Desjuan Johnson

Los Angeles Rams, Defensive End
Age: 26y-6m-2d (Sep 03, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Toledo
Drafted: Round 7 (#259 overall), 2023
Agent(s): David Canter, Ian Grutman, Ness Mugrabi (Aura Sports Group)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,164,444

2026 Cash

$1,145,000

Career Earnings

$2,782,856

2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)

Desjuan Johnson signed a 4 year, $3,917,776 contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including $77,776 signing bonus, $77,776 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $979,444. In 2026, Johnson will earn a base salary of $1,145,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,164,444 and a dead cap value of $19,444.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,917,776
Average Salary:
$979,444
Signing Bonus:
$77,776
GTD at Sign:
$77,776
Total GTD:
$77,776
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 24 $769,444 0.34% $827,776 $827,776 $77,776
2024 25 $934,444 0.37% $915,000 $1,742,776 $58,332
2025 26 $1,059,524 0.38% $1,040,080 $2,782,856 $48,968
2026 27 $1,164,444 0.38% $1,145,000 $3,927,856 $19,444
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 24 $750,000 $19,444 - $769,444 0.34% $77,776
2024 25 $915,000 $19,444 - $934,444 0.37% $58,332
2025 26 $1,030,000 $19,444 $10,080 $1,059,524 0.38% $48,968
2026 27 $1,145,000 $19,444 - $1,164,444 0.38% $19,444
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 24 $750,000 $77,776 - $827,776 $827,776 $3,927,856
2024 25 $915,000 - - $915,000 $1,742,776 $3,100,080
2025 26 $1,030,000 - $10,080 $1,040,080 $2,782,856 $2,185,080
2026 27 $1,145,000 - - $1,145,000 $3,927,856 $1,145,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$2,782,856

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 24
Active
$827,776
$827,776
2024 25
Active
$915,000
$1,742,776
2025 26
Active
$1,040,080
$2,782,856
Total      
$2,782,856
$2,782,856
2026 27
Active
$1,145,000
Total
$3,927,856

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $77,776 - - $10,080 - $2,782,856
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
24
$750,000
$77,776
$827,776
$827,776
2024
25
$915,000
$915,000
$1,742,776
2025
26
$1,030,000
$10,080
$1,040,080
$2,782,856
Total
$2,695,000
$77,776
$10,080
$2,782,856
$2,782,856
2026
27
$1,145,000
$1,145,000
Total
$3,840,000
$77,776
$10,080
$3,927,856

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $77,776 - - $10,080 - $2,782,856
  • Jan 16, 2026 Fined $5,830 Taunting against Carolina (CAR)
  • Dec 26, 2025 Fined $5,830 Roughing the Passer against Atlanta (ATL)
  • Sep 20, 2024 Fined $5,191 Hip-Drop Tackle against Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 27, 2023 Fined $4,275 Impermissible use of the helmet against Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 13, 2023 Signed a 4 year $3.91 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Apr 29, 2023 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAR): Round 7 (#259 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 16, 2026 Taunting against Carolina (CAR) $5,830
Dec 26, 2025 Roughing the Passer against Atlanta (ATL) $5,830
Sep 20, 2024 Hip-Drop Tackle against Arizona (ARI) $5,191
Oct 27, 2023 Impermissible use of the helmet against Pittsburgh (PIT) $4,275
Fines: 4 $21,126
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 LAR 6 0 101 8.91 2 12 4 8 0 0
2024 LAR 10 0 120 11.02 1 12 4 8 0 0
2023 LAR 11 0 102 8.89 2 9 5 4 1 0
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