UDFA Salary Structure

So as not to start one more Lael Collins thread I will couch this as a general question.

Once an UFDA makes the regular season roster what are the best salary considerations that he can receive? Is it the league minimum? Is it restricted to less than the lower round draft picks? Can he receive a longer term deal that would be commensurate to a draft choice?

If there is a universal financial structure in place then the only considerations become preference for an organization and opportunity for playing time.

In Collins case given the recent developments if he is cleared then playing close to home may have great appeal. Think about it. He would be around the fans who have followed his career closely and would be supportive as he rebuilds his reputation which would has been smeared at this time even if he is cleared.

To the rest of the country who are not as close tot he situation he is likely seen as one more bad character athlete. We know him as the high character, team oriented player who was very involved in community activities with kids. He would continue to be revered by the Tiger Nation and no other city embraces its players like New Orleans. He would certainly be afforded a chance to compete for a starting position as none of the guards or tackles are guaranteed to start except Evans.

This whole situation is unfortunate and it is hoped Lael is cleared sooner than later if he is indeed innocent of any wrongdoing.