Jody Fortson's Contract

Last Modified Jan 30, 2025 02:15 GMT
Jody Fortson Contract
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Joseph Demarius "Jody" Fortson Jr. is an American football tight end who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as of the 2024 NFL season. Fortson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2019. During his rookie season, Fortson was waived and signed off to the practice squad but he resigned with the Chiefs the following year. In 2021, Fortson extended his contract with the Chiefs and played in the regular season. Fortson concluded the 2021 season with five receptions for 47 yards and two touchdowns in six games as per ESPN. The following season, Fortson played in 13 games, recorded nine receptions for 108 yards and scored two touchdowns. In 2023, Fortson was placed on the injured reserve which restricted his play. As of January 2025, he has made 15 receptions for 160 yards to go along with four touchdowns.

Fortson signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins in March 2024 but was released by the Dolphins in August of the same year. Fortson joined the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on September 26, 2024, and was promoted to the active roster a week later. However, he was placed on injured reserve in October 2024 due to a knee injury. Prior to transferring to Valdosta State University, Fortson played collegiate football at Erie Community College. As a wide receiver at Valdosta, Fortson hauled a total of seven touchdowns and 37 receptions for 477 yards and seven touchdowns. Before joining college, Fortson attended South Park High School for his high school graduation.

Jody Fortson’s Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Fortson signed a one-year $1,055,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $1,055,000 in 2024.

Contract TermsAverage SalarySigning BonusGTD at SignTotal GTD
1 yr(s) / $1,055,000$1,055,000NANANA
YearBase SalaryCap Hit
2024$820,556$820,555
2025UFA

How much is Jody Fortson getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Fortson will earn an average annual salary of $1,055,000 in 2024. He will also receive a base salary of $820,556, totalling a cap hit of $820,555.

How much does Jody Fortson make per minute?

According to his annual average salary of $1,055,000 as per his contract, he will earn $2 per minute

Jody Fortson’s Career Earnings

According to Spotrac, Fortson’s career earnings as of January 2025 totalled $3,819,622.

Jody Fortson’s Contract History

Miami Dolphins (2024-2024)

Fortson signed a one-year, $1,225,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, which included a signing bonus of $25,000.

Kansas City Chiefs (2023-2023)

Fortson signed a one-year, $940,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs which included an average annual salary of $940,000

Kansas City Chiefs (2021-2022)

Fortson signed a one-year, $660,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs with an average annual salary of $880,995.

Kansas City Chiefs (2020-2020)

Fortson signed a one-year contract worth $610,000 with the Kansas City Chiefs, it included an average annual salary of $610,000.

Kansas City Chiefs (2019-2021)

Fortson signed a three-year contract worth $1,755,000 with the Kansas City Chiefs, with an average annual salary of $585,000.

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FAQs about Jody Fortson

A. Jody Fortson attended Valdosta State University.

A. Jody Fortson attended South Park High School.

 A. Jody Fortson is 6 feet 4 inches tall. 

A. Jody Fortson was born on December 07, 1995.  

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