What is the Maximum Fee that May be Charged by a NFL Contract Advisor (Agent)?

Certified contract advisors (agents) are subject to regulations issued by the NFLPA (National Football League Players Association). The regulations govern the various activities by contract advisors, including the providing of advice and assistance to players with respect to negotiating individual contracts with NFL clubs. Section 4 of the NFLPA Regulations Governing Contract Advisors outlines the maximum fees that may be charged by contract advisors for representing players in contract negotiations with NFL clubs:

The maximum fee which may be charged or collected by a Contract Advisor shall be three percent (3%) of the “compensation” (as defined within this Section) received by the player in each playing season covered by the contract negotiated by the Contract Advisor, except as follows:

(a) The maximum fee which may be charged or collected by a Contract Advisor shall be:

• Two percent (2%) for a player who signs a one (1) year tender while subject to a Franchise or Transition designation, or as a Restricted Free Agent;

• One-and-one-half percent (1.5%) for a player who signs a one (1) year tender while subject to a Franchise or Transition designation for the second time he is tagged; and

• One percent (1%) for a player who signs a one (1) year tender while subject to a Franchise or Transition designation for the third time he is tagged.