D.J. Johnson

Washington Commanders, Outside Linebacker
Age: 27y-4m-15d (Oct 21, 1998)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
College: Oregon
Drafted: Round 3 (#80 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Mike McCartney, Jaymeson Moten (VaynerSports)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,145,000

2026 Cash

$1,145,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

D.J. Johnson signed a 1 year, $1,145,000 contract with the Washington Commanders, including an average annual salary of $1,145,000. In 2026, Johnson will earn a base salary of $1,145,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,145,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,145,000
Average Salary:
$1,145,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 $1,145,000 0.38% $1,145,000 $1,145,000 -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 0.38% -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2026 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,502,986
Average Salary:
$1,375,747
Signing Bonus:
$1,002,172
GTD at Sign:
$1,002,172
Total GTD:
$1,002,172
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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Seasons

2 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$3,395,191

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 25
Active
$1,752,172
$1,752,172
2024 26
Reserve
$1,343,359
$3,095,531
2025 27
Retained
Reserve
$286,660
$13,000
$3,382,191
$3,395,191
Total      
$3,395,191
$3,382,191
$3,395,191
2026 28
Active
$1,145,000
Total
$4,540,191

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,027,976 $1,002,172 - - $8,820 $343,223 $3,382,191
1 $13,000 - - - - - $13,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
25
$750,000
$1,002,172
$1,752,172
$1,752,172
2024
26
$1,000,136
$343,223
$1,343,359
$3,095,531
2025
27
$277,840
$13,000
$8,820
$286,660
$13,000
$3,382,191
$3,395,191
Total
$2,040,976
$1,002,172
$8,820
$343,223
$3,395,191
$3,382,191
$3,395,191
2026
28
$1,145,000
$1,145,000
Total
$3,185,976
$1,002,172
$8,820
$343,223
$4,540,191

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,027,976 $1,002,172 - - $8,820 $343,223 $3,382,191
1 $13,000 - - - - - $13,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 CAR 18 - 18 Concussion
  • Jan 06, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 31, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Washington (WAS)
  • Sep 30, 2025 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 11, 2024 Fined $6,948 Late Hit against Chicago (CHI)
  • May 11, 2023 Signed a 4 year $5.502 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Apr 28, 2023 Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 3 (#80 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 11, 2024 Late Hit against Chicago (CHI) $6,948
Fines: 1 $6,948
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 CAR 4 0 53 5.00 0 2 2 0 0 0
2024 CAR 14 2 393 38.04 1 44 19 25 0 0
2023 CAR 13 3 231 20.12 0 14 4 10 0 0
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