Tag: Salary

How much money has Chiefs TE Travis Kelce made in his career?

See how much money #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has made over the course of his illustrious career in Kansas City.

Travis Kelce is in his eleventh year with the Kansas City Chiefs after joining the team as a third-round draft pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

On Sunday, Kelce will take the field to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, with a chance to earn his fourth ring.

How much money has Kelce made in his career?

Kelce’s rookie contract, signed in 2013, was worth $3,000,000. He proved his worth to Kansas City and later signed a four-year extension in 2016 that paid him a much larger sum, $46,000,000.

In 2020, he signed another four-year extension worth $57,000,000. When decision time came again in 2024, the Chiefs and Kelce agreed to a two-year contract worth $34,000,000.

According to Spotrac, Kelce’s career earnings through 2025 total $93,943,975. He is one of the highest-paid tight ends in NFL history.

After four Super Bowl victories, Kansas City’s investment in Kelce has paid off in spades. Likewise, Kelce’s dedication to the club and the city itself has not gone unnoticed

How much money did Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt make this season?

Here’s how much money Kansas City #Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt earned during the 2024-2025 season

Running back Kareem Hunt is in his second stint with the Kansas City Chiefs after he rejoined the team in Week 4 of the regular season.

Hunt provided a massive boost for the offense, which had just lost star rusher Isiah Pacheco to a leg injury that kept him on injured reserve for much of the regular season.

How much money did Hunt make this season?

Hunt has a one-year contract for $1,210,000, per Spotrac. From what is known about his contract, there were no bonuses, and he was only paid a base salary.

His hit to Kansas City’s salary cap was marginal at only $820,833. This allowed the Chiefs’ front office to add additional talent to the roster, further aiding the franchise in its attempt to earn a Super Bowl LIX berth.

Hunt will be a free agent in 2025 unless he agrees to an extension with Kansas City or is picked up by a different franchise.

How much money did Chiefs TE Travis Kelce make this season?

Here is how much money Kansas City #Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce earned during the 2024 season.

Travis Kelce, the legendary Kansas City Chiefs tight end known for his chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is gearing up for his next Super Bowl appearance.

Super Bowl LIX will be his fifth opportunity to compete for the vaunted Lombardi Trophy, and he will make history alongside the Chiefs if they succeed in completing the NFL’s first-ever championship three-peat.

How much did Kelce earn this season?

Kelce is one of the highest-paid tight ends in the NFL after his years of success in Kansas City. In 2024, he renegotiated his contract with the Chiefs. Both parties agreed to a two-year deal for $34,250,000.

His base salary for the season was $5,750,000. Kelce also earned an $11,000,000 roster bonus and a $250,000 workout bonus, bringing his total pay in 2024 to $17,000,000 per Spotrac.

Based on yearly average pay, this made him the highest-paid tight end in 2024. According to OverTheCap, the Minnesota Vikings T.J. Hockenson is very close behind him in second place earning $16,500,000 for the season.

ESPN: Saints free agent could be one of the offseason’s biggest earners

ESPN suggests Paulson Adebo could be one of free agency’s top earners. The New Orleans Saints cornerback is seen as one of the three best free agents at his position:

The New Orleans Saints have a wide variety of free agents hitting the market in 2025, and one of the most notable ones when it comes to projected value is cornerback Paulson Adebo. As his rookie-scale contract ends, he will now have the chance to work towards a long-term full-size contract, and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN has contacts around the league who believe he may be one of the best available:

“Multiple teams consider Adebo a top-three corner in the free agency class based on ability and upside. Adebo had no complications from his surgery, which included a rod being placed in the broken bone — where there was a clean fracture — to stabilize it“

When it comes to being top-three at your position in a free agency class, that comes with expectations on a contract value as well. ESPN ranked Adebo No. 44 on their free agency list of the top 50 players, and No. 8 among cornerbacks, however clearly some teams view him more highly according to the quote from Fowler.

Cornerbacks in the 2024 offseason did not see any megadeals, but there were a few notable ones. The top three contracts by cornerbacks in the 2024 offseason were Chidobe Awuzie ($12 million per year), Kenny Moore ($10 million per year) and Sean Murphy-Bunting ($8.5 million per year).

When you look at four of the projected top earning cornerbacks in 2025, Spotrac has these average values for those players based on projections:

  • Byron Murphy: $22.1 million/year
  • Charvarius Ward: $15.3 million/year
  • D.J. Reed: $14.7 million/year
  • Carlton Davis: $13.8 million/year

Then when it comes to Paulson Adebo, they have him marked at a projected $11.1 million per year value. This is a pretty substantial payday coming off a major injury and having penalty woes for a few seasons, but his ball-hawking skills and coverage in many cases make up for it. Adebo has logged 43 passes defensed since he entered the league in 2021, tied with Murphy and Davis for 10th-most among corners. That matters to teams, and it’s sounding like Adebo is going to get paid because of it.

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2025 NFL Free Agency: Projected value of Amari Cooper’s next contract

Here’s how much Buffalo #Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper could earn if he signs a contract extension in 2025

The Buffalo Bills traded for star wide receiver Amari Cooper during the 2024 season while he was in the last year of a contract he signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.

Set to become a free agent in 2025, what could Cooper’s next deal be worth?

Buffalo capitalized on a flurry of roster moves that were made by the Cleveland Browns in October and acquired Cooper, to help them fight for a Super Bowl title.

During the 2024 season, Cooper only cost Buffalo $806,667 against the salary cap, a bargain for a player with his pedigree and experience.

However, given the Bills’ cap situation heading into the 2025 season, it seems unlikely that Buffalo will be able to keep Cooper around.

