DJ Chark Panthers contract: How much will former Jaguars WR earn in 2023?
The Carolina Panthers continued to add to their busy offseason signings by adding wide receiver DJ Chark.
The two sides agreed to a one-year deal on Friday for the five-year wideout to join his third team.
Chark spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He earned a Pro Bowl with the team in 2019 where he set career highs in receptions (73) yards (1,008) and touchdowns (eight).
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He spent last season with the Detroit Lions, appearing in 11 games recording 30 catches for 502 yards and three touchdowns.
In the five seasons he's played in the NFL, Chark has amassed 177 catches for 2,544 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Upon signing with the Panthers, Chark made the following announcement on Twitter:
"The past year has been incredible for me. Signing with Detroit and meeting the great people of that organization was huge for me. Playing with my borthers and going from 1-6 to 9-8 was amazing! I believe transparency and honesty is everything. With that being said this chance in Carolina is second to none! Can't wait to see what this journey holds for me! #KeppPounding it's up and stuck."
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DJ Chark's contract breakdown
According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Chark's one-year deal is worth $5 million, which is all guaranteed.
DJ Chark's one-year deal with Panthers comes with $5 million guaranteed, per @TomPelissero
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Last season he played on a one-year deal with the Lions and made $10 million. Thus far, he has earned $15.7 million in his five-year career.
DJ Chark's Madden 23 rating
Chark had a Madden rating of 77 in Madden 23.
He has a Deep threat Archetype and has a Long Stride Default Running Style. His two best attributes are speed (94) and acceleration (93).
Due to a lack of production in 2023, his rating in Madden 24 should be similar to his 77 rating in the past Madden.
Chark's injury history
Chark has suffered multiple injuries throughout his career.
Thus far, he has dealt with 10 separate injuries.
In 2018, he missed five games with a quad injury. He missed a game in 2019 due to an ankle sprain.
In 2020, he suffered a chest/rib injury that forced him out of a game vs. the Tennessee Titans. In Week 12, he missed another game due to a rib/chest injury. He missed the 2020 season finale with a shin injury.
In 2021, he suffered a season-ending injury as he fractured his ankle vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.
Chark was placed on IR earlier last season as he suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain.
Chark has sustained many injuries throughout his career, but when healthy, he's shown he can play at a Pro Bowl caliber level.
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