NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 59
Severance Pay

Section 2
Amount

Each eligible player will receive severance pay in the amounts determined as follows: >

Credited Season(s)Severance Amount per Credited Season
1989-1992$5,000
1993-1999$10,000
2000-2008$12,500
2009$15,000
2010$0
2011$15,000
2012-2013$17,500
2014-2016$20,000
2017-2019$22,500
2020-2022$30,000
2023-2025$35,000
2026-2028$40,000
2029-2030$50,000