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NFL postgame jersey swaps are costing players a shocking amount

It's becoming an occurrence you see after almost every NFL game: One superstar swaps his jersey with an opposing teammate.

This can be a sign of respect or it simply could be to add to the players' uniform collection. But as it turns out, it'll cost you.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco recently discovered those jersey exchanges will set NFL players back at least $500.

One thing I learned this week: Those postgame NFL jersey swaps are expensive. Players are charged $500 and up when they give away their game-worn uniform tops. (Otherwise, those costs would probably have to count against the team’s salary cap.