Darnay Holmes

Atlanta Falcons, Cornerback
Age: 27y-8m-29d (Jun 23, 1998)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: California-Los Angeles
Drafted: Round 4 (#110 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Chris Ellison
2026 Cap Hit

$0

2026 Cash

$0

Career Earnings

$6,516,653

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Darnay Holmes signed a 1 year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. In 2026, Holmes will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 - - - - -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 - - - -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 - - - -
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,195,000
Average Salary:
$1,195,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000
GTD at Sign:
$25,000
Total GTD:
$25,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,125,000
Average Salary:
$1,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
GTD at Sign:
$50,000
Total GTD:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2020-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,086,888
Average Salary:
$1,021,722
Signing Bonus:
$791,888
GTD at Sign:
$791,888
Total GTD:
$791,888
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,516,653

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 22
Active
$1,401,888
$1,401,888
2021 23
Injured
$780,000
$2,181,888
2022 24
Active
$895,000
$3,076,888
2023 25
Active
$1,010,000
$4,086,888
2024 26
Active
Retained
$1,125,000
$100,000
$5,211,888
$5,311,888
2025 27
Active
$1,204,765
$6,516,653
Total      
$6,516,653
$6,516,653
Total
$6,516,653

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $3,295,000 $841,888 - - $50,000 - $4,186,888
2 $2,295,000 $25,000 - - $9,765 - $2,329,765
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
22
$610,000
$791,888
$1,401,888
$1,401,888
2021
23
$780,000
$780,000
$2,181,888
2022
24
$895,000
$895,000
$3,076,888
2023
25
$1,010,000
$1,010,000
$4,086,888
2024
26
$1,125,000
$50,000
$50,000
$1,125,000
$100,000
$5,211,888
$5,311,888
2025
27
$1,170,000
$25,000
$9,765
$1,204,765
$6,516,653
Total
$5,590,000
$866,888
$59,765
$6,516,653
$6,516,653
Total
$5,590,000
$866,888
$59,765
$6,516,653

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $3,295,000 $841,888 - - $50,000 - $4,186,888
2 $2,295,000 $25,000 - - $9,765 - $2,329,765

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 NYG 13 - 18 Ribs
  • Mar 18, 2026 Signed a 1 year contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 17, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.195 million contract with Las Vegas (LV)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Signed a contract with Las Vegas (LV)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Released by New York (NYG)
  • Mar 22, 2024 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Jul 27, 2020 Signed a 4 year $4.08 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Apr 25, 2020 Drafted by New York (NYG): Round 4 (#110 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 LV 13 0 173 17.42 0 19 13 6 0 0
2024 LV 16 1 298 26.54 1 30 14 16 0 0
2023 NYG 16 0 123 11.14 0 11 10 1 1 2
2022 NYG 15 2 572 50.49 0 38 28 10 1 0
2021 NYG 11 4 281 25.52 0 29 21 8 0 1
2020 NYG 12 5 441 43.53 1 30 23 7 0 1

Calculated Market Value

$2.5M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $2,456,234
  • Avg. Salary: $2,456,234
  • NFL Rank: 733
  • CB Rank: 74

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $0
  • NFL Rank: 2183
  • CB Rank: 240

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Darnay Holmes to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Nick McCloud 1 $1,320,000 $1,320,000 26
Essang Bassey 1 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 26
Brandin Echols 2 $6,000,000 $3,000,000 27
Kindle Vildor 1 $1,337,500 $1,337,500 27
Averages 1 $2,456,875 $1,706,875 26.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Holmes's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $2,667,500 $2,667,500

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Holmes statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Int/Gm Catch Rate/Yr Rating
Nick McCloud
2023-2024
 94.12 23.58 0.94 0.03 78.85 62.95
Essang Bassey
2023-2024
 88.24 15.28 0.87 0.00 40.00 26.10
Brandin Echols
2023-2024
 88.24 25.58 1.13 0.10 71.75 28.00
Kindle Vildor
2023-2024
 70.59 18.52 0.83 0.00 55.00 55.30
Average 85.30 20.74 0.94 0.03 61.40 43.09
Darnay Holmes
2024-2025
 85.29 21.98 0.93 0.00 69.80 50.40
Pct Change -0.01 5.98 -1.06 -100.00 -13.68 16.96
Median Prime % Change -0.54%
Average Prime % Change -15.30%

Calculated Market Value: Darnay Holmes

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, $2,456,234 $2,456,234
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