Andrew DePaola
Minnesota Vikings, Long Snapper
Age: 38y-7m-29d (Jul 28, 1987)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: US
College: Rutgers
Drafted: Undrafted, TB, 2012
Agent(s): Sean Stellano (SES LLC)
2026 Cap Hit
$1,487,500
2026 Cash
$1,725,000
Career Earnings
$10,152,828
2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Andrew DePaola signed a 1 year, $1,725,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $187,500 signing bonus, $1,725,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,725,000. In 2026, DePaola will earn a base salary of $1,537,500 and a signing bonus of $187,500, while carrying a cap hit of $1,487,500 and a dead cap value of $1,725,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,725,000
Average Salary:
$1,725,000
Signing Bonus:
$187,500
GTD at Sign:
$1,725,000
Total GTD:
$1,725,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
39 | $1,487,500 | 0.49% | $1,725,000 | $1,725,000 | $1,725,000 |
| 2027 |
|
40 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
39 | $1,537,500 | $187,500 | $1,725,000 | $1,725,000 | $1,725,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2025 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,025,000
Average Salary:
$1,341,667
Signing Bonus:
$350,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,515,000
Total GTD:
$2,265,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
2020-2022
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,900,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
2018-2021
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,270,000
Average Salary:
$1,067,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$875,000
Total GTD:
$875,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
2017-2017
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $690,000
Average Salary:
$690,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2016-2016
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
2014-2015
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $930,000
Average Salary:
$465,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / ERFA
2013-2014
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / ERFA
2012-2014 undrafted
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,440,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
Seasons
11 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$10,152,828
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$420,000 |
$420,000 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$544,120 |
$964,120 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$600,000 |
$1,564,120 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$690,000 |
$2,254,120 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Injured
|
$1,400,000 |
$3,654,120 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
|
Retained
|
$30,000 |
$3,684,120 |
|
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$299,650 $119,058 |
$3,983,770 $4,102,828 |
|
| 2021 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$990,000 |
$5,092,828 |
|
| 2022 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$1,035,000 |
$6,127,828 |
All NFL (1st) |
| 2023 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$1,530,000 |
$7,657,828 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:LS All NFL (2nd) |
| 2024 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$1,225,000 |
$8,882,828 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:LS All NFL (1st) |
| 2025 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$1,270,000 |
$10,152,828 |
All NFL (2nd) |
| Total |
$10,152,828 |
$10,152,828 |
||||
| 2026 | 39 |
|
Active
|
$1,725,000 |
||
| Total |
$11,877,828 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,530,000 | - | - | - | - | $34,120 | $1,564,120 |
| 1 |
|
$690,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $690,000 |
| 2 |
|
$790,000 | - | $580,000 | - | $60,000 | - | $1,430,000 |
| 6 |
|
$6,041,705 | $350,000 | - | - | $45,000 | $32,003 | $6,468,708 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$420,000
|
$420,000 |
$420,000 |
||||||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$510,000
|
$34,120 |
$544,120 |
$964,120 |
|||||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$1,564,120 |
||||||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$690,000
|
$690,000 |
$2,254,120 |
||||||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$790,000
|
$580,000 |
$30,000 |
$1,400,000 |
$3,654,120 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$30,000 |
$30,000 |
$3,684,120 |
||||||
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$267,647 $119,058
|
$32,003 |
$299,650 $119,058 |
$3,983,770 $4,102,828 |
|||||
| 2021 |
|
34 |
$990,000
|
$990,000 |
$5,092,828 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
35 |
$1,035,000
|
$1,035,000 |
$6,127,828 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
36 |
$1,165,000
|
$350,000 |
$15,000 |
$1,530,000 |
$7,657,828 |
||||
| 2024 |
|
37 |
$1,210,000
|
$15,000 |
$1,225,000 |
$8,882,828 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
38 |
$1,255,000
|
$15,000 |
$1,270,000 |
$10,152,828 |
|||||
| Total |
$9,051,705 |
$350,000 |
$580,000 |
$105,000 |
$66,123 |
$10,152,828 |
$10,152,828 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
39 |
$1,537,500
|
$187,500 |
$1,725,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$10,589,205 |
$537,500 |
$580,000 |
$105,000 |
$66,123 |
$11,877,828 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,530,000 | - | - | - | - | $34,120 | $1,564,120 |
| 1 |
|
$690,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $690,000 |
| 2 |
|
$790,000 | - | $580,000 | - | $60,000 | - | $1,430,000 |
| 6 |
|
$6,041,705 | $350,000 | - | - | $45,000 | $32,003 | $6,468,708 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
10 - 13 | Hand |
| 2018 |
|
2 - 17 | Knee (ACL) |
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Mar 10, 2026
Signed a 1 year $1.725 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 14, 2023
Signed a 3 year $4.025 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Sep 02, 2021
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Aug 31, 2021
Released by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Dec 02, 2020
Signed to the active roster by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Nov 30, 2020
Signed to the practice squad by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Nov 28, 2020
Signed to the active roster by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Nov 23, 2020
Signed to the practice squad by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Nov 21, 2020
Signed to the practice squad by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Nov 21, 2020
Signed to the active roster by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Aug 30, 2019
Released by Carolina (CAR)
-
Aug 28, 2019
Signed a contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Aug 25, 2019
Waived by Oakland (OAK)
-
Mar 16, 2018
Signed a 4 year $4.27 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Sep 03, 2017
Claimed off waivers by Chicago (CHI)
-
Sep 02, 2017
Waived by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Aug 22, 2017
Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 03, 2016
Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
May 14, 2014
Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Aug 31, 2013
Waived by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Aug 06, 2012
Signed a 3 year $1.44 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
| Year | Team | GP | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MIN | 17 | 133 | 29.82 |
| 2024 | MIN | 12 | 107 | 23.83 |
| 2023 | MIN | 17 | 130 | 29.89 |
| 2022 | MIN | 17 | 159 | 32.25 |
| 2021 | MIN | 17 | 160 | 32.72 |
| 2020 | MIN | 7 | 54 | 12.19 |
| 2017 | CHI | 16 | 139 | 38.20 |
| 2016 | TB | 16 | 117 | 38.50 |
| 2015 | TB | 16 | 130 | 43.90 |
| 2014 | TB | 16 | 136 | 38.90 |
