Unlocking the Financial Benefits of Week 3 in the NFL | NFL Players' Podcast #32
In this episode, Riccardo Stewart, along with NFL alumni Jeff Locke, Sam Acho, and Zach Miller, dives deep into the significance of week three in the NFL season. The hosts discuss how this pivotal time unlocks substantial financial benefits for players an
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Show Notes
Key Highlights:
The critical importance of week three for NFL players earning a credited season.
Explanation of how becoming a vested veteran significantly enhances player benefits.
The breakdown of key benefits: pension, 401(k), cap plan, and health insurance.
Personal anecdotes from the hosts about how these benefits have impacted their financial outlook.
The concept of "mailbox money" as it applies to NFL player benefits.
Quotes:
"A lot of NFL players just made a lot of money. They just don't know it." – Zach Miller
"This is the equivalent of getting a $500,000 bonus right now." – Jeff Locke
"Mailbox money...You don't have to do anything outside of make year three, game three to earn all these benefits." – Sam Acho
References:
NFL Players Association - https://www.nflpa.com
AWM Capital Financial Planning Services - https://awmcap.com
Contact AWM Capital - 602-989-5022