L’Jarius Sneed believed he deserved to be the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, but his new contract suggests otherwise. The four-year deal averages $19.1 million in total, with a signing bonus of $20 million and a fully guaranteed base salary of $4.32 million for the 2024 season.
The contract also includes a per-game active roster bonus of $680,000 for 2024, which is fully guaranteed but needs to be earned. For the 2025 season, Sneed will receive a fully guaranteed base salary of $18.32 million, along with a per-game active roster bonus of $680,000. In 2026, his base salary will be $15.15 million, with $11 million guaranteed for injury at signing and $7.5 million becoming fully guaranteed in March 2026. There is also a per-game active roster bonus of $850,000 for the 2026 season.
In 2027, Sneed’s base salary will be $15.55 million, with a per-game active roster bonus of $850,000. The total average of the deal is $19.1 million, which is less than the $19.989 million franchise-tag salary for 2024. The cash flow will be $25 million in 2024 and $19 million in 2025, with $68
