Thurman Thomas, the Bills’ all-time rushing leader, has agreed on a three-year, $3.59-million contract with Miami. The contract includes a $750,000 signing bonus and a $440,000 salary for 2000. It will count just $690,000 toward the Fish’s salary cap this year.
Dolphins agree to terms with Bills RB Thomas
Thomas, ugh, a Dolphin!
Thurman Thomas agrees to deal with Dolphins
Pay NFL players better
It’s commonplace to slap pro athletes with the charge of greed. People such as Ruben Brown and his pursuit of a $4- to $6-million-a-year contract. People such as Bruce Smith and his declination of a Bills pay cut to pursuit a rich five-year, $25-million contract with the Redskins. Still, pro athletes – particularly football players – are underpaid compared to what other entertainers are making in the industry.