B.J. Thompson - salary, contract & career earnings
B.J. Thompson is a 25-year-old defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, having been drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 166th overall pick. He hails from the United States and played college football at Stephen F. Austin. Currently in his second year of professional experience, Thompson is represented by agents Chris Turnage and Beau Thompson from UA Sports. B.J. Thompson's career earnings are $4,111,652.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2026 on $1,145,000 · $4,111,652 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs | 24 | $750,000 | $271,652 | $1,021,652 | $1,021,652 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs | 25 | $915,000 | - | $915,000 | $1,936,652$1.9m |
| 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs | 26 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | $2,966,652$3.0m |
| 2026 | Kansas City Chiefs | 27 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | $4,111,652$4.1m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs | 24 | $750,000 | $271,652 | $1,021,652 | $1,021,652 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs | 25 | $915,000 | - | $915,000 | $1,936,652$1.9m |
| 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs | 26 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | $1,030,000 |
| 2026 | Kansas City Chiefs | 27 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | $1,145,000 |
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What every player at Kansas City Chiefs is paid
Kansas City Chiefs payroll →Where this career sits
Number 1289 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,111,652 of it. 6.6% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released.
The careers either side of this one on the all-time list
Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is B.J. Thompson's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. B.J. Thompson's career earnings are $4,111,652.
What is B.J. Thompson's 2026 salary?
B.J. Thompson's 2026 salary is $1,145,000.
Who does B.J. Thompson play for?
B.J. Thompson plays for Kansas City Chiefs .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for B.J. Thompson?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for B.J. Thompson.