Sam Ehlinger

Denver Broncos, Quarterback
Age: 27y-5m-19d (Sep 30, 1998)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 6 (#218 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Erik Burkhardt (Roc Nation Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$2,000,000

2026 Cash

$2,000,000

2026-2026 Extension (CURRENT)

Sam Ehlinger signed a 1 year, $2,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000. In 2026, Ehlinger will earn a base salary of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,000,000 and a dead cap value of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 $2,000,000 0.66% $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 0.66% $1,000,000
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,337,500
Average Salary:
$1,337,500
Signing Bonus:
$167,500
GTD at Sign:
$467,500
Total GTD:
$467,500
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2021-2024 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,610,708
Average Salary:
$902,677
Signing Bonus:
$130,708
GTD at Sign:
$130,708
Total GTD:
$130,708
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$5,550,911

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 23
Active
$709,036
$709,036
2022 24
Active
$825,000
$1,534,036
2023 25
Active
$940,000
$2,474,036
2024 26
Active
$1,055,000
$3,529,036
2025 27
Retained
Retained
Retained
Reserve
Retained
$1,170,000
$476,320
$200,555
$157,500
$17,500
$4,699,036
$5,175,356
$5,375,911
$5,533,411
$5,550,911
Total      
$5,550,911
$4,699,036
$5,175,356
$5,375,911
$5,533,411
$5,550,911
2026 28
Active
$2,000,000
Total
$7,550,911

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,398,328 $130,708 - - - - $3,529,036
1 $1,845,555 $167,500 - - $8,820 - $2,021,875
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
23
$578,328
$130,708
$709,036
$709,036
2022
24
$825,000
$825,000
$1,534,036
2023
25
$940,000
$940,000
$2,474,036
2024
26
$1,055,000
$1,055,000
$3,529,036
2025
27
$1,170,000
$300,000
$200,555
$157,500
$17,500
$167,500
$8,820
$1,170,000
$476,320
$200,555
$157,500
$17,500
$4,699,036
$5,175,356
$5,375,911
$5,533,411
$5,550,911
Total
$5,243,883
$298,208
$8,820
$5,550,911
$4,699,036
$5,175,356
$5,375,911
$5,533,411
$5,550,911
2026
28
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
Total
$7,243,883
$298,208
$8,820
$7,550,911

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,398,328 $130,708 - - - - $3,529,036
1 $1,845,555 $167,500 - - $8,820 - $2,021,875

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 IND 1 - 6 Knee
  • Mar 09, 2026 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract extension with Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 29, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 28, 2025 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 22, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 19, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 17, 2025 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Sep 06, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Denver (DEN)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 02, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.33 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • May 19, 2021 Signed a 4 year $3.61 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • May 01, 2021 Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 6 (#218 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2025 DEN 1 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2024 IND 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2023 IND 3 0 3 0.26 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2022 IND 4 3 222 19.34 101 64 63.4 573 143.3 3 3 76.05 17 87 0 2
2021 IND 3 0 18 1.62 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00 3 9 0 0
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