Captain Caveman Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I know that players can be fined for missing mandatory sessions, but does a portion of their paycheck come from offseason / preseason activities? Asking because I'm wondering if a player who goes through all of camp but then is cut in final cuts will actually be paid anything for their weeks worth of work (other than any signing bonus he may have received which I believe is guaranteed.) I am pretty sure that when a player is suspended for a certain number of games, its always reported that they will miss their game checks for those weeks, and I've seen it reported as being 1/16, 2/16, 4/14, etc..., which makes me think they only actually get paid salary for the 16 games.
Lurker Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 They only get paid via game checks during the regular season. There may be bonuses negotiated for showing up at certain off-season activities, like the weight-training program, but they're unique to each contract. That said, there is a very small training camp stipend, but its not enough to live on, let alone retire, for the guys who don't make the team.
BuffaloBill Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I know that players can be fined for missing mandatory sessions, but does a portion of their paycheck come from offseason / preseason activities? Asking because I'm wondering if a player who goes through all of camp but then is cut in final cuts will actually be paid anything for their weeks worth of work (other than any signing bonus he may have received which I believe is guaranteed.) I am pretty sure that when a player is suspended for a certain number of games, its always reported that they will miss their game checks for those weeks, and I've seen it reported as being 1/16, 2/16, 4/14, etc..., which makes me think they only actually get paid salary for the 16 games. Given that the OTA's are voluntary it is my assumption that the CBA doeas not allow teams to compensate players for attendance. I would guess that they might get some sort of stipend to cover expenses but that is likely all they get.
Fingon Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I know players who participate in training camp can make a good chunk of change (even if they don't make the team). They earn more, during the length of camp, than an average guy would make at his job over the same period. I'm pretty sure this is correct.
stuckincincy Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I know players who participate in training camp can make a good chunk of change (even if they don't make the team). They earn more, during the length of camp, than an average guy would make at his job over the same period. I'm pretty sure this is correct. I think you are right. I seem to recall it being over 7K per week, minimum.
Lori Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I think you are right. I seem to recall it being over 7K per week, minimum. Decent pay for a regular job, but not even close to 7K. ARTICLE XXXVII PRE-SEASON TRAINING CAMPS Section 1. Definition: For purposes of this Article, a “rookie player” is defined as any player who has not completed one season in which a year of Credited Service under the Bert Bell or Pete Rozelle Plan has been earned, and a “veteran player” is defined as any player who has completed one or more seasons in which a year of Credited Service has been earned under such Plan(s). Section 2. Room and Board: All players will receive room and board during the pre-season training camp, and housing between training camp and the Tuesday prior to their Club’s first regular season game for those players who have not as yet established residence in the Team city. Section 3. Rookie Per Diem: A rookie player will receive “per diem” payments at the rate of $775 per week in the 2006 League Year, $800 per week in the 2007-08 League Years, $825 per week in the 2009-10 League Years and the 2011 League Year if it is an Uncapped Year, and $850 per week in the 2011 League Year if is a Capped Year and the 2012 League Year, commencing with the first day of preseason training camp and ending one week prior to the Club’s first regular season game. Section 4. Veteran Per Diem: A veteran player will receive “per diem” payments at the rate of $1,100 per week in the 2006-07 League Years, $1,225 per week in the 2008-10 League Years and the 2011 League Year if it is an Uncapped Year, and $1,375 per week in the 2011 League Year if it is a Capped Year and the 2012 League Year, commencing with the first day of pre-season training camp and ending one week prior to the Club’s first regular season game, and an additional $200 per week during the pre-season, commencing with the Club’s first pre-season game (exclusive of the Canton Hall of Fame Game and any International Game) and ending one week prior to the Club’s first regular season game. http://www.nflplayers.com/user/template.as...=692&type=c
stuckincincy Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Decent pay for a regular job, but not even close to 7K. http://www.nflplayers.com/user/template.as...=692&type=c Hmm...I'm off by a factor of 10. That should qualify me for a job as a Congressional staffer.
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