The NFC South is the land of quarterback riches. Between Matt Ryan, Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Brees and Tom Brady, the quartet will earn $106 million in salary in 2020, figuring the average of each player’s long-term contract. Overall, with Brady reportedly getting around $30 million over two seasons from the Bucs, the four contracts will total north of $320 million! Contract info via Spotrac.com.
Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan signed a 5 year, $150,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including a $46,500,000 signing bonus, $100,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $30,000,000. In 2020, Ryan will earn a base salary of $8,000,000 and a restructure bonus of $12,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $24,175,000 and a dead cap value of $68,900,000.
Carolina Panthers: Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater signed a 3 year, $63,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including a $15,000,000 signing bonus, $33,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $21,000,000. In 2020, Bridgewater will earn a base salary of $8,000,000, a signing bonus of $15,000,000, a roster bonus of $750,000 and a workout bonus of $250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $14,000,000 and a dead cap value of $33,000,000.
New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees
Drew Brees signed a 2 year, $50,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including a $23,000,000 signing bonus, $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,000,000. In 2020, Brees will earn a base salary of $2,000,000 and a signing bonus of $23,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $23,650,000 and a dead cap value of $71,300,000.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady
Tom Brady signed a 2-year, contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reportedly including an average annual salary of $30,000,000.
