Gregory Rousseau Contract

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Greg Rousseau

Gregory Rousseau is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. The 6 ft 7 in defensive lineman was taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Bills with their 30th overall pick. The Florida native has managed to get in the opposition's backfield numerous times as evidenced by his 42 quarterback hits and 17 sacks in his first three seasons with the Buffalo. Born on April 5, 2000, Rousseau’s athletic journey began at Champagnat Catholic School, where he excelled as a defensive end, safety, and wide receiver. His impressive high school performance earned him a scholarship to the University of Miami, where his college career took off. After getting redshirted in his true freshman season in 2018, Rousseau made a significant impact the following year by accumulating 15.5 sacks, the second-highest in the nation that year. His stellar performance earned him the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year award and First-team All-ACC honors. Rousseau decided to opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gregory Rousseau Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Rousseau signed a four-year rookie contract with the Bills valued at $11,608,200 in June 2021. Buffalo exercised the fifth-year option on April 29, 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $5,802,328, a guaranteed amount of $11,367,075, and an average annual salary of $2,902,050.

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
4 yr(s) / $11,608,200$5,802,328$2,902,050$11,367,075$11,367,075
YearBase SalarySigning ProrationCap HitDead CapCash Total
2021$660,000$1,450,582$2,110,582$11,367,075$6,462,328
2022$1,187,645$1,450,582$2,638,227$9,256,493$1,187,645
2023$1,715,291$1,450,582$3,165,873$6,618,266$1,715,291
2024$2,242,936$1,450,582$3,693,518$3,452,393$2,242,936
2025$13,387,000-$13,387,000$13,387,000$13,387,000

How much is Gregory Rousseau getting paid?

Gregory Rousseau signed a four-year contract with the Buffalo Bills valued at $11,608,200. This deal includes a signing bonus of $5,802,328 and guarantees a total of $11,367,075. The average annual salary for Rousseau under this contract is $2,902,050.

In 2024, Rousseau's earnings include a base salary of $2,242,936. His cap hit for the year is $3,693,518, which reflects the combination of his base salary and prorated signing bonus. The dead cap value for 2024 stands at $3,452,393, representing the amount the team would owe if Rousseau were to be released or traded. For the 2025 season, Rousseau’s base salary is set to increase significantly to $13,387,000 as per Sportrac.

How much is Gregory Rousseau’s contract guaranteed?

Gregory Rousseau’s contract with the Buffalo Bills guarantees him $11,367,075. This amount includes his signing bonus of $5,802,328, which is guaranteed at signing, as well as his base salaries for the 2021 through 2023 seasons and $2 million of his 2024 base salary.

What are the terms of Gregory Rousseau’s contract?

According to Spotrac, the terms of Rousseau's contract is four years for $11,608,200. His average annual salary is set at $2,902,050. The contract includes a signing bonus of $5,802,328. The Buffalo Bills exercised his fifth-year option on April 29, 2024, for the 2025 season. In 2025, Rousseau's base salary increases significantly to $13,387,000. He will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.

Gregory Rousseau Career Earnings

According to Spotrac, Rousseau has earned around $9,365,264 in his NFL career as of 2023. He will be earning around $2,242,936 in the 2024 season and $13,387,000 in the 2025 season, bringing his forecasted career earnings from the contract to 24,995,800.

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FAQ's On Gregory Rousseau Contract

A. Greg Rousseau is 24 years old as of October 2024. 

A. Greg Rousseau is 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 266 lb.

A.Greg Rousseau was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2021 NFL Draft.

A. Greg Rousseau attended the University of Miami.

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