Riley Patterson

Miami Dolphins, Kicker
Age: 27y-6m-12d (Sep 07, 1998)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Memphis
Drafted: Undrafted, MIN, 2021
Agent(s): Brooks Henderson (International Sports Advisors)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,262,500

2026 Cash

$1,402,500

Career Earnings

$3,705,271

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Riley Patterson signed a 1 year, $1,402,500 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $1,402,500. In 2026, Patterson will earn a base salary of $1,402,500, while carrying a cap hit of $1,262,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,402,500
Average Salary:
$1,402,500
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 $1,262,500 0.42% $1,402,500 $1,402,500 -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 $1,402,500 $1,262,500 0.42% -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 $1,402,500 $1,402,500 $1,402,500 $1,402,500
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

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
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2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,055,000
Average Salary:
$1,055,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2021-2023

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,470,000
Average Salary:
$823,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
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2021-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,430,000
Average Salary:
$810,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000
GTD at Sign:
$20,000
Total GTD:
$20,000
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
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Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$3,705,271

Earnings w/ Different Teams

8 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 23
Active
Retained
Retained
$293,328
$36,800
$20,000
$293,328
$330,128
$350,128
2022 24
Active
$825,000
$1,175,128
2023 25
Retained
Retained
Reserve
$783,330
$104,444
$24,000
$1,958,458
$2,062,902
$2,086,902
2024 26
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$197,707
$58,611
$58,611
$61,240
$33,600
$16,800
$16,800
$2,284,609
$2,343,220
$2,401,831
$2,463,071
$2,496,671
$2,513,471
$2,530,271
2025 27
Active
Retained
Retained
$910,000
$195,000
$70,000
$3,440,271
$3,635,271
$3,705,271
Total      
$3,705,271
$3,440,271
$3,635,271
$3,705,271
2026 28
Active
$1,402,500
Total
$5,107,771

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,076,658 - - - - - $1,076,658
1 $36,800 - - - - - $36,800
1 $15,000 $5,000 - - - - $20,000
1 $825,000 - - - - - $825,000
2 $203,855 - - - - $2,629 $206,484
1 $251,244 - - - - $21,874 $273,118
1 $92,211 - - - - - $92,211
1 $1,175,000 - - - - - $1,175,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
23
$293,328
$36,800
$15,000
$5,000
$293,328
$36,800
$20,000
$293,328
$330,128
$350,128
2022
24
$825,000
$825,000
$1,175,128
2023
25
$783,330
$104,444
$24,000
$783,330
$104,444
$24,000
$1,958,458
$2,062,902
$2,086,902
2024
26
$175,833
$58,611
$58,611
$58,611
$33,600
$16,800
$16,800
$21,874
$2,629
$197,707
$58,611
$58,611
$61,240
$33,600
$16,800
$16,800
$2,284,609
$2,343,220
$2,401,831
$2,463,071
$2,496,671
$2,513,471
$2,530,271
2025
27
$910,000
$195,000
$70,000
$910,000
$195,000
$70,000
$3,440,271
$3,635,271
$3,705,271
Total
$3,675,768
$5,000
$24,503
$3,705,271
$3,440,271
$3,635,271
$3,705,271
2026
28
$1,402,500
$1,402,500
Total
$5,078,268
$5,000
$24,503
$5,107,771

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,076,658 - - - - - $1,076,658
1 $36,800 - - - - - $36,800
1 $15,000 $5,000 - - - - $20,000
1 $825,000 - - - - - $825,000
2 $203,855 - - - - $2,629 $206,484
1 $251,244 - - - - $21,874 $273,118
1 $92,211 - - - - - $92,211
1 $1,175,000 - - - - - $1,175,000
  • Mar 13, 2026 Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Sep 29, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Miami (MIA)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Miami (MIA)
  • Dec 18, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Dec 10, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Nov 29, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Oct 30, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by New York (NYJ)
  • Aug 22, 2024 Released by Washington (WAS)
  • Jul 31, 2024 Claimed off waivers by Washington (WAS)
  • Jul 29, 2024 Waived by Jacksonville (JAX)
  • Feb 06, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.1 million reserve/future contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Dec 26, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 19, 2023 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • May 25, 2023 Traded to Detroit (DET) from Jacksonville (JAX) for 2026 7th round pick
  • Aug 30, 2022 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 16, 2021 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 19, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by New England (NE)
  • Aug 25, 2021 Waived by Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 02, 2021 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 02, 2021 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Year Team GP Snaps Snaps% FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE%
2025 MIA 17 145 33.41 29 27 93.1 35 34 97.1
2024 ATL 5 30 6.73 7 4 57.1 16 16 100.0
2023 CLE 15 80 15.78 18 16 88.9 44 41 93.2
2022 JAX 17 161 38.15 35 30 85.7 37 36 97.3
2021 DET 7 0 0.00 14 13 92.9 16 16 100.0

Calculated Market Value

$2.6M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $5,285,008
  • Avg. Salary: $2,642,504
  • NFL Rank: 695
  • K Rank: 16

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $1,402,500
  • NFL Rank: 978
  • K Rank: 23

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Daniel Carlson 4 $18,400,000 $4,600,000 25
Eddy Pineiro 1 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 29
Cameron Dicker 4 $22,004,000 $5,501,000 24
Chase McLaughlin 3 $12,300,000 $4,100,000 27
Averages 3 $13,468,500 $3,842,750 26.3

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $6,202,696 $3,101,348

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Patterson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, FGM/Yr, FG%/Yr, XPM/Yr, XP%/Yr, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % FGM/Yr FG%/Yr XPM/Yr XP%/Yr Rating
Daniel Carlson
2019-2020
 100.00 19.26 16.50 94.29 22.50 95.74 56.90
Eddy Pineiro
2023-2024
 94.12 26.09 23.50 85.45 25.00 90.91 60.60
Cameron Dicker
2022-2023
 82.35 27.17 26.00 94.55 29.50 100.00 86.55
Chase McLaughlin
2022-2023
 97.06 21.97 29.50 88.06 27.00 100.00 86.55
Average 93.38 23.62 23.88 90.59 26.00 96.66 72.65
Riley Patterson
2024-2025
 64.71 20.07 15.50 86.11 25.00 98.04 61.85
Pct Change -30.70 -15.03 -35.09 -4.95 -3.85 1.43 -14.87
Median Prime % Change -14.87%
Average Prime % Change -14.72%

Calculated Market Value: Riley Patterson

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
2 years, $5,285,008 $2,642,504
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