The conversion of salary to roster bonus is to protect the Browns. It was agreed to by Beckham's representation. It means they expect him to go unclaimed on waivers.
Assuming he is not claimed: The Browns will pay him $4mil instead of $7mil for the remaining contract in 2021. If and when he is signed, the Browns will now be required to pay the difference in his remaining salary up to that $4 million threshold.
In other words, Odell Beckham paid $3million to not play for the Browns again.
If he's claimed, it's all academic.
Assuming he is not claimed: The Browns will pay him $4mil instead of $7mil for the remaining contract in 2021. If and when he is signed, the Browns will now be required to pay the difference in his remaining salary up to that $4 million threshold.
In other words, Odell Beckham paid $3million to not play for the Browns again.
If he's claimed, it's all academic.


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