Costly Injuries

The NFL has a great disparity in salaries. Quarterbacks get the big dollars. Players with the franchise tag are sure to cash in.

On the other end of the spectrum are many players like TE Michael Williams. After he suffered a season ending injury, the Pats released him. He was under a "split contract". As a result, his $525,000 salary will be reduced to $348,000.

His injury ended up costing him $177,000 in lost wages. This happens all around the league.