Alvin Kamara is a running back who plays in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints. Kamara is one of the best in the league and has already received Pro-Bowl honors in each of his playing seasons since being drafted. He was drafted in 2017 by the Saints and initially signed an entry-level four-year contract worth $3.8 million. In 2020 Kamara signed a 5-year contract extension worth $75 million. In March 2022, the New Orleans Saints restructured Kamara’s contract to keep to their salary cap obligations. $10.465 million of his salary was converted into a bonus.
Alvin Kamara Contract Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of Alvin Kamara’s current six-year contract with the New Orleans Saints:
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 5 yr(s) / $75,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $22,833,000 | $33,833,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Restructure | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2020 | $833,000 | $3,243,193 | - | - | - | $4,076,193 | $33,576,193 | $15,833,000 ($15,833,000) |
| 2021 | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | - | - | - | $5,000,000 | $29,500,000 | $2,000,000 ($17,833,000) |
| 2022 | $1,035,000 | $3,000,000 | - | - | $2,093,000 | $6,128,000 | $25,500,000 | $11,500,000 ($29,333,000) |
| 2023 | $9,400,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $100,000 | $2,093,000 | $16,093,000 | $19,372,000 | $11,000,000 ($40,333,000) |
| POTENTIAL OUT: | 2024, 4 YR, | $40,333,000; | $9,279,000 DEAD CAP | |||||
| 2024 | $10,200,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $100,000 | $2,093,000 | $16,893,000 | $9,279,000 | $11,800,000 ($52,133,000) |
| 2025 | $22,400,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $100,000 | $2,093,000 | $27,093,000 | $4,186,000 | $25,000,000 ($77,133,000) |
How much is Alvin Kamara getting paid?
Alvin Kamara is set to earn a total of $75 million from his current contract with the Saints. The Saints restructured his contract in 2022 to stick to their salary cap obligations but he received a $10 million bonus instead of the amount in salary. In 2022 Kamara will earn a total of $11.5 million at least. His average annual salary is $15 million.
How much money does Alvin Kamara make in a minute?
As of now Kamara is earning $25.8 per minute. This is a lot considering he is earning this amount per minute for the entirety of his five-year contract with the Saints.
How much of Alvin Kamara’s Contract is guaranteed?
A guaranteed amount in a contract is there to ensure that a player receives a certain part of the total value of their contract regardless of any circumstances. Alvin Kamara’s contract has a total guaranteed value of $33.833 million. He received $22.833 million of the guaranteed amount at the time of singing the contract.
What are the terms of Alvin Kamara’s Contract?
- $22.833M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2020 salary + 2021 salary)
- 2022 salary fully guarantees 3/19/2021 (injury guaranteed now)
- 2022 Roster Bonus: $6M (fully guarantees 3/19/2021, due 3/20/2022)
- $4M of 2023 salary fully guarantees 3/20/2022 (injury guaranteed now)
- 2023 Roster Bonus: $1M (injury guaranteed, fully guarantees 3/18/22)
- 2024 Roster Bonus: $1M
- 2025 Roster Bonus: $2M
- 2023-2025 Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
- 2023-2025 Workout Bonus: $100,000
Alvin Kamara’s contract worth $75 million guaranteed him his salary for the initial two seasons (2020 and 2021). He also received a guarantee on his salary in 2022. He is set to receive a roster bonus of $1,500,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000 from 2023. His contract also includes a per game active bonus of $500,000. The Saints have an option for a potential out after 2023 where Kamara will earn a total of $40.33 million and the Saints can save on their salary cap.
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