Kevin Byard - salary, contract & career earnings
Kevin Byard, a safety for the Chicago Bears, has built a substantial career since being drafted in the third round as the 64th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Born on August 17, 1993, he is currently 31 years old and has eight years of professional experience. Byard honed his skills at Middle Tennessee State University before entering the NFL. He is represented by agent David Mulugheta from Athletes First. Kevin Byard's career earnings are $80,534,402.
Current contract
2 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | INCENTIVES | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chicago Bears | 31 | $4,390,000$4.4m | $3,000,000$3.0m | - | - | $8,000,000$8.0m | $8,000,000$8.0m |
| 2025 | Chicago Bears | 32 | $5,890,000$5.9m | - | $500,000 | - | $7,000,000$7.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
Career earnings by season
10 rows10 seasons · best was 2022 on $12,500,000 · $80,534,402 in total
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tennessee Titans | 23 | $450,000 | $897,060 | - | $1,347,060$1.3m | $1,347,060$1.3m |
| 2017 | Tennessee Titans | 24 | $618,566 | - | - | $10,522,221$10.5m | $2,399,281$2.4m |
| 2018 | Tennessee Titans | 25 | $784,566 | - | - | $784,566 | $3,183,847$3.2m |
| 2019 | Tennessee Titans | 26 | $2,025,000$2.0m | $9,000,000$9.0m | - | $11,025,000$11.0m | $14,208,847$14.2m |
| 2020 | Tennessee Titans | 27 | $910,000 | - | $7,690,000$7.7m | $9,100,000$9.1m | $23,308,847$23.3m |
| 2021 | Tennessee Titans | 28 | $11,200,000$11.2m | - | - | $11,700,000$11.7m | $35,008,847$35.0m |
| 2022 | Tennessee Titans | 29 | $1,035,000 | - | $10,965,000$11.0m | $12,500,000$12.5m | $47,508,847$47.5m |
| 2023 | Tennessee Titans / Philadelphia Eagles | 30 | $1,555,556$1.6m | $7,000,000$7.0m | $1,732,500$1.7m | $8,555,555$8.6m | $56,064,402$56.1m |
| 2024 | Chicago Bears / Philadelphia Eagles | 31 | $4,390,000$4.4m | $3,000,000$3.0m | - | $8,000,000$8.0m | $67,850,846$67.9m |
| 2025 | Chicago Bears | 32 | $5,890,000$5.9m | - | - | $7,000,000$7.0m | - |
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Number 144 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $80,534,402 of it. 27.7% 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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Frequently asked questions
What is Kevin Byard's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Kevin Byard's career earnings are $80,534,402.
What is Kevin Byard's 2025 salary?
Kevin Byard's 2025 salary is $7,000,000.
Who does Kevin Byard play for?
Kevin Byard plays for New England Patriots .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Kevin Byard?
We hold 2 seasons of earnings history for Kevin Byard.