Kaevon Merriweather

Houston Texans, Safety
Age: 26y-2m-24d (Dec 20, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Iowa
Drafted: Undrafted, TB, 2023
Agent(s): Jonathan Perzley (SportStars)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,145,000

2026 Cash

$1,145,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Kaevon Merriweather signed a 1 year, $1,145,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $1,145,000. In 2026, Merriweather 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) / $1,030,000
Average Salary:
$1,030,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
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2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $915,000
Average Salary:
$915,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / ERFA
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2023-2025 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,710,000
Average Salary:
$903,333
Signing Bonus:
$15,000
GTD at Sign:
$15,000
Total GTD:
$15,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$10,278,679

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 24
Active
$765,000
$765,000
2024 25
Retained
Active
Retained
$559,163
$254,166
$25,000
$1,324,163
$1,578,329
$1,603,329
2025 26
Retained
Retained
Reserve
$8,592,128
$57,222
$26,000
$10,195,457
$10,252,679
$10,278,679
Total      
$10,278,679
$10,195,457
$10,252,679
$10,278,679
2026 27
Active
$1,145,000
Total
$11,423,679

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $10,146,638 $15,000 - - $8,820 - $10,170,457
1 $25,000 - - - - - $25,000
1 $83,222 - - - - - $83,222
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
24
$750,000
$15,000
$765,000
$765,000
2024
25
$559,163
$254,167
$25,000
$559,163
$254,166
$25,000
$1,324,163
$1,578,329
$1,603,329
2025
26
$8,583,308
$57,222
$26,000
$8,820
$8,592,128
$57,222
$26,000
$10,195,457
$10,252,679
$10,278,679
Total
$10,254,860
$15,000
$8,820
$10,278,679
$10,195,457
$10,252,679
$10,278,679
2026
27
$1,145,000
$1,145,000
Total
$11,399,860
$15,000
$8,820
$11,423,679

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $10,146,638 $15,000 - - $8,820 - $10,170,457
1 $25,000 - - - - - $25,000
1 $83,222 - - - - - $83,222
  • Jan 20, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 24, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 17, 2025 Waived by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Dec 03, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 20, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 18, 2024 Waived by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • May 13, 2023 Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 HOU 13 0 25 2.16 0 2 2 0 0 0
2024 TB 14 5 259 22.72 1 15 11 4 0 0
2023 TB 16 2 159 14.43 0 14 7 7 0 0
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