From playing college football for the Michigan Wolverines to entering the NFL in 2023, Luke Schoonmaker has been through a rocky path. The Dallas Cowboys picked the TE up from the 2023 draft in the 2nd round. From that point, Schoonmaker did not put his guard down and outshined everyone in his first year in the league.
As he delivers the best plays for the Cowboys, fans are excited to know more about jersey #86’s contract details with the franchise. He earned a decent amount on the contract and a bonus as a rookie. But his 2 terrific touchdowns and performance throughout the 17 games he played in the 2023 season are worth more than his salary.
What is Luke Schoonmaker’s salary?
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Luke signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $6,266,688, according to Spotrac. The $6 million contract also includes a signing bonus of $1,557,592 and a guaranteed $3,342,441 even if the player suffers any season-ending injury. Schoonmaker’s May 12, 2023 contract has an annual average salary of $1,566,672. His base salary goes up to $1,034,849 while having a cap hit of $1,424,247.
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Alright, he will get a cash payout of $1,034,849 for 2024. But how long is his 6-million-plus contract which was signed before last season?
How long is Schoonmaker’s contract?
The 26-year-old signed a four-year contract with the franchise. That means #86 will play for the Cowboys till 2026 if there aren’t any trades mid-season. But is the tight end worth this salary? Well, you can decide this just by looking at his stats along with his skills.
For rushing about 200 yards, he managed to get 22 receptions. The highest of his receptions this season, that is six, are sealed in the game against the Houston Texans on November 19 and against the New Orleans Saints on September 15. He has scored only 1 touchdown this season but it was done at the right time when the team won against the Washington Commanders (34-26) on November 24.
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In the previous season, he had a total of 15 receiving targets with 8 receptions. With such a small number of receiving throws and covering 65 yards, he made important touchdowns that helped the franchise enter the postseason. This year it looks almost impossible for Jerry Jones’ team to crack the playoff round. But they have five more games to at least improve the stats and play hard for more points in the NFC East.
As Luke Schoonmaker continues to make a name for himself in the NFL, his contract and salary serve as a testament to his hard work and dedication. With a promising career ahead, fans can expect to see more of Schoonmaker’s impressive skills on the field.
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