Brett Robert Rypien is an American football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL season. He was signed as an undrafted agent by the Denver Broncos post the 2019 NFL Draft. Rypien appeared in 8 games over three seasons, before getting traded to Los Angeles Rams in 2022. Rypien signed with the Minnesota Vikings in August 2024. In order to make room for Daniel Jones, the Vikings waived him on January 7, 2025. However, he re-signed with the Vikings to join their practice squad on 9th January, 2025, as per Minnesota Vikings' official website.
Growing up in Washington, Rypien attended Shadle Park High School. He set Washington state records for career passing (13,044) and pass completions (1,006). Rypien was rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals and Scout, as per Boise State's official website. He won Washington 3A All-State Championship thrice and 2014 Washington State Player of the Year. Rypien committed to Boise State University in 2015. Rypien appeared in 50 games for the Broncos completing 1,036 passes for 13,581 yards and 90 touchdowns, as per Sports Reference.
Brett Rypien's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Rypien signed a one-year contract with the Vikings valued at $1,125,000 in August 2024. The contract includes an average annual salary of $1,125,000 but no guaranteed money. After signing this contract, Rypien was waived off on 7th January, 2025, but was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $1,125,000 | N/A | $1,125,000 | - | - |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2024 | 30 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - |
| 2025 | 31 | UFA |
Brett Rypien's salary
Brett Rypien has an average annual salary of $1.125 million, according to Spotrac. There is no signing bonus mentioned in his contract.
How much does Brett Rypien make per minute?
Brett Rypien makes around $1.8 per minute, according to his contract.
What are the terms of Brett Rypien contract?
Brett Rypien’s one year contract includes no signing bonus, as per Spotrac.
Brett Rypien's career earnings
Brett Rypien has a total career earnings of $5,076,169 through five years, according to Spotrac.
Brett Rypien's contract history
Denver Broncos (2019-2021)
Brett Rypien signed a three-year rookie contract worth $1.76 million which included a $10,000 signing bonus. He was also guaranteed $146,000 at the time of signing.
Denver Broncos (2019)
Brett Rypien signed a one-year extension worth $495,000 with the Broncos in 2019.
Denver Broncos (2020-2021)
Brett Rypien signed a two-year extension worth $1,525,000 with the Broncos in 2020.
Denver Broncos (2022)
Brett Rypien signed a one-year extension worth $965,000 with the Broncos in 2022.
New York Jets (2023)
Brett Rypien signed a one-year contract worth $1,080,000 with the New York Jets in 2023.
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FAQs on Brett Rypien
A. Brett Rypien was born in Spokane, Washington on July 9, 1996.
A. The Denver Broncos signed him as an undrafted agent after the 2019 NFL Draft.
A. Brett Rypien attended Boise State University from 2015 to 2018.
A. Brett Rypien is in his sixth season in the NFL playing for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.
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