Jahlani Tavai - salary, contract & career earnings
Jahlani Tavai is a 27-year-old outside linebacker for the New England Patriots, having been drafted in the second round as the 43rd overall pick in 2019. With six years of experience in professional football, Tavai is a product of the University of Hawaii and has established himself in the league. He is represented by agents Patrick Collins and Jimmy Sexton from CAA Football. Jahlani Tavai's career earnings are $23,221,006.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $14,000,000 · $3,875,000 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 | New England Patriots | 28 | $1,125,000 | $5,775,000$5.8m | $7,500,000$7.5m | $7,500,000$7.5m |
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 29 | $1,500,000$1.5m | - | $2,500,000$2.5m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2026 | New England Patriots | 30 | $3,000,000$3.0m | - | $4,000,000$4.0m | $14,000,000$14.0m |
| 2027 | New England Patriots | 31 | $2,875,000$2.9m | - | $3,875,000$3.9m | $17,875,000$17.9m |
Career earnings by season
9 rows8 seasons to 2026 worth $23,221,006 · $3,875,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | INCENTIVES | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $495,000 | $3,033,796$3.0m | - | $3,528,796$3.5m | $3,528,796$3.5m |
| 2020 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $808,362 | - | $244,962 | $1,053,324 | $4,582,120$4.6m |
| 2021 | New England Patriots | 25 | $613,886 | $50,000 | - | $663,886 | $5,296,006$5.3m |
| 2022 | New England Patriots | 26 | $965,000 | $850,000 | $300,000 | $2,300,000$2.3m | $7,718,050$7.7m |
| 2023 | New England Patriots | 27 | $1,150,000 | - | - | $1,675,000$1.7m | $9,393,050$9.4m |
| 2024 | New England Patriots | 28 | $1,125,000 | $5,775,000$5.8m | - | $7,500,000$7.5m | $16,893,050$16.9m |
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 29 | $1,500,000$1.5m | - | - | $2,500,000$2.5m | - |
| 2026 | New England Patriots | 30 | $3,000,000$3.0m | - | - | $4,000,000$4.0m | - |
| 2027 | New England Patriots | 31 | $2,875,000$2.9m | - | - | $3,875,000$3.9m | - |
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Number 491 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $23,221,006 of it. 44.3% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back. A further $3,875,000 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 Jahlani Tavai's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Jahlani Tavai's career earnings are $23,221,006.
What is Jahlani Tavai's 2026 salary?
Jahlani Tavai's 2026 salary is $4,000,000.
Who does Jahlani Tavai play for?
Jahlani Tavai plays for Jacksonville Jaguars .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Jahlani Tavai?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Jahlani Tavai.