When does signing bonus acceleration occur according to Article 13, Section 6(b)(ii)(1)?

Signing bonus acceleration occurs when a player is removed from the roster on or before June 1. This means that if the team decides to release a player or if the player is no longer part of the roster before this date, the remaining prorated amount of their signing bonus accelerates onto the team's salary cap.

This provision is important for teams to consider during roster management decisions, especially as they approach the offseason and look to manage their salary cap effectively. The timing of roster decisions can significantly impact a team's financial flexibility and strategy in free agency.

Other situations, such as trades or injuries, do not automatically trigger signing bonus acceleration, as those events may involve different considerations for the team's financial obligations. Additionally, while voluntary retirement can have implications for the salary cap, it does not trigger acceleration in the same way that the specific timeline related to roster removal does.