The Cleveland Browns $52 Million in ‘carryover money’ or money saved by not spending it on player salaries in past years, is in all likelihood going to be spent on young superstars Myles Garrett and Baker Mayfield.
It would be great if Garrett and Mayfield loved Cleveland so much that they are willing to play for free, but since these fellows are pro football players, that means they expect to be paid. A lot. If you don’t believe it, ask Mrs. Mayfield!
The NFL pay scale is complex and even weird at times. However, to simplify, the main thing is that the rookie pay scale is lower than the veteran’s scale.