Riley Nowakowski's contract explained
Riley Nowakowski is a tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a $4.9M contract that runs through 2029, averaging $1.2M a year. $529K 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
- Tight end
- Age
- 24
- Total value
- $4.9M
- Average per year
- $1.2M
- Guaranteed
- $529K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $529K
- Runs through
- 2029
- 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
- 5 tackles
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Riley Nowakowski make?
Riley Nowakowski has a $4.9M contract, which averages $1.2M a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Riley Nowakowski's contract?
Riley Nowakowski's contract runs through the 2029 season.
How much of Riley Nowakowski's contract is guaranteed?
$529K of the $4.9M is guaranteed. $529K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Riley Nowakowski's 2026 cap hit?
Riley Nowakowski counts $1.0M against the Steelers' 2026 cap.
What team does Riley Nowakowski play for?
Riley Nowakowski plays tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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