Earl Thomas Age: 29 Height: 5-10 Weight: 202 Experience: 9 seasons Potential Suitors: Cowboys, Chargers, Chiefs, 49ers, Packers, Falcons Free Agent Profile Instincts. Range. Ball skills. Centerfielder. Enforcer. Earl Thomas is all of it wrapped into a 5-10 frame. One of the best safeties of his era, Thomas is the only player with 25+ interceptions... Continue Reading →
The History of NFL Free Agency
Below is a brief history of free agency, and at times the lack thereof, in the NFL. The Reserve Rule (1920-1946) The reserve rule allowed teams with right to resign a player in perpetuity. Players could not move on to another team by choice. Players really had three options: play for the same team, get... Continue Reading →
2018 NFL CONTRACT PROJECTION: Rams DT Aaron Donald
Aaron Donald missed Week 1 last season over a contract dispute. Could he soon be the NFL highest-paid defensive player?
2018 NFL Contract Projection: Free Agent DE Ziggy Ansah
After being franchise by the Lions, what will it take Ziggy Ansah to agree to a long-term extension in Detroit?
2018 NFL CONTRACT PROJECTION: Free Agent QB Kirk Cousins
The Kirk Cousins sweepstakes commences March 14.
2018 NFL Contract Projection: Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers
With talks of any extension being close, how much is Aaron Rodgers
2018 NFL CONTRACT PROJECTION: Free Agent WR Allen Robinson
Coming off a Week 1 ACL injury, Robinson is looking to cash in during free agency...
2018 NFL CONTRACT PROJECTION: Free Agent WR Jarvis Landry
After leading the NFL in receptions in 2017, Jarvis Landry got hit with the franchise tag...
2018 NFL CONTRACT PROJECTION: Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is an exclusive rights free agent.
NFL Rookie Contracts Explained: Fifth-Year Option
Here is a link to the updated terms of the 5th-year option under the new 2020 CBA: https://frontofficenfl.com/2020/06/04/2020-nfl-cba-explained-5th-year-option-in-rookie-contracts/ Below are the terms of the 5th-year option prior to the changes made during the 2020 CBA negotiations: Every player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft will automatically have a Fifth-Year Option added in... Continue Reading →
NFL Contracts Explained: Option Bonus
An option bonus is similar to a roster bonus. However, rather than receiving money for remaining on a team on a certain date, the team has the “option” to pay the bonus or terminate the player’s contract. When an option bonus is exercised, it is subject to probation like a signing bonus. If the option... Continue Reading →
NFL Contracts Explained: Signing Bonus
A signing bonus, as the name suggests, is an upfront payment a player receives to sign his contract. When it comes to salary cap accounting rules, signing bonuses and P5 salaries are completely different. The amount a player gets to sign can be prorated or spread across the life of the contract (up to a... Continue Reading →
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