Chase Edmonds’ Buccaneers contract: How much will RB earn with Tampa Bay?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new running back to complement Rachaad White. Former Broncos and Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds was signed by the team, according to Adam Schefter. The team got a new back to fill the roster, but how much did he cost?

Here's a look at his contract and how it fits with the Buccaneers and how it compares to his previous earnings.

According to Greg Auman on Twitter, the running back will earn a league-minimum veteran's salary. This means he will be earning just over $1 million at $1.08 million with a $125,500 bonus.

According to Spotrac, the running back was previously playing on a deal worth about $3 million over four years.

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Of that amount, it carried a $452,000 signing bonus and an average salary of $728,000. While the pay per year seems to be roughly in line with what he'd been paid previously, the length of the contract is the biggest change for the running back.

The deal is only for one year and runs out after 2023 concludes. As it stands, the season is setting up to be a make-or-break for his career.

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If Chase Edmonds performs above expectations and delivers in spades, he could negotiate something that gives him much more time in the league. If not, the running back, who is already earning a league minimum with one year and playing as a backup, could be on his way out of the league as soon as the 2024 offseason.

The running back's best season came in 2021, when he rushed 116 times for 592 yards and two touchdowns. Since then, however, the new Buccaneers running back has failed to reach 150 yards in a season. Will he see a bigger role in a Tom Brady-less Tampa Bay behind Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask?

Of course, one would think that the sooner Trask can get on the field, the better as first-time starters often see an increase in the use of the running game to take some pressure off him.