Eric Johnson - salary, contract & career earnings
Eric Johnson is a 26-year-old defensive tackle for the New England Patriots. Born on July 16, 1998, he has been in the league for three seasons since being drafted in the fifth round as the 159th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Johnson played college football at Missouri State and represents the United States in the sport. His professional representation is handled by Harold Lewis from the National Sports Agency. Eric Johnson's career earnings are $3,980,740.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2025 on $1,100,000 · $3,980,740 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Indianapolis Colts | 24 | $705,000 | $320,740 | $1,025,740 | $1,025,740 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis Colts | 25 | $870,000 | - | $870,000 | $1,895,740$1.9m |
| 2024 | New England Patriots | 26 | $985,000 | - | $985,000 | $2,880,740$2.9m |
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 27 | $1,100,000 | - | $1,100,000 | $3,980,740$4.0m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Indianapolis Colts | 24 | $705,000 | $320,740 | $1,025,740 | $1,025,740 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis Colts | 25 | $870,000 | - | $870,000 | $1,895,740$1.9m |
| 2024 | New England Patriots | 26 | $985,000 | - | $985,000 | $2,880,740$2.9m |
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 27 | $1,100,000 | - | $1,100,000 | - |
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Minnesota Vikings payroll →Where this career sits
Number 1339 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $3,980,740 of it. 8.1% 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 Eric Johnson's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Eric Johnson's career earnings are $3,980,740.
What is Eric Johnson's 2025 salary?
Eric Johnson's 2025 salary is $1,100,000.
Who does Eric Johnson play for?
Eric Johnson plays for Minnesota Vikings .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Eric Johnson?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Eric Johnson.