David Onyemata - salary, contract & career earnings
David Onyemata is a seasoned defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, bringing with him eight years of professional experience. Born in Canada on November 13, 1992, he attended the University of Manitoba before entering the NFL. Onyemata was drafted in the fourth round as the 120th overall pick in 2016 and is represented by agent Carter Chow from Red Envelope Sports. David Onyemata's career earnings are $65,050,714.
Current contract
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Atlanta Falcons | 31 | $1,165,000 | $12,000,000$12.0m | $2,835,000$2.8m | $16,033,263$16.0m | $16,033,263$16.0m |
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 32 | $1,225,000 | - | - | $8,500,000$8.5m | $24,533,263$24.5m |
| 2025 | Atlanta Falcons | 33 | $10,000,000$10.0m | - | $500,000 | $10,500,000$10.5m | $35,033,263$35.0m |
| 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 34 | - | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
10 rows10 seasons · best was 2023 on $16,033,263 · $65,050,714 in total
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | INCENTIVES | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | No Team | 24 | $450,000 | $542,345 | - | $112,558 | $1,104,903 | $1,104,903 |
| 2017 | No Team | 25 | $540,000 | - | - | - | $540,000 | $1,644,903$1.6m |
| 2018 | No Team | 26 | $630,000 | - | - | - | $630,000 | $2,274,903$2.3m |
| 2019 | No Team | 27 | $1,905,882$1.9m | - | - | - | $1,905,882$1.9m | $4,180,785$4.2m |
| 2020 | No Team | 28 | $1,000,000 | $8,333,333$8.3m | - | - | $10,166,666$10.2m | $14,347,451$14.3m |
| 2021 | No Team | 29 | $660,000 | - | $6,510,000$6.5m | - | $7,170,000$7.2m | $21,517,451$21.5m |
| 2022 | No Team | 30 | $1,035,000 | - | $7,465,000$7.5m | - | $8,500,000$8.5m | $30,017,451$30.0m |
| 2023 | Atlanta Falcons | 31 | $1,165,000 | $12,000,000$12.0m | - | $33,263 | $16,033,263$16.0m | $46,050,714$46.1m |
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 32 | $1,225,000 | - | $7,275,000$7.3m | - | $8,500,000$8.5m | $54,550,714$54.6m |
| 2025 | Atlanta Falcons | 33 | $10,000,000$10.0m | - | - | - | $10,500,000$10.5m | - |
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Number 197 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $65,050,714 of it. 32.5% 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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Frequently asked questions
What is David Onyemata's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. David Onyemata's career earnings are $65,050,714.
What is David Onyemata's 2025 salary?
David Onyemata's 2025 salary is $10,500,000.
Who does David Onyemata play for?
David Onyemata plays for New York Jets .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for David Onyemata?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for David Onyemata.