D.J. Turner

Cincinnati Bengals, Cornerback
Age: 25y-3m-26d (Nov 09, 2000)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Michigan
Drafted: Round 2 (#60 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Andrew Kessler, Andre Odom, Trevon Smith (Athletes First)
2026 Cap Hit

$4,044,008

2026 Cash

$3,674,000

Career Earnings

$5,022,244

2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)

D.J. Turner signed a 4 year, $6,160,043 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $1,480,032 signing bonus, $3,260,034 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,540,011. In 2026, Turner will earn a base salary of $3,674,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,044,008 and a dead cap value of $370,008.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $6,160,043
Average Salary:
$1,540,011
Signing Bonus:
$1,480,032
GTD at Sign:
$3,260,034
Total GTD:
$3,260,034
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 23 $1,120,008 0.50% $2,230,032 $2,230,032 $3,260,034
2024 24 $1,400,010 0.55% $1,473,703 $3,703,735 $2,140,026
2025 25 $1,688,517 0.60% $1,318,509 $5,022,244 $748,521
2026 26
Estimate
 $4,044,008 1.34% $3,674,000 $8,696,244 $370,008
2027 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 23 $750,000 $370,008 - $1,120,008 0.50% $3,260,034
2024 24 $1,030,002 $370,008 - $1,400,010 0.55% $2,140,026
2025 25 $1,310,004 $370,008 $8,505 $1,688,517 0.60% $748,521
2026 26
Estimate
 $3,674,000 $370,008 - $4,044,008 1.34% $370,008
2027 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 23 $750,000 $1,480,032 - $2,230,032 $2,230,032 $8,696,244
2024 24 $1,030,002 - - $1,473,703 $3,703,735 $6,466,212
2025 25 $1,310,004 - $8,505 $1,318,509 $5,022,244 $4,992,509
2026 26
Estimate
 $3,674,000 - - $3,674,000 $8,696,244 $3,674,000
Contract Notes
  • $3.26M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2023 salary + 2024 salary)
  • 2026 Proven Performance Escalator (Level 1)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$5,022,244

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 23
Active
$2,230,032
$2,230,032
2024 24
Injured
$1,473,703
$3,703,735
2025 25
Active
$1,318,509
$5,022,244
Total      
$5,022,244
$5,022,244
2026 26
Active / estimate
$3,674,000
Total
$8,696,244

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,090,006 $1,480,032 - - $8,505 $443,701 $5,022,244
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
23
$750,000
$1,480,032
$2,230,032
$2,230,032
2024
24
$1,030,002
$443,701
$1,473,703
$3,703,735
2025
25
$1,310,004
$8,505
$1,318,509
$5,022,244
Total
$3,090,006
$1,480,032
$8,505
$443,701
$5,022,244
$5,022,244
2026
26
$3,674,000
$3,674,000
Total
$6,764,006
$1,480,032
$8,505
$443,701
$8,696,244

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,090,006 $1,480,032 - - $8,505 $443,701 $5,022,244

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 CIN 12 - 18 Collarbone
  • May 12, 2023 Signed a 4 year $6.16 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 28, 2023 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 2 (#60 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 CIN 17 16 974 87.75 0 40 28 12 2 2
2024 CIN 11 6 507 44.67 0 28 24 4 0 0
2023 CIN 17 12 829 76.26 1 50 40 10 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$14.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $41,944,995
  • Avg. Salary: $13,981,665
  • NFL Rank: 198
  • CB Rank: 20

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $1,540,011
  • NFL Rank: 699
  • CB Rank: 79

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Kyler Gordon 3 $40,000,000 $13,333,333 25
Zyon McCollum 3 $48,000,000 $16,000,000 26
Jamel Dean 4 $52,000,000 $13,000,000 26
D.J. Reed 3 $48,000,000 $16,000,000 28
Averages 3 $47,000,000 $14,583,333 26.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Turner's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $74,244,185 $14,848,837

Statistical Comparisons

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

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Int/Gm Catch Rate/Yr Rating
Kyler Gordon
2023-2024
 82.35 69.76 3.29 0.07 71.80 70.80
Zyon McCollum
2023-2024
 100.00 81.03 2.94 0.06 57.35 60.80
Jamel Dean
2021-2022
 88.24 69.80 2.87 0.13 51.20 76.45
D.J. Reed
2023-2024
 85.29 84.93 3.93 0.03 59.85 74.30
Average 88.97 76.38 3.26 0.07 60.05 70.59
D.J. Turner
2024-2025
 82.35 66.17 1.86 0.07 50.30 70.55
Pct Change -7.44 -13.37 -42.94 0.00 16.24 -0.06
Median Prime % Change -3.75%
Average Prime % Change -7.93%

Calculated Market Value: D.J. Turner

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, $41,944,995 $13,981,665
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