Joshua Keith Palmer is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers as of the 2024 NFL season. He was selected by the Chargers with the 77th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. Palmer had five starts in his rookie season and recorded 33 receptions for 353 yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. He concluded the 2022 season with 72 receptions for 769 yards, one fumble and 3 receiving touchdowns. During the 2023 season, he played in 10 games while having six starts and 38 receptions for 581 yards, with that, he recorded one fumble and two receiving touchdowns.
Palmer joined the University of Tennessee. According to the official college website, he played in all 12 games making six starts and concluded the season with nine receptions for 98 yards as a freshman. Palmer started in eight games in his sophomore season, recording 23 receptions for 484 yards. He appeared in 13 games while starting 11 in his junior season. He concluded his final season at Tennessee with 33 receptions for 475 yards. Prior to joining St. Thomas Aquinas High School for his final two years of high school, Palmer attended St. Roch Catholic Secondary School where along with football, he ran track and played basketball. In his senior season, he was named second-team Class 7A All-State.
Joshua Palmer’s Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Palmer signed a four-year, $5,032,438 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, which included a signing bonus of $1,019,676, a guaranteed amount of $1,019,676, and an average annual salary of $1,258,110.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 4 yr(s) / $5,032,438 | $1,258,110 | $1,019,676 | $1,019,676 | $1,019,676 | 2025 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2021 | 22 | $660,000 | $254,919 | $914,919 | $1,019,676 |
| 2022 | 23 | $888,794 | $254,919 | $1,143,713 | $764,757 |
| 2023 | 24 | $1,117,587 | $254,919 | $1,372,506 | $509,838 |
| 2024 | 25 | $3,116,000 | $254,919 | $3,370,919 | $254,919 |
How much is Joshua Palmer getting paid?
As of 2024, Palmer will earn a base salary of $3,116,000 while having a cap hit of $3,370,919 and a dead cap value of $254,919 for 2024 according to Spotrac.
How much does Joshua Palmer make in a minute?
Palmer makes about $2.39 per minute under his contract with the Chargers, with an average annual salary of $1,258,110.
Joshua Palmer Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Palmer’s career earnings as of October 2024 sum up to $6,802,057.
How much of Joshua Palmer’s contract is guaranteed?
Palmer is assured of receiving $1,019,676 from his contract with the Chargers, regardless of performance or injury as per Spotrac. This amount includes his signing bonus and other guaranteed salary components.
What are the terms of Joshua Palmer’s contract?
Palmer’s contract includes a Provenz Performance Escalator for 2024 as per Spotrac.
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FAQ's On Joshua Palmer
A. Joshua Palmer plays for the Los Angeles Chargers.
A. Joshua Palmer’s parents are Keith and Alethia Palmer.
A. Joshua Palmer ran the 40-yard dash in 4.52 seconds at his Pro Day in 2021.
A. Joshua Palmer attended the University of Tennessee.
