Harold Landry III is an American football linebacker playing for the New England Patriots of the National Football League as of March 2025. Landry’s pro career started after he landed in Nashville in 2018 when the Tennessee Titans snagged him in the 2nd round of the 2018 NFL draft with the 41st overall pick. Before joining the Patriots in 2025, Landry spent his first seven years in the league with the Titans and got a nod to one Pro Bowl in 2021 before signing with Tennessee as a free agent. His tenure with the Titans was the epitome of consistency. Harold had four seasons where he tallied 9 or more sacks out of the seven he spent in Nashville while missing the 2022 campaign entirely due to a torn ACL.
Revisiting the formative years of Harold Landry III’s life, he was born in Spring Lake, North Carolina. His football career began at Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The 28-year-old (as of March 2025) outside linebacker recorded 96 tackles and 17 sacks at high school. Harold’s 4-year tenure at Boston College saw him end up with 49 tackles for loss and 26 sacks. His best year in Eagles uniform came in 2016 when he accumulated 22 tackles for loss and 16 sacks (both career-high at collegiate and pro level).
Harold Landry III Contract Breakdown
Harold Landry III signed his 3-year contract worth $43.5 million with the New England Patriots on March 9, 2025. The contract also has a potential out after the 2026 season (via Spotrac).
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $43,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $14,500,000 | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster/GM Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $1,275,000 | $8,500,000 | $26,000,000 | $16,500,000 |
| 2026 | $11,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $1,275,000 | $16,500,000 | $19,000,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2027 | $13,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $1,275,000 | $18,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $14,500,000 |
What are the terms of Harold Landry III's contract?
Harold’s deal included a $12 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $26 million at the time of signing. His signing proration is spread over three years at $4 million along with a Roster/GM bonus and workout bonus at $1.27 million and $225k respectively from 2025 onwards until 2027 (via Spotrac).
Harold Landry III Salary
In 2025, Harold will earn a base salary of $3 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $8.5 million and a dead cap value of $26 million million. As per the terms of Harold Landry III’s contract, he has an average annual salary of $14.5 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Harold Landry III make per minute?
If Harold Landry III’'s contract worth $43.5 million over 3 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Harold makes around $27.6 per minute.
How much of Harold Landry III’s Contract is guaranteed?
Harold Landry III’s deal guarantees him $26 million out of the whole $43.5 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Harold Landry III Career Earnings
As of March 2025, Harold Landry III has amassed $60.2 million in his career (via Spotrac).
Harold Landry III Contract History
Landry III has signed two contracts before signing his 3-year extension in 2025.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2022 - 2026 | Tennessee Titans | 5 yr(s) / $87,500,000 | $19,000,000 | $17,500,000 | $35,250,000 | $52,500,000 |
| 2018 - 2021 | Tennessee Titans | 4 yr(s) / $6,733,688 | $2,977,228 | $1,683,422 | $4,243,305 | $4,243,305 |
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FAQs on Harold Landry III
A. Harold Landry III is 28 years old as of March 2025. He was born on June 5, 1996.
A. Harold Landry III went to the Pine Forest High School, North Carolina.
A. Harold Landry III plays for the New England Patriots in the NFL as of 2025.
A. Harold Landry III is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
