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Washington Commanders kicker Matt Gay is already making headlines this season with his commendable performance. The 31-year-old continues to set examples of his accuracy and power under the Commanders’ banner. Besides his on-field success, the Utah native also experienced a significant rise in his financial standing. Here’s a look at Matt Gay’s current net worth, contract details, and salary.

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What is Matt Gay’s net worth?

Matt Gay’s current net worth stands at around $27,386,340, as reported by Salary Sport. The experienced kicker from Utah recently underwent a significant career change, moving from the Indianapolis Colts to the Washington Commanders.

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With 3 wins and 4 losses so far, the 31-year-old’s first representation for the team was recorded on September 7, 2025 (home game against the New York Giants).

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What does Matt Gay’s contract breakdown look like?

Matt Gay signed a one-year contract worth $4.325 million with the Washington Commanders in 2025. This deal includes $3.985 million in guaranteed money, a number that directly reflects his expertise and value as a kicker. Here is a detailed overview of the kicker’s current contract.

TeamWashington Commanders
Contract Length1 year
Total Value$4.325 million
Guaranteed Money$3.985 million
Signing BonusNot specified
2025 Cap Hit$4.325 million

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What is Matt Gay’s salary?

Matt Gay has experienced a consistent increase in earnings with a progressing career. After modest beginnings with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a short stint with the Los Angeles Rams, he signed a major deal with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023 and now has a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders for 2025. Here’s a detailed overview of his current stats:

2019Tampa Bay Buccaneers$495,000$81,443$576,443
2020Los Angeles Rams$675,000$0$277,941
2021Los Angeles Rams$850,000$0$850,000
2022Los Angeles Rams$2,540,000$0$2,540,000
2023Indianapolis Colts$1,080,000$2,000,000$3,080,000
2024Indianapolis Colts$3,920,000$2,000,000$5,920,000
2025Washington Commanders$2,485,000$1,500,000$4,305,000

What are Matt Gay’s career earnings?

Matt Gay’s total career earnings sum up to a notable amount of $19.13 million, according to OverTheCap. He started his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019, earning about $820,772 in his rookie year. After joining the Los Angeles Rams (2020–2022), he made a combined $3.67 million. His biggest jump came with the Indianapolis Colts, where he earned around $13 million across the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Amid his ongoing season with the Washington Commanders, Gay is set to make $4.325 million for the 2025 season under his one-year deal.

A look at Matt Gay’s college and professional career

Matt Gay grew up in Orem, Utah, a place known for its exceptional natural valley. This is where the kicker excelled in soccer at Orem High School and also attended the U-17 U.S. Soccer Residency program. He went on to play soccer for Utah Valley University, where he scored goals and earned honors before shifting his focus to football as a kicker.

He walked on to the football team in 2017 at the University of Utah, and guess what, his participation prompted an immediate impact. The team won the Lou Groza Award, wherein Gay was crowned as the nation’s top college kicker. After two strong seasons in college, he was drafted in the 5th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What are the brands endorsed by Matt Gay?

Unlike all other NFL stars who generally hold up a hefty endorsement portfolio, Matt Guy is barely associated with any renowned brand. While sources suggest a short-term involvement with the beverage brand Suja, a specific number on the deal is still missing.

What cars does Matt Gay own?

Matt Gay is known to be a deep admirer of muscle cars. A glimpse of this was publicly unveiled when he posted pictures with a Ford F‑150 Raptor R. The high-performance version of the F-150 carries a starting price around $109,000 US (before options and taxes).

Besides all other aspects of his financial growth, Gay is a lesser-known sneakerhead. The Washington Commanders’ kicker loves collecting rare and expensive sneakers.

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