Brenden Bates - salary, contract & career earnings
Brenden Bates is a 24-year-old tight end currently playing for the New York Jets. A native of the United States, he played college football at the University of Kentucky. Bates was not drafted until 2024 when he joined the Chicago Bears. He is represented by agent Jason Donnell from Done Deal Sports. Brenden Bates' career earnings are $2,830,000.
Current contract
3 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York Jets | 25 | $795,000 | $795,000 | $795,000 |
| 2025 | New York Jets | 26 | $960,000 | $960,000 | $1,755,000$1.8m |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 27 | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | $2,830,000$2.8m |
Career earnings by season
3 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chicago Bears | 25 | $795,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $805,000 |
| 2025 | New York Jets | 26 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | - |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 27 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | - |
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Number 1805 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $2,045,000 of it. 0.4% 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.
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Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brenden Bates' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Brenden Bates' career earnings are $2,830,000.
What is Brenden Bates' 2026 salary?
Brenden Bates' 2026 salary is $1,075,000.
Who does Brenden Bates play for?
Brenden Bates plays for Cleveland Browns .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Brenden Bates?
We hold 3 seasons of earnings history for Brenden Bates.