Josh Reynolds is an American football player who is playing with the Detroit Lions as of the 2023-24 NFL season. Playing as a wide receiver, this was Reynolds’ seventh season in the professional league. He started his career in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams who drafted him in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft and after completing his rookie contract of four years, he joined the Tennessee Titans for a brief period before being signed by the Lions in November 2021.
The Lions’ wide receiver was born in San Antonio, Texas, and attended John Jay High School in the same city. In high school, Reynolds played both the wide receiver and safety positions. Reynolds then joined Tyler Junior College in 2013 for his freshman year but then transferred to Texas A&M University in his sophomore year. Overall, in three years playing for the Texas A&M Aggies, Reynolds had 164 receptions for 2,788 receiving yards and 30 receiving touchdowns.
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Josh Reynolds Contract Breakdown
Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster/Game Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
2024 | $2,245,000 | $1,000,000 | $255,000 | $3,500,000 | |
2025 | $3,990,000 | $1,000,000 | $510,000 | $5,500,000 | $1,000,000 |
2026 | UFA |
Josh Reynolds Salary
Josh Reynold’s salary for the 2024 NFL season is $2,245,000 and a signing bonus of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,500,000 and a dead cap value of $4,245,000.
How much does Josh Reynolds make in a minute?
From his contract signed in 2022, the former Rams receiver was earning around $5.7 per minute. These calculations are made with his average annual salary and not the amount of time he spent on the playing field.
Josh Reynolds Contract Terms
Reynolds’ last contract from 2022 had a few terms associated with it which are as follows:
The $2.7M guarantee is inclusive of the signing bonus + 2022 salary.
The 2023 Roster Bonus of $1M will be paid on 3/19/2023.
The Per Game Active Bonus of $23,529 ($400,000, 14 LTBE in 2023)
Annual Incentives: $2M (bonus + escalator)
Josh Reynolds Guaranteed Contract
Reynolds's two year $9,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos guarantees him $4,245,000 as per sportrac.
Josh Reynolds Career Earnings
He has a significant career earnings of $12,393,299 as of 2023. His initial earnings started in 2017 with $1,113,021, and gradually increased over the years, with a notable jump in 2020 to $2,330,288. By 2023, his salary reached $3,250,000, bringing his total earnings to $12 million. With projected earnings of $4.5 million each in 2024 and 2025, his total career earnings are expected to surpass $21 million by the end of 2025,
Josh Reynolds Contract History
Josh Reynolds has signed many contracts in his NFL career. He was selected in the fourth round, 117th overall, by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2017 NFL draft. The information of his contract history is below:
Rookie Contract Los Angeles Rams (2017-2020)
Josh Reynolds began his NFL career by signing a 4-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. The deal was valued at $3,048,021, with a $648,021 signing bonus and a guaranteed amount of $648,021.
Second Contract Tennessee Titans (2021)
After leaving the Rams, Reynolds signed a 1-year deal with the Tennessee Titans in 2021. This contract was worth $1,750,000, fully guaranteed, and included a $750,000 signing bonus.
Third Contract Detroit Lions (2022-2023)
In 2022, Reynolds signed a 2-year, $6,000,000 contract with the Detroit Lions. This deal came with a $1,500,000 signing bonus and $2,700,000 guaranteed.
Fourth Contract Denver Broncos (2024-2025)
In 2024, Josh Reynolds signed a 2-year contract with the Denver Broncos worth $9,000,000. This deal included a $2,000,000 signing bonus and $4,245,000 guaranteed.
FAQ's on Josh Reynolds Contract
A. Josh Reynolds was born in San Antonio, Texas, on February 16, 1995.
A. Josh Reynolds scored 5 receiving touchdowns in the 2023-24 season.
A. Josh Reynolds had the most receiving yards in his career in the 2020 NFL season while playing for the Rams.
A. Josh Reynolds wears jersey number 8 while playing for the Detroit Lions.