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NFL Contracts: Players Get Half Pay
10 Mar
Summary
- Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt's contract was cut short.
- His original two-year deal paid out half the total value.
- The contract structure allowed early termination by the team.

NFL contracts often favor teams, as highlighted by the recent decision concerning Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt. His two-year agreement, initially set to provide $5.5 million through 2026, was terminated by the Jaguars after just one year.
The team will pay Mundt $2.75 million, half of the original contract's total value. This action was taken because the Jaguars determined Mundt's performance in 2025 did not justify the $2.75 million payout for 2026.
This situation underscores the imbalance in NFL contract structures. While players must adhere to their signed agreements, teams retain the flexibility to release players if their performance does not meet the team's expectations, effectively paying only a fraction of the originally agreed-upon sum.




