Odafe Oweh

Los Angeles Chargers, Outside Linebacker
Age: 27y-2m-23d (Dec 15, 1998)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Penn State
Drafted: Round 1 (#31 overall), 2021
Agent(s): David Mulugheta, Andre Odom (Athletes First)
Career Earnings

$24,808,761

2021-2025 Rookie

Odafe Oweh signed a 4 year, $11,342,391 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $5,609,012 signing bonus, $8,916,701 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,835,598.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $11,342,391
Average Salary:
$2,835,598
Signing Bonus:
$5,609,012
GTD at Sign:
$8,916,701
Total GTD:
$8,916,701
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 23 $2,062,253 1.13% $6,269,012 $6,269,012 $8,916,701
2022 24 $2,577,816 1.24% $1,175,563 $7,444,575 $7,514,448
2022 24 $2,577,816 1.24% $1,175,563 $8,620,138 $7,514,448
2023 25 $3,093,379 1.38% $1,691,126 $10,311,264 $4,936,632
2024 26 $3,608,942 1.41% $2,419,855 $12,731,119 $15,094,253
2025 27
Club
$9,570,171 3.43% $9,570,171 $22,301,290 $9,570,171
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 27 $3,683,034 1.32% $3,683,034 - -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2021 23 $660,000 $1,402,253 $2,062,253 1.13% $8,916,701
2022 24 $1,175,563 $1,402,253 $2,577,816 1.24% $7,514,448
2022 24 $1,175,563 $1,402,253 $2,577,816 1.24% $7,514,448
2023 25 $1,691,126 $1,402,253 $3,093,379 1.38% $4,936,632
2024 26 $2,206,689 $1,402,253 $3,608,942 1.41% $15,094,253
2025 27
Club
$9,570,171 - $9,570,171 3.43% $9,570,171
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 27 $3,680,829 - $3,683,034 1.32% -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2021 23 $660,000 $5,609,012 $6,269,012 $6,269,012 $24,808,761
2022 24 $1,175,563 - $1,175,563 $7,444,575 $18,539,749
2022 24 $1,175,563 - $1,175,563 $8,620,138 $18,539,749
2023 25 $1,691,126 - $1,691,126 $10,311,264 $17,364,186
2024 26 $2,206,689 - $2,419,855 $12,731,119 $15,673,060
2025 27
Club
$9,570,171 - $9,570,171 $22,301,290 $13,253,205
Retained/Dead Cash
2025 27 - $3,680,829 - $3,683,034 - $3,683,034
Contract Notes
  • 5th-year option available
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$25,984,324

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 23
Active
$6,269,012
$6,269,012
2022 24
Active
Active
$1,175,563
$1,175,563
$7,444,575
$8,620,138
2023 25
Active
$1,691,126
$10,311,264
2024 26
Active
$2,419,855
$12,731,119
2025 27
Retained
Active / Club Exercised
$3,683,034
$9,570,171
$16,414,153
$25,984,324
Total      
$25,984,324
$16,414,153
$25,984,324
2026 28
Active / estimate
$27,559,000
Total
$53,543,324

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $10,589,770 $5,609,012 - - $2,205 $213,166 $16,414,153
1 $9,570,171 - - - - - $9,570,171
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
23
$660,000
$5,609,012
$6,269,012
$6,269,012
2022
24
$1,175,563
$1,175,563
$1,175,563
$1,175,563
$7,444,575
$8,620,138
2023
25
$1,691,126
$1,691,126
$10,311,264
2024
26
$2,206,689
$213,166
$2,419,855
$12,731,119
2025
27
$3,680,829
$9,570,171
$2,205
$3,683,034
$9,570,171
$16,414,153
$25,984,324
Total
$20,159,941
$5,609,012
$2,205
$213,166
$25,984,324
$16,414,153
$25,984,324
2026
28
$27,559,000
$27,559,000
Total
$47,718,941
$5,609,012
$2,205
$213,166
$53,543,324

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $10,589,770 $5,609,012 - - $2,205 $213,166 $16,414,153
1 $9,570,171 - - - - - $9,570,171
  • Nov 07, 2025 Fined $14,491 Obscene Gesture against Tennessee (TEN)
  • Oct 07, 2025 Traded to Los Angeles (LAC) from Baltimore (BAL) with 2027 7th round pick for Alohi Gilman and 2026 5th round pick
  • Sep 13, 2024 Fined $20,050 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Kansas City (KC)
  • Apr 30, 2024 Baltimore (BAL) exercised a $13.251 million option for 2025
  • Nov 24, 2023 Fined $10,927 Face Mask against Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Oct 12, 2021 Fined $11,457 Roughing the Passer against Teddy Bridgewater (DEN)
  • Jun 11, 2021 Signed a 4 year $11.34 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 29, 2021 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 1 (#31 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 07, 2025 Obscene Gesture against Tennessee (TEN) $14,491
Sep 13, 2024 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Kansas City (KC) $20,050
Nov 24, 2023 Face Mask against Cincinnati (CIN) $10,927
Oct 12, 2021 Roughing the Passer against Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) $11,457
Fines: 4 $56,925
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 LAC 17 4 513 44.92 8 38 20 18 0 0
2024 BAL 17 9 636 57.30 10 39 25 14 1 0
2023 BAL 13 5 437 38.84 5 23 20 3 2 0
2022 BAL 17 6 634 57.95 3 43 30 13 1 0
2021 BAL 15 2 615 49.60 5 33 23 10 3 0

Calculated Market Value

$19.3M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $57,972,261
  • Avg. Salary: $19,324,087
  • NFL Rank: 118

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $2,835,598

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Odafe Oweh to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Montez Sweat 4 $98,000,000 $24,500,000 27
Nik Bonitto 4 $106,000,000 $26,500,000 25
George Karlaftis 4 $88,000,000 $22,000,000 24
Zach Sieler 3 $64,000,000 $21,333,333 29
Averages 4 $89,000,000 $23,583,333 26.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Oweh's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $68,695,653 $22,898,551

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Oweh statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm Catch Rate/Yr QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Montez Sweat
2021-2022
 79.41 64.55 1.48 0.48 1.63 100.00 1.81 81.00
Nik Bonitto
2023-2024
 94.12 54.51 1.75 0.67 1.47 50.00 1.81 70.75
George Karlaftis
2023-2024
 94.12 70.89 1.56 0.58 1.44 75.00 2.50 66.20
Zach Sieler
2023-2024
 94.12 71.61 1.88 0.62 1.97 0.00 2.03 73.50
Average 90.44 65.39 1.67 0.59 1.63 56.25 2.04 72.86
Odafe Oweh
2024-2025
 100.00 51.09 1.32 0.51 1.65 81.25 1.59 72.45
Pct Change 10.57 -21.87 -20.96 -13.56 1.23 -44.44 -22.06 -0.56
Median Prime % Change -17.26%
Average Prime % Change -13.96%

Calculated Market Value: Odafe Oweh

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
3 years, $57,972,261 $19,324,087
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