Tommy Townsend Contract

Last Modified Mar 20, 2024 14:27 GMT
Tommy Townsend Contract
Tommy Townsend
NameThomas Townsend
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
PositionPunter
Age27 years
TeamHouston Texans
Net worth$1.5 million
Salary$3 million - average annual salary

Punters in the NFL are one of those players who rarely get much attention despite the important job they do for their team. Most fans are even unhappy to see their team’s punter jog onto the field as it means the team is handing over the ball to the opposition. However, punting is still an essential aspect of American football, and having a kicker who can consistently get you out of a potentially dangerous situation is always an advantage.

Tommy Townsend is one of those such punters and he has been performing at a high level for the past few years. After winning back-to-back Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, Townsend signed a two-year deal with the Houston Texans on March 15, 2024.

The former Chief’s punter is one of the best in the business registering a longest punt of 76 yards. The 2022 season was the best season of his career as he received First-Team All-Pro and Pro-Bowl nominations along with capping the historic year by winning Super Bowl LVII.

Tommy Townsend Contract Breakdown

Tommy Townsend signed a two-year deal with the Houston Texans on March 15, 2024, which is worth $6,000,000. This contract has a guarantee of $2,000,000 and the punter received the same amount as a signing bonus as well. With a base salary of $1,125,000 for the 2024-25 season, Townsend's contract will carry a cap hit of $2,225,000 and a dead cap value of $2,000,000.

Current Contract2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Base salary (2024-25)$1,125,000
Cap hit (2024-25)$2,225,000
Dead Cap$2,000,000
Yearly Cash (average)$3,000,000

Tommy Townsend Salary

With the latest contract signed by Townsend with the Texans, he will be earning a base salary of $1,125,000 for the 2024-25 NFL season. He will also receive a workout bonus of $100,000 while at the time of signing, he received his signing bonus worth $2,000,000.

As the Orlando native signed a two-year deal worth $6 million, his average annual salary comes to $3 million.

How much does Tommy Townsend make in a minute?

As per this contract, the Texans' new punter will be making almost $5.7 per minute. Compared to other huge contracts that players make in the NFL, punters are some of the less paid players on the field. However, Townsend's nearly $6 per minute is still much more than what the normal employee earns and is a lot of money.

Tommy Townsend Contract Terms

There are no contractual terms associated with Townsend’s current NFL contract which he has signed with the Texans. He is receiving a salary of $6 million with a guarantee and signing bonus of $2 million. This two-year deal will come to an end after the 2025-26 NFL season.

Tommy Townsend Guaranteed Contract

Of the $6 million contract Townsend has signed over two years, his contract has a guarantee of $2 million. Generally, there are very rare occasions in the NFL when a contract is fully guaranteed. This is because injuries are the main concern in this tough sport as severe cases often lead to players missing out a large portion of the season altogether.

Tommy Townsend Contract History

Prior to signing the current two-year deal in 2024, Townsend signed a one-year deal worth $2,627,000 with the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the start of the 2023 NFL season. As per this contract, Townsend earned a base salary of $2,627,000 and had a cap hit of the same amount. There were no signing bonuses or other bonuses as part of the contract.

Townsend had signed his first contract which was his rookie contract back in 2020. As Townsend went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, he was signed by the Chiefs for a three-year deal worth $2,292,500. His first contract came with a guarantee of $82,500 and a signing bonus of $7,500, while the average annual salary was $764,167.

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD At SignTotal GTD
3 yr(s) / $2,292,500$7,500$764,167$82,500$82,500
1 yr(s) / $2,627,000-$2,627,000--

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FAQ's on Tommy Townsend Contract

A. Tommy Townsend was born in Orlando, Florida, on November 12, 1996.

A. Tommy Townsend first attended the University of Tennessee as a freshman but then transferred to the University of Florida.

A. Tommy Townsend has an older brother named Johnny Townsend who is currently a free agent. Johnny has bounced around the NFL playing for numerous teams since 2018 but has not been able to lock down his spot.

A. As of the end of the 2023 regular season, Townsend has a total of 82 punts that have landed inside the 20-yard line.

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