That is the “total value” of the contract, which is not really worth the paper it is printed on.
His guarantee is 64k. for the life of the contract if he sees it. He needs to make the team to get paid his first year salary of 480k.
Being a Quarterback, it helps him see that money. Almost everybody else gets nothing as a 7th round pick.
oh thx for the info, I didn’t realize that!
Ofc I knew the NFL had loads of non-guaranteed contract terms and players being cut, etc., but for some reason I thought that all of the drafees got an initial definite contract. Shows what I know, ha ha.... casual fan here, very casual.