Michael Danna is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs as of the 2024 NFL season. The Chiefs selected Danna as the 177th pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He went to De La Salle Collegiate High School in Michigan, where he won a state title in 2014. He enrolled at Central Michigan University from 2015–2018, and for his final year, he enrolled at the University of Michigan. He also received the honor of first-team All-MAC in 2018.
Danna has been instrumental in his team's defense leading the Chiefs to win the 2022 and 2023 Super Bowl. According to Pro Football Reference, Danna has a total of 169 tackles, 20.5 sacks and six forced fumbles, as of January 2025.
Mike Danna’s Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Mike Danna and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract that included an $8 million average salary, a $13 million guarantee, and a $6.5 million signing bonus on April 10, 2024.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 3 yr(s) / $24,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 2027 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing | Roster/Gm | Workout | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 27 | $2,250,000 | $2,166,666 | - | $250,000 | $4,666,666 | 1.83% | $13,000,000 |
| 2025 | 28 | $5,240,000 | $2,166,666 | $510,000 | $250,000 | $8,166,666 | 2.99% | $8,583,334 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 2 YR, $15,000,000; $2,166,667 DEAD CAP | ||||||||
| 2026 | 29 | $8,240,000 | $2,166,667 | $510,000 | $250,000 | $11,166,667 | 3.82% | $2,166,667 |
| 2027 | 30 | UFA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Mike Danna getting paid?
With a cap hit of $8,166,666 and a dead cap value of $8,583,334, Mike Danna will make $5,240,000 in basic pay and $250,000 in workout bonus in 2025, according to Spotrac.
Mike Danna’s Career Earnings
Mike Danna’s career earnings are $14,440,097, as of January 2025 (via Spotrac).
What are the terms of Mike Danna’s Contract?
Mike Danna’s contract is for three years and worth $24 million, dividing $8 million for each year.
How much of Mike Danna’s Contract is guaranteed?
Mike Danna's $24 million contract guarantees him $13 million of it, regardless of any injury or performance. This sum also covers his guaranteed salary components as well as his signing bonus and $4.25 million of his 2025 salary. (via Spotrac)
Mike Danna’s Contract History
According to Spotrac, Mike Danna signed a four-year rookie contract worth $3.5 million with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. The deal included a $263,660 signing bonus, a $263,660 guarantee, and an average salary of $889,665 each year.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 4 yr(s) / $3,558,660 | $889,665 | $263,660 | $263,660 | $263,660 | 2024 / UFA |
;'/></svg>)
FAQs on Mike Danna
A. Mike Danna attended De La Salle Collegiate High School in Michigan.
A. Mike Danna went to Michigan Central University for 2015–2018 and completed his final year at the University of Michigan in 2019.
A. Mike Danna has won two Super Bowl titles, in 2022 and 2023.
A. Mike Danna is 27 years old as of January 2025. He was born on December 4, 1997.
