The “Hurricane Hester” hit the ground running after becoming pro in 2006. In his first two years with the Bears, he became the NFL’s punt return yards leader along with 2-time First-Team All-Pro. In each of his first two seasons in 2006 and 2007, he scored a record 6 return touchdowns which still stands to this day. The only return specialist to ever don a gold jacket rewrote NFL history books by amassing records like 20 career return touchdowns (punt+kick), 14 career punt return touchdowns and 6 return touchdowns in a single season (2006 and 2007).
Devin Hester Contract Breakdown
Devin Hester has signed a total of 4 contracts in his entire career including a rookie deal. His first two contracts came with the team that drafted him i.e. Chicago Bears, while the next two came with the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Signing | Total GTD |
| 2006 - 2009 | Chicago Bears | 4 yr(s) / $6,630,000 | $5,000,000 | $1,657,500 | - | $5,000,000 |
| 2010 - 2013 | Chicago Bears | 4 yr(s) / $21,956,025 | $2,499,999 | $5,489,006 | - | $5,000,000 |
| 2014 - 2016 | Atlanta Falcons | 3 yr(s) / $9,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 2016 - 2016 | Baltimore Ravens | 1 yr(s) / $1,100,000 | $100,000 | $1,100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Devin Hester Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, his career earnings stand at $29.2 million through 2024. In his entire career spanning across 12 years, Hester played for 3 different teams. His earnings per team are as below:
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Cash Cumulative |
| 8 | Chicago Bears | $7,457,023 | $7,499,999 | $20,957,022 |
| 3 | Atlanta Falcons | $3,875,000 | $3,333,334 | $7,209,939 |
| 1 | Baltimore Ravens | $1,000,000 | $100,000 | $1,100,000 |
FAQ's On Devin Hester Contract
A. Devin Hester was inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame.
A. Devin Hester is from Riviera Beach, Florida.
A. Devin Hester had 20 return touchdowns in his pro career.
