- Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s Contract Breakdown
- How much is Cedrick Wilson Jr. getting paid?
- How much does Cedrick Wilson Jr. make in a minute?
- Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s Career Earnings
- What are the terms of Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s Contract?
- How much of Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s Contract is guaranteed?
- Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s Contract History
Cedrick Wilson Jr. has been a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints since March 2024. Originally, the Dallas Cowboys selected him 208th overall in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He went to White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee, after which he joined the Coffeyville Community College in 2014. After moving to Boise State University in 2016, he was named the 2017 All-Mountain West and Las Vegas Bowl MVP. He played 26 games over two seasons, totaling 139 receptions, 2,640 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns.
In March 2022, Wilson agreed to a three-year deal with the Miami Dolphins following three seasons with the Cowboys. Following his disappointing season, the Dolphins revised his contract in August 2023, incorporating a condition allowing him to become a free agent in 2024 and creating a void year. Consequently, he signed with the New Orleans Saints in March 2024. He has appeared in 68 games throughout his five NFL seasons, starting seven of them and making 101 receptions for 1,269 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns as of the 2023 season.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s Contract Breakdown
In March 2024, Cedrick Wilson Jr. agreed to a two-year, $5.75 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, which will include a $1.5 million signing bonus, an average yearly salary of $2.87 million and a $2.85 million guarantee. (via Spotrac)
Wilson's contract breakdown is as follows:
| Term Length | Total Value | Avg Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Signing | Total Guaranteed | Free Agent Year |
| 2 years | $5,750,000 | $2,875,000 | $1,500,000 | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 | 2026 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 29 | Active | $1,350,000 | $500,000 | - | $1,850,000 | 0.72% | $1,500,000 |
| Potential Out: 2025; 1 Year, $2,850,000: $1,000,000 Dead Cap | ||||||||
| 2025 | 30 | Active | $2,700,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 | $3,400,000 | 1.24% | $1,000,000 |
| 2026 | 31 | Void/UFA | - | $500,000 | - | $500,000 | 0.17% | $500,000 |
How much is Cedrick Wilson Jr. getting paid?
In the 2024 season, Cedrick Wilson Jr. will receive a base salary of $1.35 million, a signing bonus of $1.5 million, including a signing proration of $500,000 with a cap hit of $1.85 million and a dead cap value of $1.5 million, as per Spotrac. He will receive an average annual salary of $2,875,000.
How much does Cedrick Wilson Jr. make in a minute?
Based on his average yearly income of $2.87 million and his annual total of 525,600 minutes, Cedrick Wilson Jr. earns $5.46 per minute.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s Career Earnings
Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s total career earnings are $19.58 million as of December 2024, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s Contract?
The term of Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s contract with the New Orleans Saints offers $5.75 million as the total value of the two-year contract. Of the total worth, it guarantees $2.85 million, which includes a signing bonus of $1.5 million and 2024's salary of $1.35 million. Further, if Wilson remains on the active roster by the fifth league day of 2025, he will receive a $200,000 roster bonus.
The contract also mentions $1.5 million in incentives, which allow Wilson to earn up to $500,000 each for receiving yards (350, 550, 750 yards), touchdowns (5, 9 scores), and receptions (35, 50, 60 catches). The amount increases from $125,000 to $250,000 with every milestone he achieves in each performance metric. (via Spotrac)
How much of Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s Contract is guaranteed?
Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s contract guarantees a total amount of $2.85 million of the $5.75 million contract.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s Contract History
Cedrick Wilson Jr. played with the Dallas Cowboys from 2018 to 2021, then with the Miami Dolphins from 2022 to 2023; since March, he has been with the New Orleans Saints.
Dallas Cowboys (2018-2021)
Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys is worth $2.57 million, guaranteeing $118,408 signed in 2018. However, in 2019, the contract was revised for two years, worth $1 million. In 2021, he signed another one-year contract with the Cowboys as a restricted tender, worth $2.18 million.
Miami Dolphins (2022-2023)
Cedrick Wilson agreed to a three-year, $22 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in 2022. The deal included a $3 million signing bonus, a $12.75 million guarantee, and an average salary of $7.35 million per year. However, following his poor season, the Dolphins revised his contract in August 2023, including a clause that would allow him to have a void year and become a free agent in 2024.
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FAQs on Cedrick Wilson Jr.
A. Cedrick Wilson Jr. plays for the New Orleans Saints as a wide receiver.
A. Cedrick Wilson Jr. attended Coffeyville Community College (2014-2015) and Boise State University (2016-2017).
A. Cedrick Wilson Jr. stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 197 pounds, or 89 kg.
A. Cedrick Wilson Jr. has played for the Dallas Cowboys (2018-2021), Miami Dolphins (2022-2023), and New Orleans Saints (2024-present).
A. Cedrick Wilson Jr. has 12 receiving touchdowns in his NFL career as of December 2024.
