Chris Paul

Washington Commanders, Guard
Age: 27y-3m-18d (Nov 18, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Tulsa
Drafted: Round 7 (#230 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Erik Burkhardt, Leah Knight (Roc Nation Sports)
Career Earnings

$3,774,524

2022-2025 Rookie

Chris Paul signed a 4 year, $3,764,444 contract with the Washington Commanders, including $104,444 signing bonus, $104,444 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $941,111.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,764,444
Average Salary:
$941,111
Signing Bonus:
$104,444
GTD at Sign:
$104,444
Total GTD:
$104,444
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 24 $731,111 0.35% $809,444 $809,444 $104,444
2022 24 $731,111 0.35% $809,444 $1,618,888 $104,444
2022 24 $731,111 0.35% $809,444 $2,428,332 $104,444
2023 25 $896,111 0.40% $870,000 $3,298,332 $78,333
2024 26 $1,011,111 0.40% $985,000 $4,283,332 $52,222
2025 27 $1,136,191 0.41% $1,110,080 $5,393,412 $36,191
2026 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2022 24 $705,000 $26,111 - $731,111 0.35% $104,444
2022 24 $705,000 $26,111 - $731,111 0.35% $104,444
2022 24 $705,000 $26,111 - $731,111 0.35% $104,444
2023 25 $870,000 $26,111 - $896,111 0.40% $78,333
2024 26 $985,000 $26,111 - $1,011,111 0.40% $52,222
2025 27 $1,100,000 $26,111 $10,080 $1,136,191 0.41% $36,191
2026 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2022 24 $705,000 $104,444 - $809,444 $809,444 $3,774,524
2022 24 $705,000 $104,444 - $809,444 $1,618,888 $3,774,524
2022 24 $705,000 $104,444 - $809,444 $2,428,332 $3,774,524
2023 25 $870,000 - - $870,000 $3,298,332 $2,965,080
2024 26 $985,000 - - $985,000 $4,283,332 $2,095,080
2025 27 $1,100,000 - $10,080 $1,110,080 $5,393,412 $1,110,080
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$5,393,412

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 24
Active
Active
Active
$809,444
$809,444
$809,444
$809,444
$1,618,888
$2,428,332
2023 25
Active
$870,000
$3,298,332
2024 26
Active
$985,000
$4,283,332
2025 27
Active
$1,110,080
$5,393,412
Total      
$5,393,412
$5,393,412
Total
$5,393,412

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $5,070,000 $313,332 - - $10,080 - $5,393,412
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
24
$705,000
$705,000
$705,000
$104,444
$104,444
$104,444
$809,444
$809,444
$809,444
$809,444
$1,618,888
$2,428,332
2023
25
$870,000
$870,000
$3,298,332
2024
26
$985,000
$985,000
$4,283,332
2025
27
$1,100,000
$10,080
$1,110,080
$5,393,412
Total
$5,070,000
$313,332
$10,080
$5,393,412
$5,393,412
Total
$5,070,000
$313,332
$10,080
$5,393,412

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $5,070,000 $313,332 - - $10,080 - $5,393,412
  • Nov 07, 2025 Fined $6,256 Facemask against Seattle (SEA)
  • May 06, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.76 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 7 (#230 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 07, 2025 Facemask against Seattle (SEA) $6,256
Fines: 1 $6,256
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 WAS 17 15 926 87.86
2024 WAS 6 0 1 0.09
2023 WAS 10 7 439 39.66
2022 WAS 1 1 66 5.55

Calculated Market Value

$4.7M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $9,392,598
  • Avg. Salary: $4,696,299
  • NFL Rank: 411
  • G Rank: 28

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $941,111

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Phil Haynes 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 27
Blake Brandel 3 $9,500,000 $3,166,667 27
Josh Jones 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 27
Nick Allegretti 3 $16,000,000 $5,333,333 27
Averages 2 $8,375,000 $4,125,000 27.0

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $8,450,000 $4,225,000

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Paul 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
Phil Haynes
2021-2022
 61.76 38.35 0.71 0.24 63.45
Blake Brandel
2022-2023
 76.47 22.95 1.11 0.89 55.20
Josh Jones
2023-2024
 85.29 12.05 0.45 0.09 46.25
Nick Allegretti
2022-2023
 100.00 15.85 0.35 0.00 60.55
Average 80.88 22.30 0.66 0.31 56.36
Chris Paul
2024-2025
 67.65 44.00 0.76 0.12 54.90
Pct Change -16.36 97.31 -15.15 61.29 -2.59
Median Prime % Change -2.59%
Average Prime % Change 24.90%

Calculated Market Value: Chris Paul

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, $9,392,598 $4,696,299
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