The $11.9 million base salary of Colin Kaepernick for 2016 has become guaranteed.
Kaepernick has sought a trade from the San Francisco 49ers this offseason.
Kaepernick still could make less money from any acquiring team should he agree to a pay cut as part of the deal.
Trade talks are expected to continue up to and throughout the NFL Draft on April 28-30.
The Denver Broncos, who are the team most likely to trade for him, value Kaepernick at a fourth round pick.