Trevor Penning

Los Angeles Chargers, Guard
Age: 26y-9m-28d (May 15, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Northern Iowa
Drafted: Round 1 (#19 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Joel Segal (WME Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$3,500,000

2026 Cash

$3,500,000

Career Earnings

$14,153,396

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Trevor Penning signed a 1 year, $3,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including $1,250,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000. In 2026, Penning will earn a base salary of $2,250,000 and a signing bonus of $1,250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,500,000 and a dead cap value of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,500,000
Total GTD:
$3,500,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 27 $3,500,000 1.16% $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $2,250,000 $1,250,000 $3,500,000 1.16% $3,500,000
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $2,250,000 $1,250,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Contract Notes

  • Fully Guaranteed
  • Incentives: $1M

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2025 Rookie

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
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Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$14,153,396

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 23
Active
$8,171,048
$8,171,048
2023 24
Active
$1,347,878
$9,518,926
2024 25
Active
$1,990,756
$11,509,682
2025 26
Retained
Active
$1,326,897
$1,316,817
$12,836,579
$14,153,396
Total      
$14,153,396
$12,836,579
$14,153,396
2026 27
Active
$3,500,000
Total
$17,653,396

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $4,510,353 $7,466,048 $850,098 - $10,080 - $12,836,579
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
$7,466,048
$8,171,048
$8,171,048
2023
24
$935,280
$412,598
$1,347,878
$9,518,926
2024
25
$1,553,256
$437,500
$1,990,756
$11,509,682
2025
26
$1,316,817
$1,316,817
$10,080
$1,326,897
$1,316,817
$12,836,579
$14,153,396
Total
$5,827,170
$7,466,048
$850,098
$10,080
$14,153,396
$12,836,579
$14,153,396
2026
27
$2,250,000
$1,250,000
$3,500,000
Total
$8,077,170
$8,716,048
$850,098
$10,080
$17,653,396

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $4,510,353 $7,466,048 $850,098 - $10,080 - $12,836,579
1 $1,316,817 - - - - - $1,316,817

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2022 NO 1 - 11 Foot
  • Mar 09, 2026 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
  • 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

$9.9M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $29,618,853
  • Avg. Salary: $9,872,951
  • NFL Rank: 322
  • G Rank: 29

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $3,500,000
  • NFL Rank: 589
  • G Rank: 40

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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