An example to show guaranteed money and dead money in NFL Player contracts.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Waivers
When a player contract is terminated, he is either free to negotiate and with a team at any time or subject to waivers. When released, a contract for a player with fewer than four credited seasons is subject to waivers at all times. The waiver system allows teams to place a claim on a player... Continue Reading →
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Veteran Salary Benefit
Examining new salary benefits for veteran players.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Dead Money
A definition of "dead money" in NFL player contracts.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Salary Escalators
Defining salary escalators in NFL contracts.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Contract Incentives (LTBE & NLTBE)
Exploring contract incentives in NFL player contracts, as well as differentiating LTBE and NLTBE incentives.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Other Contract Bonuses
Exploring three other types of NFL bonuses: option bonus, workout bonus, and reporting bonus.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Per-Game Roster Bonus
Per-game roster bonuses.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Roster Bonus
Defining NFL roster bonuses.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Signing Bonus
Explaining signing bonuses and the proration of them in NFL contract.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Base Salary
During the course season, NFL players receive installments of their base or "Paragraph 5" salary. Under the new CBA, the period over which the players receive these installments are increased significantly.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Guaranteed Money
Unlike its NBA and MLB counterparts, NFL contracts are not guaranteed unless specified. This article explores the three types of guaranteed money (skill, cap, injury).
