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Roster Bonus

Definition and explanation for NFLPA exam preparation

Definition

A bonus paid to a player for being on the roster on a specific date. Unlike signing bonuses, it counts fully against the cap in the year earned.

Exam Tip

Understanding Roster Bonus is essential for the NFLPA certification exam. This concept frequently appears in questions about contract terms and is often tested alongside related terms like Signing Bonus and Cap Hit.

Related Terms

Cap Hit

The total amount a player counts against the salary cap in a given year, including base salary, prorated bonuses, and likely-to-be-earned incentives.

Signing Bonus

An upfront payment to a player that is prorated over the life of the contract (up to 5 years) for salary cap purposes.

Option Bonus

A bonus paid when a team exercises an option in the contract. Can be prorated like a signing bonus for cap purposes.

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Signing BonusGuaranteed MoneyBase SalaryOption BonusLTBE Incentive (Likely To Be Earned)NLTBE Incentive (Not Likely To Be Earned)

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