Cole Strange

Miami Dolphins, Guard
Age: 27y-7m-5d (Jul 31, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Tennessee-Chattanooga
Drafted: Round 1 (#29 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Graylan Crain, Jeff Nalley (CAA Football)
Career Earnings

$13,322,439

2025-2025

Cole Strange signed a 1 year, $1,100,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2025 27 $1,038,889 0.37% $1,038,889 $1,038,889 -
2026 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2025 27 $1,100,000 $1,038,889 0.37% -
2026 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 27 $1,038,889 $1,038,889 $1,038,889 $1,038,889
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2025 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $12,255,969
Average Salary:
$3,063,992
Signing Bonus:
$6,093,432
GTD at Sign:
$12,255,969
Total GTD:
$12,255,969
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$13,322,439

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 24
Active
$6,798,432
$6,798,432
2023 25
Injured
$1,262,090
$8,060,522
2024 26
Active
$1,819,179
$9,879,701
2025 27
Retained
Active
Retained
$17,500
$1,038,889
$2,386,349
$9,897,201
$10,936,090
$13,322,439
Total      
$13,322,439
$9,897,201
$10,936,090
$13,322,439
Total
$13,322,439

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $6,162,538 $6,093,432 - - $10,080 - $12,266,050
1 $17,500 - - - - - $17,500
1 $1,038,889 - - - - - $1,038,889
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
24
$705,000
$6,093,432
$6,798,432
$6,798,432
2023
25
$1,262,090
$1,262,090
$8,060,522
2024
26
$1,819,179
$1,819,179
$9,879,701
2025
27
$17,500
$1,038,889
$2,376,269
$10,080
$17,500
$1,038,889
$2,386,349
$9,897,201
$10,936,090
$13,322,439
Total
$7,218,927
$6,093,432
$10,080
$13,322,439
$9,897,201
$10,936,090
$13,322,439
Total
$7,218,927
$6,093,432
$10,080
$13,322,439

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $6,162,538 $6,093,432 - - $10,080 - $12,266,050
1 $17,500 - - - - - $17,500
1 $1,038,889 - - - - - $1,038,889

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 NE 1 - 14 Knee
2023 NE 16 - 18 Knee
  • Sep 09, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Miami (MIA)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Apr 30, 2025 New England (NE) declined a $16.685 million option for 2026
  • Jun 23, 2022 Signed a 4 year $12.25 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 28, 2022 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 1 (#29 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 MIA 14 14 808 82.28
2024 NE 3 2 117 10.71
2023 NE 10 10 565 53.81
2022 NE 17 17 984 93.71

Calculated Market Value

$1.5M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,508,179
  • Avg. Salary: $1,508,179
  • NFL Rank: 706
  • G Rank: 52

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $1,100,000

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Cole Strange to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Olisaemeka Udoh 1 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 28
Isaiah Wynn 1 $1,885,000 $1,885,000 27
Ben Brown 1 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 26
Germain Ifedi 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000 31
Averages 1 $1,335,000 $1,335,000 28.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Strange's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $2,529,334 $1,264,667

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Strange statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % QB Hurries Allowed/Gm QB Sacks Allowed/Gm Rating
Olisaemeka Udoh
2023-2024
 47.06 25.30 0.27 0.18 53.90
Isaiah Wynn
2022-2023
 47.06 71.15 0.94 0.25 51.20
Ben Brown
2023-2024
 32.35 31.71 0.91 0.36 57.15
Germain Ifedi
2023-2024
 44.12 22.80 1.90 0.40 24.30
Average 42.65 37.74 1.01 0.30 46.64
Cole Strange
2024-2025
 50.00 46.49 1.06 0.12 51.75
Pct Change 17.23 23.18 -4.95 60.00 10.96
Median Prime % Change 17.23%
Average Prime % Change 21.28%

Calculated Market Value: Cole Strange

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $1,508,179 $1,508,179
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