What occurs to the remaining signing bonus amounts if a player is removed from the roster on or before June 1?

When a player is released from the roster on or before June 1, any remaining signing bonus amounts are subject to acceleration into that League Year's salary cap. This means that the unamortized portion of the signing bonus, which usually gets spread out over the length of the player's contract for cap purposes, will count against the current year's salary cap all at once.

This acceleration ensures that teams cannot manipulate their salary cap by releasing players later in the season or waiting for more favorable cap conditions. Instead, it holds teams accountable for the full financial implications of the contracts they sign. By adding these remaining bonuses to the current year's cap, the league maintains the integrity of the salary cap system and discourages teams from making strategic roster moves purely for short-term gains.

In contrast, if a player were to be released after June 1, the cap implications would differ significantly, allowing teams to defer some of the cap hits to the following season.