A player on the active roster who fails his physical can have his contract terminated. What may he still be eligible for?

When a player on the active roster fails his physical, although his contract can be terminated, he may still be eligible for terminated pay benefits. This situation typically arises when a player is unable to meet the physical fitness standards required to continue playing.

Terminated pay benefits serve as a form of compensation for players whose contracts are cut due to physical inability, namely because the team is ultimately responsible for adhering to the terms of the contract, even after its termination under these circumstances. These benefits can provide the player with a safeguard against loss of income as a result of not passing the physical examination, and they help mitigate the financial impact of being released under such conditions.

Options like full salary for the remaining season are generally not available in scenarios of contract termination due to failed physicals, as the contract is voided. An injury settlement, while applicable in some contexts, typically relates to players who are injured while on the roster and agree to a settlement rather than being released due to a general failure of physical health. A voluntary waiver suggests that the player chooses to leave the team rather than being forced out due to physical issues, which is not applicable in this scenario. Thus, terminated pay benefits are the eligible and fitting option for a player in this situation.