NFL
Christian Kirksey
Christian Kirksey
Cleveland Browns, Inside Linebacker
Age: 32-91d (Aug 31, 1992)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: US
College: Iowa
Drafted: Round 3 (#71 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Jonathan Perzley, Brian Mackler (SportStars)
RETIRED
2022-2023 Extension
Christian Kirksey signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2021 Franchise Tag
Christian Kirksey signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2021 pending-free-agent-extension
Christian Kirksey signed a 2 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $4,000,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2021 Extension
Christian Kirksey signed a 4 year , $38,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $38,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$13,000,000
Total GTD:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2014-2017 Rookie
Christian Kirksey signed a 4 year , $3,040,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $662,500 signing bonus, $662,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $760,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,040,000
Average Salary:
$760,000
Signing Bonus:
$662,500
GTD at Sign:
$662,500
Total GTD:
$662,500
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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Seasons
9 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$37,484,908
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,082,500 |
$1,082,500 |
|
| 2015 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$542,000 |
$1,624,500 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$734,154 |
$2,358,654 |
|
| 2017 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$9,797,000 |
$12,155,654 |
|
| 2018 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$5,000,000 |
$17,155,654 |
|
| 2019 | 27 |
|
Injured
|
$7,003,253 |
$24,158,907 |
|
| 2020 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$6,175,975 |
$30,334,882 |
|
| 2021 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$2,147,058 |
$32,481,940 |
|
| 2022 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$4,941,168 |
$37,423,108 |
|
| 2023 | 31 |
 |
Retained
|
$61,800 |
$37,484,908 |
|
| Total |
$37,484,908 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$17,409,000 | $6,662,500 | - | - | - | $87,407 | $24,158,907 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | $4,000,000 | $125,000 | - | $250,000 | $50,975 | $6,175,975 |
| 2 |
|
$3,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,588,227 | - | - | - | $7,088,226 |
| 1 |
|
$61,800 | - | - | - | - | - | $61,800 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
22 |
$420,000
|
$662,500 |
$1,082,500 |
$1,082,500 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
23 |
$542,000
|
$542,000 |
$1,624,500 |
||||||
| 2016 |
|
24 |
$650,000
|
$84,154 |
$734,154 |
$2,358,654 |
|||||
| 2017 |
|
25 |
$3,797,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$9,797,000 |
$12,155,654 |
|||||
| 2018 |
|
26 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$17,155,654 |
||||||
| 2019 |
|
27 |
$7,000,000
|
$3,253 |
$7,003,253 |
$24,158,907 |
|||||
| 2020 |
|
28 |
$1,750,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$125,000 |
$250,000 |
$50,975 |
$6,175,975 |
$30,334,882 |
||
| 2021 |
|
29 |
$1,500,000
|
$647,059 |
$2,147,058 |
$32,481,940 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
30 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$941,168 |
$4,941,168 |
$37,423,108 |
||||
| 2023 |
|
31 |
$61,800
|
$61,800 |
$37,484,908 |
||||||
| Total |
$22,720,800 |
$12,662,500 |
$1,713,227 |
$250,000 |
$138,382 |
$37,484,908 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$17,409,000 | $6,662,500 | - | - | - | $87,407 | $24,158,907 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | $4,000,000 | $125,000 | - | $250,000 | $50,975 | $6,175,975 |
| 2 |
|
$3,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,588,227 | - | - | - | $7,088,226 |
| 1 |
|
$61,800 | - | - | - | - | - | $61,800 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
CLE |
10 - 17 | Hamstring |
| 2019 |
CLE |
3 - 17 | Chest |
| 2020 |
GB |
4 - 9 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
HOU |
9 - 12 | Thumb |
| 2021 |
HOU |
15 - 15 | COVID-19 |
-
Apr 17, 2024
Retired from Professional Football
-
Apr 16, 2024
Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Sep 21, 2023
Retired from Professional Football
-
Aug 31, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Buffalo (BUF)
-
Aug 28, 2023
Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $4.25M of cap
-
Mar 11, 2022
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
-
Oct 02, 2021
Fined $10,300 Hit to the helmet against Sam Darnold (CAR)
-
Mar 12, 2021
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Feb 19, 2021
Released by Green Bay (GB), clearing $5.6M of cap space
-
Mar 16, 2020
Signed a 2 year $13 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
-
Mar 10, 2020
Released by Cleveland (CLE), clearing $7.55M of cap
-
Sep 22, 2017
Fined $9,115 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Ronnie Stanley (BAL)
-
May 30, 2017
Signed a 4 year $38 million contract extension with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Oct 08, 2014
Fined $8,268 Roughing the Passer against Jake Locker (TEN)
-
Jun 05, 2014
Signed a 4 year $3.04 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
May 09, 2014
Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 3 (#71 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2014 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Jake Locker (TEN) | $8,268 | |
| Sep 22, 2017 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Ronnie Stanley (BAL) | $9,115 | |
| Oct 02, 2021 |
|
Hit to the helmet against Sam Darnold (CAR) | $10,300 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | HOU | 17 | 17 | 1,141 | 97.40 | 3 | 124 | 82 | 42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | HOU | 13 | 12 | 789 | 86.40 | 0 | 93 | 55 | 38 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | GB | 11 | 11 | 548 | 76.80 | 2 | 78 | 46 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | CLE | 2 | 2 | 118 | 91.50 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CLE | 7 | 7 | 475 | 42.60 | 0 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | CLE | 16 | 16 | 1,072 | 100.00 | 4 | 139 | 87 | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | 16 | 16 | 1,112 | 99.90 | 3 | 146 | 94 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | 16 | 5 | 570 | 54.40 | 4 | 63 | 34 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | 16 | 8 | 684 | 58.80 | 2 | 81 | 41 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
