Juwan Johnson's Contract

Last Modified Dec 15, 2024 02:20 GMT
Juwan Johnson's Contract
Juwan Johnson at a Los Angeles Rams v New Orleans Saints game

Juwan Johnson, a tight end for the New Orleans Saints, was signed by the Saints as a free agent after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. After graduating from Glassboro High School in 2015, the native of Glassboro, New Jersey, enrolled at Penn State University. Later, in 2019, he moved to the University of Oregon.

Johnson's availability for the start of the regular season was unknown because he was slated to undergo foot surgery in June 2024. Later that month, he was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. He has participated in 50 games during his four NFL seasons, starting 29 of them, and has 96 receptions for 1,074 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as of the 2023 NFL season.

Juwan Johnson’s Contract Breakdown

In March 2023, Juwan Johnson agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract deal with the New Orleans Saints, which had a $5 million signing bonus, an $11.51 million guarantee, and an average salary of $6 million each year. (via Spotrac)

Johnson's contract breakdown is as follows:

Term LengthTotal ValueAvg SalarySigning BonusGTD at SigningTotal GuaranteedFree Agent Year
2 years$12,000,000$6,000,000$5,000,000$11,510,000$11,510,0002025 / UFA
YearAgeStatusBase SalarySigning ProrationRestructure ProrationRoster BonusCap HitCap %Dead Cap
202327Active$1,010,000$1,000,000--$2,010,0000.89%$11,010,000
202428Active$1,125,000$1,000,000$875,000$500,000$3,500,0001.37%$10,000,000
202529Void/UFA-$1,000,000$875,000-$6,500,0002.38%$6,500,000
2026-Void-$1,000,000$875,000----
2027-Void-$1,000,000$875,000----
2028-Void--$875,000---

How much is Juwan Johnson getting paid?

In the 2024 season, Juwan Johnson will receive a $1.12 million base salary, a $500,000 roster bonus, and a $4.37 million restructure bonus. He will also have a $3.5 million cap hit and a $10 million dead cap value, as per Spotrac. He earns an average annual salary of $6,000,000.

How much does Juwan Johnson make in a minute?

Juwan Johnson earns $11.41 per minute on the basis of his average annual salary of $6 million and total minutes in a year, 525,600 minutes.

Juwan Johnson’s Career Earnings

Juwan Johnson’s total career earnings are $14.1 million as of December 2024, according to Spotrac.

What are the terms of Juwan Johnson's contract?

According to the terms of Juwan Johnson's contract with the New Orleans Saints, he has been guaranteed a total of $11.51 million, including a signing bonus of $5 million, 2023's salary of $1 million, and 2024's salary of $1.12 million. He will also receive a $500,000 roster bonus in 2024, as well as a $2.5 million incentive. According to the terms, the contract will automatically expire by the final league day of 2024 for the years 2025–2017.

How much of Juwan Johnson's contract is guaranteed?

Juwan Johnson’s contract guarantees a total of $11.51 million at signing.

Juwan Johnson’s Contract History

New Orleans Saints

Juwan Johnson's 2020 undrafted rookie contract with the New Orleans Saints was worth $2.29 million for three years, with an average annual earning of $765,000. However, for the 2020-21 season, he signed another two-year contract with the Saints, worth $1.39 million. In 2022, he signed a one-year extension worth $895,000.

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FAQs on Juwan Johnson

A. Juwan Johnson stands 6 feet 4 inches, or 193 cm, tall and weighs 231 pounds, or 105 kg.

A. Juwan Johnson went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, though he was later signed by the New Orleans Saints. 

A. Juwan Johnson is 28 years old as of December 2024. He was born on September 13, 1996. 

A. Juwan Johnson attended Pennsylvania State University from 2015 to 2018 and then transferred to the University of Oregon in 2019. 

A. Juwan Johnson's 40-yard dash was completed in 4.58 seconds at the 2020 NFL Combine. 

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