Richie James is the backup wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. He started his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2018. He played three seasons for the 49ers before moving on to the New York Giants in 2022.
While James is not a star, he is a tremendous contributor when his number gets called. During his time with the Giants in 2022, James 569 receiving yards, 57 receptions, 29 first downs, 176 yards after catch (YAC), and 4 receiving touchdowns. His play on the field contributed to the Giants' first playoff berth since 2016. He also indirectly helped get Giants’ quarterback Daniel Jones get paid.
After the 2022 season, James signed with the Kansas City Chiefs for a one-year $1,232,500 million deal but only played nine games in 2023 in Chiefs’ uniform.
In his early days, James attended Riverdale High School in Sarasota, Florida, United States and along with football, he also ran track where he won multiple state titles. He originally committed to play college football for the Georgia Southern Eagles but pulled back because of a coaching change.
James finally committed to play football for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in January 2014 but signed with the program in February 2014. However, James redshirted his true freshman year and decided to start in 2015. In 13 games that he played in 2015, James had 1347 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns, and 107 receptions. He also had 158 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, and 13 rush attempts. His play got him named to the 2015 All-Conference USA First Team and the 2015 C-USA All-Freshman Team.
Richie James’ Contract Breakdown
James signed a one-year $1,232,500 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2023 season.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $1,080,000 | $152,500 | $1,092,500 | $1,232,500 | $1,232,500 |
| 2024 | UFA |
Richie James’ Salary
Richie James will earn a base salary of $1,080,000 million after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season. Whereas his average annual salary is set at $1,232,500 million.
Richie James’ Contract Terms
Richie James signed a one-year $1,232,500 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. This includes a signing bonus of $152,500, and an average annual salary of $1,232,500.
Richie James’ Guaranteed Contract
For the 2023 NFL season, Richie James signed a one-year $1,232,500 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, and 552,500 thousand dollars was guaranteed at the time of signing. The contract also includes a $152,500 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $1,232,500.
Richie James’ Contract History
When Richie James was drafted in 2018, he signed a 4 year, $2,536,571 entry-level contract with the San Francisco 49ers. This included a $76,571 signing bonus, $76,571 guaranteed at the time of signing, and an average annual salary of $634,143.
After spending three seasons with the 49ers, James signed a one-year $1,065,000 million contract with the New York Giants in 2022. This included a $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed at the time of signing, and an average annual salary of $1,065,000.
FAQs on Richie James
A. Richie James is 28 years old.
A. Richie James was born on September 5, 1995.
A. Richie James weighs 185 lbs (83 kg).
A. James has played for three different teams so far in his NFL career and it includes; San Francisco 49ers, The New York Giants, and The Kansas City Chiefs.
