'td 5th day of league year)
2027: $13.47M base ($2M injury guarantee)
2028: $14.49M base

The contract has also been updated on Spotrac if you prefer to see it there:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_...9/camryn-bynum