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NFL
Chris Paul
Chris Paul
Washington Commanders, Guard
Age: 27y-4m-2d (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)
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$3,774,524
2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Chris Paul signed a 1 year contract with the Washington Commanders. In 2026, Paul will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2025 Rookie
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
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$3,774,524
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$809,444 |
$809,444 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$870,000 |
$1,679,444 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$985,000 |
$2,664,444 |
|
| 2025 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,110,080 |
$3,774,524 |
|
| Total |
$3,774,524 |
$3,774,524 |
||||
| Total |
$3,774,524 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,660,000 | $104,444 | - | - | $10,080 | - | $3,774,524 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
24 |
$705,000
|
$104,444 |
$809,444 |
$809,444 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$870,000
|
$870,000 |
$1,679,444 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$985,000
|
$985,000 |
$2,664,444 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
27 |
$1,100,000
|
$10,080 |
$1,110,080 |
$3,774,524 |
|||||
| Total |
$3,660,000 |
$104,444 |
$10,080 |
$3,774,524 |
$3,774,524 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,660,000 |
$104,444 |
$10,080 |
$3,774,524 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,660,000 | $104,444 | - | - | $10,080 | - | $3,774,524 |
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
Market Value
- 2 years, $9,392,598
- Avg. Salary: $4,696,299
- NFL Rank: 501
- G Rank: 38
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $0
- NFL Rank: 2149
- G Rank: 160
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 |
