Samaje Perine's contract

Samaj Perine is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, as the 2024 NFL season. The Washington Commanders drafted Perine with the 114th pick in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He has played with four different organizations before signing a one-year contract with the Chiefs in 2024. As of February 2025, Perine has rushed for 1,922 yards on 474 carries with nine touchdowns (via ESPN).

According to Oklahoma Sooners' official website, Perine played collegiate football for three years. In his three-year stint with the Sooners, Perine rushed for 4,122 yards on 685 carries and concluded his career as OU’s all-time leader in rushing yards. He decided to forego his senior year and entered the 2017 NFL Draft. Perine also attended Hendrickson High School where he was a three-year starter. During his senior year, he rushed for 1,492 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Samaje Perine's contract breakdown

According to Spotrac, Perine signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs valued at $1.5 million in August 2024. His contract includes no signing bonus, a guaranteed amount of $290,000, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.

Contract Terms	Average Salary	Signing Bonus	GTD at Sign	Total GTD
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000	$1,500,000	N/A	$290,000	$290,000

Year	Base Salary	Cap Hit	Dead Cap
2024	$1,500,000	$1,500,000	$290,000
2025	UFA

How much is Samaje Perine getting paid?

According to his one-year contract, Perine will earn an average annual salary of $1,500,000. He will receive a base salary of $1,500,000, with a cap hit of $1,500,000 and dead cap of $290,000 in 2024, as per Spotrac.

How much does Samaje Perine make in a minute?

Perine will make approximately $2.85 every minute, based on his average annual salary of $1,500,000.

What are the terms of Samaje Perine's contract?

According to the terms and conditions of his contract, Perine would earn incentives for rushing yards and playing time. He would earn $150,000 for 250 rushing yards and $250,000 for 350 rushing yards as a non-cumulative incentive. Similarly, he would receive $150,000 for playing 35% of the matches and $250,000 for playing 45% of the matches, as per Spotrac.

Samaje Perine’s career earnings

As of February 2025, Perine has earned approximately $12.4 million in his NFL career earnings, as per Spotrac.

Samaje Perine's contract history

Denver Broncos (2023-2024)

In 2023, Perine signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos, worth $7,500,000. It included a signing bonus of $3,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $3,000,000, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.

Cincinnati Bengals (2021-2022)

In 2021, Perine signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, valued at $3,300,000. It includes a signing bonus of $700,000, a guaranteed amount of $700,000, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.

Miami Dolphins (2019-2020)

In 2019, Perine signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, worth $1,380,000. The deal included an average annual salary of $690,000.

Washington Redskins (2017-2020)

In 2017, Perine signed a four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins, worth $3,059,781. It included a signing bonus of $659,781, a guaranteed amount of $659,781, and an average annual salary of $764,945.