Jay Ward's contract explained
Jay Ward is a safety for the Minnesota Vikings, with a $3.5M contract that runs through 2026, averaging $879K a year. $543K of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $1.3M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Safety
- Age
- 26
- Total value
- $3.5M
- Average per year
- $879K
- Guaranteed
- $543K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $543K
- Runs through
- 2026
- 2026 cap hit
- $1.3M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 6
- Defense
- 7 tackles
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Jay Ward make?
Jay Ward has a $3.5M contract, which averages $879K a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Jay Ward's contract?
Jay Ward's contract runs through the 2026 season.
How much of Jay Ward's contract is guaranteed?
$543K of the $3.5M is guaranteed. $543K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Jay Ward's 2026 cap hit?
Jay Ward counts $1.3M against the Vikings' 2026 cap.
What team does Jay Ward play for?
Jay Ward plays safety for the Minnesota Vikings.
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