Russ Yeast

Houston Texans, Safety
Age: 25y-9m-12d (May 08, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Kansas State
Drafted: Round 7 (#253 overall), 2022
Agent(s): William Felix, Greg Linton (Maven Sports Group)
2025 Cap Hit

$1,100,000

2025 Cash

$1,100,000

2025-2025 (CURRENT)

Russ Yeast signed a 1 year, $1,100,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $1,100,000. In 2025, Yeast will earn a base salary of $1,100,000, while carrying a cap hit 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 26 $1,100,000 0.40% $1,100,000 $1,100,000 -
2026 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2025 26 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 0.40% -
2026 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 26 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $985,000
Average Salary:
$985,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
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2022-2025 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,737,008
Average Salary:
$934,252
Signing Bonus:
$77,008
GTD at Sign:
$77,008
Total GTD:
$77,008
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$2,020,896

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 23
Active
$782,008
$782,008
2023 24
Active
$870,000
$1,652,008
2024 25
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Reserve
Retained
$12,500
$109,444
$54,722
$37,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,722
$1,664,508
$1,773,952
$1,828,674
$1,866,174
$1,891,174
$1,966,174
$2,020,896
Total      
$2,020,896
$1,664,508
$1,773,952
$1,828,674
$1,866,174
$1,891,174
$1,966,174
$2,020,896
2025 26
Active
$1,100,000
Total
$3,120,896

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,575,000 $77,008 - - - - $1,652,008
1 $12,500 - - - - - $12,500
1 $226,666 - - - - - $226,666
1 $129,722 - - - - - $129,722
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
23
$705,000
$77,008
$782,008
$782,008
2023
24
$870,000
$870,000
$1,652,008
2024
25
$12,500
$109,444
$54,722
$37,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,722
$12,500
$109,444
$54,722
$37,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,722
$1,664,508
$1,773,952
$1,828,674
$1,866,174
$1,891,174
$1,966,174
$2,020,896
Total
$1,943,888
$77,008
$2,020,896
$1,664,508
$1,773,952
$1,828,674
$1,866,174
$1,891,174
$1,966,174
$2,020,896
2025
26
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
Total
$3,043,888
$77,008
$3,120,896

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,575,000 $77,008 - - - - $1,652,008
1 $12,500 - - - - - $12,500
1 $226,666 - - - - - $226,666
1 $129,722 - - - - - $129,722
  • Jan 22, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 27, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 06, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 29, 2024 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 26, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 10, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 08, 2024 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 24, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 18, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 14, 2024 Waived by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Sep 22, 2023 Fined $4,940 Helmet to Helmet hit against Deebo Samuel
  • Jun 06, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.73 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAR): Round 7 (#253 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 22, 2023 Helmet to Helmet hit against Deebo Samuel $4,940
Fines: 1 $4,940
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 HOU 4 0 21 6.50 0 1 1 0 0 0
2023 LAR 17 9 802 70.70 0 61 37 24 0 0
2022 LAR 15 1 113 10.40 0 16 13 3 0 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 22, 2025
Signed a reserve/future contract with Houston (HOU)
Nov 27, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
Nov 06, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
Oct 29, 2024
Waived by Carolina (CAR)
Oct 26, 2024
Signed to the active roster by Carolina (CAR)
Oct 10, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Carolina (CAR)
Oct 08, 2024
Waived by Carolina (CAR)
Sep 24, 2024
Signed to the active roster by Carolina (CAR)
Sep 18, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Carolina (CAR)
Sep 14, 2024
Waived by Los Angeles (LAR)
Sep 22, 2023
Fined $4,940 Helmet to Helmet hit against Deebo Samuel
Jun 06, 2022
Signed a 4 year $3.73 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
Apr 30, 2022
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAR): Round 7 (#253 overall)

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