Tyler Bass, the Buffalo Bills kicker, has accepted a $1.5 million pay cut, securing $1 million guaranteed with the opportunity to earn up to $3.5 million in 2026, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This adjustment comes after Bass missed the entire 2025 NFL season due to injury, which may have limited his contract options.
Contract Background and Performance Details
Bass, 29, was originally selected by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, coming out of Georgia Southern. He was entering the last year of his rookie deal, a four-year contract worth $3.5 million, before signing a four-year extension in 2023 that could total $21 million. His base salaries were set at $3.85 million for 2025 and $3.2 million for 2026 before the new agreement.
In the 2024 season, Bass played in all 17 games, successfully converting 24 of 29 field goal attempts, an 87.1% success rate, and converting 59 of 64 extra point tries, reaching 92.2%. His consistent performance contributed to the Bills’ kicking game stability prior to the injury setback.
Impact and Future Outlook for Tyler Bass and the Bills
By agreeing to this pay cut, Bass has demonstrated a commitment to remain with the Buffalo Bills despite the challenges posed by his injury. The deal secures immediate guaranteed money while allowing the kicker to earn more based on future performance. This move helps the Bills manage their salary cap while retaining a key player at a critical position heading into the upcoming seasons.
The Bills and kicker Tyler Bass agreed to a revised contract that includes $1 million guaranteed and a chance to earn up to $3.5M in 2026.
Bass missed the 2025 season because of injury, so a pay cut was inevitable. But he can earn it all back though incentives and an escalator. pic.twitter.com/pSEWoQuFVf
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2026
