D.J. Williams absorbs big salary hit with suspension

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For his first practice of the 2012 season Wednesday, Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams appeared to be in great shape, as well-conditioned as ever.

No wonder. He's far lighter in the wallet.

According to Williams' freshly revised contract that was filed with the players' union, his offseason transgressions will cost him between $3.35 million and $4.05 million, depending on his playing time in the Broncos' final seven games of the season.

Williams was supposed to draw a $5 million base salary this year. That was before he received a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancement policy followed by a three-game suspension for an alcohol offense.

Williams' new base salary for the final seven games is $950,000. He also can receive a $100,000 bonus for each game he is on the Broncos' 46-man game-day roster.

If Williams is active for the final seven games, he will receive $1.65 million in combined salary and bonuses this season.

Given the game-day incentive and Williams' supreme condition, don't be surprised if he is active for the Broncos' pivotal AFC West divisional game Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.

"I thought today was an excellent first day," Broncos coach John Fox said of Williams.


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