The guardian of Belcher’s estate will received more than $1 million under the terms of the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement.
Their orphaned daughter, Zoey, will receive $108,000 annually over the next four years, $48,000 in the fifth year and $52,000 each years until age 18. If she attends college, she will continue to receive the $52,000 annually.
Belcher’s beneficiary will also receive $600,000 from his life insurance, plus $200,000 for each credited season. Belcher was in his fourth season. There is also $100,000 in a retirement account that goes to his beneficiary.
