NFL
Pheldarius Payne
Pheldarius Payne
Indianapolis Colts, Defensive End
Age: 24y-7m-8d (Jul 14, 2000)
Country: US
College: Virginia Tech
Drafted: Undrafted, HOU, 2024
Agent(s): James Peterson (Peterson Sports Management)
2025 Cap Hit
$840,000
2025 Cash
$840,000
2025-2025 (CURRENT)
Pheldarius Payne signed a 1 year, $840,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $840,000. In 2025, Payne will earn a base salary of $840,000, while carrying a cap hit of $840,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / ERFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
25 | $840,000 | 0.31% | $840,000 | $840,000 | - |
| 2026 |
|
26 |
ERFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
25 | $840,000 | $840,000 | $840,000 | $840,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $795,000
Average Salary:
$795,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / ERFA
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2024-2026 undrafted
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,845,000
Average Salary:
$948,333
Signing Bonus:
$15,000
GTD at Sign:
$90,000
Total GTD:
$90,000
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
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Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$140,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Retained
Reserve
|
$90,000 $50,000 |
$90,000 $140,000 |
|
| Total |
$140,000 |
$90,000 $140,000 |
||||
| 2025 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$840,000 |
||
| Total |
$980,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$75,000 | $15,000 | - | - | - | - | $90,000 |
| 1 |
|
$50,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $50,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$75,000 $50,000
|
$15,000 |
$90,000 $50,000 |
$90,000 $140,000 |
|||||
| Total |
$125,000 |
$15,000 |
$140,000 |
$90,000 $140,000 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
25 |
$840,000
|
$840,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$965,000 |
$15,000 |
$980,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$75,000 | $15,000 | - | - | - | - | $90,000 |
| 1 |
|
$50,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $50,000 |
-
Jan 08, 2025
Signed a reserve/future contract with Indianapolis (IND)
-
Dec 10, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
-
Sep 03, 2024
Waived by Houston (HOU)
-
Aug 27, 2024
Waived by Houston (HOU)
-
Aug 12, 2024
Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Jul 17, 2024
Waived by Houston (HOU)
-
May 10, 2024
Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
| 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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