NFL
Poona Ford
Poona Ford
Los Angeles Chargers, Defensive End
Age: 29y-2m-11d (Nov 19, 1995)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: US
College: Texas
Drafted: Undrafted, SEA, 2018
Agent(s): Murphy McGuire, Casey Muir, Jeremy Newberry (Octagon)
Career Earnings
$18,593,000
2024-2024 Free Agent
Poona Ford signed a 1 year, $1,790,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including $665,000 signing bonus, $665,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,790,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,790,000
Average Salary:
$1,790,000
Signing Bonus:
$665,000
GTD at Sign:
$665,000
Total GTD:
$665,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | $1,790,000 | 0.70% | $1,790,000 | $1,790,000 | $665,000 |
| 2025 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | $1,125,000 | $665,000 | $1,790,000 | 0.70% | $665,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | $1,125,000 | $665,000 | $1,790,000 | $1,790,000 | $1,790,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,500,000
Total GTD:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2022 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,345,000
Average Salary:
$6,172,500
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,500,000
Total GTD:
$7,500,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2018-2020 undrafted
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,718,000
Average Salary:
$572,667
Signing Bonus:
$8,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,000
Total GTD:
$8,000
Free Agent:
2021 / RFA
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Seasons
7 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$18,593,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$488,000 |
$488,000 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$570,000 |
$1,058,000 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$1,808,000 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$4,420,000 |
$6,228,000 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$8,325,000 |
$14,553,000 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$2,250,000 |
$16,803,000 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$1,790,000 |
$18,593,000 |
|
| Total |
$18,593,000 |
$18,593,000 |
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| Total |
$18,593,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$10,620,000 | $3,508,000 | $425,000 | - | - | - | $14,553,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | $750,000 | - | - | - | - | $2,250,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,125,000 | $665,000 | - | - | - | - | $1,790,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$480,000
|
$8,000 |
$488,000 |
$488,000 |
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| 2019 |
|
24 |
$570,000
|
$570,000 |
$1,058,000 |
||||||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$750,000
|
$750,000 |
$1,808,000 |
||||||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$920,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$4,420,000 |
$6,228,000 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$7,900,000
|
$425,000 |
$8,325,000 |
$14,553,000 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$1,500,000
|
$750,000 |
$2,250,000 |
$16,803,000 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$1,125,000
|
$665,000 |
$1,790,000 |
$18,593,000 |
|||||
| Total |
$13,245,000 |
$4,923,000 |
$425,000 |
$18,593,000 |
$18,593,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$13,245,000 |
$4,923,000 |
$425,000 |
$18,593,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$10,620,000 | $3,508,000 | $425,000 | - | - | - | $14,553,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | $750,000 | - | - | - | - | $2,250,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,125,000 | $665,000 | - | - | - | - | $1,790,000 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2024 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Tennessee (TEN) | $9,944 | |
| Fines: 1 | $9,944 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAC | 17 | 17 | 604 | 55.30 | 3 | 39 | 24 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | BUF | 9 | 0 | 151 | 14.10 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 17 | 16 | 597 | 51.60 | 3 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SEA | 17 | 17 | 802 | 63.30 | 2 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SEA | 16 | 15 | 670 | 58.30 | 2 | 40 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | 15 | 14 | 518 | 47.30 | 1 | 32 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 11 | 1 | 230 | 26.80 | 0 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $6,632,223
- Avg. Salary: $6,632,223
- NFL Rank: 328
- DE Rank: 32
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,790,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Poona Ford to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Nassib | 1 | $1,187,500 | $1,187,500 | 28 |
| James Smith-Williams | 1 | $1,292,500 | $1,292,500 | 26 |
| DaQuan Jones | 2 | $16,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 32 |
| Jordan Jenkins | 1 | $1,120,000 | $1,120,000 | 27 |
| Averages | 1 | $4,900,000 | $2,900,000 | 28.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Ford's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,876,333 | $6,876,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Ford statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carl Nassib
2020-2021
|
81.82 | 1.22 | 0.15 | 1.04 | 1.22 | 66.55 |
|
James Smith-Williams
2022-2023
|
79.41 | 0.85 | 0.15 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 59.80 |
|
DaQuan Jones
2022-2023
|
69.70 | 1.30 | 0.20 | 1.26 | 1.22 | 79.30 |
|
Jordan Jenkins
2020-2021
|
69.70 | 1.04 | 0.20 | 1.13 | 1.30 | 59.30 |
| Average | 75.16 | 1.10 | 0.18 | 1.06 | 1.19 | 66.24 |
|
Poona Ford
2023-2024
|
76.47 | 1.12 | 0.15 | 1.04 | 0.76 | 72.20 |
| Pct Change | 1.74 | 1.82 | -16.67 | -1.89 | -36.13 | 9.00 |
| Median Prime % Change | -0.08% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.02% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Poona Ford
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $6,632,223 | $6,632,223 |
