Having played college football at UTEP, Eric Tomlinson previously turned up for the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, New York Jets, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens.
On December 11, 2014, it was revealed that Tomlinson and teammate Jameill Showers had accepted their invitations to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on January 17, 2015, as a member of Mike Holmgren’s American squad, which was defeated 17-0.
Tomlinson attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, along with 19 other tight ends from colleges. He had an average overall performance, placing tenth in the bench press and ninth in his position group in the 40-yard dash.
Tomlinson and teammate Jameill Showers accepted their invites to compete in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, it was confirmed on December 11, 2014. On January 17, 2015, he took part in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl as a member of Mike Holmgren’s American team, which lost 17-0. Tomlinson and 19 other tight ends from colleges attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He had an average performance overall, finishing ninth in his position group in the 40-yard dash and tenth in the bench press.
On December 22, 2020, Tomlinson was elevated to the active roster while playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Tomlinson and the Ravens agreed to a one-year contract extension on February 10, 2021.
Tomlinson was fired on August 31, 2021, but resigned the next day. On November 1st, 2021, he was let go and re-signed to the practice squad. Tomlinson was added to the active roster on November 11, 2021.
Eric Tomlinson’s Contract, Salary and Net Worth
Tomlinson signed a 1 year, $1,435,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including a $400,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,435,000.
In 2022, Tomlinson will earn a base salary of $1,035,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,035,000. His net worth is estimated to be $15 million.