Tag: NFL Salary

How much has Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt earned in his career?

Here’s how much money Kansas City #Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has earned in his NFL career

The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran running back Kareem Hunt when star rusher Isiah Pacheco suffered a serious injury in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

In Hunt’s second stint with the Chiefs, he has once again been a reliable weapon for the offense.

How much money has Hunt earned in his NFL career?

With eight years of experience under his belt, Hunt has earned a total of $19,488,465 per Spotrac. He is currently on a one-year contract with the Chiefs worth $1,210,000.

Kansas City picked Hunt in the third round of the 2017 draft. Hunt’s stock quickly rose after he excelled while filling in for veteran Spencer Ware, who was the Chiefs’ injured starter.

He earned the honor of being named to the 2018 Pro Bowl team due to his outstanding performance.

Due to an off-field incident, Kansas City waived Hunt in 2018, and he later signed with the Cleveland Browns before becoming a free agent in 2024.

How much money did Chiefs DL Chris Jones make this year?

Here’s how much money Kansas City #Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones earned this season.

Star defensive lineman Chris Jones has been one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ top contributors this season and is among the highest-paid players in the NFL at his position.

How much money did Jones make in the 2024-2025 season?

Jones is on a five-year $158,750,000 contract extension that he signed in May 2024. He is making almost $32,000,000 per season. However, Jones’ outstanding pass-rushing ability is well worth the cost to the Chiefs, who rely on him to anchor their defensive line.

Due to the structure of Jones’ contract, the defensive lineman’s cap hit in 2024 was relatively small, with $3,100,000 being paid out in bonuses and his salary amounting to only $1,250,000.

However, in the remaining years of his deal, his salary is expected to make up far more of his total pay, increasing his cap hit substantially after this season.

Stay tuned to see if Jones can win his third Super Bowl title when the Chiefs face off against the Eagles on Sunday.

2025 NFL Free Agency: Projected value of Stefon Diggs’ next contract

Here is what Houston #Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ next contract could potentially be worth if he becomes a free agent.

Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs was traded from the Buffalo Bills to the Houston Texans last April after an up-and-down tenure in Western New York. Unfortunately, while still settling into his starting role with the Texans, Diggs suffered a torn ACL, which prematurely ended his first season in Houston.

Now set to enter free agency in 2025, Diggs will have a key decision to make; Should he re-sign with the Texans, or seek greener pastures with another team?

When he was acquired in 2024, Diggs agreed to a one-year contract with Houston for $22,520,000, which included a healthy $20,805,000 signing bonus.

According to Sportrac, Diggs’ next deal should pay him roughly $13,500,000 per year, though the length of the contract could play a major factor in the average salary he earns per year.

Although he did not have time to cement his role in Houston’s offense this season, it seems unlikely that the Texans would let him sign elsewhere without making a competitive offer to keep him on their roster in 2025.

How Vikings’ usage of signing bonuses compares to other teams

How the Minnesota Vikings’ usage of signing bonuses compares to other teams across the NFL from 2022 to 2026.

Over the years, the Vikings have found plenty of creative ways to maneuver the salary cap. Minnesota has altered players’ cap hits by turning money into signing bonuses, a common practice around the NFL to free up space.

Over the Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald looked at how much teams used the signing bonuses from 2022-2026. During that stretch, the Vikings have 24.9% of their money on the books in the form of signing bonuses.

The league average is 25% for signing bonus money from 2022-2026. Minnesota is No. 16 in the league when it comes to the percentage of its salary that is in signing bonuses.

The Packers and Bears have larger percentages of signing bonus money than the Vikings. The Lions have the least in the NFC North with 24.2%.