SUMMARY
- Laken Tomlinson started his NFL career with the Detroit Lions, played for San Francisco 49ers, and now with New York Jets.
- Tomlinson has secured significant earnings throughout his NFL journey.
The star of American football, Laken Tomlinson, was born on February 9, 1992, in Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica. Tomlinson used to play as a quarterback for different franchises in the NFL, including the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and at present, New York Jets.
Tomlinson’s football journey began at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago, Illinois, where he played high school football and also showcased his speed as a track runner. The offensive guard later made his move to Duke University, where he became a key player for the college football team, the Duke Blue Devils.
Over his college career, Tomlinson played 52 games and was recognized as an All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation in his senior year. In the 2015 NFL Draft, Tomlinson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round.
While he has yet to win a Super Bowl or other major titles, his talent and hard work have earned him a place in the prestigious 2021 Pro Bowl. Tomlinson has played a total of 146 games for the Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets.
Laken Tomlinson’s NFL earnings with the New York Jets and other franchises
In 2022, Tomlinson signed a lucrative three-year contract with the New York Jets worth $40,000,000. This includes a substantial signing bonus of $12,780,000 and a guaranteed $23,900,000. Currently, his annual average salary is $13,333,333. Therefore, his earnings with the Jets are near about $32,000,000.
Before that, back in 2015, when he signed an entry-level contract with the Detroit Lions, the deal was worth $8,550,244 for four years. That contract includes a lucrative signing bonus of $4,478,359 and a guaranteed amount of $6,949,303. At the time, Tomlinson’s annual average salary was $2,137,561.
While moving to the San Francisco 49ers, the 32-year-old signed a deal worth $16,500,000, including a signing bonus of $5,000,000 and a guaranteed amount of $10,000,000. Tomlinson’s net worth as of 2024 is over $5 million.
Will the New York Jets release Laken Tomlinson?
After spending two seasons at the Jets, rumors spread that the franchise is on the verge of releasing the 32-year-old offensive guard. If the franchise releases Tomlinson before the beginning of the new season, then they will save about $8.1 million.
However, the franchise has yet to make an official statement. Tomlinson couldn’t provide the performance expected when he was signed by the Jets two years ago. This will be the last season for Tomlinson in a Jets jersey, as his current contract will end in 2025.