QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1
Accrued Season
Answer: This term relates to gathered seasons for Free Agency
2
Credited Season
Answer: This term relates to gathered seasons for Player Benefits
3
Exclusive Rights Free Agent
Answer: This type of unsigned player has 0, 1, or 2 accrued seasons
4
Restricted Free Agent
Answer: This type of unsigned player has 3 accrued seasons
5
Unrestricted Free Agent
Answer: This type of unsigned player has 4 accrued seasons
6
Rookie Compensation Pool
Answer: NFL teams have a ____, which is a set dollar amount
allocated to spend on their rookie class. The amount is set by the NFL.
, 7
A Draft eligible rookie must be ___ seasons removed from High School
Answer: 3
8
Drafted rookies automatically receive a ___ for active/inactive minimum
$ amount once they sign
Answer: 4-year tender
9
First round draft picks receive a ____ on their rookie deal
Answer: 5th year option
10
First round draft picks have a mandatory contract length of ____
Answer: 4 years w/ 5th year option
11
2-7 round draft picks have a mandatory contract length of ____
Answer: 4 years
12
Undrafted free agents have a mandatory contract length of ____
Answer: 3 years
13
The 5th year option on first round picks is exercised by ____
Answer: the Club
14
If a first round draft pick:
-does not make a Pro Bowl in the first 3 years AND less than 75%
participation