NFL
Will Fries
Will Fries
Minnesota Vikings, Guard
Age: 26y-11m-19d (Apr 04, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Penn State
Drafted: Round 7 (#248 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Jeremy Cohen, Joe Linta (JL Sports)
2025 Cap Hit
$6,000,000
2025 Cash
$22,000,000
Career Earnings
$5,626,375
2025-2029 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Will Fries signed a 5 year, $87,720,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $20,000,000 signing bonus, $44,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $17,544,000. In 2025, Fries will earn a base salary of $1,390,000, a signing bonus of $20,000,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,000,000 and a dead cap value of $34,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $87,720,000
Average Salary:
$17,544,000
Signing Bonus:
$20,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$34,000,000
Total GTD:
$44,000,000
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
27 | $6,000,000 | 2.15% | $22,000,000 | $22,000,000 | $34,000,000 | ||||
| 2026 |
|
28 | $17,220,000 | 5.61% | $13,220,000 | $35,220,000 | $12,610,000 | ||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 2 YR, $35,220,000; $0 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
29 | $21,500,000 | 6.36% | $17,500,000 | $52,720,000 | - | ||||
| 2028 |
|
30 | $21,500,000 | 5.79% | $17,500,000 | $70,220,000 | - | ||||
| 2029 |
|
31 | $21,500,000 | 5.26% | $17,500,000 | $87,720,000 | $4,000,000 | ||||
| 2030 |
|
32 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
27 | $1,390,000 | $20,000,000 | $510,000 | $100,000 | $22,000,000 | $22,000,000 | $87,720,000 | ||
| 2026 |
|
28 | $12,610,000 | - | $510,000 | $100,000 | $13,220,000 | $35,220,000 | $65,720,000 | ||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 2 YR, $35,220,000; $0 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
29 | $16,890,000 | - | $510,000 | $100,000 | $17,500,000 | $52,720,000 | $52,500,000 | ||
| 2028 |
|
30 | $16,890,000 | - | $510,000 | $100,000 | $17,500,000 | $70,220,000 | $35,000,000 | ||
| 2029 |
|
31 | $16,890,000 | - | $510,000 | $100,000 | $17,500,000 | $87,720,000 | $17,500,000 | ||
Contract Notes
- $34M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2025 salary + 2026 salary)
- $10M of 2027 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2027 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $30,000 ($510,000)
- Annual Incentives: $1.5M
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,565,375
Average Salary:
$891,344
Signing Bonus:
$85,375
GTD at Sign:
$85,375
Total GTD:
$85,375
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$5,626,375
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$745,375 |
$745,375 |
|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$1,570,375 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$940,000 |
$2,510,375 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$3,116,000 |
$5,626,375 |
|
| Total |
$5,626,375 |
$5,626,375 |
||||
| 2025 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$22,000,000 |
||
| 2026 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$13,220,000 |
||
| 2027 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$17,500,000 |
||
| 2028 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$17,500,000 |
||
| 2029 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$17,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$93,346,375 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $85,375 | - | - | - | - | $5,626,375 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 |
$660,000
|
$85,375 |
$745,375 |
$745,375 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
24 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$1,570,375 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$2,510,375 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$3,116,000
|
$3,116,000 |
$5,626,375 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,541,000 |
$85,375 |
$5,626,375 |
$5,626,375 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
27 |
$1,390,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$22,000,000 |
|||||
| 2026 |
|
28 |
$12,610,000
|
$100,000 |
$13,220,000 |
||||||
| 2027 |
|
29 |
$16,890,000
|
$100,000 |
$17,500,000 |
||||||
| 2028 |
|
30 |
$16,890,000
|
$100,000 |
$17,500,000 |
||||||
| 2029 |
|
31 |
$16,890,000
|
$100,000 |
$17,500,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$70,211,000 |
$20,085,375 |
$500,000 |
$93,346,375 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $85,375 | - | - | - | - | $5,626,375 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
IND |
6 - 18 | Leg |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | IND | 5 | 5 | 268 | 91.50 |
| 2023 | IND | 17 | 17 | 1,125 | 98.00 |
| 2022 | IND | 14 | 9 | 645 | 56.00 |
| 2021 | IND | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2.00 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $56,517,428
- Avg. Salary: $14,129,357
- NFL Rank: 183
- G Rank: 17
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2030
- Avg. Salary: $17,544,000
- NFL Rank: 135
- G Rank: 11
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Will Fries to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hunt | 5 | $100,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 27 |
| Quenton Nelson | 4 | $80,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 25 |
| Samuel Cosmi | 4 | $74,000,000 | $18,500,000 | 25 |
| Landon Dickerson | 4 | $84,000,000 | $21,000,000 | 25 |
| Averages | 4 | $84,500,000 | $19,875,000 | 25.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Fries's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $79,714,284 | $19,928,571 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Fries 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Robert Hunt
2022-2023
|
82.35 | 0.67 | 0.15 | 75.40 |
|
Quenton Nelson
2020-2021
|
87.88 | 0.54 | 0.07 | 76.90 |
|
Samuel Cosmi
2022-2023
|
91.18 | 1.43 | 0.21 | 76.10 |
|
Landon Dickerson
2022-2023
|
97.06 | 1.21 | 0.12 | 68.65 |
| Average | 89.62 | 0.96 | 0.14 | 74.26 |
|
Will Fries
2023-2024
|
64.71 | 1.14 | 0.27 | 74.05 |
| Pct Change | -27.80 | -18.75 | -92.86 | -0.28 |
| Median Prime % Change | -23.28% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | -34.92% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Will Fries
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $56,517,428 | $14,129,357 |
