Samaje Perine, an American football running back plays for the Cincinnati Bengals, as of March 2025. The Washington Commanders drafted Perine with the 114th pick in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He has played with five different organizations in his pro career. Perine reunited with the Bengals for his third stint with the franchise in March 2025. As of March 2025, Perine has rushed for 1,922 yards on 474 carries while also showing his prowess in the receiving game by accumulating 1513 receiving yards. He has reached the endzone 16 times in his 8-year pro career.
Perine played collegiate football for three years. In his three-year stint with the Sooners, Perine rushed for 4,122 yards on 685 carries. He also concluded his career as OU’s all-time leader in rushing yards, as per Oklahoma Sooners' official website. 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 Contract Breakdown
Samaje Perine signed his 2-year contract worth $3.6 million with the Cincinnati Bengals on March 10, 2025 (via Spotrac).
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 yr(s) / $3,600,000 | N/A | $1,800,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Restructure Proration | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $1,400,000 | $200,000 | $1,600,000 | $400,000 | $1,800,000 | |
| 2026 | $1,400,000 | $200,000 | $400,000 | $2,000,000 | $200,00 | $1,800,000 |
What are the terms of Samaje Perine's contract?
Perine’s deal guaranteed him $40k at the time of signing. His restructure proration is spread over two years at $200k along with a Roster bonus of $400k in 2026 (via Spotrac).
Samaje Perine Salary
In 2025, Perine will earn a base salary of $1.4 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $1.6 million and a dead cap value of $400k. As per the terms of Samaje Perine’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $1.8 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Samaje Perine make per minute?
If Samaje Perine's contract worth $3.6 million over 2 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Perine makes around $3.4 per minute.
How much of Samaje Perine’s contract is guaranteed?
Samaje Perine’s deal guarantees him $40k out of the whole $3.6 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Samaje Perine’s career earnings
As of March 2025, Perine has earned approximately $12.4 million in his NFL career earnings, as per Spotrac.
Samaje Perine's contract history
Kansas City Chiefs (2024-2024)
In 2024, Perine signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, worth $1.5 million. It included a guaranteed amount of $290k and an average annual salary of $1.5 million.
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 (now Washington Commanders) (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.
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FAQs on Samaje Perine
A. Samaje Perine plays for the Cincinnati Bengals, as of March 2025.
A. Samaje Perine was selected by the Washington Redskins (now Washington Commanders) with the 114th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
A. Samaje Perine was born in Jackson, Alabama.
A. Samaje Perine has played for Washington Redskins (now Washington Commanders), Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Kansas City Chiefs as of 2025.
