Carson Bruener's contract explained
Carson Bruener is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a $3.9M contract that runs through 2028, averaging $966K a year. $178K of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $1.0M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Linebacker
- Age
- 25
- Total value
- $3.9M
- Average per year
- $966K
- Guaranteed
- $178K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $178K
- Runs through
- 2028
- 2026 cap hit
- $1.0M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 7
- Defense
- 9 tackles
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Carson Bruener make?
Carson Bruener has a $3.9M contract, which averages $966K a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Carson Bruener's contract?
Carson Bruener's contract runs through the 2028 season.
How much of Carson Bruener's contract is guaranteed?
$178K of the $3.9M is guaranteed. $178K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Carson Bruener's 2026 cap hit?
Carson Bruener counts $1.0M against the Steelers' 2026 cap.
What team does Carson Bruener play for?
Carson Bruener plays linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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