Josh Sweat is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL season. His football journey began at Oscar F. Smith High School, where he emerged as ESPN's top-rated prospect in the country during his senior year. Despite needing reconstructive surgery, Sweat graduated early in December 2014 to pursue his collegiate career. Sweat chose Florida State over Virginia Tech, Georgia, Ohio State, and Oregon. His freshman year showed promise with 41 tackles, 5 sacks, and an interception across 12 games. In the sophomore year, he recorded 41 tackles and 7 sacks in 11 games, as per Florida State's official website.
During the 2018 NFL Combine, Sweat finished first among defensive lineman in both the 40-yard dash and vertical jump. The Philadelphia Eagles selected him as the 130th pick in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Sweat secured his first Pro Bowl nomination after Nick Bosa got injured during the 2021 NFL season. During his 2022 NFL campaign, Sweat achieved significant statistical success combining 48 tackles and 11 sacks with a touchdown resulting from his interception plays, as per ESPN. His performance helped lead the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII, where he recorded one tackle in a close 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Josh Sweat's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Sweat signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles valued at $10,000,000 in 2024. His extended contract includes a signing bonus of $8,375,000, a guaranteed amount of $9,500,000, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $10,000,000 | $8,375,000 | $10,000,000 | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2024 | 27 | $8,077,000 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 | $24,015,000 |
Josh Sweat's salary
According to his one-year renegotiation contract, Sweat will receive an average annual salary of $10,000,000. Additionally, he would earn a base salary of $1,125,000, with a cap hit of $8,077,000 and a dead cap value of $24,015,000 in 2024.
How much does Josh Sweat make per minute?
Josh Sweat makes around $19.02 per minute, according to his contract.
What are the terms of Josh Sweat's contract?
According to the terms and conditions of his contract, Sweat earns a per game active bonus of $29,411 until it reaches $500,000. He would also earn $500,000 and $1 million as a bonus for Pro-Bowl and All-Pro selecyions respectively. He is set to receive $500,000 for 8 sacks, $1 million for 10 sacks, $1.5 million for 11 sacks and $2 million for 12 sacks as non-cumulative sacks incentives, as per Spotrac.
Josh Sweat's career earnings
As of February 2025, Josh Sweat has a total career earnings of $39,796,937 through seven years, according to Spotrac.
Josh Sweat's contract history
Philadelphia Eagles (2021-2024)
Sweat signed a three-year $40 million contract extension with the Eagles in 2021. He would earn $10 million as signing bonus, $29.6 million as total guaranteed amount and an average annual salary of $13,333,333.
Philadelphia Eagles (2018-2021)
Sweat signed a four-year $3.06 million rookie contract with the Eagles in 2018. He would earn $597,591 as signing bonus, $597,591 as total guaranteed amount and an average annual salary of $764,398.
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FAQs on Josh Sweat
A. Josh Sweat plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, as of February 2025.
A. Josh Sweat is 27 years old, as of February 2025. He was born on March 29, 1997.
A. Josh Sweat went to Oscar F. Smith High School.
A. Josh Sweat plays as a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.
