Penei Sewell's Contract

Last Modified Nov 26, 2024 13:26 GMT
Penei Sewell Contract
Penei Sewell

Penei Sewell is an American Samoan football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season. The Lions selected him with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. Sewell went to Desert High School. His collegiate career at Oregon won him the Outland and Morris trophies. In 2018, Sewell made his Ducks debut as a freshman, starting seven games but sitting out six because of an ankle issue. In 2019, he made a comeback and took home the Morris and Outland Trophies. He shared the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year honor with Tua Tagovailoa. Because of COVID-19, Sewell chose to forego the 2020 season and entered the 2021 NFL draft.

Sewell signed a 4-year rookie deal for $24.1 million. As a rookie, Sewell played in 16 games and was selected to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team for 2021. In 2022, he started every game. In 2023, he was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl. In April 2024, he agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract deal. As of Week 9, 2024, he has played in 58 games and started all 58 of them.

Penei Sewell Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Penei Sewell and the Detroit Lions agreed to a four-year, $112,000,000 contract that included a $15,000,000 signing bonus, a $85,000,000 guarantee, and an average salary of $28,000,000.

Contract TermsAverage SalarySigning BonusGTD at SignTotal GTD
4 yr(s) / $112,000,000$28,000,000$15,000,000$42,986,000$85,000,000
YEARAGEBASE P5 SALARYSIGN ING PRORATIONCAP HITCAP % LEAGUE CAPDEAD CAP
202424$1,446,000$6,721,649$8,167,6493.20%$46,707,649
202525$1,540,000$3,000,000$9,540,0003.49%$38,540,000
202626$19,900,000$3,000,000$28,000,0009.58%$29,000,000
202727$23,900,000$3,000,000$32,000,00010.23%$21,000,000
202828$25,900,000$3,000,000$34,000,00010.16%$13,000,000
202929$19,400,000 $27,000,0007.54%$5,000,000

Penei Sewell’s Salary

According to his contract with the Detriot Lions, Penei Sewell has an average salary of $28 million according to Spotrac. Sewell will carry a cap hit of $8,167,649 and a dead cap value of $46,707,649 in 2024 in addition to his base salary of $1,446,000 and signing bonus of $15,000,000

How much does Penei Sewell make per minute?

Penei Sewell makes $53.28 per minute in his four-year tenure with the Detroit Lions.

Penei Sewell's Career Earnings

As of November 2024, Sewell has earned approximately $36,598,832 in his NFL career earnings.

How much of Penei Sewell's Contract is guaranteed?

Penei Sewell has $85 million of his $112 million contract guaranteed.

What are the terms of Penei Sewell's contract?

Penei Sewell’s contract includes the following terms:

  • $42.986M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2024 salary + 2025 salary + 2025 option bonus)
  • 2025 Option Bonus: $25M (guaranteed, must be exercised by 3/21/2025)
  • $19.9M 2026 salary fully guarantees the 3rd day of the 2025 league year (injury guaranteed at signing)
  • $12,113,764 of 2027 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2026
  • An additional $10M of 2027 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2027
  • 2029 Roster Bonus: $2.5M (5th league day of 2029)

Penei Sewell's Contract History

2021-2025 (Rookie)

Sewell signed a four-year rookie contract with the Detroit Lions worth $24,099,069 in 2021. It includes a signing bonus of $14,886,596, a guaranteed amount of $24,099,069, and an average annual salary of $6,024,767.

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FAQ on Penei Sewell

A. Penei Sewell plays offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions. 


A.  Penei Sewell was born in Malaeimi on October 9, 2000.


A.  Penei Sewell signed a four-year contract with the Detroit Lions in 2023. 


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