Ryan Switzer NFL Career: Stats, Earnings, and Team History
Ryan Switzer, born on November 4, 1994, is a 5'8", 181-pound wide receiver from the University of North Carolina. He entered the NFL in 2017 as a 4th-round pick (#133 overall) by the Dallas Cowboys.
Ryan Switzer’s career earnings totaled $2,891,984, with an average yearly payout (APY) of $578,397. His largest cash payout was $1,033,984 in 2017.
Switzer’s rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys was a 4-year deal worth $2,968,984, including $568,984 in guarantees. In 2017, he earned 34.8% of that contract.
Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018, Switzer played two seasons, earning $1,200,000. His APY during this period was $600,000, contributing significantly to his career total.
In 2017, Switzer was briefly part of the Las Vegas Raiders roster before being traded again. He did not record any earnings with the Raiders.
Ryan joined the Cleveland Browns practice squad in 2020, signing a 1-year deal worth $204,000. He earned $168,000, which was 82.4% of the contract.
Switzer’s last contract with the Browns in 2021 was a 1-year, $920,000 deal. He earned $490,000, which accounted for 53.3% of the agreement.
Switzer earned $1,033,984 with the Cowboys, $1,200,000 with the Steelers, and $658,000 with the Browns. His time with the Raiders resulted in $0 earnings.
The Dallas Cowboys carried $426,738 in dead money on their cap for Switzer in 2018, despite him no longer being on the team’s roster.
A Resilient NFL Career
Despite changes across four teams, Switzer’s career showcased adaptability and perseverance. His NFL journey highlights the ups and downs of being a professional athlete.