NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement
Salary Cap Accounting Rules
Section 5(b)(i)Computation of Team Salary
During any League Year in which the Salary Cap is in effect, all of the following amounts shall be included every day in determining a Team’s Team Salary:
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Drafted Rookies’ Salaries shall be included in Team Salary automatically as of the day of the Draft at the Minimum Active List Salary until (1) the player is signed, (2) the Team’s rights are relinquished through waivers, or (3) the Tuesday following the tenth week of the regular season (if the player is unsigned).