Jayden Daniels contract details: Salary and years remaining with the Commanders

Jayden Daniels is having an impressive season at the helm of the Commanders’ offense. The QB has thrown 25 TDs for a CMP of 69 percent and a QBR of 70.5 and, more importantly, the Commanders have a 12 - 5 record in 2024.

He will have to prove himself again against a tough Lions defense on Saturday, but all of the pressure is on the home team in Detroit, who are big favorites to win.

How much money does Jayden Daniels make?

Daniels was the number two overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He signed a fully guaranteed four-year contract worth $37.8 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of $24.3 million.

Here’s a detailed look at the breakdown of Daniels’ salary and bonuses:

2024: Base salary of $795,000, with an additional prorated portion of the signing bonus, bringing his total to about $6.9 million.

2025: Base salary increases to $960,000, along with a roster bonus of $2.5 million, pushing his total to $8.6 million.

2026: Salary and bonuses bring his total to approximately $10.3 million.

2027: His final year sees his total rise to $12 million, with a base salary of $1.2 million plus his prorated signing bonus and a $4.75 million roster bonus.

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The Commanders also hold a fifth-year option, allowing them to extend his rookie contract through 2028 if desired. This option is standard for first-round picks and offers flexibility, especially if Daniels performs well early on.

Given the trend of escalating quarterback salaries, Daniels may be eligible for an extension after three seasons, potentially locking in a lucrative, long-term deal if he proves himself as a franchise quarterback. Tonight certainly won’t have hurt his chances.