Royce Newman likely improved his chances of making the Green Bay Packers’ 53-man roster by agreeing to a revised contract ahead of the 2024 season. According to Over the Cap, Newman reduced his base salary to $1.25 million and converted $1 million into per-game roster bonuses, lowering his salary cap number to $2.37 million this season.
Newman, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, was set to make $3.1 million in 2024 after earning the NFL’s proven performance escalator during his first three seasons.
Although this is a straight paycut for Newman, it could be seen as a middle ground for player and team after the escalator clause drastically increased his salary.