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NFL
Michael Danna
Michael Danna
Kansas City Chiefs, Defensive End
Age: 28y-3m-4d (Dec 01, 1997)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Michigan
Drafted: Round 5 (#177 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Chase Callahan (Excel Sports Management)
INACTIVE
2024-2026 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$13,000,000
Total GTD:
$13,000,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2020-2023 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,558,660
Average Salary:
$889,665
Signing Bonus:
$263,660
GTD at Sign:
$263,660
Total GTD:
$263,660
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons
6 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$20,380,097
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23 |
 |
Active
|
$1,022,097 |
$1,022,097 |
|
| 2021 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$780,000 |
$1,802,097 |
|
| 2022 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$895,000 |
$2,697,097 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$2,743,000 |
$5,440,097 |
Champion |
| 2024 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$9,000,000 |
$14,440,097 |
|
| 2025 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$5,940,000 |
$20,380,097 |
|
| Total |
$20,380,097 |
$20,380,097 |
||||
| Total |
$20,380,097 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$12,480,941 | $6,763,660 | - | - | $500,000 | $185,496 | $20,380,097 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
23 |
$572,941
|
$263,660 |
$185,496 |
$1,022,097 |
$1,022,097 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
24 |
$780,000
|
$780,000 |
$1,802,097 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
25 |
$895,000
|
$895,000 |
$2,697,097 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
26 |
$2,743,000
|
$2,743,000 |
$5,440,097 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
27 |
$2,250,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$250,000 |
$9,000,000 |
$14,440,097 |
||||
| 2025 |
|
28 |
$5,240,000
|
$250,000 |
$5,940,000 |
$20,380,097 |
|||||
| Total |
$12,480,941 |
$6,763,660 |
$500,000 |
$185,496 |
$20,380,097 |
$20,380,097 |
|||||
| Total |
$12,480,941 |
$6,763,660 |
$500,000 |
$185,496 |
$20,380,097 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$12,480,941 | $6,763,660 | - | - | $500,000 | $185,496 | $20,380,097 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
KC |
5 - 7 | Hamstring |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KC | 15 | 14 | 389 | 34.95 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | KC | 12 | 12 | 490 | 42.72 | 4 | 41 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | KC | 16 | 16 | 745 | 66.05 | 7 | 50 | 32 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | KC | 13 | 0 | 471 | 41.03 | 5 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | KC | 17 | 6 | 534 | 44.72 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | KC | 13 | 1 | 333 | 30.22 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $9,815,054
- Avg. Salary: $4,907,527
- NFL Rank: 409
Current Contract
- Free Agent: -
- Avg. Salary: -
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Michael Danna to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyquan Lewis | 2 | $12,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 29 |
| Clelin Ferrell | 1 | $1,170,000 | $1,170,000 | 28 |
| Anthony Nelson | 2 | $10,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 28 |
| Darrell Taylor | 1 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | 27 |
| Averages | 2 | $6,980,000 | $4,230,000 | 28.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Danna's current age (28), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $10,738,572 | $5,369,286 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Danna statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tyquan Lewis
2022-2023
|
70.59 | 30.88 | 1.08 | 0.21 | 1.12 | 1.83 | 65.00 |
|
Clelin Ferrell
2023-2024
|
91.18 | 38.02 | 0.84 | 0.23 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 59.60 |
|
Anthony Nelson
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 43.69 | 1.33 | 0.21 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 58.05 |
|
Darrell Taylor
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 40.50 | 1.12 | 0.26 | 1.12 | 1.18 | 55.35 |
| Average | 88.97 | 38.27 | 1.09 | 0.23 | 0.98 | 1.18 | 59.50 |
|
Michael Danna
2024-2025
|
79.41 | 38.84 | 1.04 | 0.17 | 0.93 | 0.68 | 61.10 |
| Pct Change | -10.75 | 1.49 | -4.59 | -26.09 | -5.10 | -42.37 | 2.69 |
| Median Prime % Change | -5.10% | ||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -12.10% | ||||||
Calculated Market Value: Michael Danna
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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $9,815,054 | $4,907,527 |
