What is Justin Watson's salary

Last Modified Jan 26, 2025 05:53 GMT
Justin Watson Salary
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Justin Watson serves as a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League as of the 2024 NFL season. Playing in his eighth season, Watson initiated his NFL journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected as the 144th pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the team. Throughout his NFL stint, Watson has played for two teams and notably, he has secured a Super Bowl with each team. He won the Super Bowl LV with the Buccaneers against the Chiefs and then clinched the Super Bowl LVII and LVIII with the Chiefs.

He had a stellar college football career before entering the NFL. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and committed to playing college football for the Penn Quakers. He concluded his collegiate career as the all-time leader in receptions (286), yards (3,777), all-purpose yards (4,116) and receiving touchdowns (33) as per his college roster page. Some of his notable accomplishments include earning a place on the First Team All-Ivy League three times and achieving consecutive Ivy League championships in 2015 and 2016 as per Penn Athletics.

Justin Watson Salary

According to Watson’s two-year contract with the Chiefs, he will earn a base salary of $1,870,000 and a workout bonus of $20,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,920,000 and a dead cap value of $150,000 in 2024 as per Spotrac.

In 2023, he signed a two-year contract with the team worth $3.4 million. The contract includes a signing bonus of $150,000, a guaranteed amount of $1,380,000 and an average annual salary of $1,700,000. Furthermore, in 2023, he received a base salary of $1,080,000.

How much money has Justin Watson made in the NFL?

Throughout his entire NFL career, Watson has earned an estimated total of $8,456,739 in career earnings as per Spotrac. His contract with the Kansas City Chiefs expires in the 2024/25 season.

FAQs on Justin Watson

A. Justin Watson recorded an official time of 4.44 seconds to complete the 40-yard dash.

A. Justin Watson is the son of Doug and Terri Watson.

A. Justin Watson was picked as the 144th pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A. In the National Football League, Justin Watson has played for two NFL teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

A. Justin Watson attended The South Fayette Township School District in Pennsylvania.

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