NFL
Aaron Banks
Aaron Banks
Green Bay Packers, Guard
Age: 27y-6m-11d (Sep 03, 1997)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Notre Dame
Drafted: Round 2 (#48 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Brian Murphy (Athletes First)
2025 Cap Hit
$9,032,343
2025 Cash
$29,400,000
Career Earnings
$8,565,019
2025-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Aaron Banks signed a 4 year, $77,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $27,000,000 signing bonus, $27,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $19,250,000. In 2025, Banks will earn a base salary of $1,500,000, a signing bonus of $27,000,000 and a workout bonus of $400,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,032,343 and a dead cap value of $27,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $77,000,000
Average Salary:
$19,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$27,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$27,000,000
Total GTD:
$27,000,000
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | $9,032,343 | 3.24% | $29,400,000 | $29,400,000 | $27,000,000 | |||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 1 YR, $29,400,000; $20,250,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||||
| 2026 |
|
29 | $24,850,000 | 8.09% | $18,100,000 | $47,500,000 | $20,250,000 | |||||
| 2027 |
|
30 | $22,250,000 | 6.59% | $15,500,000 | $63,000,000 | $13,500,000 | |||||
| 2028 |
|
31 | $20,750,000 | 5.58% | $14,000,000 | $77,000,000 | $6,750,000 | |||||
| 2029 |
|
32 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | $1,500,000 | $27,000,000 | - | $500,000 | $400,000 | $29,400,000 | $29,400,000 | $77,000,000 | ||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 1 YR, $29,400,000; $20,250,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||||
| 2026 |
|
29 | $7,700,000 | - | $9,500,000 | $500,000 | $400,000 | $18,100,000 | $47,500,000 | $47,600,000 | ||
| 2027 |
|
30 | $5,100,000 | - | $9,500,000 | $500,000 | $400,000 | $15,500,000 | $63,000,000 | $29,500,000 | ||
| 2028 |
|
31 | $13,100,000 | - | - | $500,000 | $400,000 | $14,000,000 | $77,000,000 | $14,000,000 | ||
Contract Notes
- 2026 Roster Bonus: $9.5M (3rd league day of 2026)
- 2027 Roster Bonus: $9.5M (3rd league day of 2027)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $7,073,601
Average Salary:
$1,768,400
Signing Bonus:
$2,504,436
GTD at Sign:
$3,485,963
Total GTD:
$3,485,963
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$8,565,019
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$3,164,436 |
$3,164,436 |
|
| 2022 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$981,527 |
$4,145,963 |
|
| 2023 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,303,056 |
$5,449,019 |
|
| 2024 | 27 |
|
Injured
|
$3,116,000 |
$8,565,019 |
|
| Total |
$8,565,019 |
$8,565,019 |
||||
| 2025 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$29,400,000 |
||
| 2026 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$18,100,000 |
||
| 2027 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$15,500,000 |
||
| 2028 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$14,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$85,565,019 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,960,583 | $2,504,436 | - | - | $100,000 | - | $8,565,019 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
24 |
$660,000
|
$2,504,436 |
$3,164,436 |
$3,164,436 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
25 |
$981,527
|
$981,527 |
$4,145,963 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
26 |
$1,253,056
|
$50,000 |
$1,303,056 |
$5,449,019 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
27 |
$3,066,000
|
$50,000 |
$3,116,000 |
$8,565,019 |
|||||
| Total |
$5,960,583 |
$2,504,436 |
$100,000 |
$8,565,019 |
$8,565,019 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
28 |
$1,500,000
|
$27,000,000 |
$400,000 |
$29,400,000 |
|||||
| 2026 |
|
29 |
$7,700,000
|
$9,500,000 |
$400,000 |
$18,100,000 |
|||||
| 2027 |
|
30 |
$5,100,000
|
$9,500,000 |
$400,000 |
$15,500,000 |
|||||
| 2028 |
|
31 |
$13,100,000
|
$400,000 |
$14,000,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$33,360,583 |
$29,504,436 |
$19,000,000 |
$1,700,000 |
$85,565,019 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,960,583 | $2,504,436 | - | - | $100,000 | - | $8,565,019 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
SF |
18 - 18 | Knee |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2023 |
|
Fighting against Dallas (DAL) | $10,440 | |
| Fines: 1 | $10,440 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SF | 13 | 13 | 775 | 82.50 |
| 2023 | SF | 15 | 14 | 837 | 78.50 |
| 2022 | SF | 16 | 16 | 971 | 88.30 |
| 2021 | SF | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0.50 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $29,148,306
- Avg. Salary: $9,716,102
- NFL Rank: 276
- G Rank: 22
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2029
- Avg. Salary: $19,250,000
- NFL Rank: 101
- G Rank: 6
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Aaron Banks to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Powers | 4 | $51,500,000 | $12,875,000 | 26 |
| Trey Pipkins | 3 | $21,750,000 | $7,250,000 | 26 |
| Jon Runyan | 3 | $30,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 26 |
| Alex Cappa | 4 | $35,000,000 | $8,750,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 4 | $34,562,500 | $9,718,750 | 26.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Banks's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $30,418,269 | $10,139,423 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Banks statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | QB Hurries Allowed/Gm | QB Sacks Allowed/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ben Powers
2021-2022
|
88.24 | 0.87 | 0.10 | 64.55 |
|
Trey Pipkins
2021-2022
|
76.47 | 0.95 | 0.09 | 63.85 |
|
Jon Runyan
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 0.71 | 0.15 | 58.90 |
|
Alex Cappa
2020-2021
|
100.00 | 1.06 | 0.16 | 71.75 |
| Average | 91.18 | 0.90 | 0.13 | 64.76 |
|
Aaron Banks
2023-2024
|
82.35 | 1.37 | 0.04 | 60.15 |
| Pct Change | -9.68 | -52.22 | 69.23 | -7.12 |
| Median Prime % Change | -8.40% | |||
| Average Prime % Change | 0.05% | |||
Calculated Market Value: Aaron Banks
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 |
|---|---|
| 3 years, $29,148,306 | $9,716,102 |
