Caelen Carson - salary, contract & career earnings
Caelen Carson is a 22-year-old cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys. He hails from the United States and played college football at Wake Forest. Carson was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, being the 174th overall pick. He is represented by agent Trevon Smith from Athletes First. Caelen Carson's career earnings are $3,084,276.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $3,084,276 · $1,190,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dallas Cowboys | 22 | $795,000 | $254,276 | $1,049,276 | $1,049,276 |
| 2025 | Dallas Cowboys | 23 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | $2,009,276$2.0m |
| 2026 | Dallas Cowboys | 24 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | $3,084,276$3.1m |
| 2027 | Dallas Cowboys | 25 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | $4,274,276$4.3m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dallas Cowboys | 22 | $795,000 | $254,276 | $1,049,276 | $1,049,276 |
| 2025 | Dallas Cowboys | 23 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | - |
| 2026 | Dallas Cowboys | 24 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | - |
| 2027 | Dallas Cowboys | 25 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | - |
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Number 1552 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $3,084,276 of it. 5.9% 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. A further $1,190,000 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Caelen Carson's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Caelen Carson's career earnings are $3,084,276.
What is Caelen Carson's 2026 salary?
Caelen Carson's 2026 salary is $1,075,000.
Who does Caelen Carson play for?
Caelen Carson plays for Dallas Cowboys .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Caelen Carson?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Caelen Carson.