Case Keenum Salary Overview
Case Keenum earned a reported average annual salary of 36 million dollars during his time with the Denver Broncos under a two-year deal signed in 2017. His highest single-season earnings came in 2018 when he earned a total of 36 million dollars, which placed him among the top ten highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL that year. His contract included a signing bonus of 10 million dollars and a guaranteed salary of 36 million dollars at signing. Learn more about NFL quarterback contracts on Forbes.
Before the Broncos deal, Keenum earned an average annual salary of 18 million dollars with the Minnesota Vikings under a two-year contract signed in 2016. His base salary with the Vikings was 18 million dollars in 2017, and his total compensation included a roster bonus and performance incentives. Keenum's earnings with the Vikings reflected his role as a starting quarterback on a team that reached the NFC Championship Game that season.
Case Keenum Contract Breakdown
Keenum's contract with the Denver Broncos included a total guaranteed value of 36 million dollars, with the full amount guaranteed at signing. The deal was structured with a signing bonus of 10 million dollars and a base salary of 26 million dollars in the first year. The second year of the contract carried a base salary of 36 million dollars with additional performance bonuses tied to playing time and wins. Details on NFL contract structures are available on the SEC website.
The Broncos contract made Keenum the highest-paid quarterback on the team at the time of signing, surpassing the salary of the previous starter. His total contract value was 72 million dollars over two years, making it one of the largest quarterback contracts in the NFL in 2017. The deal included a no-trade clause and a player option for the second year, giving Keenum control over his future with the team.
Case Keenum Career Earnings and NFL Salary History
Throughout his NFL career, Case Keenum earned a total of over 100 million dollars in salary across contracts with the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills. His career earnings were driven primarily by his starting roles with the Vikings and Broncos, where he earned the highest average annual salaries. Keenum's salary history reflects his progression from a backup quarterback to a high-earning starter in the NFL.
Keenum's earnings with the Buffalo Bills in 2020 were significantly lower than his previous contracts, with a base salary of 4 million dollars and a total compensation package of 6 million dollars. His final NFL season earnings were impacted by his role as a backup and the team's salary cap situation. NFL salary data and team financial reports can be found on the SEC website.