Xavien Howard is an NFL player who plays in the position of a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins. The 3-time Pro Bowl honored player was first drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He initially signed a four-year deal worth $6.12 million with a signing bonus of $2.65 million and a guarantee of $3.8 million. In 2019, Howard signed a contract extension of five years which was worth $76.5 million. His contract was reworked in 2021 after Howard felt that his contract did not reflect the effort he made for the team. In 2022, Xavien Howard signed a new deal which offered him an additional $50 million to his previous contract. The five year contract is worth $90 million in total which includes a guaranteed amount of $36.3 million.
Xavien Howard Contract Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of Xavien Howard’s current five year contract with the Miami Dolphins:
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 5 yr(s) / $90,000,000 | $17,115,000 | $18,000,000 | $36,300,000 | $36,300,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Other Bonuses | Restructure | Misc. | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022 | $1,035,000 | $4,823,000 | $100,000 | $1,255,281 | $1,000,000 | $8,213,281 | $42,865,843 | $18,250,000 ($18,250,000) |
| 2023 | $18,150,000 | $4,823,000 | $100,000 | $1,255,281 | - | $24,328,281 | $35,752,562 | $18,250,000 ($36,500,000) |
| Potential Out: | 2024, | 2 yr, | $36,500,000; | $11,524,281 dead cap | ||||
| 2024 | $15,400,000 | $3,423,000 | $3,100,000 | $1,255,281 | - | $23,178,281 | $11,524,281 | $18,500,000 ($55,000,000) |
| 2025 | $13,650,000 | $3,423,000 | $3,100,000 | - | - | $20,173,000 | $6,846,000 | $16,750,000 ($71,750,000) |
| 2026 | $15,150,000 | $3,423,000 | $3,100,000 | - | - | $21,673,000 | $3,423,000 | $18,250,000 ($90,000,000) |
How much is Xavien Howard getting paid?
Xavien Howard is currently on a contract that will earn him a total of $90 million if he completes the terms of the contract. HIs average annual salary is $25 million. In 2022 Howard is set to earn $18.25 million.
How much money does Xavien Howard make in a minute
Xavier Howard signed a contract extension with the Dolphins in 2019 and his skyrocketing performances led to a contract extension signed in 2021. He has eventually signed a new deal in 2022 worth $90 million in total, earning him $34.25 per minute, approximately.
How much of Xavien Howard’s Contract is guaranteed?
When Xavien Howard penned a new deal with the Dolphins in 2022, the contract had a guarantee of $36.6 million.
What are the terms of Xavien Howard’s Contract?
- $36.3M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2022 salary + 2023 salary)
- $4M of 2024 salary fully guarantees on the 3rd league day of 2024 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- 2024 Roster Bonus: $3M (2nd league day of 2024)
- 2025 Roster Bonus: $3M (2nd league day of 2025)
- 2026 Roster Bonus: $3M (2nd league day of 2026)
- Pro Bowl/1st-Team All-Pro: $1M
