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Accrued Season

Definition and explanation for NFLPA exam preparation

Definition

A season in which a player was on full pay status for at least six regular season games. Determines free agency eligibility.

Exam Tip

Understanding Accrued Season is essential for the NFLPA certification exam. This concept frequently appears in questions about free agency and is often tested alongside related terms like Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) and Restricted Free Agent (RFA).

Related Terms

Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA)

A player with four or more accrued seasons whose contract has expired, free to sign with any team without restrictions.

Restricted Free Agent (RFA)

A player with three accrued seasons whose contract has expired. Their original team can match any offer and receive draft compensation if they don't.

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