Solomon Byrd

Houston Texans, Defensive End
Age: 26y-3m-4d (Dec 01, 1999)
Country: US
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 7 (#238 overall), 2024
Agent(s): Bardia Ghahremani (International Sports Agency)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,005,000

2026 Cash

$1,005,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Solomon Byrd signed a 1 year, $1,005,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $1,005,000. In 2026, Byrd will earn a base salary of $1,005,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,005,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,005,000
Average Salary:
$1,005,000
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 27 $1,005,000 0.33% $1,005,000 $1,005,000 -
2027 28
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 0.33% -
2027 28
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $1,005,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2026

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,845,000
Average Salary:
$922,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / ERFA
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2024-2027 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,119,992
Average Salary:
$1,029,998
Signing Bonus:
$99,992
GTD at Sign:
$99,992
Total GTD:
$99,992
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$746,647

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 25
Reserve
Retained
$225,000
$144,159
$225,000
$369,159
2025 26
Retained
Retained
Reserve
Retained
$186,668
$169,000
$13,000
$8,820
$555,827
$724,827
$737,827
$746,647
Total      
$746,647
$555,827
$724,827
$737,827
$746,647
2026 27
Active
$1,005,000
Total
$1,751,647

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $637,835 $99,992 - - $8,820 - $746,647
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
25
$225,000
$44,167
$99,992
$225,000
$144,159
$225,000
$369,159
2025
26
$186,668
$169,000
$13,000
$8,820
$186,668
$169,000
$13,000
$8,820
$555,827
$724,827
$737,827
$746,647
Total
$637,835
$99,992
$8,820
$746,647
$555,827
$724,827
$737,827
$746,647
2026
27
$1,005,000
$1,005,000
Total
$1,642,835
$99,992
$8,820
$1,751,647

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $637,835 $99,992 - - $8,820 - $746,647
  • Jan 20, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 31, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 29, 2025 Waived by Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 03, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Houston (HOU)
  • Jan 22, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Houston (HOU)
  • May 10, 2024 Signed a 4 year $4.11 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 27, 2024 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 7 (#238 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 HOU 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 HOU 1 0 20 1.81 0 2 2 0 0 0
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