Russ Yeast

Cincinnati Bengals, Safety
Age: 26y-9m-28d (May 08, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Kansas State
Drafted: Round 7 (#253 overall), 2022
Agent(s): William Felix, Greg Linton (Maven Sports Group)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,145,000

2026 Cash

$1,145,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Russ Yeast signed a 1 year, $1,145,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $1,145,000. In 2026, Yeast will earn a base salary of $1,145,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,145,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,145,000
Average Salary:
$1,145,000
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 27 $1,145,000 0.38% $1,145,000 $1,145,000 -
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 0.38% -
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $985,000
Average Salary:
$985,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
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2022-2025 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,737,008
Average Salary:
$934,252
Signing Bonus:
$77,008
GTD at Sign:
$77,008
Total GTD:
$77,008
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$2,351,705

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 23
Active
$782,008
$782,008
2023 24
Active
$870,000
$1,652,008
2024 25
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Reserve
Retained
$12,500
$109,444
$61,711
$37,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,722
$1,664,508
$1,773,952
$1,835,663
$1,873,163
$1,898,163
$1,973,163
$2,027,885
2025 26
Reserve
Retained
$315,000
$8,820
$2,342,885
$2,351,705
Total      
$2,351,705
$2,342,885
$2,351,705
2026 27
Active
$1,145,000
Total
$3,496,705

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,575,000 $77,008 - - - - $1,652,008
1 $12,500 - - - - - $12,500
1 $226,666 - - - - $6,989 $233,655
2 $129,722 - - - $8,820 - $138,542
1 $315,000 - - - - - $315,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
23
$705,000
$77,008
$782,008
$782,008
2023
24
$870,000
$870,000
$1,652,008
2024
25
$12,500
$109,444
$54,722
$37,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,722
$6,989
$12,500
$109,444
$61,711
$37,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,722
$1,664,508
$1,773,952
$1,835,663
$1,873,163
$1,898,163
$1,973,163
$2,027,885
2025
26
$315,000
$8,820
$315,000
$8,820
$2,342,885
$2,351,705
Total
$2,258,888
$77,008
$8,820
$6,989
$2,351,705
$2,342,885
$2,351,705
2026
27
$1,145,000
$1,145,000
Total
$3,403,888
$77,008
$8,820
$6,989
$3,496,705

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,575,000 $77,008 - - - - $1,652,008
1 $12,500 - - - - - $12,500
1 $226,666 - - - - $6,989 $233,655
2 $129,722 - - - $8,820 - $138,542
1 $315,000 - - - - - $315,000
  • Jan 06, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Houston (HOU)
  • Jan 22, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 27, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 06, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 29, 2024 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 26, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 10, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 08, 2024 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 24, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 18, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 14, 2024 Waived by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Sep 22, 2023 Fined $4,940 Helmet to Helmet hit against Deebo Samuel
  • Jun 06, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.73 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAR): Round 7 (#253 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 22, 2023 Helmet to Helmet hit against Deebo Samuel $4,940
Fines: 1 $4,940
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 HOU 4 0 21 1.90 0 1 1 0 0 0
2023 LAR 17 9 802 69.92 0 61 37 24 0 0
2022 LAR 15 1 113 11.04 0 16 13 3 0 0
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