Mike Gesicki is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals as of March 2025. The Miami Dolphins selected him with the 42nd pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played with the team till 2022, after which he was signed by the New England Patriots in 2023 and then by the Cincinnati Bengals in March 2024. As of the 2024 NFL season, he has recorded 325 receptions for 3,526 yards and 22 touchdowns in his NFL career (via Pro Football Network).
During high school, he participated in volleyball, basketball, and football at Southern Regional High School, finishing his high school football career with 1,817 receiving yards on 103 receptions and 16 touchdown catches. In 2014, the three-star recruit chose Penn State University, graduating in 2017 and setting the record for the most receptions by a tight end in a single season in Penn State history, with 129 receptions for 1,481 yards (according to Sports Reference).
Mike Gesicki’s Contract Breakdown
Gesicki signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract with the Bengals, including a $6.5 million signing bonus and guaranteed amount, as per Spotrac.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 3 yr(s) / $25,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | 2028 / UFA |
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2025 | Estimate | $5,400,000 | $2,166,667 | - | - | $100,000 | $7,666,666 | $6,500,000 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 1 YR, $12,000,000; $4,333,334 DEAD CAP | ||||||||
| 2026 | Estimate | $3,050,000 | $2,166,667 | $2,000,000 | $350,000 | $100,000 | $7,666,666 | $4,333,334 |
| 2027 | Estimate | $7,550,000 | $2,166,668 | - | $350,000 | $100,000 | $10,166,668 | $2,166,668 |
| 2028 | UFA | |||||||
How much is Mike Gesicki getting paid?
Gesicki's contract includes an average annual salary of $8.5 million. In 2025, Gesicki will earn $5.4 million in base salary, a $6.5 million signing bonus, and a $100,000 workout bonus, with a cap hit of $7.67 million and a dead cap value of $6.5 million.
How much does Mike Gesicki make in a minute?
Based on his $8.5 million average annual salary, Gesicki will make approximately $16.17 per minute.
Mike Gesicki’s Career Earnings
Mike Gesicki’s total career earnings are $25,616,886 as of March 2025, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Mike Gesicki's Contract?
Gesicki's contract includes a $2 million roster bonus on the 5th league day of 2026 and a per-game active bonus of $20,588, totaling $350,000 for the 2026-2027 seasons.
How much of Mike Gesicki Contract is guaranteed?
Gesicki's contract includes $6.5 million guaranteed at signing and in total.
Mike Gesicki’s Contract History
Mike Gesicki signed a four-year rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins valued at $6,611,924 in 2018. After which, in 2022, he signed an extension one-year franchise tag with the Dolphins, worth $10.93 million.
Gesicki became a free agent in March 2023 and agreed to a $4.5 million one-year contract with the New England Patriots. In March 2024, Mike Gesicki agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million free-agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, which included a guarantee of $400,000 at signing, as per Spotrac.
| Period | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 2018-2021 | Miami Dolphins | 4 yr(s) / $6,611,924 | $1,652,981 | $2,888,672 | $3,669,214 | $3,669,214 | 2022 / UFA |
| 2022-2022 | Miami Dolphins | 1 yr(s) / $10,931,000 | $10,931,000 | N/A | $10,931,000 | $10,931,000 | 2023 / UFA |
| 2023-2023 | New England Patriots | 1 yr(s) / $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $2,400,000 | $3,550,000 | $3,550,000 | 2024 / UFA |
| 2024-2024 | Cincinnati Bengals | 1 yr(s) / $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | N/A | $400,000 | $400,000 | 2025 / UFA |
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FAQs on Mike Gesicki
A. Mike Gesicki stayed with the Miami Dolphins from 2018 to 2022.
A. Yes, Mike Gesicki played basketball in Southern Regional High School and holds a scoring record of 1,866 points.
A. Mike Gesicki plays at the tight end position for the Cincinnati Bengals as of March 2025.
A. Mike Gesicki stands 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm and weighs 245 pounds or 111 kg.
