Nick Bolton Contract

Last Modified Mar 28, 2025 08:18 GMT

Nick Bolton Contract
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Nick Bolton is an American linebacker who has been playing for the Kansas City Chiefs football team in the NFL since he was drafted in 2021. Bolton has won two Super Bowl championships with the Chiefs and earned a selection in the PFWA All-Rookie Team during his rookie campaign in 2021. As of March 2025, Bolton has recorded 458 total tackles with five sacks and four interceptions.

Bolton, 25 years old as of March 2025, was born in Frisco, Texas, on March 10, 2000. He attended Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas, where he dominated on the defensive side of the ball in his junior and senior years by tallying 241 total tackles during those two seasons. Continuing his football journey in college, Bolton went to the University of Missouri to play on the Missouri Tigers football team and finished his college career with 224 total tackles, 14 sacks, and two interceptions. After his junior year of college, he declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Nick Bolton Contract Breakdown

Nick Bolton signed his 3-year contract worth $45 million with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 9, 2025. The contract also has a potential out after the 2026 season (via Spotrac).

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
3 yr(s) / $45,000,000$12,750,000$15,000,000$30,000,000$30,000,000

The details of the contract are provided below:

YearBase SalarySigning ProrationCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2025$2,000,000$4,250,000$6,500,000$30,000,000$15,000,000
2026$14,750,000$4,250,000$19,250,000$23,500,000$15,000,000
2027$14,240,000$4,250,000$19,250,000$4,250,000$15,000,000

What are the terms of Nick Bolton's Contract?

Bolton’s deal included a $12.75 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $30 million at the time of signing. His signing proration, which is $4.25 million over three years, is also spread over that time (via Spotrac).

Nick Bolton Salary

In 2025, Bolton will earn a base salary of $2 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $6.5 million and a dead cap value of $30 million. As per the terms of Nick Bolton’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $15 million (via Spotrac).

How much does Nick Bolton make per minute?

If Nick Bolton's contract worth $45 million over 3 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Bolton makes around $28.6 per minute.

How much of Nick Bolton’s Contract is guaranteed?

Nick Bolton’s deal guarantees him $30 million out of the whole $45 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).

Nick Bolton Career Earnings

As of March 2025, Nick Bolton has amassed $7.49 million in his career (via Spotrac).

Nick Bolton Contract History

Bolton has signed only one rookie contract before signing his 3-year extension in 2025.

YearTeamContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
2021 - 2024Kansas City Chiefs5 yr(s) / $5,834,032$1,602,932$1,458,508$2,528,115$2,528,115

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FAQs On Nick Bolton

 A. Nick Bolton was drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

 A. Nick Bolton is 25 years old as of March 2025. 

A. Nick Bolton wears jersey number 32 for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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