Chris Banjo

Arizona Cardinals, Safety
Age: 34-277d (Feb 26, 1990)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: US
College: Southern Methodist
Drafted: Undrafted, JAX, 2013
Agent(s): SportStars
INACTIVE

2022-2022 Free Agent

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $1,120,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $1,120,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,120,000
Average Salary:
$1,120,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 32 $646,386 0.31% $808,888 $808,888 -
2023 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2022 32 $1,120,000 $646,386 0.31% -
2023 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022 32 $808,889 $808,888 $808,888 $808,888 $808,888
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2021 Free Agent

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $1,212,500 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $68,750 signing bonus, $68,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,212,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,212,500
Average Salary:
$1,212,500
Signing Bonus:
$68,750
GTD at Sign:
$68,750
Total GTD:
$68,750
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $1,187,500 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $137,500 signing bonus, $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,187,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,187,500
Average Salary:
$1,187,500
Signing Bonus:
$137,500
GTD at Sign:
$300,000
Total GTD:
$300,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2019-2019

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $805,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $805,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $805,000
Average Salary:
$805,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2019-2021 Extension

Chris Banjo signed a 3 year , $6,900,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $1,800,000 signing bonus, $2,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,300,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $6,900,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,800,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,650,000
Total GTD:
$2,650,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2018 Extension

Chris Banjo signed a 2 year , $2,600,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $200,000 signing bonus, $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$200,000
GTD at Sign:
$200,000
Total GTD:
$200,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2016-2016

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $675,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $675,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $675,000
Average Salary:
$675,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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2016-2016

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $675,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an average annual salary of $675,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $675,000
Average Salary:
$675,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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2015-2015

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $585,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an average annual salary of $585,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $585,000
Average Salary:
$585,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / ERFA
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2014-2014

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $495,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an average annual salary of $495,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $495,000
Average Salary:
$495,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / ERFA
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2013-2013

Chris Banjo signed a 1 year , $405,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an average annual salary of $405,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $405,000
Average Salary:
$405,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / ERFA
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2013-2015

Chris Banjo signed a 3 year , $1,485,000 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including an average annual salary of $495,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,485,000
Average Salary:
$495,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$11,907,266

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 23
Active
$405,000
$405,000
2014 24
Retained
Active
$88,200
$509,027
$493,200
$1,002,227
2015 25
Active
$696,121
$1,698,348
2016 26
Retained
Active
$317,647
$277,941
$2,015,995
$2,293,936
2017 27
Active
$1,150,000
$3,443,936
2018 28
Active
$1,450,000
$4,893,936
2019 29
Active
Retained
$746,731
$2,700,000
$5,640,667
$8,340,667
2020 30
Active
$1,491,927
$9,832,594
2021 31
Active
Retained
$895,833
$205,707
$10,728,427
$10,934,134
2022 32
Injured
Retained
Retained
$808,888
$124,444
$39,800
$11,743,022
$11,867,466
$11,907,266
Total
$11,907,266

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,890,847 - - - - $125,148 $2,015,995
4 $2,977,941 $2,000,000 $350,000 - $250,000 - $5,577,941
4 $3,718,864 $206,250 - - - $388,217 $4,313,330
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
23
$405,000
$405,000
$405,000
2014
24
$88,200
$495,000
$14,027
$88,200
$509,027
$493,200
$1,002,227
2015
25
$585,000
$111,121
$696,121
$1,698,348
2016
26
$317,647
$277,941
$317,647
$277,941
$2,015,995
$2,293,936
2017
27
$850,000
$200,000
$100,000
$1,150,000
$3,443,936
2018
28
$1,000,000
$350,000
$100,000
$1,450,000
$4,893,936
2019
29
$662,941
$850,000
$1,800,000
$50,000
$83,790
$746,731
$2,700,000
$5,640,667
$8,340,667
2020
30
$1,050,000
$137,500
$304,427
$1,491,927
$9,832,594
2021
31
$895,833
$136,957
$68,750
$895,833
$205,707
$10,728,427
$10,934,134
2022
32
$808,889
$124,444
$39,800
$808,888
$124,444
$39,800
$11,743,022
$11,867,466
$11,907,266
Total
$8,587,652
$2,206,250
$350,000
$250,000
$513,365
$11,907,266

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,890,847 - - - - $125,148 $2,015,995
4 $2,977,941 $2,000,000 $350,000 - $250,000 - $5,577,941
4 $3,718,864 $206,250 - - - $388,217 $4,313,330

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 GB 8 - 8 Undisclosed
2020 ARI 17 - 17 COVID-19
2022 ARI 18 - 18 Concussion
  • Oct 12, 2022 Signed to the active roster by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 29, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 02, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 30, 2021 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 29, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 22, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.1875 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 25, 2019 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 31, 2019 Released by New Orleans (NO)
  • Mar 09, 2019 Signed a 3 year $6.9 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
  • Mar 07, 2017 Signed a 2 year $2.6 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
  • Nov 14, 2016 Signed a contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Oct 31, 2016 Released by Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 08, 2016 Signed a 1 year $675k tender with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 10, 2015 Signed a 1 year $585k tender by Green Bay (GB)
  • Aug 31, 2014 Signed to the practice squad by Green Bay (GB)
  • Aug 30, 2014 Waived by Green Bay (GB)
  • Feb 27, 2014 Signed a 1 year $495k contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Jul 28, 2013 Signed a 1 year $405k contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Jul 25, 2013 Waived by Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Apr 18, 2013 Signed a 3 year $1.485 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2022 ARI 13 1 77 8.90 0 6 3 3 0 0
2021 ARI 16 0 13 1.30 0 7 4 3 0 0
2020 ARI 13 4 436 39.40 0 48 34 14 0 0
2019 ARI 13 0 42 4.50 0 12 6 6 0 0
2018 NO 16 0 52 5.10 0 10 8 2 0 2
2017 NO 16 0 33 3.10 0 11 9 2 1 1
2016 NO 9 0 2 0.20 0 4 2 0 0 0
2015 GB 16 1 102 9.70 0 16 5 0 0 0
2014 GB 3 0 0 0.00 0 1 0 0 0 0
2013 GB 16 1 191 18.20 19 10 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 12, 2022
Signed to the active roster by Arizona (ARI)
Sep 29, 2022
Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
Sep 02, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
Aug 30, 2021
Released by Arizona (ARI)
Mar 29, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Mar 22, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.1875 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Sep 25, 2019
Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
Aug 31, 2019
Released by New Orleans (NO)
Mar 09, 2019
Signed a 3 year $6.9 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
Mar 07, 2017
Signed a 2 year $2.6 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
Nov 14, 2016
Signed a contract with New Orleans (NO)
Oct 31, 2016
Released by Green Bay (GB)
Mar 08, 2016
Signed a 1 year $675k tender with Green Bay (GB)
Mar 10, 2015
Signed a 1 year $585k tender by Green Bay (GB)
Aug 31, 2014
Signed to the practice squad by Green Bay (GB)
Aug 30, 2014
Waived by Green Bay (GB)
Feb 27, 2014
Signed a 1 year $495k contract with Green Bay (GB)
Jul 28, 2013
Signed a 1 year $405k contract with Green Bay (GB)
Jul 25, 2013
Waived by Jacksonville (JAC)
Apr 18, 2013
Signed a 3 year $1.485 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)

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