How Much Money Does Jaden Daniels Make? Rookie QB Commmanders contract details, salary and years remaining

Jaden Daniels was questionable tonight’s game against the Bearsand the Washington Commanders rookie defenseman injured his ribs in his last game against the Panthers and was unable to finish that game.

However, he was fit in time and put on one of the plays for the ages, when he threw a 52-yard Hail Mary on the final play which was thrown into the end zone by a defender, where Noah Brown picked it up to score and give the Commanders the win.

How much does Jaden Daniels make?

Daniels was the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $37.75 million contract. The deal includes a $24.27 million signing bonus.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of Daniels’ salary and bonuses:

2024: Base salary $795,000 with additional prorated portion of signing bonus, bringing his total to $6.86 million.

2025: Base salary increases to $960,000 with $2.51 million in bonus. bringing his total to $8.58 million.

2026: Salary and bonuses bring his total to approximately $10.29 million.

2027: His final year sees him total growth to $12.01 millionwith a base salary of $1.19 million plus a prorated signing bonus and a $4.75 million roster bonus.

The Chiefs also have a fifth-year option, allowing them to extend his rookie contract through 2028 if they choose. This option is available standard for a first-round pick and offers flexibility, especially if Daniels performs well early on.

Given the upward trend in quarterback salaries, Daniels could be eligible for an extension after three seasons, potentially a lucrative long-term deal if he proves himself as a franchise quarterback. Tonight certainly won’t hurt his chances.