Hunter Luepke
Dallas Cowboys, Fullback
Age: 26y-0m-20d (Feb 28, 2000)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: North Dakota State
Drafted: Undrafted, DAL, 2023
Agent(s): Kyle Strongin (Range Sports)
2026 Cap Hit
$3,000,000
2026 Cash
$2,500,000
Career Earnings
$4,225,080
2025-2027 Extension (CURRENT)
Hunter Luepke signed a 2 year, $7,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $5,030,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000. In 2026, Luepke will earn a base salary of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,000,000 and a dead cap value of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,030,000
Total GTD:
$5,030,000
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
25 | $1,546,747 | 0.55% | $2,540,080 | $2,540,080 | $5,046,747 | ||||
| 2026 |
|
26 | $3,000,000 | 1.00% | $2,500,000 | $5,040,080 | $3,500,000 | ||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 2 YR, $5,040,080; $500,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
27 | $3,500,000 | 1.08% | $3,000,000 | $8,040,080 | $500,000 | ||||
| 2028 |
|
28 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Active/Gm Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
25 | $1,030,000 | $1,500,000 | - | $10,080 | $2,540,080 | $2,540,080 | $8,040,080 | ||
| 2026 |
|
26 | $2,000,000 | - | $500,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $5,040,080 | $5,500,000 | ||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 2 YR, $5,040,080; $500,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
27 | $2,500,000 | - | $500,000 | - | $3,000,000 | $8,040,080 | $3,000,000 | ||
Contract Notes
- $5.03M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2025 salary + 2026 compensation)
- 2026-2027 Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
- Receptions Escalator
25: $125,000 - Yards from Scrimmage Escalator
300: $125,000
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:
$200,000
Total GTD:
$200,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$4,225,080
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
|
$2,540,080 |
$4,225,080 |
|
| Total |
$4,225,080 |
$4,225,080 |
||||
| 2026 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
||
| 2027 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$9,725,080 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,695,000 | $1,520,000 | - | - | $10,080 | - | $4,225,080 |
| 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
|
$1,500,000 |
$10,080 |
$2,540,080 |
$4,225,080 |
||||
| Total |
$2,695,000 |
$1,520,000 |
$10,080 |
$4,225,080 |
$4,225,080 |
||||||
| 2026 |
|
26 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,500,000 |
|||||||
| 2027 |
|
27 |
$2,500,000
|
$3,000,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$7,195,000 |
$1,520,000 |
$10,080 |
$9,725,080 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,695,000 | $1,520,000 | - | - | $10,080 | - | $4,225,080 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 |
|
Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Detroit (DET) | $8,537 | |
| Fines: 1 | $8,537 |
| Year | Team | GP |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DAL | 17 |
| 2024 | DAL | 16 |
| 2023 | DAL | 17 |
