How Much Does Beckham Jr Make? A Look At His Earnings

Okay, let’s break down Beckham Jr.’s earnings. He signed a one-year, $15,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens. This includes a $13,835,000 signing bonus and $13,835,000 guaranteed, making his average annual salary $15,000,000.

In 2024, Beckham Jr. will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, but his cap hit (the amount his contract counts against the Ravens’ salary cap) will be $3,977,000. This means the Ravens will have a dead cap value (the amount of money they’ll lose if they release him) of $11,068,000.

It’s important to understand that the signing bonus is a lump sum payment Beckham Jr. receives upfront. However, it gets spread out over the length of his contract for cap purposes. That’s why the Ravens have a higher cap hit even though Beckham Jr. will earn a lower base salary in 2024.

So, how much is Beckham Jr. actually *making* in 2024? It’s $1,210,000 in base salary, plus whatever he earns through performance-based incentives, which could potentially add a significant amount to his total earnings. The dead cap is essentially money that’s already been paid out but is still tied to the contract. It doesn’t affect Beckham Jr.’s earnings, but it does impact the Ravens’ financial flexibility.