The way many NFL contracts are structured, being active in Week 1 is a big deal for players. It might be a formality, but it’s an important one.
Several Cleveland Browns qualified for their roster bonuses by being on the active roster in Week 1. They range from linebacker Adarius Taylor picking up $9,400 to left guard Joel Bitonio pocketing over $31,000 per the terms of their contracts.
The full list of Browns who qualified for their roster bonuses:
LB Adarius Taylor: $9,400
OT Kendall Lamm: $12,500
S Morgan Burnett: $15,600
QB Drew Stanton: $15,600
OT Chris Hubbard: $15,600
C JC Tretter: $15,600
DE Chris Smith: $25,000
CB T.J. Carrie: $25,000
OG Joel Bitonio: $31,300
