Jonathan Taylor is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. Taylor played high school football at Salem High School, where he set the New Jersey state rushing yards record. He played college football at Wisconsin, finishing his college career as the sixth all-time rusher in the NCAA and the first player in history to rush for more than 6,000 yards in any three years.
Taylor finished in the top ten of Heisman Trophy voting three times. Following each of the 2018 and 2019 seasons, he was named a unanimous first-team All-American and recipient of the Doak Walker Award, the award for the top running back in college football. Taylor was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 41st pick by the Colts. With the Colts, Taylor led the NFL in both rushing yards and touchdowns in 2021, becoming a unanimous All-Pro and Pro Bowler in the same season.
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Jonathan Taylor Contract Breakdown
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus Proration | Roster/Game Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
2023 | $1,742,000 | $3,375,482 | - | $5,117,482 | - |
2024 | $7,804,000 | $2,562,000 | $300,000 | $10,666,000 | - |
2025 | $11,980,000 | $2,562,000 | $1,020,000 | $15,562,000 | - |
2026* | $11,980,000 | $2,562,000 | $1,020,000 | $15,562,000 | $2,562,000 |
How much is Jonathan Taylor getting paid?
Jonathan Taylor signed a 3-year, $42 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, which includes a $10.25 million signing bonus and $26.5 million guaranteed as per Spotrac. On average, he will earn $14 million per year throughout the deal. For 2024, Taylor will make a base salary of $7.8 million.
How much does Jonathan Taylor make in a minute?
In 2024, Jonathan Taylor is earning approximately $14.85 per minute based on his base salary for the year as per our calculations of his 2024 overall earnings.
What are the terms of Jonathan Taylor’s Contract?
Jonathan Taylor signed a three-year, $42 million contract extension with the Colts on October 7, 2023. The deal includes a $10.248 million signing bonus. Taylor's contract features $19.34 million in full guarantees, covering the signing bonus, his 2023 salary, and his 2024 salary. He has $24.5 million in injury guarantees, which includes $7.15 million of his 2025 salary that will become fully guaranteed on the 5th day of the 2024 league year. The contract also includes annual per-game roster bonuses. He has a Per Game Active Bonus of $30,000 for 2024, which increases to $60,000 in 2025-26 (via Spotrac)
How much of Jonathan Taylor’s Contract is guaranteed?
At the signing, the guaranteed amount of the contract is $20.304 million. This includes the signing bonus, the remaining 2023 salary, the 2024 salary, and the 2024 per-game active bonus. Additionally, $7,152,445 of the 2025 salary is guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed on March 17, 2024.
Jonathan Taylor’s Career Earnings
Jonathan Taylor's career earnings are around $18,315,982 as of September 2024 as per Sportrac.
Jonathan Taylor Contract History
Jonathan Taylor has signed a total of two contracts in his NFL career. The information on his contract history is below:
(2020-2023) Rookie contract
Jonathan Taylor signed a four-year $7,829,150 rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including a $3,253,928 signing bonus, $4,219,798 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,957,288.
(2023-2026) Contract Extension
His second three-year contract with the Colts is worth$42,000,000 including a $10,248,000 signing bonus, $26,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,000,000.
FAQs on Jonathan Taylor Contract
A. Jonathan Taylor's career earnings are around $18,315,982 as of September 2024 as per Sportrac.
A.Jonathan Taylor suffered an ankle injury in 2022 that significantly affected his season, limiting his playing time and performance.
A.Jonathan Taylor signed a contract extemsion with the Colts for $42 million.
A. Jonathan Taylor will earn a base salary of $7,804,000 while carrying a cap hit of $10,666,000 and a dead cap value of $23,152,445 in 2024.