Zane Gonzalez's contract

Zane Holden Fortunato Gonzalez is an American football placekicker for the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL season. The Cleveland Browns drafted Gonzalez with the 224th pick in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft. After three seasons and 15 appearances, Gonzalez was waived and signed to the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. Since his draft, Gonzalez has played for three franchises including the Carolina Panthers’ one year stint in 2021. In the 69 appearances he has made over six seasons, Gonzalez has completed 80% of his field goals, as per Pro Football Reference.

Gonzalez attends Deer Park High School in Texas. As a junior, he converted on 16 of 18 field goals and was 100 percent on extra points. In 2013, KohlsKicking.com placed Gonzalez as the No. 11 placekicker among high school kickers nationwide, as per Arizona State's official website. Gonzalez played for Arizona State University from 2013 to 2016. In the 51 games he appeared during his collegiate career, Gonzalez went 204-for-209 field goals, as per Sports Reference.

Zane Gonzalez's contract breakdown

According to Spotrac, Gonzalez signed a one-year contract with the Commanders valued at $1,125,000 in 2024. His contract includes an average annual salary of $1,125,000 with no guaranteed money or bonuses.

Contract	Signing Bonus	Average Salary	GTD at Sign	Total GTD
1 year(s) / $1,125,000	N/A	$1,125,000	-	-

YEAR	AGE	CAP HIT ANNUAL	CAP% LEAGUE CAP	CASH ANNUAL	CASH CUMULATIVE
2024	29	$273,611	0.11%	$312,500	$312,500
2025	30	UFA

Zane Gonzalez's salary

According to his one-year contract, Gonzalez will receive an average annual salary of $1,125,000. Moreover, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,125,000, with a cap hit of $273,611 in 2024.

Zane Gonzalez's career earnings

Zane Gonzalez has a total career earnings of $8,888,226 through seven years in the league, according to Spotrac.

Zane Gonzalez's contract history

Cleveland Browns (2017-2020)

Zane Gonzalez signed a four-year rookie contract worth $2,489,156 with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. His contract included a signing bonus of $89,156 and had an average annual salary of $622,289.

Arizona Cardinals (2018-2019)

Zane Gonzalez signed a two-year contract worth $1,200,000 with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018.

Arizona Cardinals (2020)

Zane Gonzalez signed a one-year contract worth $3,259,000 with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020.

Carolina Panthers (2021-2021)

Zane Gonzalez signed a one-year contract worth $990,000 with the Carolina Panthers in 2021.

Carolina Panthers (2022)

Zane Gonzalez signed a two-year contract worth $4,500,000 with the Carolina Panthers in 2022.