Garrett Nelson

Denver Broncos, Outside Linebacker
Age: 26y-0m-5d (Mar 01, 2000)
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Undrafted, MIA, 2023
2026 Cap Hit

$885,000

2026 Cash

$885,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Garrett Nelson signed a 1 year, $885,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $885,000. In 2026, Nelson will earn a base salary of $885,000, while carrying a cap hit of $885,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $885,000
Average Salary:
$885,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / ERFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 26 $885,000 0.29% $885,000 $885,000 -
2027 27
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 26 $885,000 $885,000 0.29% -
2027 27
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 26 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / ERFA
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2023-2025 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,705,000
Average Salary:
$901,667
Signing Bonus:
$10,000
GTD at Sign:
$85,000
Total GTD:
$85,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$304,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 23
Retained
Retained
$24,000
$85,000
$24,000
$109,000
2025 25
Reserve
Retained
Retained
$104,000
$26,000
$65,000
$213,000
$239,000
$304,000
Total      
$304,000
$213,000
$239,000
$304,000
2026 26
Active
$885,000
Total
$1,189,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $24,000 - - - - - $24,000
1 $75,000 $10,000 - - - - $85,000
1 $130,000 - - - - - $130,000
1 $65,000 - - - - - $65,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
23
$24,000
$75,000
$10,000
$24,000
$85,000
$24,000
$109,000
2025
25
$104,000
$26,000
$65,000
$104,000
$26,000
$65,000
$213,000
$239,000
$304,000
Total
$294,000
$10,000
$304,000
$213,000
$239,000
$304,000
2026
26
$885,000
$885,000
Total
$1,179,000
$10,000
$1,189,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $24,000 - - - - - $24,000
1 $75,000 $10,000 - - - - $85,000
1 $130,000 - - - - - $130,000
1 $65,000 - - - - - $65,000
  • Jan 27, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Nov 13, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 14, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Sep 05, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by New Orleans (NO)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Denver (DEN)
  • Jul 31, 2025 Signed a contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Sep 06, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 28, 2023 Waived by Miami (MIA)
  • May 12, 2023 Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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