Trevor Penning

Age: 26y-9m-21d (May 15, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Northern Iowa
Drafted: Round 1 (#19 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Joel Segal (WME Sports)
Career Earnings

$14,153,396

2022-2025 Rookie

Trevor Penning signed a 4 year, $14,143,316 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $7,466,048 signing bonus, $14,143,316 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,535,829. In 2026, Penning will earn a base salary of $16,685,000, while carrying a cap hit of $16,685,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,143,316
Average Salary:
$3,535,829
Signing Bonus:
$7,466,048
GTD at Sign:
$14,143,316
Total GTD:
$14,143,316
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 23 $2,571,512 1.24% $8,171,048 $8,171,048 $14,143,316
2022 23 $2,571,512 1.24% $8,171,048 $16,342,096 $14,143,316
2023 24 $3,214,390 1.43% $1,347,878 $17,689,974 $11,571,804
2024 25 $3,857,268 1.51% $1,990,756 $19,680,730 $8,357,414
2025 26 $1,316,817 0.47% $1,316,817 $20,997,547 $1,316,817
2026 27
Club
$16,685,000 5.50% $16,685,000 $37,682,547 -
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 26 $3,203,489 1.15% $1,326,897 - -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2022 23 $705,000 $1,866,512 - $2,571,512 1.24% $14,143,316
2022 23 $705,000 $1,866,512 - $2,571,512 1.24% $14,143,316
2023 24 $935,280 $1,866,512 $412,598 $3,214,390 1.43% $11,571,804
2024 25 $1,553,256 $1,866,512 $437,500 $3,857,268 1.51% $8,357,414
2025 26 $1,316,817 - - $1,316,817 0.47% $1,316,817
2026 27
Club
$16,685,000 - - $16,685,000 5.50% -
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 26 $1,316,817 $1,876,592 - $3,203,489 1.15% -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2022 23 $705,000 $7,466,048 - $8,171,048 $8,171,048 $14,153,396
2022 23 $705,000 $7,466,048 - $8,171,048 $16,342,096 $14,153,396
2023 24 $935,280 - $412,598 $1,347,878 $17,689,974 $5,982,348
2024 25 $1,553,256 - $437,500 $1,990,756 $19,680,730 $4,634,470
2025 26 $1,316,817 - - $1,316,817 $20,997,547 $2,643,714
2026 27
Club
$16,685,000 - - $16,685,000 $37,682,547 -
Retained/Dead Cash
2025 26 - $1,316,817 - - $1,326,897 - $1,326,897
Contract Notes
  • Fully Guaranteed
  • 5th-year option available
  • 2023-24 Roster Bonuses due at training camp (guaranteed)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$22,324,444

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 23
Active
Active
$8,171,048
$8,171,048
$8,171,048
$16,342,096
2023 24
Active
$1,347,878
$17,689,974
2024 25
Active
$1,990,756
$19,680,730
2025 26
Active
Retained
$1,316,817
$1,326,897
$20,997,547
$22,324,444
Total      
$22,324,444
$20,997,547
$22,324,444
Total
$22,324,444

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $5,215,353 $14,932,096 $850,098 - $10,080 - $21,007,627
1 $1,316,817 - - - - - $1,316,817
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
23
$705,000
$705,000
$7,466,048
$7,466,048
$8,171,048
$8,171,048
$8,171,048
$16,342,096
2023
24
$935,280
$412,598
$1,347,878
$17,689,974
2024
25
$1,553,256
$437,500
$1,990,756
$19,680,730
2025
26
$1,316,817
$1,316,817
$10,080
$1,316,817
$1,326,897
$20,997,547
$22,324,444
Total
$6,532,170
$14,932,096
$850,098
$10,080
$22,324,444
$20,997,547
$22,324,444
Total
$6,532,170
$14,932,096
$850,098
$10,080
$22,324,444

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $5,215,353 $14,932,096 $850,098 - $10,080 - $21,007,627
1 $1,316,817 - - - - - $1,316,817

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2022 NO 1 - 11 Foot
  • Nov 04, 2025 Traded to Los Angeles (LAC) from New Orleans (NO) for 2027 6th round pick
  • Apr 23, 2025 New Orleans (NO) declined a $16.685 million option for 2026
  • Nov 08, 2024 Fined $11,255 Excessive Facemask against Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 27, 2024 Fined $11,255 Late Hit against Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Sep 20, 2024 Fined $11,817 Fighting against Dallas (DAL)
  • May 13, 2022 Signed a 4 year $14.14 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 28, 2022 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 1 (#19 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 08, 2024 Excessive Facemask against Carolina (CAR) $11,255
Sep 27, 2024 Late Hit against Philadelphia (PHI) $11,255
Sep 20, 2024 Fighting against Dallas (DAL) $11,817
Fines: 3 $34,327
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 LAC 13 10 551 48.25
2024 NO 17 17 1,082 99.54
2023 NO 17 5 417 39.68
2022 NO 6 1 124 11.81

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 3 years, $29,618,853
  • Avg. Salary: $9,872,951
  • NFL Rank: 269
  • G Rank: 21

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $3,535,829

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Mekhi Becton 2 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 25
Ezra Cleveland 3 $24,000,000 $8,000,000 25
Patrick Mekari 3 $37,500,000 $12,500,000 27
Ben Powers 4 $51,500,000 $12,875,000 26
Averages 3 $33,250,000 $10,843,750 25.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Penning's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $36,324,324 $12,108,108

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Penning statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % QB Hurries Allowed/Gm QB Sacks Allowed/Gm Rating
Mekhi Becton
2023-2024
91.18 83.96 1.61 0.48 64.20
Ezra Cleveland
2022-2023
94.12 80.65 1.63 0.27 66.50
Patrick Mekari
2023-2024
100.00 70.78 1.15 0.18 64.75
Ben Powers
2021-2022
88.24 84.20 0.87 0.10 64.55
Average 93.39 79.90 1.32 0.26 65.00
Trevor Penning
2024-2025
88.24 73.89 2.20 0.33 56.55
Pct Change -5.51 -7.52 -66.67 -26.92 -13.00
Median Prime % Change -13.00%
Average Prime % Change -23.92%

Calculated Market Value: Trevor Penning

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, $29,618,853 $9,872,951
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