Arik Armstead is an American professional defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. A former standout at Oregon, Armstead showcased his talent in both football and basketball during his college years. Drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, he quickly made his name in the professional football.
Armstead was born in Sacramento, California, on November 15, 1993 and played high school football at Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove, California where he ended up with over 120 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Being much more inclined towards sports than academics, Armstead continued his development of the sport by joining the University of Oregon and playing on the Oregon Ducks football team. After spending all first nine years of his professional career with the 49ers, Armstead signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on March 15, 2024, after his former team released him just a couple of days earlier.
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Arik Armstead Contract Breakdown
The latest Arik Armstead contract was signed between him and the Jacksonville Jaguars on March 15, 2024. This three-year agreement is worth $43,500,000 which includes a signing bonus of $12,500,000 and a guaranteed amount of $28,000,000. This is another huge contract for the defensive end who has been raking in big money since he was drafted to the NFL in 2015. Armstead's contract will have a cap hit of $4,500,000 and a dead cap value of $28,000,000 for the 2024-25 season. His base salary for the upcoming season will be $1,500,000.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster/Game Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $1,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $176,471 | $250,000 | $4,426,471 | $28,000,000 |
| 2025 | $2,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $7,400,000 | $24,000,000 |
| 2026 | $14,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $19,400,000 | $17,100,000 |
| 2027 | Void | $2,500,000 | - | - | $12,200,000 | $12,200,000 |
| 2028 | Void | $2,500,000 | - | - | $4,900,000 | - |
| 2029 | Void | - | - | - | $2,400,000 | - |
How much is Arik Armstead getting paid?
Arik Armstead's salary for the 2024-25 NFL season is broken down as $1,500,000 as base salary, while there are various bonuses such as a $2.5 million signing bonus, $250,000 roster per game bonus, and a workout bonus of $250,000. Overall, Armstead is earning an average annual salary of $14.5 million until the end of his current contract which will be in 2026.
How much does Arik Armstead make in a minute?
As per the current contract of the Jaguars’ defensive tackle, Armstead is making nearly $27.5 per minute. All top-level players with a certain amount of experience in the league are earning a high amount of money in the NFL and it is the same story for the Jaguars' latest acquisition as well.
What are the terms of Arik Armstead’s Contract?
This contract of the Jaguars’ defender comes with a few terms attached to it. They are as follows:
The $28 million guarantee is broken down as (signing bonus + 2024 salary + 2025 salary + 2025 option bonus)
The 2025 Option Bonus is $12 million (guaranteed)
The Per Game Active Bonus is $14,705 ($250,000)
2027-29 years will automatically be void
How much of Arik Armstead’s Contract is guaranteed?
$28 million of the $43.5 million contract that is signed between Armstead and the Jaguars is guaranteed to him during signing.
Arik Armstead Career Earnings
Arik Armstead has made impressive career earnings of $81,152,247 as of now. After being drafted in 2015, his rookie contract earned him $5.89 million in his first year. Despite dealing with injuries in 2016 and 2017, he continued to grow his earnings, reaching around $9 million in 2018. His earnings significantly increased in 2020, when he earned $20 million, followed by $15 million in 2021. By the end of 2026, his career earnings will reach $124,652,247.
Arik Armstead Contract History
This latest contract signed by the former number 17 overall pick is his third contract in the NFL thus far. Prior to this, Armstead has signed a total of three contracts in his NFL career. The information of his contracts are as follows:
(2015-2019) Rookie Contract
His first contract was signed in 2015 after he was drafted into the league. His entry-level contract was a four-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $9,842,630 and included a signing bonus of $5,418,276. In 2019, Armstead’s fifth-year option was picked up and he earned a further $9,046,000 from it for the 2019-20 NFL season.
(2020-2024) Second Contract
In 2020, Armstead negotiated his first big contract where he signed 5 year, $85,000,000 deal again with the 49ers. This contract presented him with $40 million in guarantee and gave him a signing bonus of $3,500,000.
(2024-2026) Third Contract
On March 15, 2024, he signed to a three-year, $51 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars
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Arik Armstead Contract FAQ's
A. Arik Armstead is a huge defensive lineman standing 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) tall, and weighing around 290 lb (132 kg).
A. Arik Armstead’s parents are Christa Armstead and Guss Armstead.
A. Arik Armstead completed his ninth season in the NFL in the 2023-24 season.
A. Arik Armstead has a total of 33.5 sacks in his career as of the end of the 2023 NFL season.
