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NFL
Trevor Penning
Trevor Penning
Los Angeles Chargers, Guard
Age: 26y-9m-21d (May 15, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Northern Iowa
Drafted: Round 1 (#19 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Joel Segal (WME Sports)
Career Earnings
$14,153,396
2022-2025 Rookie
Trevor Penning signed a 4 year, $14,143,316 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $7,466,048 signing bonus, $14,143,316 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,535,829. In 2026, Penning will earn a base salary of $16,685,000, while carrying a cap hit of $16,685,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,143,316
Average Salary:
$3,535,829
Signing Bonus:
$7,466,048
GTD at Sign:
$14,143,316
Total GTD:
$14,143,316
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 | $2,571,512 | 1.24% | $8,171,048 | $8,171,048 | $14,143,316 | |||||
| 2022 |
|
23 | $2,571,512 | 1.24% | $8,171,048 | $16,342,096 | $14,143,316 | |||||
| 2023 |
|
24 | $3,214,390 | 1.43% | $1,347,878 | $17,689,974 | $11,571,804 | |||||
| 2024 |
|
25 | $3,857,268 | 1.51% | $1,990,756 | $19,680,730 | $8,357,414 | |||||
| 2025 |
|
26 | $1,316,817 | 0.47% | $1,316,817 | $20,997,547 | $1,316,817 | |||||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
Club
|
$16,685,000 | 5.50% | $16,685,000 | $37,682,547 | - | ||||
| 2026 |
|
29 |
UFA |
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| Accrued Dead Cap | ||||||||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 | $3,203,489 | 1.15% | $1,326,897 | - | - | |||||
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 | $705,000 | $7,466,048 | - | $8,171,048 | $8,171,048 | $14,153,396 | ||||||
| 2022 |
|
23 | $705,000 | $7,466,048 | - | $8,171,048 | $16,342,096 | $14,153,396 | ||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 | $935,280 | - | $412,598 | $1,347,878 | $17,689,974 | $5,982,348 | ||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 | $1,553,256 | - | $437,500 | $1,990,756 | $19,680,730 | $4,634,470 | ||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 | $1,316,817 | - | - | $1,316,817 | $20,997,547 | $2,643,714 | ||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
Club |
$16,685,000 | - | - | $16,685,000 | $37,682,547 | - | |||||
| Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 | - | $1,316,817 | - | - | $1,326,897 | - | $1,326,897 | |||||
Contract Notes
- Fully Guaranteed
- 5th-year option available
- 2023-24 Roster Bonuses due at training camp (guaranteed)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$22,324,444
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
Active
|
$8,171,048 $8,171,048 |
$8,171,048 $16,342,096 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,347,878 |
$17,689,974 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,990,756 |
$19,680,730 |
|
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$1,316,817 $1,326,897 |
$20,997,547 $22,324,444 |
|
| Total |
$22,324,444 |
$20,997,547 $22,324,444 |
||||
| Total |
$22,324,444 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,215,353 | $14,932,096 | $850,098 | - | $10,080 | - | $21,007,627 |
| 1 |
|
$1,316,817 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,316,817 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$705,000 $705,000
|
$7,466,048 $7,466,048 |
$8,171,048 $8,171,048 |
$8,171,048 $16,342,096 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$935,280
|
$412,598 |
$1,347,878 |
$17,689,974 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$1,553,256
|
$437,500 |
$1,990,756 |
$19,680,730 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$1,316,817 $1,316,817
|
$10,080 |
$1,316,817 $1,326,897 |
$20,997,547 $22,324,444 |
|||||
| Total |
$6,532,170 |
$14,932,096 |
$850,098 |
$10,080 |
$22,324,444 |
$20,997,547 $22,324,444 |
|||||
| Total |
$6,532,170 |
$14,932,096 |
$850,098 |
$10,080 |
$22,324,444 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,215,353 | $14,932,096 | $850,098 | - | $10,080 | - | $21,007,627 |
| 1 |
|
$1,316,817 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,316,817 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
NO |
1 - 11 | Foot |
-
Nov 04, 2025
Traded to Los Angeles (LAC) from New Orleans (NO) for 2027 6th round pick
-
Apr 23, 2025
New Orleans (NO) declined a $16.685 million option for 2026
-
Nov 08, 2024
Fined $11,255 Excessive Facemask against Carolina (CAR)
-
Sep 27, 2024
Fined $11,255 Late Hit against Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Sep 20, 2024
Fined $11,817 Fighting against Dallas (DAL)
-
May 13, 2022
Signed a 4 year $14.14 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Apr 28, 2022
Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 1 (#19 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2024 |
|
Excessive Facemask against Carolina (CAR) | $11,255 | |
| Sep 27, 2024 |
|
Late Hit against Philadelphia (PHI) | $11,255 | |
| Sep 20, 2024 |
|
Fighting against Dallas (DAL) | $11,817 | |
| Fines: 3 | $34,327 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LAC | 13 | 10 | 551 | 48.25 |
| 2024 | NO | 17 | 17 | 1,082 | 99.54 |
| 2023 | NO | 17 | 5 | 417 | 39.68 |
| 2022 | NO | 6 | 1 | 124 | 11.81 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $29,618,853
- Avg. Salary: $9,872,951
- NFL Rank: 270
- G Rank: 21
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $3,535,829
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Trevor Penning to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhi Becton | 2 | $20,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 25 |
| Ezra Cleveland | 3 | $24,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 25 |
| Patrick Mekari | 3 | $37,500,000 | $12,500,000 | 27 |
| Ben Powers | 4 | $51,500,000 | $12,875,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 3 | $33,250,000 | $10,843,750 | 25.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Penning's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $36,324,324 | $12,108,108 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Penning statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, QB Hurries Allowed/Gm, QB Sacks Allowed/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | QB Hurries Allowed/Gm | QB Sacks Allowed/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mekhi Becton
2023-2024
|
91.18 | 83.96 | 1.61 | 0.48 | 64.20 |
|
Ezra Cleveland
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 80.65 | 1.63 | 0.27 | 66.50 |
|
Patrick Mekari
2023-2024
|
100.00 | 70.78 | 1.15 | 0.18 | 64.75 |
|
Ben Powers
2021-2022
|
88.24 | 84.20 | 0.87 | 0.10 | 64.55 |
| Average | 93.39 | 79.90 | 1.32 | 0.26 | 65.00 |
|
Trevor Penning
2024-2025
|
88.24 | 73.89 | 2.20 | 0.33 | 56.55 |
| Pct Change | -5.51 | -7.52 | -66.67 | -26.92 | -13.00 |
| Median Prime % Change | -13.00% | ||||
| Average Prime % Change | -23.92% | ||||
Calculated Market Value: Trevor Penning
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, $29,618,853 | $9,872,951 |
