Every snap counts, and the value of those snaps appreciate during a contract year.
While players are primarily judged by their body of work, millions of dollars can be made and lost by the final impressions pros leave with the team. Heading into training camp, the Atlanta Falcons have multiple players hoping to cash in with a major new contract with a showing of their value by season’s end.
Of course, not all contracts are created equally. While some term lengths technically go beyond this season, contract structure can dictate a player’s fortunes, especially if those pacts contain team options or other mechanisms that make it more financially feasible for the team to move on.