A player is selected in the 2021 NFL Rookie Draft and signs a four-year contract. How much does the player earn for the 2021 season if he plays in the first seven games?

In the context of a player selected in the 2021 NFL Rookie Draft who signs a four-year contract, the earnings for the 2021 season can be understood through the Rookie Wage Scale established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Rookies typically earn a base salary that's determined by their draft position. For players drafted in the later rounds, such as rounds 5-7, the minimum base salary per the 2021 CBA is approximately $660,000. However, salaries can vary based on the specifics of the contract and the number of games played.

For players who do not play a full season, their earnings can be prorated based on the number of games they participate in. The NFL regular season consists of 17 games, so the daily game check for a player can be calculated by taking the base salary and dividing it by the total number of games in the season.

If a player's base salary is $660,000, the weekly game check is approximately $39,176. If they play in 7 games, their earnings would be calculated as follows:

Base salary divided by 17 games equals approximately $38,823.53 per game. Multiplying this figure by the 7 games played results