When the National Football League instituted the rookie wage scale in 2011, it was just about first-round picks. That leveled off how much rookies would make on their first contract.
In the 2020 CBA, the league set up provisions for when non-first-round picks outperform their contract, they get raised to compensate for their performance on the field.
According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, the NFL Players Association came out with those figures today and four Vikings saw raises.
- LG Ezra Cleveland: $1.365 million to $2.99 million
- CB Cam Dantzler: $1.154 million to $2.743 millino
- OLB D.J. Wonnum: $1.01 million to $2.743 million
- WR K.J. Osborn: $1.01 million to $2.743 million
These escalators are available to second-round picks and later and have levels, which are based on playing time and Pro Bowl selections.
Over The Cap had the Vikings a shade above $23 million over the salary cap with these already factored into their projections. In essence, they aren’t adding any extra money to the salary cap.
