Ted Karras, is an American football center for the Cincinnati Bengals as of the 2024 NFL season. The New England Patriots selected him as the 221st pick in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He appeared in Super Bowl LI in his rookie year in a 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons. After four seasons with the Patriots, Karras was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2020. Although, just after a season, Karras made his return to the New England Patriots on a one-year deal in 2021. He was let go at the end of the season and later signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022.
Growing up in Indianapolis, Karras attended Cathedral High School. He was a three-star recruit and also an All-Midwest Region pick by PrepStar. Karras was a part of the 4A state title-winning squad in 2008 and 2010. He was named to the Indiana Digest Top 15 and was on the list of Top 25 offensive guards by ESPN, as per the official website of the University of Illinois website. Karras committed to his home state by playing for the Illinois Fighting Illini football from 2011 to 2015. Being redshirted in 2011, he started all 12 games in 2012. Karras finished his college career with three consecutive mentions to All-Academic All-Big Ten from 2012 to 2015.
Ted Karras Contract Breakdown
Ted Karras signed a one-year extension worth $6 million including a signing bonus of $3 million with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024 as per Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign |
| 1yr(s)/ $6,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2024 | 31 | $7,100,000 | $7,600,000 | $7,600,000 | $4,000,000 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 1 YR, $7,600,000; $1,500,000 DEAD CAP | |||||
| 2025 | 32 | $6,300,000 | $4,800,000 | $12,400,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 2026 | 33 | UFA |
How much is Ted Karras getting paid?
Ted Karras will receive an average annual salary of $6 million and is being paid a base salary of $4,000,000, a signing bonus of $3,000,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, with a cap hit of $7,100,000 and a dead cap value of $4,000,000 for 2024 with the Cincinnati Bengals as per Spotrac.
Read more About:- Ted Karras Parents
How much does Ted Karras make per minute?
Ted Karras will make around $11.40 per minute in his contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Ted Karras' Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Karras has earned approximately $27,794,981 in his NFL career.
How much of the Ted Karras contract is guaranteed?
Ted Karras is guaranteed $3 million of his contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024 as per Spotrac.
Ted Karras Contract History
The following is a list of all Karras' previous contracts:
New England Patriots (2016)
The New England Patriots and Ted Karras signed a four-year rookie contract worth $2.4 million which includes a $100k signing bonus.
New England Patriots (2017)
Ted Karras and the New England Patriots agreed to a three-year, $1.8 million contract that included a $630,000 average salary annually.
Miami Dolphins (2020)
Ted Karras agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the New England Patriots, which included a guaranteed $2.5 million, a $1 million signing bonus, and an average salary of $3 million per year.
New England Patriots (2021)
Ted Karras signed a 1 year, $3,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots as a free agent.
Cincinnati Bengals (2022)
Ted Karras signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on a three-year deal worth $18 million. This includes a $3 million and $5 million guaranteed contract.
See more:- Ted Karras Wife
;'/></svg>)
FAQ's on Ted Karras
A. Ted Karras was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 15, 1993.
A. Ted Karras was drafted in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
A. Ted Karras is 6ft 4in (1.93 m) tall.
A. Ted Karras will earn a base salary of $4 million with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024.
![Jaguars' Travis Hunter joins hands with Kai Cenat teasing touchdown celebration dance on NFL debut [VIDEO]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/07/6a27c-17528198778476-1920.jpg?h=166)
