An eight-year NFL career can build significant wealth, but for center Will Clapp, that journey just came to an abrupt end due to his struggles with a Lisfranc foot injury. As he steps away from the game, we break down how much he was actually able to bank before an injury closed the book on his playing days.

What is Will Clapp’s net worth in 2026?

Having played for three successful NFL franchises, Will Clapp’s total NFL contract value reached roughly $8.5 million, though actual cash earnings were closer to $6.8 million. Hence, Will Clapp’s net worth could be similar to or lower than this figure. This is because net worth also depends on liabilities, including living expenses, agent fees, investments, and debt. On Wednesday, Clapp summed up his entire NFL journey with a carousel post on Instagram. 

“From the first to the last and all the ones in between, thank you for being my rock!” Clapp captioned the post, announcing his retirement. “Grateful for an amazing career and excited for our next chapter!”

Clapp’s contract breakdown

Will Clapp is retiring as a free agent after his most recent one-year, $1.42 million contract with the Saints expired. His eight-season NFL career began in 2018 after the Saints picked him in the seventh round. They signed him to a $2.53 million contract, carrying a $73,140 signing bonus and the same amount in guarantees. 

The contract was valid through 2021, but the team briefly released him in September 2020. They re-signed him to the practice squad a few days later. The center earned $750,000 through the new one-year deal. The following season, New Orleans offered another $920,000 contract when he hit free agency. 

After his four-year stint with the Saints, he joined the Los Angeles Chargers. They paid him $1.14 million that year, along with a $100,000 signing bonus and $100,000 each in guaranteed money. They re-signed him to a one-year deal in 2023, raising the overall amount to $1.18 million with the same breakdown as the previous season.

The Buffalo Bills secured him as a free agent in 2024 after the Chargers didn’t retain him. The $1.29 million contract carried a signing bonus of $75,000 and a guaranteed amount of $287,500. After a brief release, he returned to the Bills with a $1.21 million deal and stayed until the next offseason.

What is Will’s salary?

As part of his rookie deal with the Saints, he earned an average annual salary of $633,285. Over the past eight seasons, his average salary rose to $1.42 million. Here’s a look at Clapp’s salaries over the years:

Clapp’s career earnings

The New Orleans native has piled up career earnings of $8.55 million as of 2026. He earned in the $2.6M–$2.7M range while playing for the Saints from 2018 to 2021. Through his one-year contracts with the Chargers for the following two seasons, his total earnings reached $4.9–$5 million. He signed a deal worth up to $1.29M, though he did not earn the full amount due to roster moves.

Clapp’s brand deals and endorsements

There is no viable information on Clapp’s investments or brand deals at the time of publication. However, his Opendorse account suggests he offers services to fans. According to the platform, Clapp offers sponsored social media posts ranging from $303 to $1,852, where he promotes brands to his followers. 

He is also available for paid appearances, giving fans and brands the opportunity to book him for events. But the amount he charges for such in-person engagement remains unknown. After walking away from the sport, Will Clapp looks forward to a swift recovery and spending quality time with his wife, Lizzie, and daughter, Olivia Grace.