Primer to NFL Salary Cap Accounting

This research project explores salary cap accounting as it pertains to the National Football League. The objective of this project is to educate fans on how unadjusted and adjusted salary cap numbers are calculated, the different components of a player contract, and how each component is accounted for by NFL teams. With a basic understanding of salary cap accounting principles, fans are better able to understand why their favorite team make certain decisions in regard to players. Examined closely in this project are actual player contracts like Levi Brown’s contract restructure and Richard Sherman’s team friendly contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Also included is a cost benefit analysis of Justin Tucker’s contract