Matthew Vincent Milano is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Bills selected him with the 163rd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Milano was placed on injured reserve in September 2024, after suffering a torn biceps during practice in August of this year. By the end of the 2023 season, he has recorded a total of 488 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 9 fumble recoveries, 10 interceptions, 39 pass deflections, and 2 defensive touchdowns. Additionally, he earned a Pro Bowl selection following the 2022 season.
Before entering the NFL, Milano played collegiate football at Boston College. In his collegiate career, he recorded 141 tackles, including 108 solo tackles, 14 sacks, and 1 interception, according to Sports Reference. Born on July 28, 1994, in Commack, New York, Milano attended Dr. Phillips High School, where he played high school football. As per the official website of Boston College, he earned Orlando Sentinel and Brighthouse Sports Network Central Florida Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior in 2016.
Matt Milano Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Milano signed a two-year contract extension with the Bills valued at $28,330,000 in March 2023. The contract included a signing bonus of $11,845,000, a guaranteed amount of $27,150,000, and an average annual salary of $14,165,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 yr(s) / $28,330,000 | $14,165,000 | $11,845,000 | $27,150,000 | $27,150,000 |
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Restructure Proration | Roster Bonus | Option Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $1,080,000 | $4,139,000 | $1,293,000 | $100,000 | - | $255,000 | $6,867,000 | $36,077,000 | $13,380,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,125,000 | $4,139,000 | $1,293,000 | $125,000 | $2,500,000 | $255,000 | $12,437,000 | $29,310,000 | $14,805,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,265,000 | $2,389,000 | $1,293,000 | $425,000 | $2,500,000 | $250,000 | $16,122,000 | $17,253,000 | $9,940,000 | |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 3 YR, $38,125,000; $11,071,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||
| 2026 | $9,375,000 | $2,389,000 | $1,293,000 | $340,000 | $2,500,000 | $250,000 | $16,147,000 | $11,071,000 | $9,965,000 | |
| 2027 | Void | UFA | $2,389,000 | - | - | $2,500,000 | - | $4,889,000 | $4,889,000 | |
How much is Matt Milano getting paid?
Under his two-year contract, Milano is set to earn an average annual salary of $14,165,000. In 2024, he is also set a base salary of $4,125,000, an option bonus of $2.5 million, and a workout bonus of $255,000. The contract includes a cap hit of $12,437,000 and a dead cap value of $29,310,000.
Matt Milano’s Career Earnings
As of the 2024 season, Milano has accumulated a total of approximately $54.2 million in career earnings, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Matt Milano’s Contract?
Milano signed a two-year deal with the Bills worth $28.33 million. Milano’s contract includes $27,150,000 in guaranteed money, which covers his signing bonus, 2023 salary, 2024 salary, and a 2024 option bonus.
- The contract includes a 2024 option bonus worth $10 million, which is guaranteed and payable by March 17, 2024.
- In 2023, Milano earned a per-game active bonus of $20,000, totaling $340,000.
- For the 2024-2025 seasons, his per-game bonus increases to $25,000.
- In 2026, the per-game bonus returns to $20,000.
How much of Matt Milano’s contract is Guaranteed?
Matt Milano’s deal guarantees him $27.1 million out of the $28.3 million mentioned in his contract with the Bills.
Matt Milano’s Contract History
Buffalo Bills (2021-2024) (Extension)
Milano signed a four-year $41,500,000 contract extension with the Buffalo Bills in 2021. It included a signing bonus of $7,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $23,500,000, and an average annual salary of $10,375,000.
Buffalo Bills (2017-2020) (Rookie)
In 2017, Milano signed a four-year rookie contract with the Bills valued at $2,661,506. The deal included a signing bonus amount of $2,615,062, a guaranteed amount of $261,506, and an average annual salary of $665,377.
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FAQ's On Matt Milano Contract
A. Matt Milano is 30 years old, as of October 2024.
A. Matt Milano is 6 feet or 1.83 meters tall.
A. Matt Milano attended Boston College from 2013 to 2016.
A. Yes, Matt Milano has two siblings named Gina and Michael.
