ON THE FALCONS BEAT
Falcons signed Bethel for $1.7 million
Justin Bethel #28 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
March 28, 2018Cornerback Justin Bethel signed his one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Falcons on Monday, according to NFLPA documents.
Bethel, who’s expected to help improve the special teams coverage units, received a $400,000 signing bonus.
He had a base salary of $850,000 and can earn a $500,000 roster bonus. He can receive a $31,250 roster bonus per game for making the 46-man, game-day roster.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
