Chris Smith

Detroit Lions, Defensive Tackle
Age: 26y-2m-21d (Dec 15, 1999)
Exp: 1 Years
Country: US
College: Notre Dame
Drafted: Undrafted, DET, 2023
Agent(s): Nate Richman
2026 Cap Hit

$1,075,000

2026 Cash

$1,075,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Chris Smith signed a 1 year, $1,075,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000. In 2026, Smith will earn a base salary of $1,075,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
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 27 $1,075,000 0.35% $1,075,000 $1,075,000 -
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 0.35% -
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $960,000
Average Salary:
$960,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / ERFA
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2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $795,000
Average Salary:
$795,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / ERFA
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2023-2025 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,697,500
Average Salary:
$899,167
Signing Bonus:
$2,500
GTD at Sign:
$2,500
Total GTD:
$2,500
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
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Seasons

1 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$883,653

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 24
Retained
Retained
Retained
$24,000
$24,000
$2,500
$24,000
$48,000
$50,500
2024 25
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Reserve
Retained
$132,501
$100,000
$87,500
$44,167
$25,000
$12,500
$183,001
$283,001
$370,501
$414,668
$439,668
$452,168
2025 26
Retained
Reserve
$275,485
$156,000
$727,653
$883,653
Total      
$883,653
$727,653
$883,653
2026 27
Active
$1,075,000
Total
$1,958,653

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $872,333 $2,500 - - $8,820 - $883,653
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
24
$24,000
$24,000
$2,500
$24,000
$24,000
$2,500
$24,000
$48,000
$50,500
2024
25
$132,501
$100,000
$87,500
$44,167
$25,000
$12,500
$132,501
$100,000
$87,500
$44,167
$25,000
$12,500
$183,001
$283,001
$370,501
$414,668
$439,668
$452,168
2025
26
$266,665
$156,000
$8,820
$275,485
$156,000
$727,653
$883,653
Total
$872,333
$2,500
$8,820
$883,653
$727,653
$883,653
2026
27
$1,075,000
$1,075,000
Total
$1,947,333
$2,500
$8,820
$1,958,653

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $872,333 $2,500 - - $8,820 - $883,653
  • Jan 06, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 14, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 11, 2025 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 21, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 26, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 23, 2024 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 21, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 06, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 02, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 11, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 09, 2024 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 07, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 30, 2024 Signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 13, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 30, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 29, 2023 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • May 12, 2023 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 DET 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 DET 5 0 39 3.41 0 2 0 2 0 0
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