Ivan Pace

Minnesota Vikings, Inside Linebacker
Age: 25y-2m-28d (Dec 16, 2000)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Cincinnati
Drafted: Undrafted, MIN, 2023
Agent(s): Jovan Barnes, Roosevelt Barnes (Independent Sports & Entertainment)
2026 Cap Hit

$3,520,000

2026 Cash

$3,520,000

Career Earnings

$2,722,561

2026-2026 Restricted Tender (CURRENT)

Ivan Pace signed a 1 year, $3,520,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including an average annual salary of $3,520,000. In 2026, Pace will earn a base salary of $3,520,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,520,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,520,000
Average Salary:
$3,520,000
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 26 $3,520,000 1.17% $3,520,000 $3,520,000 -
2027 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 26 $3,520,000 $3,520,000 1.17% -
2027 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 26 $3,520,000 $3,520,000 $3,520,000 $3,520,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2025 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,715,000
Average Salary:
$905,000
Signing Bonus:
$20,000
GTD at Sign:
$236,000
Total GTD:
$236,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$2,722,561

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 23
Active
$770,000
$770,000
2024 24
Active
$915,000
$1,685,000
2025 25
Active
$1,037,561
$2,722,561
Total      
$2,722,561
$2,722,561
2026 26
Active
$3,520,000
Total
$6,242,561

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $20,000 - - $7,561 - $2,722,561
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
23
$750,000
$20,000
$770,000
$770,000
2024
24
$915,000
$915,000
$1,685,000
2025
25
$1,030,000
$7,561
$1,037,561
$2,722,561
Total
$2,695,000
$20,000
$7,561
$2,722,561
$2,722,561
2026
26
$3,520,000
$3,520,000
Total
$6,215,000
$20,000
$7,561
$6,242,561

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $20,000 - - $7,561 - $2,722,561

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 MIN 13 - 16 Hamstring
  • Mar 09, 2026 Assigned a 1 year $3.52 million original round tender by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Oct 24, 2025 Fined $5,759 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Nov 01, 2024 Fined $5,120 Excessive Facemask against Los Angeles (LAR)
  • May 01, 2023 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 24, 2025 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Philadelphia (PHI) $5,759
Nov 01, 2024 Excessive Facemask against Los Angeles (LAR) $5,120
Fines: 2 $10,879
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 MIN 17 6 323 32.27 1 51 29 22 0 0
2024 MIN 11 10 384 34.38 3 69 34 35 0 1
2023 MIN 17 11 706 62.98 3 97 60 37 1 1
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