Ed Ingram

Houston Texans, Guard
Age: 27y-0m-23d (Feb 11, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: Round 2 (#59 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Nicole Lynn (Klutch Sports Group)
Career Earnings

$9,432,063

2022-2025 Rookie

Ed Ingram signed a 4 year, $5,997,982 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $1,542,168 signing bonus, $2,519,804 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,499,496.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,997,982
Average Salary:
$1,499,496
Signing Bonus:
$1,542,168
GTD at Sign:
$2,519,804
Total GTD:
$2,519,804
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 23 $1,090,542 0.52% $3,789,336 $3,789,336 $2,519,804
2022 23 $1,090,542 0.52% $3,789,336 $7,578,672 $2,519,804
2023 24 $1,363,178 0.61% $977,636 $8,556,308 $2,134,262
2024 25 $1,635,813 0.64% $1,250,271 $9,806,579 $771,084
2025 26 $3,414,820 1.22% $3,414,820 $13,221,399 $8,820
2026 28
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 26 $385,542 0.14% - - -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2022 23 $705,000 $385,542 - $1,090,542 0.52% $2,519,804
2022 23 $705,000 $385,542 - $1,090,542 0.52% $2,519,804
2023 24 $977,636 $385,542 - $1,363,178 0.61% $2,134,262
2024 25 $1,250,271 $385,542 - $1,635,813 0.64% $771,084
2025 26 $3,406,000 - $8,820 $3,414,820 1.22% $8,820
2026 28
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 26 - $385,542 - $385,542 0.14% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2022 23 $705,000 $1,542,168 - $3,789,336 $3,789,336 $9,432,063
2022 23 $705,000 $1,542,168 - $3,789,336 $7,578,672 $9,432,063
2023 24 $977,636 - - $977,636 $8,556,308 $5,642,727
2024 25 $1,250,271 - - $1,250,271 $9,806,579 $4,665,091
2025 26 $3,406,000 - $8,820 $3,414,820 $13,221,399 $3,414,820
Contract Notes
  • 2025 Proven Performance Escalator available (1st tier)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$13,221,399

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 23
Active
Active
$3,789,336
$3,789,336
$3,789,336
$7,578,672
2023 24
Active
$977,636
$8,556,308
2024 25
Active
$1,250,271
$9,806,579
2025 26
Active
$3,414,820
$13,221,399
Total      
$13,221,399
$13,221,399
Total
$13,221,399

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,637,907 $3,084,336 - - - - $9,806,579
1 $3,406,000 - - - $8,820 - $3,414,820
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
23
$705,000
$705,000
$1,542,168
$1,542,168
$3,789,336
$3,789,336
$3,789,336
$7,578,672
2023
24
$977,636
$977,636
$8,556,308
2024
25
$1,250,271
$1,250,271
$9,806,579
2025
26
$3,406,000
$8,820
$3,414,820
$13,221,399
Total
$7,043,907
$3,084,336
$8,820
$13,221,399
$13,221,399
Total
$7,043,907
$3,084,336
$8,820
$13,221,399

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,637,907 $3,084,336 - - - - $9,806,579
1 $3,406,000 - - - $8,820 - $3,414,820
  • Mar 13, 2025 Traded to Houston (HOU) from Minnesota (MIN) for 2026 6th round pick
  • Jul 25, 2022 Signed a 4 year $5.99 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 29, 2022 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 2 (#59 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 HOU 14 14 929 80.09
2024 MIN 15 9 580 51.92
2023 MIN 15 15 958 85.46
2022 MIN 17 17 1,168 100.00

Calculated Market Value

$13.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $38,988,939
  • Avg. Salary: $12,996,313
  • NFL Rank: 211
  • G Rank: 17

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $1,499,496

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Samuel Cosmi 4 $74,000,000 $18,500,000 25
Quinn Meinerz 4 $72,000,000 $18,000,000 25
Patrick Mekari 3 $37,500,000 $12,500,000 27
Mekhi Becton 2 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 25
Averages 3 $50,875,000 $14,750,000 25.5

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $46,157,142 $15,385,714

Statistical Comparisons

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

Player GP% Snaps % QB Hurries Allowed/Gm QB Sacks Allowed/Gm Rating
Samuel Cosmi
2022-2023
 91.18 74.40 1.43 0.21 76.10
Quinn Meinerz
2022-2023
 88.24 81.45 0.87 0.17 80.70
Patrick Mekari
2023-2024
 100.00 70.75 1.15 0.18 64.75
Mekhi Becton
2023-2024
 91.18 83.82 1.61 0.48 64.20
Average 92.65 77.61 1.27 0.26 71.44
Ed Ingram
2024-2025
 85.29 66.01 1.39 0.39 62.75
Pct Change -7.94 -14.95 -9.45 -50.00 -12.16
Median Prime % Change -12.16%
Average Prime % Change -18.90%

Calculated Market Value: Ed Ingram

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, $38,988,939 $12,996,313
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