NFL
Jody Fortson
Jody Fortson
Kansas City Chiefs, Tight End
Age: 28-357d (Dec 07, 1995)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Valdosta State
Drafted: Undrafted, KC, 2019
Agent(s): Jason Katz, Michael Katz (Katz Brothers Sports)
2024 Cap Hit
$820,555
2024 Cash
$1,245,555
Career Earnings
$3,819,622
2024-2024 (CURRENT)
Jody Fortson signed a 1 year , $1,055,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $1,055,000. In 2024, Fortson will earn a base salary of $820,556, while carrying a cap hit of $820,555.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,055,000
Average Salary:
$1,055,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Free Agent
Jody Fortson signed a 1 year , $1,225,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $25,000 signing bonus, $425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,225,000. In 2024, Fortson will earn a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $25,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,025,000 and a dead cap value of $425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,225,000
Average Salary:
$1,225,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000
GTD at Sign:
$425,000
Total GTD:
$425,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023
Jody Fortson signed a 1 year , $940,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $940,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $940,000
Average Salary:
$940,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2022
Jody Fortson signed a 1 year , $660,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $660,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $660,000
Average Salary:
$660,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / ERFA
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2020-2020
Jody Fortson signed a 1 year , $610,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $610,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $610,000
Average Salary:
$610,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2021 / ERFA
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2019-2021 Rookie
Jody Fortson signed a 3 year , $1,755,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $585,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,755,000
Average Salary:
$585,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / RFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$3,819,622
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Retained
|
$136,000 |
$136,000 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Retained
|
$142,800 |
$278,800 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$496,667 |
$775,467 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Injured
|
$825,000 |
$1,600,467 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Injured
|
$940,000 |
$2,540,467 |
Champion |
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Injured
Retained
Retained
|
$820,555 $425,000 $33,600 |
$3,361,022 $3,786,022 $3,819,622 |
|
| Total |
$3,819,622 |
$3,361,022 $3,786,022 $3,819,622 |
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| Total |
$3,819,622 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$3,394,623 | - | - | - | - | - | $3,394,622 |
| 1 |
|
$400,000 | $25,000 | - | - | - | - | $425,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$136,000
|
$136,000 |
$136,000 |
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| 2020 |
|
25 |
$142,800
|
$142,800 |
$278,800 |
||||||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$496,667
|
$496,667 |
$775,467 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$1,600,467 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$2,540,467 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$820,556 $400,000 $33,600
|
$25,000 |
$820,555 $425,000 $33,600 |
$3,361,022 $3,786,022 $3,819,622 |
|||||
| Total |
$3,794,623 |
$25,000 |
$3,819,622 |
$3,361,022 $3,786,022 $3,819,622 |
|||||||
| Total |
$3,794,623 |
$25,000 |
$3,819,622 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$3,394,623 | - | - | - | - | - | $3,394,622 |
| 1 |
|
$400,000 | $25,000 | - | - | - | - | $425,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
KC |
9 - 0 | Knee |
| 2021 |
KC |
7 - 18 | Achilles |
| 2021 |
KC |
14 - 15 | COVID-19 |
| 2022 |
KC |
16 - 18 | Elbow |
| 2023 |
KC |
1 - 18 | Shoulder |
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Oct 04, 2024
Signed to the active roster by Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 26, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
-
Aug 25, 2024
Released by Miami (MIA)
-
Mar 14, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.225 million contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Feb 17, 2023
Fined $4,383 Impermissible use of the helmet against Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Feb 09, 2021
Signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 06, 2020
Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 05, 2020
Waived by Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 04, 2020
Signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 01, 2019
Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
-
Aug 31, 2019
Waived by Kansas City (KC)
-
May 14, 2019
Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 |
|
Impermissible use of the helmet against Philadelphia (PHI) | $4,383 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 3 | 0 | 40 | 17.70 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | KC | 13 | 1 | 184 | 18.80 | 13 | 9 | 108 | 12.0 | 8.3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | KC | 6 | 0 | 54 | 12.60 | 5 | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 2 | 0 |
