Michael Burton - salary, contract & career earnings
Michael Burton is a professional fullback for the Denver Broncos, currently at the age of 32 years, having been born on February 1, 1992. He has accrued 10 years of experience in the NFL since being drafted in the fifth round as the 168th overall pick in 2015. Burton played college football at Rutgers before beginning his professional career. He is represented by agents Pat Capra and Ari Nissim from Legend Agency. Michael Burton's career earnings are $8,755,515.
Current contract
1 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | INCENTIVES | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Denver Broncos | 32 | $1,142,778 | - | - | - | $1,142,777 | $1,142,777 |
Career earnings by season
10 rows10 seasons · best was 2023 on $1,317,500 · $8,755,515 in total
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $435,000 | $184,356 | $619,356 | $619,356 |
| 2016 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $525,000 | - | $525,000 | $1,144,356 |
| 2017 | Chicago Bears | 25 | $615,000 | - | $615,000 | $1,759,356$1.8m |
| 2018 | Chicago Bears | 26 | $705,000 | - | $705,000 | $2,464,356$2.5m |
| 2019 | Washington Commanders | 27 | $520,882 | - | $520,882 | $2,985,238$3.0m |
| 2020 | New Orleans Saints | 28 | $910,000 | $137,500 | $1,047,500 | $4,032,738$4.0m |
| 2021 | Kansas City Chiefs | 29 | $990,000 | - | $990,000 | $5,022,738$5.0m |
| 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs | 30 | $1,120,000 | $152,500 | $1,272,500 | $6,295,238$6.3m |
| 2023 | Denver Broncos | 31 | $1,165,000 | $126,250 | $1,317,500 | $7,612,738$7.6m |
| 2024 | Denver Broncos | 32 | $1,142,778 | $67,222 | $1,142,777 | $8,755,515$8.8m |
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Number 828 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $8,755,515 of it. 7.4% 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 Michael Burton's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Michael Burton's career earnings are $8,755,515.
What is Michael Burton's 2024 salary?
Michael Burton's 2024 salary is $1,142,777.
Who does Michael Burton play for?
Michael Burton plays for Cleveland Browns .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Michael Burton?
We hold one season of earnings history for Michael Burton.