Ben Nikkel

Indianapolis Colts, Safety
Age: 26y-5m-12d (Sep 24, 1999)
Country: US
College: Iowa State
Drafted: Undrafted, WAS, 2024
Agent(s): Jared Fox (SportStars)
2026 Cap Hit

$885,000

2026 Cash

$885,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Ben Nikkel signed a 1 year, $885,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $885,000. In 2026, Nikkel 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 27 $885,000 0.29% $885,000 $885,000 -
2027 28
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $885,000 $885,000 0.29% -
2027 28
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $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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2024-2026 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,840,000
Average Salary:
$946,667
Signing Bonus:
$10,000
GTD at Sign:
$110,000
Total GTD:
$110,000
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$491,580

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 25
Reserve
Retained
$137,500
$110,000
$137,500
$247,500
2025 26
Reserve
Retained
$234,000
$10,080
$481,500
$491,580
Total      
$491,580
$481,500
$491,580
2026 27
Active
$885,000
Total
$1,376,580

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $237,500 $10,000 - - $10,080 - $257,580
1 $234,000 - - - - - $234,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
25
$137,500
$100,000
$10,000
$137,500
$110,000
$137,500
$247,500
2025
26
$234,000
$10,080
$234,000
$10,080
$481,500
$491,580
Total
$471,500
$10,000
$10,080
$491,580
$481,500
$491,580
2026
27
$885,000
$885,000
Total
$1,356,500
$10,000
$10,080
$1,376,580

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $237,500 $10,000 - - $10,080 - $257,580
1 $234,000 - - - - - $234,000
  • Jan 06, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 28, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Oct 23, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Washington (WAS)
  • Aug 29, 2024 Waived by Washington (WAS)
  • Apr 29, 2024 Signed a contract with Washington (WAS)
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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