C.J. Gardner-Johnson Contract

Last Modified Mar 27, 2025 06:11 GMT
C. J. Gardner-Johnson Contract
C. J. Gardner-Johnson

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the NFL as of March 2025. The New Orleans Saints selected Gardner-Johnson as the 105th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. Gardner-Johnson made an immediate impact in the NFL, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2019. Throughout his career, he has also played for multiple teams including the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, the Philadelphia Eagles before joining the Texans. He was traded from the Eagles to the Texans with a 2026 6th-round pick for Kenyon Green and a 2026 5th-round pick in March 2025.

As of March 2025, Gardner-Johnson has tallied 304 combined tackles, four sacks and 18 interceptions as per Pro Football Reference. Born on December 20, 1997, in Cocoa, Florida, Gardner-Johnson attended Cocoa High School, before committing to play college football at the University of Florida from 2016 to 2018. According to Sports Reference, he finished his collegiate career at UF with 161 tackles, four sacks and nine interceptions.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Contract Breakdown

Gardner-Johnson has signed a three-year $27,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, with an average annual salary of $9,000,000 and the amount guaranteed is $10,000,000, according to Spotrac.

Contract TermsAverage SalarySigning BonusGTD at SignTotal GTD
3 yr(s) / $27,000,000$9,000,000NA$10,000,000$10,000,000
YearStatusBase SalarySigning BonusRoster/Gm BonusOption BonusWorkout BonusCap HitDead Cap
2024 $1,375,000$1,175,000$120,588-$100,000$2,770,588$10,000,000
2025 $1,670,000$1,175,000$500,000$1,216,000$250,000$4,311,000$6,700,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 2 YR, $16,000,000; $3,525,000 DEAD CAP
2026 $1,300,000$1,175,000-$3,106,000$250,000$5,831,000$3,525,000
2027Void UFA-$1,175,000-$3,106,000-$4,281,000$2,350,000
2028Void-$1,175,000-$3,106,000-$4,281,000-
2029Void---$3,306,000-$3,306,000-
2030Void---$1,890,000-$1,890,000-

How much is C.J. Gardner-Johnson getting paid?

In the 2025 season, he will make a base salary of $1,670,000, a signing bonus of $6,080,000 and a workout bonus of $250,000, with a cap hit of $3,736,000 and a dead cap value of $2,000,000. Additionally, he is set to earn an average annual salary of $9,000,000 under his contract, as per Spotrac.

How much does C.J. Gardner-Johnson make in a minute?

Gardner-Johnson’s makes approximately $17.12 per minute.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Career Earnings

C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s career earnings are $20,344,100 as of March 2025, as per Spotrac.

What are the terms of C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s Contract?

C.J. Gardner-Johnson's three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles is valued at $27 million, according to Spotrac. The contract features a $5.775 million roster bonus and two option bonuses in 2025 and 2026, valued at $7.08 million and $8.95 million, respectively.

Additionally, there is an annual bonus and escalator of $500,000 for All-Pro or Pro Bowl selections. For interceptions, a bonus and escalator of $250,000 is awarded for four interceptions, and $500,000 for six, on a non-cumulative basis each year.

How much of C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s contract is guaranteed?

Out of the $27 million total value, $10 million is guaranteed at signing. This guarantee includes his signing bonus and the full amount of his 2024 salary, along with $2 million of his 2025 salary. (via Spotrac)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Contract History

2019-2022 (Rookie)

Johnson has signed a total of three contracts in his NFL career. Selected by the New Orleans Saints, he signed a three-year $3,304,100 contract with them including a $784,100 signing bonus, $784,100 guaranteed.

2023-2023 (Free Agent)

He signed another one-year $6,500,000 contract with the Detroit Lions for the 2023-2024 season.

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FAQ's On CJ Gardner-Johnson

A. C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s contract with the Eagles is three-year deal, starting in 2024.

A. C.J. Gardner-Johnson stands 5 feet 11 inches tall.

A. C.J. Gardner-Johnson attended the University of Florida from 2016 to 2018.

A. C.J. Gardner-Johnson went to Cocoa High School.

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