Paris Johnson

Arizona Cardinals, Left Tackle
Age: 24y-8m-4d (Jul 03, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Ohio State
Drafted: Round 1 (#6 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Adam Heller (Milk & Honey Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$8,925,782

2026 Cash

$4,575,336

Career Earnings

$23,807,499

2023-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Paris Johnson signed a 4 year, $28,052,454 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $17,401,784 signing bonus, $28,052,454 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,013,114. In 2026, Johnson will earn a base salary of $1,145,000 and a roster bonus of $3,430,336, while carrying a cap hit of $8,925,782 and a dead cap value of $8,925,781.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $28,052,454
Average Salary:
$7,013,114
Signing Bonus:
$17,401,784
GTD at Sign:
$28,052,454
Total GTD:
$28,052,454
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 22 $5,100,446 2.27% $18,322,113 $18,322,113 $28,052,454
2024 23 $6,375,558 2.50% $2,176,342 $20,498,455 $22,952,008
2025 24 $7,659,490 2.74% $3,309,044 $23,807,499 $16,585,271
2026 25 $8,925,782 2.96% $4,575,336 $28,382,835 $8,925,781
2027 26
Club
 $19,702,000 6.10% $19,702,000 $48,084,835 -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 22 $750,000 $4,350,446 - - $5,100,446 2.27% $28,052,454
2024 23 $915,000 $4,350,446 $1,110,112 - $6,375,558 2.50% $22,952,008
2025 24 $1,030,000 $4,350,446 $2,270,224 $8,820 $7,659,490 2.74% $16,585,271
2026 25 $1,145,000 $4,350,446 $3,430,336 - $8,925,782 2.96% $8,925,781
2027 26
Club
 $19,702,000 - - - $19,702,000 6.10% -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 22 $750,000 $17,401,784 - - $18,322,113 $18,322,113 $48,084,835
2024 23 $915,000 - $1,110,112 - $2,176,342 $20,498,455 $29,762,722
2025 24 $1,030,000 - $2,270,224 $8,820 $3,309,044 $23,807,499 $27,586,380
2026 25 $1,145,000 - $3,430,336 - $4,575,336 $28,382,835 $24,277,336
2027 26
Club
 $19,702,000 - - - $19,702,000 $48,084,835 $19,702,000
Contract Notes
  • Fully Guaranteed
  • 5th-Year option available
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$23,807,499

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 22
Active
$18,322,113
$18,322,113
2024 23
Injured
$2,176,342
$20,498,455
2025 24
Injured
$3,309,044
$23,807,499
Total      
$23,807,499
$23,807,499
2026 25
Active
$4,575,336
2027 26
Active / Club
$19,702,000
Total
$48,084,835

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $17,401,784 $3,380,336 - $8,820 $321,559 $23,807,499
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
22
$750,000
$17,401,784
$170,329
$18,322,113
$18,322,113
2024
23
$915,000
$1,110,112
$151,230
$2,176,342
$20,498,455
2025
24
$1,030,000
$2,270,224
$8,820
$3,309,044
$23,807,499
Total
$2,695,000
$17,401,784
$3,380,336
$8,820
$321,559
$23,807,499
$23,807,499
2026
25
$1,145,000
$3,430,336
$4,575,336
2027
26
$19,702,000
$19,702,000
Total
$23,542,000
$17,401,784
$6,810,672
$8,820
$321,559
$48,084,835

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $17,401,784 $3,380,336 - $8,820 $321,559 $23,807,499

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2025 ARI 17 - 18 Knee (MCL)
2024 ARI 17 - 18 Knee
  • Sep 08, 2023 Fined $10,927 Unnecessary Roughness
  • May 11, 2023 Signed a 4 year $28 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Apr 27, 2023 Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 1 (#6 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 08, 2023 Unnecessary Roughness $10,927
Fines: 1 $10,927
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2025 ARI 12 12 807 71.10
2024 ARI 14 14 865 78.92
2023 ARI 17 17 1,133 100.27

Calculated Market Value

$22.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $65,856,351
  • Avg. Salary: $21,952,117
  • NFL Rank: 90
  • LT Rank: 11

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $7,013,114
  • NFL Rank: 317
  • LT Rank: 22

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Christian Darrisaw 4 $104,000,000 $26,000,000 25
Bernhard Raimann 4 $100,000,000 $25,000,000 27
Tristan Wirfs 5 $140,600,000 $28,120,000 25
Rashawn Slater 4 $114,000,000 $28,500,000 26
Averages 4 $114,650,000 $26,905,000 25.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Johnson's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
6 $160,821,372 $26,803,562

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Johnson 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
Christian Darrisaw
2022-2023
 85.29 80.30 0.76 0.38 86.35
Bernhard Raimann
2023-2024
 85.29 83.42 1.34 0.28 83.70
Tristan Wirfs
2022-2023
 88.24 88.10 0.50 0.23 82.45
Rashawn Slater
2023-2024
 94.12 92.36 1.25 0.19 83.85
Average 88.24 86.05 0.96 0.27 84.09
Paris Johnson
2024-2025
 76.47 75.01 1.46 0.35 78.70
Pct Change -13.34 -12.83 -52.08 -29.63 -6.41
Median Prime % Change -13.34%
Average Prime % Change -22.86%

Calculated Market Value: Paris Johnson

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, $65,856,351 $21,952,117
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