Darrell Demont "D. J." Chark Jr., widely known as D. J. Chark Jr., is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. Before joining the Chargers for the 2024 season, Chark played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2018 to 2021, the Detroit Lions in 2022, and the Carolina Panthers in 2023. He began his NFL career when the Jaguars drafted him with the 61st overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Notably, he earned his first Pro Bowl selection during the 2019 season.
Chark played collegiate football at Louisiana State University from 2014 to 2017. During his time at LSU, he was named Co-MVP of the Senior Bowl in 2018 and earned Second-Team All-SEC honors in 2017. In high school, Chark attended Alexandria Senior High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, where he started playing football. He graduated as a four-star recruit according to ESPN.com, while being ranked as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, Scout.com, and Rivals.com.
D. J. Chark Jr.’s Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Chark signed a one-year contract with the Chargers valued at $3 million in May 2024. His current contract includes a signing bonus of $565,000, a guaranteed amount of $2,065,000, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $565,000 | $2,065,000 | $2,065,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | CashTotal |
| 2024 | $1,500,000 | $565,000 | $825,000 | $2,890,000 | $2,065,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 2025 | UFA |
How much is D. J. Chark Jr. getting paid?
Under the terms of Chark’s current contract, he will earn an average annual salary of $3 million. Additionally, he is set to receive a base salary of $1,500,000 and a signing bonus of $565,000, with a cap hit of $2,890,000 and a dead cap value of $2,065,000 in 2024.
D. J. Chark Jr.’s Career Earnings
As of September 2024, Chark has amassed approximately $20,790,259 in career earnings throughout his NFL career, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of D. J. Chark Jr.’s Contract?
Chark’s current contract with the Chargers is a one-year deal worth $3 million. It also includes $2.065 million in guaranteed money. Additionally, he can earn a per-game active bonus of $55,000, totaling up to $935,000.
How much of D. J. Chark Jr.’s Contract is guaranteed?
As per Chark’s current contract, he received a guaranteed amount of $2,065,000, including his signing bonus and 2024 salary.
D. J. Chark Jr.’s Contract History
Carolina Panthers (2023-2023)
Chark signed a one-year contract with the Panthers worth $5,000,000 in 2023. The deal included a signing bonus of $3,920,000, a guaranteed amount of $5,000,000, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Detroit Lions (2022-2022)
In 2022, he signed a one-year contract with the Lions valued at $10,000,000. It included a signing bonus amount of $8,965,000, a guaranteed amount of $10,000,000, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2018-2021)
Chark signed a four-year rookie contract with the Jaguars valued at $4,447,229, including a signing bonus of $1,314,349. The contract also provided a guaranteed amount of $1,779,732, and an average annual salary of $1,111,807.
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FAQ's On DJ Chark Jr. Contract
A. D. J. Chark Jr. was born on September 23, 1996, and will turn 28 in September 2024.
A. D. J. Chark Jr. weighs approximately 200 pounds.
A. D. J. Chark Jr. wears jersey number 9, representing the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL.
A. D. J. Chark Jr. plays as a wide receiver.
