NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement
Severance Pay
Section 2Amount
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 |