D'Marco Jackson

Chicago Bears, Inside Linebacker
Age: 27y-7m-16d (Jul 20, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Appalachian State
Drafted: Round 5 (#161 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Michael Perrett (Element Sports Group)
Career Earnings

$3,591,681

2022-2025 Rookie

D'Marco Jackson signed a 4 year, $3,976,916 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $316,916 signing bonus, $316,916 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $994,229.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,976,916
Average Salary:
$994,229
Signing Bonus:
$316,916
GTD at Sign:
$316,916
Total GTD:
$316,916
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 24 $509,229 0.24% $746,916 $746,916 $316,916
2022 24 $509,229 0.24% $746,916 $1,493,832 $316,916
2023 25 $829,229 0.37% $750,000 $2,243,832 $237,687
2024 26 $1,064,229 0.42% $985,000 $3,228,832 $158,458
2025 27 $1,100,000 0.39% $1,100,000 $4,328,832 -
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 27 $88,994 0.03% $9,765 - -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2022 24 $430,000 $79,229 $509,229 0.24% $316,916
2022 24 $430,000 $79,229 $509,229 0.24% $316,916
2023 25 $750,000 $79,229 $829,229 0.37% $237,687
2024 26 $985,000 $79,229 $1,064,229 0.42% $158,458
2025 27 $1,100,000 - $1,100,000 0.39% -
2026 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 27 - $79,229 $88,994 0.03% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2022 24 $430,000 $316,916 $746,916 $746,916 $3,591,681
2022 24 $430,000 $316,916 $746,916 $1,493,832 $3,591,681
2023 25 $750,000 - $750,000 $2,243,832 $2,844,765
2024 26 $985,000 - $985,000 $3,228,832 $2,094,765
2025 27 $1,100,000 - $1,100,000 $4,328,832 $1,109,765
Retained/Dead Cash
2025 27 - - $9,765 - $9,765
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$4,338,597

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 24
Injured
Injured
$746,916
$746,916
$746,916
$1,493,832
2023 25
Active
$750,000
$2,243,832
2024 26
Injured
$985,000
$3,228,832
2025 27
Active
Retained
$1,100,000
$9,765
$4,328,832
$4,338,597
Total      
$4,338,597
$4,328,832
$4,338,597
Total
$4,338,597

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,595,000 $633,832 - - $9,765 - $3,238,597
1 $1,100,000 - - - - - $1,100,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
24
$430,000
$430,000
$316,916
$316,916
$746,916
$746,916
$746,916
$1,493,832
2023
25
$750,000
$750,000
$2,243,832
2024
26
$985,000
$985,000
$3,228,832
2025
27
$1,100,000
$9,765
$1,100,000
$9,765
$4,328,832
$4,338,597
Total
$3,695,000
$633,832
$9,765
$4,338,597
$4,328,832
$4,338,597
Total
$3,695,000
$633,832
$9,765
$4,338,597

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,595,000 $633,832 - - $9,765 - $3,238,597
1 $1,100,000 - - - - - $1,100,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 NO 15 - 18 Ankle
2022 NO 1 - 18 Undisclosed
  • Dec 26, 2025 Fined $6,111 Late Hit against Green Bay (GB)
  • Nov 07, 2025 Fined $6,111 Hip-Drop Tackle against Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 27, 2025 Claimed off waivers by Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by New Orleans (NO)
  • May 13, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.97 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 5 (#161 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 26, 2025 Late Hit against Green Bay (GB) $6,111
Nov 07, 2025 Hip-Drop Tackle against Cincinnati (CIN) $6,111
Nov 15, 2024 Impermissible use of the Helmet against Atlanta (ATL) $5,912
Fines: 3 $18,134
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 CHI 16 4 261 22.64 1 34 15 19 0 1
2024 NO 10 0 66 6.07 0 6 3 3 0 0
2023 NO 17 0 7 0.67 0 4 1 3 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$1.2M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,228,374
  • Avg. Salary: $1,228,374
  • NFL Rank: 822

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $994,229

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
J.J. Russell 1 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 26
Jake Hansen 1 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 27
Quinton Bell 1 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 29
Winston Reid 1 $960,000 $960,000 25
Averages 1 $1,540,000 $1,540,000 26.8

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $1,260,000 $1,260,000

Statistical Comparisons

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

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm Catch Rate/Yr QB Hurries/Gm Rating
J.J. Russell
2023-2024
 70.59 14.14 0.92 0.04 0.92 40.65 0.31 73.10
Jake Hansen
2023-2024
 88.24 7.95 0.57 0.03 0.92 94.45 0.15 71.35
Quinton Bell
2023-2024
 52.94 11.29 0.72 0.06 0.81 25.00 0.25 32.40
Winston Reid
2023-2024
 94.12 6.10 0.62 0.03 0.33 30.00 0.20 25.90
Average 76.47 9.87 0.71 0.04 0.75 47.53 0.23 50.69
D'Marco Jackson
2024-2025
 76.47 14.35 0.69 0.04 0.87 81.80 0.07 72.45
Pct Change 0.00 45.39 -2.82 0.00 16.00 -72.10 -69.57 42.93
Median Prime % Change 0.00%
Average Prime % Change -5.02%

Calculated Market Value: D'Marco Jackson

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
1 years, $1,228,374 $1,228,374
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