Who are the players WFT has signed to 2021 reserve/future contracts? Defensive/ST Edition Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports At this point in the offseason, before free agency is in full force, and still a couple of months out from the draft, it’s a good time to do a deep dive into the more obscure players already under roster control before things really heat up. And, there are no more obscure players than those signed to reserve/future contracts. First, a refresher on what reserve/future contracts are: It’s the same as a regular active-roster contract, with the regular rules for minimum veteran salaries, cap charges, signing bonuses, etc. The only difference is that it doesn’t take effect until the start of the next League Year.