NFL Contracts

Has Kyler Murray’s Gaming Cost the Cardinals?

Former NFL Executive

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Has Kyler Murray’s Gaming Cost the Cardinals?
Of the thousands of contracts per season, there has NEVER been a provision included in a player’s contract requiring the player to study the game of football—not until Kyler Murray’s record-breaking $230.5 million extension at least.  If you have yet to read the “Independent Study Addendum” to Kyler Murray’s contract, the language reads “Player shall […]

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Has Kyler Murray’s Gaming Cost the Cardinals?

Former NFL Executive

3 min read

Has Kyler Murray’s Gaming Cost the Cardinals?
Of the thousands of contracts per season, there has NEVER been a provision included in a player’s contract requiring the player to study the game of football—not until Kyler Murray’s record-breaking $230.5 million extension at least.  If you have yet to read the “Independent Study Addendum” to Kyler Murray’s contract, the language reads “Player shall […]

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NFL Signing Bonuses Explained

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NFL Signing Bonuses Explained
Signing bonuses are often used by teams as a way to get players to sign back-heavy contracts. Signing bonuses are guaranteed money, meaning that the player is guaranteed this money whether or not the player plays or even stays with the team. The player usually receives the money within the first 12-to-18 months after signing […]

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NFL Contracts: Guaranteed Money Structure

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NFL Contracts: Guaranteed Money Structure
In an NFL player contract, the term “guarantee” can have three different designations: (1): “Guaranteed for skill,” (2): “Guaranteed for cap;” and (3): “Guaranteed for injury.” First, looking at “Guaranteed for skill,” if this clause is put into a contract, the money attached to the clause will be guaranteed regardless of if the player’s skill […]

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