After some stints with plenty of teams in the NFL, Riley Patterson has found a home with the Miami Dolphins. The place kicker has become a dependable presence in the league. He has an outstanding 86.7% field goal accuracy and a perfect extra point record this season. However, Patterson does not have any brand endorsements so far. Let’s have a look at Riley Patterson’s net worth, contract, salary, and more.

What is Riley Patterson’s net worth?

In 2025, Riley Patterson’s net worth is in the range of $2.5 to $3 million, approximately. The amount includes his NFL salaries, signing and workout bonuses, and off-field brand endorsements. After going undrafted, the kicker has represented six teams in the NFL, reflecting his worth and the potential for financial growth as his career progresses in the league.

What are Riley Patterson’s contract details?

Patterson signed a one-year deal worth $1.17 million with the Dolphins. The contract does not include any guaranteed amount. This will motivate Patterson to perform at his best on the field and increase his earnings via incentives and roster bonuses. Also, the contract enables the Dolphins to manage their salary cap strategically.

What is Riley Patterson’s salary?

With a one-year deal in place for the kicker, the base salary of $1.17 million will carry a cap hit of $801,111. After this season, Patterson will become an unrestricted free agent, which means he could sign an extension with the Dolphins or find a new team. Here’s a breakdown of his salary, which consists of no bonuses or a guaranteed amount.

What are Riley Patterson’s career earnings?

Patterson has gone through a series of team changes, including the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and now the Miami Dolphins. The kicker is estimated to earn around 2.7 million this season. Furthermore, the contract also includes plenty of single-season deals and practice assignments. But, majority of his earnings have come from his contract with the Dolphins.

A look at Riley Patterson’s college and professional career

After graduating from Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Illinois, Patterson played college football for the University of Memphis. He made 41 appearances and scored 351 points for the Tigers. In 2019, he was named to the First Team All-Conference and was also listed on the Lou Groza Award Watch List.

In his senior year, Patterson was named the Week 11 AAC Special Teams Player of the Week. He played all 11 games and went 15-of-21 field goal attempts, including tying a school record with a 56-yarder at SMU. The kicker was also invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl and played in the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl, making two field goal attempts.

After Memphis, Patterson went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2021. However, he was injured on Aug. 16 and was later released on  Aug. 25 after an injury settlement. He then signed for the practice squad of the New England Patriots in October.

His time with the Patriots was long, as he signed with the Detroit Lions in November, as his first stint. The former Tiger recorded two extra points in his NFL debut against the Chicago Bears and made his first field goal against the Minnesota Vikings. His second stint with the Lions came in May 2023. However, he was waived by the team in December.

Between his stints at the Lions, Patterson also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. One of his most famous performances came in the tight 31-30 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, when he scored the game-winning field goal. However, with the signing of Brandon McManus, Patterson was waived. He had another stint with the Jaguars, where he signed a reserve/future contract on Feb. 6. However, it did not go as planned for the kicker, as he lost out to sixth-round draft choice Cam Little.

Riley Patterson played his first stint with the Cleveland Browns in between his two stints at the Jaguars. In his first stint, he only played one game, but was not signed to a reserve contract. His second stint was in 2014, when the team signed him to their practice squad.

After his first stint at the Jaguars, Patterson was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders on July 31, 2024, before he was released shortly after on Aug. 22. He then went on to sign for the New York Jets’ practice squad and was promoted to the active roster. But he was released on Nov. 8.

The 26-year-old also had two stints at the Atlanta Falcons. After signing for their practice squad on Nov. 29, Patterson was released four days later. His second stint saw him play three games as a starter. He went 4-for-7 on field goals, including a long of 52. Unfortunately for him, Patterson missed the game-winning 56-yard field goal in Week 17 last season. This season for the Dolphins, Patterson has 58 points on 13-for-15 field goals and a long of 49, in nine games.

Patterson has played for plenty of teams after going undrafted. However, this only shows his commitment to the game and demonstrates perseverance. The 26-year-old is currently on a one-year contract with the Dolphins, and could be looking at an extension with some strong performances on the team.