Justin Tucker is an American football kicker for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Having gone undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft, Tucker signed with the Ravens as a free agent and then proceeded to become the designated starting kicker after impressing with his preseason performances.
Appearing in and winning a Super Bowl in his rookie season in 2012, Tucker is now regarded as one of the best kickers in the NFL, with an accuracy of 90.2% on field goals made and 98.7% on extra point kicks.
Tucker also holds the record for the longest field goal made in the NFL, a 66-yard long game winner against the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Season. He’s been nominated to the All-Pro First Team 5 times, All-Pro Second Team 3 times and 7 times to the Pro Bowl. He’s also a member of the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team.
Justin Tuckers’s Contract Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of Justin Tucker’’s current four-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens:
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $24,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,500,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $1,250,000 | $2,700,000 | $5,958,333 | $14,058,333 | $7,250,000 |
| 2024 | $3,500,000 | $1,100,000 | $5,800,000 | $8,100,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Potential Out: 2025, 3 yr, $17,500,000; $5,800,000 dead cap | |||||
| 2025 | $4,200,000 | $1,100,000 | $6,500,000 | $5,800,000 | $4,200,000 |
| 2026 | $4,200,000 | $1,100,000 | $6,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $4,200,000 |
| 2027 | $5,150,000 | - | $6,350,000 | $1,200,000 | $5,150,000 |
How much is Justin Tucker getting paid?
Justin Tucker’s latest contract with the Baltimore Ravens, signed in 2022, has made him the highest-paid kicker in the league. The new contract begins with the 2024 NFL season, paying Tucker about $6 million on average annually. In 2023, Tucker earned a base salary of $1.25 million. Adding in hefty bonuses and restructured salaries, Tucker ended up earning $7.25 million in the 2023 NFL Season.
How much does Justin Tucker make in a minute?
Justin Tucker earns a hefty $11.4 per minute per day from his current contract with the Baltimore Ravens, which gives him $6 million on average annually and totals to $24 million. Tucker is one of the best-paid kickers in the league.
How much of Justin Tucker’s Contract is guaranteed?
$17.5 million of Justin Tucker’s 4-year contract with the Ravens is guaranteed, of which $14 million was guaranteed at the time of signing. At the time of signing, Tucker’s salaries for the 2022 & 2023 seasons were also guaranteed, along with a 2023 option bonus. The contract also includes a signing bonus of $5.5 million.
What are the terms of Justin Tucker’s Contract?
Justin Tucker signed a 4-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens for a total amount of $24 million. It includes a guaranteed amount of $17.5 million, of which $14 million was guaranteed at the time of signing. Tucker also received a $5.5 signing bonus on signing this contract extension, which keeps him with the team till the end of the 2027 NFL season. Tucker’s previous contract lasted till the end of the 2023 NFL season, post which the new one kicked in.
The Ravens have the option of terminating the contract in 2025 which will see Justin Tucker receive his guaranteed amount of $17.5 million and become an unrestricted free agent. His contract includes restructure bonuses, which amounted to $2.008 million in the 2023 NFL season.
From 2024 onwards the restructure bonus is set at $1.2 million per season. In 2023 Tucker also received an option bonus of $6 million, which was a significant addition to his base salary of $1.25 million.
FAQ's On Justin Tucker Contract
A. Justin Tucker will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2027 NFL season. He can also be a free agent after the 2024 NFL Season if the Ravens pick up the contract-out clause.
A. Justin Tucker wears the number 9 for the Baltimore Ravens.
A. Justin Tucker has an average annual salary of $6 million.
A. Justin Tucker makes almost $11.4 per minute.
