In 2024, quarterback Carson Wentz will be making around 10 percent of the $32 million per year contract he signed five years ago. This significant pay cut comes as Wentz signs a one-year contract with the Chiefs, with a base value of $3.325 million. According to reports from NFL Media, the contract includes $2.2 million guaranteed and $1.1 million in per-game active roster bonuses. Wentz will need to be in uniform each week to receive the full amount.
Despite the drastic decrease in salary, Wentz sees this opportunity as a chance to learn from star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid. At this stage in his career, Wentz is focused on seizing the opportunity to potentially become a starter again, rather than the financial aspect of the deal. At 31 years old, he still has time to improve and refine his skills, such as eliminating occasional careless mistakes like left-handed throws from his own end zone.
By joining the Chiefs, Wentz hopes to lay the groundwork for a successful comeback and possibly win a second Super Bowl ring. With the guidance of Mahomes and Reid, he aims to learn from his past errors and showcase his talent on the field once again.
In 2024, Carson Wentz will be making significantly less money than he did five years ago when he signed a lucrative contract worth $32 million per year. However, he sees this pay cut as an opportunity to learn from star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid with Kansas City Chiefs’ one-year contract worth $3.325 million that includes $2.2 million guaranteed and $1.1 million in per-game active roster bonuses.
At age 31, Wentz is focused on seizing this opportunity to potentially become a starter again rather than just focusing on finances. He has time left in his career to improve and refine his skills such as avoiding occasional careless mistakes like left-handed throws from own end zone.
Wentz hopes that by joining Kansas City Chiefs’ team; he lays down foundation for successful comeback & winning second Super Bowl ring with guidance of Mahomes & Reid learning from past mistakes & showcasing his talent once again on field.
