The Green Bay Packers love putting bonus language in their veterans' contracts. Although rookie deals do not have offseason workout bonuses or active roster bonuses, general manager Ted Thompson and contract expert Russ Ball have put these tools to use in essentially every possible contract, and will continue to do so.
These bonuses have multiple effects on the roster and salary cap structure of the team. First, workout bonuses ensure that veterans actually show up for the voluntary offseason workout programs. When you have a six-figure check coming to you if you make the trip, you're coming.