Chris Johnson

Tennessee Titans, Running Back
Age: 39-52d (Sep 23, 1985)
Exp: 9 Years
College: East Carolina
Drafted: Round 1 (#24 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Lagardere Unlimited
RETIRED

2017-2017

Chris Johnson signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2017-2017

Chris Johnson signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $100,000 signing bonus, $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$200,000
Total GTD:
$200,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Chris Johnson signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $615,000 signing bonus, $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$615,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,300,000
Total GTD:
$1,300,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Chris Johnson signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$400,000
Total GTD:
$400,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2015

Chris Johnson signed a 2 year , $8,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2016

Chris Johnson signed a 4 year , $53,975,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,493,750.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $53,975,000
Average Salary:
$13,493,750
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$13,000,000
Total GTD:
$30,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2008-2012 Rookie

Chris Johnson signed a 5 year , $12,100,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $250,010 signing bonus, $5,630,010 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,420,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $12,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,420,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,010
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$5,630,010
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$45,686,192

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 23
Active
$2,237,510
$2,237,510
2009 24
Active
$4,245,000
$6,482,510
OPOY
2010 25
Active
$1,850,000
$8,332,510
2011 26
Active
$13,000,000
$21,332,510
2012 27
Active
$8,000,000
$29,332,510
2013 28
Active
$10,000,000
$39,332,510
2014 29
Active
$3,500,000
$42,832,510
2015 30
Injured
$918,388
$43,750,898
2016 31
Injured
$1,500,000
$45,250,898
2017 32
Retained
Retained
$235,294
$200,000
$45,486,192
$45,686,192
Total
$45,686,192

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $22,230,000 $10,250,010 $87,500 $1,065,000 - $1,840,000 $39,332,510
1 $1,000,000 $2,500,000 - - - - $3,500,000
3 $2,090,294 $715,000 - - - $48,388 $2,853,682
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
23
$295,000
$250,010
$87,500
$1,605,000
$2,237,510
$2,237,510
2009
24
$385,000
$3,860,000
$4,245,000
$6,482,510
2010
25
$550,000
$1,065,000
$235,000
$1,850,000
$8,332,510
2011
26
$3,000,000
$10,000,000
$13,000,000
$21,332,510
2012
27
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$29,332,510
2013
28
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$39,332,510
2014
29
$1,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,500,000
$42,832,510
2015
30
$870,000
$48,388
$918,388
$43,750,898
2016
31
$885,000
$615,000
$1,500,000
$45,250,898
2017
32
$235,294
$100,000
$100,000
$235,294
$200,000
$45,486,192
$45,686,192
Total
$25,320,294
$13,465,010
$1,065,000
$87,500
$3,860,000
$1,888,388
$45,686,192

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $22,230,000 $10,250,010 $87,500 $1,065,000 - $1,840,000 $39,332,510
1 $1,000,000 $2,500,000 - - - - $3,500,000
3 $2,090,294 $715,000 - - - $48,388 $2,853,682

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 ARI 13 - 17 Leg
2016 ARI 5 - 17 Groin
  • Apr 24, 2019 Retired from Professional Football
  • Sep 12, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 01, 2017 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Jul 21, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 17, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 24, 2015 Fined $8,681 Chop Block against Arthur Moats (PIT)
  • Aug 17, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Feb 14, 2015 Released by decline of a $500,000 option bonus by New York (NYJ)
  • Apr 16, 2014 Signed a 2 year $8 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Apr 04, 2014 Released by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Sep 01, 2011 Signed a 4 year $53.975 million contract extension with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Jul 26, 2008 Signed a 5 year $12 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 1 (#24 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 23, 2008 Excessive Celebration (banging on drums) against Kansas City (KC) $10,000
Nov 24, 2015 Chop Block against Arthur Moats (PIT) $8,681
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving Touchdowns Fum
2017 ARI 4 3 107 36.50 45 114 28.5 0 6 5 43 8.6 10.8 0 0
2016 ARI 4 0 42 3.60 25 95 23.8 1 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
2015 ARI 11 9 366 48.10 196 814 74.0 3 13 6 58 9.7 5.3 0 2
2014 NYJ 16 6 398 36.60 155 663 41.4 1 34 24 151 6.3 9.4 1 1
2013 TEN 16 16 798 74.20 279 1,077 67.3 6 52 42 345 8.2 21.6 4 3
2012 TEN 16 15 813 81.60 276 1,243 77.7 6 49 36 232 6.4 14.5 0 5
2011 TEN 16 16 0 0.00 262 1,047 65.4 4 79 57 418 7.3 26.1 0 3
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