NFL
Jaylon Johnson
Jaylon Johnson
Chicago Bears, Cornerback
Age: 25-220d (Apr 19, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Utah
Drafted: Round 2 (#50 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Chris Ellison
2024 Cap Hit
$13,000,000
2024 Cash
$28,000,000
Career Earnings
$36,298,032
2024-2027 Franchise Tag Extension (CURRENT)
Jaylon Johnson signed a 4 year , $76,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $20,000,000 signing bonus, $51,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $19,000,000. In 2024, Johnson will earn a base salary of $7,900,000, a signing bonus of $20,000,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $13,000,000 and a dead cap value of $43,800,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $76,000,000
Average Salary:
$19,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$20,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$43,800,000
Total GTD:
$51,400,000
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 | $13,000,000 | 5.09% | $28,000,000 | $28,000,000 | $43,800,000 | |||||
| 2025 |
|
26 | $21,000,000 | 7.68% | $16,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $30,900,000 | |||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 2 YR, $44,000,000; $10,000,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 | $21,000,000 | 7.18% | $16,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $10,000,000 | |||||
| 2027 |
|
28 | $21,000,000 | 6.71% | $16,000,000 | $76,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |||||
| 2028 |
|
29 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 | $7,900,000 | $20,000,000 | - | $100,000 | $28,000,000 | $28,000,000 | $28,000,000 | $19,000,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
26 | $15,900,000 | - | - | $100,000 | $16,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $22,000,000 | $16,000,000 | |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 2 YR, $44,000,000; $10,000,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 | $15,050,000 | - | - | $100,000 | $16,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $16,000,000 | |
| 2027 |
|
28 | $13,050,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $100,000 | $16,000,000 | $76,000,000 | $19,000,000 | $16,000,000 | |
Contract Notes
- $43.8M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2024 salary + 2025 salary)
- $7.6M of 2026 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2026 ($10.6M injury guaranteed at signing)
- 2026-2027 Per Game Active Bonus: $50,000 ($850,000)
- 2027 Roster Bonus: $2M (5th league day of 2027)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Franchise Tag
Jaylon Johnson signed a 1 year , $19,802,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including an average annual salary of $19,802,000. In 2024, Johnson will earn a base salary of $19,802,000, while carrying a cap hit of $19,802,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $19,802,000
Average Salary:
$19,802,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2020-2023 Rookie
Jaylon Johnson signed a 4 year , $6,468,770 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $2,264,560 signing bonus, $3,168,595 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,617,193.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $6,468,770
Average Salary:
$1,617,193
Signing Bonus:
$2,264,560
GTD at Sign:
$3,168,595
Total GTD:
$3,168,595
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$36,298,032
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$3,202,927 |
$3,202,927 |
|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$904,035 |
$4,106,962 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Injured
|
$1,198,070 |
$5,305,032 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,993,000 |
$8,298,032 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:CB All NFL (2nd) |
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$28,000,000 |
$36,298,032 |
|
| Total |
$36,298,032 |
$36,298,032 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
||
| 2026 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
||
| 2027 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$84,298,032 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$13,605,105 | $22,264,560 | - | - | $100,000 | $328,367 | $36,298,032 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
21 |
$610,000
|
$2,264,560 |
$328,367 |
$3,202,927 |
$3,202,927 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$904,035
|
$904,035 |
$4,106,962 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$1,198,070
|
$1,198,070 |
$5,305,032 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$2,993,000
|
$2,993,000 |
$8,298,032 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$7,900,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$28,000,000 |
$36,298,032 |
||||
| Total |
$13,605,105 |
$22,264,560 |
$100,000 |
$328,367 |
$36,298,032 |
$36,298,032 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$15,900,000
|
$100,000 |
$16,000,000 |
||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
$15,050,000
|
$100,000 |
$16,000,000 |
||||||
| 2027 |
|
28 |
$13,050,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$16,000,000 |
|||||
| Total |
$57,605,105 |
$22,264,560 |
$2,000,000 |
$400,000 |
$328,367 |
$84,298,032 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$13,605,105 | $22,264,560 | - | - | $100,000 | $328,367 | $36,298,032 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
CHI |
15 - 16 | COVID-19 |
| 2022 |
CHI |
16 - 18 | Abdominal |
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Mar 07, 2024
Signed a 4 year $76 million contract extension with Chicago (CHI)
-
Mar 05, 2024
Offered a 1 year $19.802 million franchise tag by Chicago (CHI)
-
Oct 22, 2021
Fined $2,745 Conduct detrimental to the team
-
Jul 21, 2020
Signed a 4 year $6.46 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Apr 24, 2020
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 2 (#50 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2021 |
|
Conduct detrimental to the team | $2,745 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHI | 9 | 9 | 544 | 97.00 | 0 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | CHI | 14 | 14 | 808 | 75.40 | 0 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | CHI | 11 | 11 | 658 | 74.60 | 0 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHI | 15 | 15 | 933 | 88.20 | 0 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | CHI | 13 | 12 | 867 | 81.00 | 0 | 44 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
