Ben Cleveland

Los Angeles Chargers, Guard
Age: 27y-6m-13d (Aug 25, 1998)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Georgia
Drafted: Round 3 (#94 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Michael Perrett (Priority Sports & Entertainment)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,075,000

2026 Cash

$1,215,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Ben Cleveland signed a 1 year, $1,215,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including an average annual salary of $1,215,000. In 2026, Cleveland will earn a base salary of $1,215,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,215,000
Average Salary:
$1,215,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 $1,075,000 0.35% $1,215,000 $1,215,000 -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 $1,215,000 $1,075,000 0.35% -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 $1,215,000 $1,215,000 $1,215,000 $1,215,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,170,000
Average Salary:
$1,170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ben Cleveland's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2021-2024 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,820,535
Average Salary:
$1,205,134
Signing Bonus:
$865,844
GTD at Sign:
$865,844
Total GTD:
$865,844
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ben Cleveland's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,026,035

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 23
Active
$1,457,779
$1,457,779
2022 24
Active
$879,115
$2,336,894
2023 25
Active
$1,098,230
$3,435,124
2024 26
Active
$1,417,131
$4,852,255
2025 27
Retained
$1,173,780
$6,026,035
Total      
$6,026,035
$6,026,035
2026 28
Active
$1,215,000
Total
$7,241,035

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $5,023,281 $865,844 - - $3,780 $133,131 $6,026,035
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
23
$591,936
$865,844
$1,457,779
$1,457,779
2022
24
$879,115
$879,115
$2,336,894
2023
25
$1,098,230
$1,098,230
$3,435,124
2024
26
$1,284,000
$133,131
$1,417,131
$4,852,255
2025
27
$1,170,000
$3,780
$1,173,780
$6,026,035
Total
$5,023,281
$865,844
$3,780
$133,131
$6,026,035
$6,026,035
2026
28
$1,215,000
$1,215,000
Total
$6,238,281
$865,844
$3,780
$133,131
$7,241,035

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $5,023,281 $865,844 - - $3,780 $133,131 $6,026,035

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 BAL 1 - 18 Undisclosed
2021 BAL 6 - 10 Knee
  • Jan 14, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
  • Jan 05, 2026 Signed to the practice squad by Los Angeles (LAC)
  • Jan 01, 2026 Waived by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Dec 08, 2025 Suspended 3 games for violating the league's Substance Abuse policy, forfeiting $195,000 in 2025 salary with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 15, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.17 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 20, 2021 Signed a 4 year $4.82 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 30, 2021 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 3 (#94 overall)

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Dec 08, 2025 Substance Abuse 3 $195
Suspensions: 1 $195
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 BAL 10 0 3 0.30
2024 BAL 17 0 49 4.41
2023 BAL 16 2 162 14.40
2022 BAL 9 1 92 8.41
2021 BAL 12 4 367 29.60
Top