Vilma gives up $2.8 million in 2012

Under his old contract, Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma was due to earn a base salary of $5.4 million in 2012.  Per a source with knowledge of Vilma’s new contract, his compensation has dropped to $2.6 million. That’s a difference (abacus engaged) of $2.8 million. The good news, if there is any, for Vilma is that…