CJ Anderson Current Contract Status and Structure
CJ Anderson is a running back whose contract details have been shaped by injury-shortened seasons and team transactions. His most recent NFL deal was a two-year contract signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, with a total value of $7 million and a $3 million signing bonus. The contract included a $3.5 million guarantee and a cap hit of $3.5 million for the 2018 season, according to Overthecap.com CJ Anderson contract details. Anderson was released by the Rams in November 2018 after appearing in only five games due to a knee injury, which ended his season and triggered a restructure in his contract obligations.
Before the Rams deal, Anderson signed a four-year, $42 million extension with the Denver Broncos in 2016, which carried $17 million in guarantees. The extension was structured with a $10 million signing bonus and a cap hit of $10 million in 2016, as reported by Spotrac CJ Anderson Broncos contract. The deal included a fifth-year option that was exercised by Denver, adding a guaranteed 2017 salary of $6.5 million. Anderson's base salary for that final contract year was set at $6.5 million, with a cap hit of $10.5 million.
Career Earnings and Team Transactions
Anderson's total NFL earnings through the 2018 season exceeded $50 million, combining base salaries, bonuses, and incentives from the Broncos and Rams. His peak earning season came in 2017 when he rushed for 1,005 yards and scored 10 touchdowns, earning a $1 million performance bonus under the Broncos contract terms. The Denver Broncos released Anderson in February 2018 after he missed significant time with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee during the 2017 playoffs CJ Anderson ESPN profile.
The Los Angeles Rams signed Anderson to a one-year deal in April 2018, adding depth behind Todd Gurley and C.J. Anderson was named a backup role in the Rams' offensive scheme. The Rams released Anderson in November 2018 after he appeared in five games and rushed for 140 yards on 38 carries. He did not receive a new contract offer from another NFL team after the 2018 season, making the Rams release the end of his active playing career in the league NFL.com player page.
Contract Impact and Financial Breakdown
Anderson's Broncos contract extension was designed around his 2015 performance, when he rushed for 1,008 yards and helped Denver reach Super Bowl 50. The extension guaranteed $17 million over four years, with a cap hit that increased from $6 million in 2016 to $10.5 million in 2017. The guaranteed money was fully protected, meaning Anderson received the full $17 million regardless of injury or performance, which is a key feature of NFL contract structures for players with injury histories.
The Rams contract was a low-risk, one-year deal with a $3 million signing bonus and a base salary of $1.5 million in 2018. The total cap hit for the Rams was $3.5 million, which included the prorated signing bonus. Anderson's injury history, including the