Explanation of how to compare contracts that were signed under a previous contract.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: 5th Year Option in Rookie Contracts
The 5th-Year Option got a makeover under the 2020 CBA. See the changes here.
2020 NFL CBA Explained: Guaranteed Money & Dead Money (an example)
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.