Xavier Johnson

Cincinnati Bengals, Wide Receiver
Age: 26y-9m-25d (May 11, 1999)
Country: US
College: Ohio State
Drafted: Undrafted, BUF, 2024
Agent(s): Brian Hamilton (Plan B Sports Management)
2026 Cap Hit

$885,000

2026 Cash

$885,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Xavier Johnson signed a 1 year, $885,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $885,000. In 2026, Johnson will earn a base salary of $885,000, while carrying a cap hit of $885,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $885,000
Average Salary:
$885,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / ERFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 27 $885,000 0.29% $885,000 $885,000 -
2027 28
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $885,000 $885,000 0.29% -
2027 28
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / ERFA
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2024-2026 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,840,000
Average Salary:
$946,667
Signing Bonus:
$10,000
GTD at Sign:
$10,000
Total GTD:
$10,000
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$435,795

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 25
Retained
Reserve
$13,864
$225,000
$13,864
$238,864
2025 26
Reserve
Retained
$52,000
$144,931
$290,864
$435,795
Total      
$435,795
$290,864
$435,795
2026 27
Active
$885,000
Total
$1,320,795

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $3,864 $10,000 - - - - $13,864
2 $361,111 - - - $8,820 - $369,931
1 $52,000 - - - - - $52,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
25
$3,864
$225,000
$10,000
$13,864
$225,000
$13,864
$238,864
2025
26
$52,000
$136,111
$8,820
$52,000
$144,931
$290,864
$435,795
Total
$416,975
$10,000
$8,820
$435,795
$290,864
$435,795
2026
27
$885,000
$885,000
Total
$1,301,975
$10,000
$8,820
$1,320,795

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $3,864 $10,000 - - - - $13,864
2 $361,111 - - - $8,820 - $369,931
1 $52,000 - - - - - $52,000
  • Jan 06, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Dec 11, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 22, 2025 Waived by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 29, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Buffalo (BUF)
  • May 09, 2024 Signed a contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • May 09, 2024 Signed a contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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