The Seattle Seahawks held their annual rookie dinner at the notable Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi in Bellevue. During this tradition, the team’s rookies cover the cost of the meal.
The Seahawks’ bill was shared by defensive tackle Byron Murphy, revealing a total of $38,015, including over $8,000 in tax and tip.
In 2024, the team’s rookie dinner took place at El Gaucho Bellevue, with the final bill amounting to $22,203.60 after tax and service fees—a relative bargain by comparison! Last year, the bill was shared by Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu.
According to BETMGM, the NFL league minimum salary for rookies in the 2024 season was $795,000. Under the current collective bargaining agreement, this minimum increases with a player’s years of experience in the league.
The minimum salary for NFL players with one year of experience is $915,000, with the amount increasing based on the number of years a player has spent in the league.
For the 2025 season, the rookie minimum salary will rise to $840,000, while the veteran minimum salary will increase to $960,000.
