Sam Darnold - salary, contract & career earnings
Sam Darnold is a 27-year-old quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, having entered the league after being drafted in the first round as the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He brings seven years of experience to the team and is a product of Southern California, reflecting his strong collegiate background. Darnold is represented by agents Jimmy Sexton, RJ Gonser, and Jim Denton from CAA Football. Sam Darnold's career earnings are $65,253,948.
Current contract
5 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 27 | $2,500,000$2.5m | $6,250,000$6.2m | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2025 | Minnesota Vikings | 28 | - | - | - | - |
| 2026 | Minnesota Vikings | 29 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 | Minnesota Vikings | 30 | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 | Minnesota Vikings | 31 | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
7 rows7 seasons · best was 2018 on $20,558,338 · $65,253,948 in total
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New York Jets | 21 | $480,000 | $20,078,338$20.1m | $20,558,338$20.6m | $20,558,338$20.6m |
| 2019 | New York Jets | 22 | $570,000 | - | $1,854,895$1.9m | $22,413,233$22.4m |
| 2020 | New York Jets | 23 | $750,000 | - | $3,319,790$3.3m | $25,733,023$25.7m |
| 2021 | Carolina Panthers | 24 | $920,000 | - | $4,774,685$4.8m | $30,507,708$30.5m |
| 2022 | Carolina Panthers | 25 | $18,858,000$18.9m | - | $18,858,000$18.9m | $49,365,708$49.4m |
| 2023 | San Francisco 49ers | 26 | $1,900,000$1.9m | $1,500,000$1.5m | $5,888,240$5.9m | $55,253,948$55.3m |
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 27 | $2,500,000$2.5m | $6,250,000$6.2m | $10,000,000$10.0m | $65,253,948$65.3m |
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Number 196 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $65,253,948 of it. 43.7% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sam Darnold's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Sam Darnold's career earnings are $65,253,948.
What is Sam Darnold's 2024 salary?
Sam Darnold's 2024 salary is $10,000,000.
Who does Sam Darnold play for?
Sam Darnold plays for Seattle Seahawks .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Sam Darnold?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for Sam Darnold.