The Buffalo Bills pulled out a thrilling 28-21 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. Though this could have been a straightforward win before veteran kicker Matt Prater brought the drama in the game. Prater missed his only field goal attempt, a 52-yarder with 27 seconds remaining to seal the win, and allowed Patrick Mahomes and Co. a chance to come back.

But the Bills’ defense held the Chiefs on the final drive to secure the victory. Despite this missed field goal, the Bills’ kicker has been near perfect for Buffalo with a field goal percentage of 85.7% with a 25 of 26 extra point accuracy. As Prater continues to go strong in his 19th season, let’s examine how much he has earned throughout his NFL career.

What is Matt Prater’s net worth in 2025? 

Across his long, winding 19-year career in the NFL, Matt Prater has amassed a sum of $46,097,259, as per Spotrac. The 41-year-old placekicker entered the league as an undrafted free agent and played for the Detroit Lions in his rookie season. He has since played for teams such as the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and Buffalo Bills. The figure could be even more, as it doesn’t include Prater’s various endorsement deals.

Matt Prater’s Contract 

As per Spotrac, Matt Prater signed a one-year, $1,255,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills. This contract includes an average annual salary of $1,255,000. In 2025, Prater will earn a base salary of $1,255,000, which will carry a cap hit of $972,778. At the end of this season, Matt Prater will be an unrestricted free agent.

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 What is Matt Prater’s salary?

Matt Prater’s Career Earnings 

Matt Prater has earned a sum of $46,097,259, as per Spotrac, through his incredible 19-year career in the NFL. Throughout his career, the veteran kicker has had several multi-year contracts and extensions with the Broncos, Lions, and Cardinals. The 41-year-old’s largest contract was a three-year extension with the Lions in 2017, worth up to $11.4 million, which could have escalated to a maximum of $12.15 million. The deal included a $3.6 million signing bonus and extended his contract through the 2020 season.

Matt Prater’s Brand Endorsements 

Veteran kicker Matt Prater has secured endorsements across several major brands during his long NFL career. Prater’s most prominent brand partnerships have been with companies like Verizon 5G and GEICO. During his time with the Arizona Cardinals, he worked in regional and philanthropic campaigns, including a Cigna TV spot promoting the ‘Arizona Cardinals Kicks for Kids Program.’

A Look at Matt Prater’s College and Professional Career 

Matt Prater began his footballing journey while in high school, where he became a part of the football team of Estero High School in Florida. Playing for the Wildcats, Prater converted 56 of 58 extra point attempts and 14 field goals, including one of 49 yards. The Bills’ kicker also converted 84% of his kickoffs in the end zone for touchbacks.

These numbers helped him win accolades like second-team All-State, first-team All-Conference, and All-Southwest Florida. After a decorated high school career, Prater played for the Central Florida University football team. Most notably, Prater served as both the placekicker and punter in his sophomore season, and even led the entire nation in punting average in 2003 with 47.9 yards per punt. This achievement earned him second-team All-American honors.

After a four-year college career, Prater headed to the NFL with a glittering report card as he set a school record with a 53-yard field goal. Despite going undrafted in 2007, Prater forged a resilient NFL career thanks to his booming accuracy. He was named a Pro Bowl kicker in 2013 before reclaiming that honor three years later. He also held the NFL record for the longest field goal made at 64 yards until Jaguars kicker Cam Little broke the record against the Las Vegas Raiders this week.

Now, as he continues to perform at a high level, Matt Prater will be a vital cog for the Bills squad. As he approaches his 20th year in his career, the veteran kicker has a golden chance to win his and Buffalo’s first and only Super Bowl before riding into the sunset.