Jalen Royals' contract explained
Jalen Royals is a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, with a $4.5M contract that runs through 2028, averaging $1.1M a year. $695K of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $1.2M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Wide receiver
- Age
- 23
- Total value
- $4.5M
- Average per year
- $1.1M
- Guaranteed
- $695K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $695K
- Runs through
- 2028
- 2026 cap hit
- $1.2M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 7
- Receiving
- 6 catches on 12 targets for 45 yards, 1 touchdown
- Defense
- 4 tackles
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Jalen Royals make?
Jalen Royals has a $4.5M contract, which averages $1.1M a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Jalen Royals' contract?
Jalen Royals' contract runs through the 2028 season.
How much of Jalen Royals' contract is guaranteed?
$695K of the $4.5M is guaranteed. $695K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Jalen Royals' 2026 cap hit?
Jalen Royals counts $1.2M against the Chiefs' 2026 cap.
What team does Jalen Royals play for?
Jalen Royals plays wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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