I read that players who are opting out are basically getting an advance on their salaries into next yr. My question is how does this work with players that are not a lock to make the team next yr? What if they get cut etc? I see Topou being a bubble player for us next yr, as Im sure we will be drafting some DTs high next yr.

(08-09-2020, 12:27 PM)kalibengal Wrote: I read that players who are opting out are basically getting an advance on their salaries into next yr. My question is how does this work with players that are not a lock to make the team next yr? What if they get cut etc?   I see Topou being a bubble player for us next yr, as Im sure we will be drafting some DTs high next yr.

They still have to pay it back. Tupou's contract as a restricted FA that he signed this year is carried over to next and he is under that contract for $2.133 million, with a $150k bonus. Funny for for him, the $150k salary he is getting this year, that he has to pay back, basically just zeroes out his bonus. 

I’ve looked but never could find out any info. Once they opt out can they change their mind?

(08-09-2020, 06:09 PM)Dean_Gilberry95 Wrote: I’ve looked but never could find out any info.  Once they opt out can they change their mind?

No they are locked in to the opt-out for the season.  However, players that are not on rosters and say they are opting out can still play as they are not on a team and isn't considered binding.

Source:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29607350/takeaways-deadline-players-opting-2020-nfl-season-coronavirus-concerns

Quote:Opt-out decisions for players on rosters are irrevocable -- i.e., if you opt out, you can't opt back in

(08-09-2020, 12:27 PM)kalibengal Wrote:  My question is how does this work with players that are not a lock to make the team next yr? What if they get cut etc?  

Opt out, brief candle!

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more.

Just for the record, players contracts are tolled to the next season and they cannot be released or traded.