Eric Johnson

Indianapolis Colts, Defensive Tackle
Age: 27y-7m-20d (Jul 16, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Missouri State
Drafted: Round 5 (#159 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Harold Lewis (National Sports Agency)
Career Earnings

$3,984,520

2022-2025 Rookie

Eric Johnson signed a 4 year, $3,980,740 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $320,740 signing bonus, $320,740 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $995,185.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,980,740
Average Salary:
$995,185
Signing Bonus:
$320,740
GTD at Sign:
$320,740
Total GTD:
$320,740
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 24 $785,185 0.38% $1,025,740 $1,025,740 $320,740
2022 24 $785,185 0.38% $1,025,740 $2,051,480 $320,740
2023 25 $950,185 0.42% $870,000 $2,921,480 $240,555
2024 26 $985,000 0.39% $985,000 $3,906,480 -
2025 27 $1,103,780 0.40% $1,103,780 $5,010,260 $3,780
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2024 26 $80,185 0.03% - - -
2025 27 $80,185 0.03% - - -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2022 24 $705,000 $80,185 - $785,185 0.38% $320,740
2022 24 $705,000 $80,185 - $785,185 0.38% $320,740
2023 25 $870,000 $80,185 - $950,185 0.42% $240,555
2024 26 $985,000 - - $985,000 0.39% -
2025 27 $1,100,000 - $3,780 $1,103,780 0.40% $3,780
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2024 26 - $80,185 - $80,185 0.03% -
2025 27 - $80,185 - $80,185 0.03% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2022 24 $705,000 $320,740 - $1,025,740 $1,025,740 $3,984,520
2022 24 $705,000 $320,740 - $1,025,740 $2,051,480 $3,984,520
2023 25 $870,000 - - $870,000 $2,921,480 $2,958,780
2024 26 $985,000 - - $985,000 $3,906,480 $2,088,780
2025 27 $1,100,000 - $3,780 $1,103,780 $5,010,260 $1,103,780
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$5,010,260

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 24
Active
Active
$1,025,740
$1,025,740
$1,025,740
$2,051,480
2023 25
Active
$870,000
$2,921,480
2024 26
Active
$985,000
$3,906,480
2025 27
Active
$1,103,780
$5,010,260
Total      
$5,010,260
$5,010,260
Total
$5,010,260

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,380,000 $641,480 - - $3,780 - $4,025,260
1 $985,000 - - - - - $985,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
24
$705,000
$705,000
$320,740
$320,740
$1,025,740
$1,025,740
$1,025,740
$2,051,480
2023
25
$870,000
$870,000
$2,921,480
2024
26
$985,000
$985,000
$3,906,480
2025
27
$1,100,000
$3,780
$1,103,780
$5,010,260
Total
$4,365,000
$641,480
$3,780
$5,010,260
$5,010,260
Total
$4,365,000
$641,480
$3,780
$5,010,260

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,380,000 $641,480 - - $3,780 - $4,025,260
1 $985,000 - - - - - $985,000
  • May 15, 2025 Claimed off waivers by Indianapolis (IND)
  • May 14, 2025 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Claimed off waivers by New England (NE)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Indianapolis (IND)
  • May 13, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.98 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 5 (#159 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 IND 12 0 131 12.21 0 7 5 2 0 0
2024 NE 11 0 178 16.30 0 17 2 15 0 0
2023 IND 14 0 265 23.08 1 15 6 9 0 0
2022 IND 14 0 126 10.98 0 3 1 2 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$1.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $2,051,596
  • Avg. Salary: $1,025,798
  • NFL Rank: 1256

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $995,185

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
James Lynch 1 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 26
Jordon Riley 2 $2,175,000 $1,087,500 27
Phidarian Mathis 1 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 27
Matt Dickerson 1 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 29
Averages 1 $1,386,250 $1,114,375 27.3

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $2,272,858 $1,136,429

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 %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm QB Hurries/Gm Rating
James Lynch
2023-2024
 100.00 11.15 0.35 0.06 0.29 0.12 30.05
Jordon Riley
2023-2024
 61.76 15.62 0.52 0.00 0.60 0.05 33.70
Phidarian Mathis
2023-2024
 64.71 21.21 0.45 0.00 0.45 0.41 37.50
Matt Dickerson
2023-2024
 47.06 9.08 0.44 0.00 0.40 0.07 57.70
Average 68.38 14.27 0.44 0.02 0.44 0.16 39.74
Eric Johnson
2024-2025
 67.65 14.25 0.30 0.00 0.17 0.22 50.90
Pct Change -1.07 -0.14 -31.82 -100.00 -61.36 37.50 28.08
Median Prime % Change -1.07%
Average Prime % Change -18.40%

Calculated Market Value: Eric 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
2 years, $2,051,596 $1,025,798
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