Do you really need a Super Bowl ring to prove to the world that you’re the best? Legendary Quarterbacks like Dan Marino and Jim Kelly never won the Super Bowl, but their greatness isn’t up for debate. All I’m trying to say is, Commanders’ QB Jayden Daniels, really doesn’t need a ring. When he’s already aiming for the crown of being one of the best QBs in the game. If the Commanders make it to the final showdown, he’s literally going to be the first rookie QB to ever do that. 

He’s already got 2-0 in the playoffs, but it’s not how many he won, it’s about how he won. Jayden kept a clean slate, committing zero turnovers in the game against the Buccaneers and the Lions. And let’s rewind a little bit to last October, Daniel was ranked as the 6th best rookie QB of all time. The number 5 was just behind OGs like Russell Wilson and Dak Prescott. But hey, we can talk all day about his stats and his achievements. Today we’ll be taking a little detour because when you see a young guy with all this success, there’s one burning question on everyone’s mind. How many Benjamins is he taking home?

What is Jayden Daniels’ net worth?

Do you really think it’ll be hard for someone to take a wild guess if we’re going to start talking about Jayden’s net worth? The Commanders’ #5 can easily make a king-size bed out of his money. Currently, his net worth is approximately $2 million. And you know what? He’s just getting started. He will be making a lot of dollars as his NFL career unfolds. The QB was already making moves even before entering the league. Daniels was cashing in a solid $2.2 million annually from NIL deals with big names like Beats by Dre, Powerade and what not. 

But do you really measure the man’s success by his money? It should be measured by the power of giving back. As much as he impacts the gridiron, he also makes the same impact off the field. On his 23rd birthday, he teamed up with Raising Cane’s CEO to donate 100 bikes and helmets to children in need. He’s also worked with the Miracle Children’s Foundation to hand out iPads to kids battling cancer. This proves the fact that he’s one of the real ones.

What is Jayden Daniels’ salary?

Can you hear the Cha-ching? Well, that must be Jayden cashing out his salary. He pockets a base salary of $960,000 with an additional roster bonus of $1,550,757. Yes, you read it right the first time. That’s a huge jump from his last year’s salary, which was $795,000. I mean, I told you, right? He’s been great all season, so it’s only logical that his efforts were noticed. And you know what? The salary continues to rise in 2026, where his base salary will be $1,075,000, complemented by a roster bonus of $3,151,514, yielding a cap hit of $10,294,541.

I know, I know, a lot of money, right? But you’d be wrong if you think that’s it. His partnerships with Nike, NextGen Camps, and The Athletic Collection must be adding a lot of boost to his bank account. If he keeps going forward and performing the way he has been, there’s no doubt he’ll be getting a lot more sweet deals like this in the future.

How long is Jayden Daniels contract?

The money shower started for Jayden Daniels, when he was picked in the 2024 NFL draft. I mean, the Washington Commanders’ really hit a jackpot with this QB. Jayden signed a guaranteed four-year deal worth $37.75 million. I know, right? Big numbers. Wait till you hear about the signing bonus. The team is clearly making sure that he stays for a long haul, by giving him tempting $24.3 million as a signing bonus. His average annual salary of $9.4 million speaks volumes about the trust the Commanders have in his abilities, and this is just the beginning of what’s sure to be a lucrative career for the young quarterback.

As Daniels moves into the 2025 season, his earnings continue to grow. His base salary jumps to $2.51 million, with a cap hit of $8.58 million, reflecting his rising importance to the team. However, his dead cap value remains eye-catching at $30.88 million. You can clearly see how much the Commanders trust him. Honestly, Jayden Daniels deserves every single cent of it. But he came into the game, not to increase the numbers in his contract, but to become one of the greatest.