NFL
Royce Newman
Royce Newman
Arizona Cardinals, Guard
Age: 27y-7m-13d (Aug 17, 1997)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Mississippi
Drafted: Round 4 (#142 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Brandon Smart (Smart Sports)
2025 Cap Hit
$1,197,500
2025 Cash
$1,337,500
Career Earnings
$5,174,344
2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Royce Newman signed a 1 year, $1,337,500 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $45,000 signing bonus, $45,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,337,500. In 2025, Newman will earn a base salary of $1,170,000, a signing bonus of $45,000, a roster bonus of $77,500 and a workout bonus of $45,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,197,500 and a dead cap value of $45,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,337,500
Average Salary:
$1,337,500
Signing Bonus:
$45,000
GTD at Sign:
$45,000
Total GTD:
$45,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | $1,197,500 | 0.43% | $1,337,500 | $1,337,500 | $45,000 |
| 2026 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | $1,170,000 | $45,000 | $77,500 | $45,000 | $1,337,500 | $1,337,500 | $1,337,500 |
Contract Notes
- Week 1 Bonus: $77,500
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,979,344
Average Salary:
$994,836
Signing Bonus:
$499,344
GTD at Sign:
$499,344
Total GTD:
$499,344
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$5,174,344
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,159,344 |
$1,159,344 |
|
| 2022 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$1,984,344 |
|
| 2023 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$940,000 |
$2,924,344 |
|
| 2024 | 27 |
 |
Active
|
$2,250,000 |
$5,174,344 |
|
| Total |
$5,174,344 |
$5,174,344 |
||||
| 2025 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,337,500 |
||
| Total |
$6,511,844 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,425,000 | $499,344 | - | - | - | - | $2,924,344 |
| 1 |
|
$1,250,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $2,250,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
24 |
$660,000
|
$499,344 |
$1,159,344 |
$1,159,344 |
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| 2022 |
|
25 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$1,984,344 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
26 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$2,924,344 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
27 |
$1,250,000
|
$2,250,000 |
$5,174,344 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,675,000 |
$499,344 |
$5,174,344 |
$5,174,344 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
28 |
$1,170,000
|
$45,000 |
$77,500 |
$45,000 |
$1,337,500 |
||||
| Total |
$4,845,000 |
$544,344 |
$77,500 |
$45,000 |
$6,511,844 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,425,000 | $499,344 | - | - | - | - | $2,924,344 |
| 1 |
|
$1,250,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $2,250,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.30 |
| 2023 | GB | 17 | 2 | 183 | 16.70 |
| 2022 | GB | 17 | 6 | 451 | 41.20 |
| 2021 | GB | 17 | 16 | 1,084 | 97.10 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,329,055
- Avg. Salary: $1,329,055
- NFL Rank: 1069
- G Rank: 70
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $1,337,500
- NFL Rank: 1028
- G Rank: 66
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Royce Newman to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oli Udoh | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 27 |
| Calvin Throckmorton | 1 | $1,170,000 | $1,170,000 | 28 |
| Elijah Wilkinson | 1 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | 29 |
| Iosua Opeta | 1 | $1,375,000 | $1,375,000 | 27 |
| Averages | 1 | $1,438,750 | $1,438,750 | 27.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Newman's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $2,526,000 | $1,263,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Newman statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | QB Hurries Allowed/Gm | QB Sacks Allowed/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oli Udoh
2022-2023
|
55.88 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 63.00 |
|
Calvin Throckmorton
2023-2024
|
50.00 | 1.17 | 0.00 | 45.10 |
|
Elijah Wilkinson
2022-2023
|
55.88 | 1.37 | 0.26 | 55.25 |
|
Iosua Opeta
2022-2023
|
58.82 | 1.64 | 0.21 | 45.65 |
| Average | 55.15 | 1.12 | 0.14 | 52.25 |
|
Royce Newman
2023-2024
|
52.94 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 52.15 |
| Pct Change | -4.01 | 10.71 | 14.29 | -0.19 |
| Median Prime % Change | 5.26% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | 5.20% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Royce Newman
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, $1,329,055 | $1,329,055 |
