Chris Smith

Houston Texans, Defensive End
Age: 32-292d (Feb 11, 1992)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Arkansas
Drafted: Round 5 (#159 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
INACTIVE

2021-2021 Free Agent

Chris Smith signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 29 $141,666 0.08% $179,166 $179,166 -
2022 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 29 $179,166 $141,666 0.08% -
2022 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 29 $179,166 $179,166 $179,166 $179,166 $179,166
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2020-2020

Chris Smith signed a 1 year , $910,000 contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including an average annual salary of $910,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $910,000
Average Salary:
$910,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2020-2020

Chris Smith signed a 1 year , $1,495,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $90,000 signing bonus, $90,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,495,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,495,000
Average Salary:
$1,495,000
Signing Bonus:
$90,000
GTD at Sign:
$90,000
Total GTD:
$90,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2020

Chris Smith signed a 3 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $3,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2014-2017 Rookie

Chris Smith signed a 4 year , $2,407,252 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $187,252 signing bonus, $187,252 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $601,813.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,407,252
Average Salary:
$601,813
Signing Bonus:
$187,252
GTD at Sign:
$187,252
Total GTD:
$187,252
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$11,702,055

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2014 22
Active
Retained
Retained
$247,058
$236,664
$31,500
$247,058
$483,722
$515,222
2015 23
Active
$510,000
$1,025,222
2016 24
Active
$600,000
$1,625,222
2017 25
Active
$690,000
$2,315,222
2018 26
Active
$5,000,000
$7,315,222
2019 27
Retained
$3,106,183
$10,421,405
2020 28
Retained
Retained
Active
$90,000
$411,645
$280,673
$10,511,405
$10,923,050
$11,203,723
2021 29
Retained
Retained
Active
$84,000
$235,166
$179,166
$11,287,723
$11,522,889
$11,702,055
Total
$11,702,055

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,437,970 $187,252 - - - - $1,625,222
1 $690,000 - - - - - $690,000
2 $3,750,000 $3,500,000 $650,000 - $200,000 $6,183 $8,106,183
1 - $90,000 - - - - $90,000
1 $625,763 - - - - $66,555 $692,318
1 $84,000 - - - - - $84,000
1 $414,332 - - - - - $414,332
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2014
22
$247,058
$49,412
$31,500
$187,252
$247,058
$236,664
$31,500
$247,058
$483,722
$515,222
2015
23
$510,000
$510,000
$1,025,222
2016
24
$600,000
$600,000
$1,625,222
2017
25
$690,000
$690,000
$2,315,222
2018
26
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
$400,000
$100,000
$5,000,000
$7,315,222
2019
27
$2,750,000
$250,000
$100,000
$6,183
$3,106,183
$10,421,405
2020
28
$411,645
$214,118
$90,000
$66,555
$90,000
$411,645
$280,673
$10,511,405
$10,923,050
$11,203,723
2021
29
$84,000
$235,166
$179,166
$84,000
$235,166
$179,166
$11,287,723
$11,522,889
$11,702,055
Total
$7,002,065
$3,777,252
$650,000
$200,000
$72,738
$11,702,055

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,437,970 $187,252 - - - - $1,625,222
1 $690,000 - - - - - $690,000
2 $3,750,000 $3,500,000 $650,000 - $200,000 $6,183 $8,106,183
1 - $90,000 - - - - $90,000
1 $625,763 - - - - $66,555 $692,318
1 $84,000 - - - - - $84,000
1 $414,332 - - - - - $414,332
  • Nov 03, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 02, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Aug 31, 2021 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 26, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Dec 12, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 30, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 28, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 23, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 21, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 09, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 08, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 02, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Oct 31, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Oct 10, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Sep 07, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Las Vegas (LVR)
  • Sep 05, 2020 Released by Las Vegas (LVR)
  • Aug 24, 2020 Signed a 1 year contract with Las Vegas (LVR)
  • Jul 30, 2020 Released by Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 04, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.495 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Dec 03, 2019 Waived by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Nov 22, 2019 Fined $3,507 Entering the field for a fight against Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 13, 2018 Signed a 3 year $12 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 15, 2017 Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Mitchell Tribusky (CHI)
  • Apr 11, 2017 Traded to Cincinnati (CIN) from Jacksonville (JAX) for 2018 7th round pick (#230 Leon Jacobs)
  • Sep 14, 2014 Waived by Jacksonville (JAC)
  • May 21, 2014 Signed a 4 year $2.407 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • May 10, 2014 Drafted by Jacksonville (JAC): Round 5 (#159 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 15, 2017 Roughing the Passer against Mitchell Tribusky (CHI) $18,231
Nov 22, 2019 Entering the field for a fight against Pittsburgh (PIT) $3,507
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2021 HOU 4 0 90 23.30 2 8 4 4 0 0
2020 LV 8 0 115 18.40 1 5 4 1 0 0
2019 CLE 9 0 149 18.40 0 1 0 1 0 0
2018 CLE 16 2 337 28.60 1 21 14 7 1 0
2017 CIN 16 0 403 35.30 3 26 17 9 1 0
2016 JAX 6 0 69 6.40 1 4 4 0 0 0
2015 JAX 6 0 153 13.10 1 10 8 2 0 0
2014 JAX 7 0 90 12.90 3 5 3 2 1 0
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