Study Guide
NFL Contract Terms
Understand NFL contract structures, signing bonuses, guarantees, incentives, and void years.
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Overview
NFL contracts are complex documents with various components including base salary, signing bonuses, incentives, and guarantees. Mastering contract structure is fundamental to representing players effectively.
Key Points to Know
- Signing bonuses are prorated over the contract length (max 5 years)
- Fully guaranteed money is paid regardless of performance or injury
- LTBE (Likely To Be Earned) incentives count against current year cap
- NLTBE (Not Likely To Be Earned) incentives count against next year if earned
- Void years can spread bonus cap hits but add dead money
Exam Tips
- Practice calculating cap hits for different contract structures
- Know the difference between roster bonus and signing bonus treatment
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NFL contracts
signing bonus
guaranteed money
incentives
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