The NFL Players Association announced Wednesday they have voted to award executive director DeMaurice Smith a $1 million bonus.
"The Executive Committee of the NFLPA stands firmly united behind Executive Director DeMaurice Smith and what has been accomplished under his leadership," the union said in a statement.
"Today, we made an affirmative decision on his discretionary compensation. We look forward to having him serve our membership long into the future."
Smith did not take a salary during the NFL lockout and did not receive a bonus in either 2009 or 2010.
Union Approves $1M Bonus For DeMaurice Smith