Hilton brought impressive career numbers to Dallas: 631 receptions, 9,691 yards and 53 touchdowns.
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He also brought questions about his health. He hadn’t played 16 games in a season since 2017 and began the 2021 season on injured reserve. When he came back, he clearly wasn’t the same player.
The Cowboys, however, needed a receiver late in the season. When negotiations with Odell Beckham Jr. broke down, Hilton became the next best option. He immediately vindicated the decision when he caught a pass on third-and-30 against the Eagles in a 40-34 Cowboys win.
Here’s a look at how much the Cowboys are paying Hilton for his services, including bonuses.
T.Y. Hilton contract details
Hilton’s contract is team-friendly, but it also benefits him during this late-season tryout.
According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, the contract includes a $600,000 base salary for the final four games of the regular season and escalators.
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It had $50,000 roster bonuses built in for the games and up to $700,000 in playoff bonuses. The deal will max out at $1.5 million if all bonuses are met.
Hilton made $100,000 in the Cowboys’ wild-card win over the Buccaneers as he played 30 percent of the snaps in the game and the Cowboys won.
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If the Cowboys win Sunday against the 49ers in the divisional round and Hilton plays 30 percent or more of the snaps, he would receive $150,000. If the same were to happen in the NFC championship game, the payout would be $200,000. And if the Cowboys were to win the Super Bowl with Hilton playing 30 percent or more of the snaps, he would haul in a final $250,000.
In other words, the Cowboys’ success is Hilton’s success. That’s a pretty good deal for all sides.