According to Fair Market Value calculations of the experts at Sportrac, Cooper can expect to earn somewhere in the ballpark of $14,200,000 on his next contract, assuming that he doesn’t take a discount somewhere to try and win a Super Bowl title.

Alontae Taylor received a bump in his base salary for 2025

One of the Saints’ crucial cornerbacks has received a pay raise in his 2025 base salary due to performance escalators:

The New Orleans Saints have had some great opportunities to develop defensive backs in the past few seasons, and one of the ones who has panned out well so far is Alontae Taylor. For this production and for being utilized at a high rate, he will receive a $1.66 million increase to his 2025 base salary due to what the NFL regards as the “Proven Performance Escalator”.

The report via Katherine Terrell of ESPN provides some context regarding what this escalator is, as it, “gives second to seventh round picks pay raises in their fourth year based on cumulative play time.”

When it comes down to players who do deserve a higher base salary, it tends to be Day 2 and Day 3 rookie selections, especially those who are played at a high rate but are not compensated as well as others for doing so. Alontae Taylor has been a strong presence at cornerback for the Saints in his first few seasons, and no doubt makes sense as a recipient of this escalator.

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Jordan Love salary: How much money did Packers QB make this season?

Here’s how much Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love earned during the 2024-2025 season.

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers finished the regular season with an 11-6 but saw their 2024 campaign abruptly ended by the Philadephia Eagles in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs earlier this month.

How much money did Love make this season?

Jordan Love 2024-2025 salary

Love has been in Green Bay since the Packers selected him with the No. 26 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. In 2024, Love and the Packers agreed on a high-dollar contract extension that will keep Green Bay’s franchise quarterback in the Badger State for the foreseeable future.

The four-year, $220,000,000 deal pays Love a guaranteed $160,300,000 and includes a whopping $75,000,000 signing bonus.

His base salary for the 2024 season was $3,500,000 and he earned a $500,000 workout bonus.

In total, including his signing bonus from the contract extension, Love earned $79,000,000 cash.

His cap hit amounted to $20,757,731, per Spotrac.

How much will Jordan Love make next season?

Love will receive a hefty salary increase, earning $11,900,000 base salary in 2025. He is also expected to be paid a $600,000 roster bonus as well as a $500,000 workout bonus. In addition, Love will earn per-game bonuses for 2025, with each week the QB is active netting him $35,294

2025 NFL Free Agency: Projected value of Khalil Mack’s next contract

Los Angeles #Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack is set to become a free agent in 2025. Here’s how much he could earn in his next contract.

All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack is set to become a free agent in 2025 after two years with the Los Angeles Chargers. If Mack signs an extension with the team, what could his potential new contract be worth should he remain in Los Angeles?

Mack has been a solid contributor to the Chargers defense and they will unquestionably make him an offer for at least another year. It is not likely to be a contract longer than a year or two given Mack could be retiring soon, entering his 11th year in the NFL in 2025.

In 2024 he was on a one-year deal with Los Angeles for $19,200,000. He earned a $17,745,000 signing bonus and a base salary of $1,255,000.

With their interest in keeping him on the roster, it seems likely they will offer a similar contract when negotiating an extension.

Heading into 2025, Sportrac estimates that Mack can expect to earn around $23,600,000 per year on his next contract, if he elects to enter free agency this spring.

Dak Prescott salary: How much money did Cowboys QB make this season?

Here’s how much Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott earned during the 2024-2025 season.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys faced a mountain of difficulties in their 2024 campaign, which saw ‘America’s Team’ post a disappointing 7-10 record. Prescott was on the Cowboys’ injured reserve list at the end of Dallas’ regular season schedule due to a hamstring injury.

How much money did Prescott make this season?

Dak Prescott 2024-2025 salary

The Cowboys and Prescott agreed to a 4-year $240,000,000 contract extension in 2024, which netted the franchise quarterback a massive $78,458,333 signing bonus to stay in Dallas through 2028.

Because of Prescott’s massive signing bonus, his base salary in 2024 was only $2,791,667 although Prescott was also paid a $5,000,000 restructuring bonus.

His total cash paid in 2024 was $86,258,820, a gigantic sum to take home in one season.

Prescott’s total cap hit for 2024 amounted to $44,624,800 per Spotrac.

How much will Dak Prescott make next season?

In 2025, Prescott’s base salary will increase to $47,750,000. Prescott’s cap hit is projected to be $89,896,666. The Cowboys could seek to restructure his contract and convert a portion of his salary into bonuses to give themselves more financial flexibility in 2025.

Lamar Jackson salary: How much money did Ravens QB make this season?

Here’s how much Baltimore #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson earned during the 2024-2025 season.

Star quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens saw their hopes of a Super Bowl berth cut short when they were defeated by the Buffalo Bills 27-25 in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs earlier this month.

How much money did Jackson make this season?

Lamar Jackson 2024-2025 salary

Lamar Jackson is on a 5-year $260,000,000 contract extension that he signed with the Ravens in 2023, which saw him earn a massive $72,500,000 signing bonus for remaining in Baltimore.

His base salary in 2024 was $14,250,000 and he received a $17,500,000 option bonus. Jackson’s cash total for the season was $43,500,000.

His cap hit in 2024 was $32,400,000 per Spotrac.

How much will Lamar Jackson make next season?

In 2025 Jackson is expected to earn a base salary of $20,250,000. He will also be paid a $22,500,000 option bonus and a $750,000 workout bonus. Jackon’s total pay in 2025 will be $43,500,000.

His cap hit will also increase to $43,650,000, making it likely the Ravens will seek a restructuring agreement to give them more room to maneuver with the talent on their 53-man roster.