Eric Watts - salary, contract & career earnings
Eric Watts is a 23-year-old defensive end, who is currently part of the New York Jets. Hailing from the United States, he played college football at the University of Connecticut. Watts was undrafted in 2024 but has since joined the Jets, indicating his potential and skill set. He is represented by agent Peter Schaffer from Authentic Athletix. Eric Watts' career earnings are $2,850,000.
Current contract
3 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York Jets | 24 | $795,000 | $20,000 | $815,000 | $815,000 |
| 2025 | New York Jets | 25 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | $1,775,000$1.8m |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 26 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | $2,850,000$2.8m |
Career earnings by season
3 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York Jets | 24 | $795,000 | $20,000 | $815,000 | $815,000 |
| 2025 | New York Jets | 25 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | - |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 26 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | - |
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Number 1627 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $2,850,000 of it. 0.7% 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 Eric Watts' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Eric Watts' career earnings are $2,850,000.
What is Eric Watts' 2026 salary?
Eric Watts' 2026 salary is $1,075,000.
Who does Eric Watts play for?
Eric Watts plays for New York Jets .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Eric Watts?
We hold 3 seasons of earnings history for Eric Watts.