The Patriots have a long history of paying some of their practice squad players more than the minimum salary, for various reasons. The Patriots continued this tradition recently by paying linebacker Trevor Reilly $15,000 a week, BostonSportsJournal.com has learned.
Background: The 2017 standard weekly pay for a practice squad player is $7,200. The 2017 standard weekly pay for an NFL rookie is $27,352.94.
Reilly was signed to the Patriots practice squad on Oct. 12. His cap number is $180,000 ($15,000 times 12 weeks).
The Patriots have 10 players on their practice squad. The following players are being paid more than the minimum:
- CB Ryan Lewis: $27,352.94 (same weekly salary as a rookie)
- NT Angelo Blackson: $15,000
- Reilly: $15,000
D.J. Foster, Willie Beavers, Geneo Grissom
Taylor Heinicke
Questions... and answers
Q: How much salary cap space do the Patriots now have?
Q: Are practice squad players paid during a team's bye week?
Q: Are practice squad players paid during the postseason?
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