Clinton Portis Career Stats Overview
Clinton Portis is a former NFL running back best known for his time with the Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins. His career stats include 9,028 rushing yards and 58 rushing touchdowns over 1,188 carries across regular-season games. He also added 1,515 receiving yards and 8 receiving touchdowns on 194 catches, with a longest run of 80 yards and a career-long reception of 47 yards. Portis played in 152 regular-season games, starting 148 of them, and posted a career-high 1,515 rushing yards in 2005 while playing for the Broncos. His 4.4 yards per carry average reflects consistent production across nine NFL seasons from 2002 to 2010. For detailed play-by-play data and advanced metrics, you can refer to the official NFL stats page for Clinton Portis here.
In the postseason, Portis added 200 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 44 carries, along with 10 receptions for 51 yards. His highest single-game rushing total was 200 yards against the Oakland Raiders on November 13, 2005. Over his career, he averaged 103.6 rushing yards per game and scored 66 total touchdowns. Portis also recorded 13 fumbles and 2 interceptions as a ball carrier and passer, respectively. His Pro Bowl selection in 2005 and All-Pro recognition that same year highlight his peak performance level during that season.
Clinton Portis Contracts and Earnings
Major NFL Contracts
Clinton Portis signed a seven-year, $44 million contract with the Denver Broncos in 2004, with approximately $20 million guaranteed at signing. The deal included a $10 million signing bonus and base salaries that rose from $3 million in 2004 to a peak of $7.5 million in 2009. After being traded to the Washington Redskins in 2007, Portis agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract extension with $15 million guaranteed. His final NFL deal was a one-year, $2.5 million agreement with the New England Patriots in 2011, with a $500,000 signing bonus. These contracts placed him among the higher-paid running backs of his era, and details on NFL player compensation structures are available on the official NFL Players Association site here.
Portis's cumulative NFL earnings over his career are estimated at approximately $55 million in base salary and bonuses. His largest single-season payout came in 2008 with the Redskins, when he earned roughly $10 million. The Broncos received a third-round draft pick as part of the trade package that sent Portis to Washington in 2007. His career earnings reflect both his on-field production and the market value of a Pro Bowl running back during the mid-2000s. For broader context on NFL salary trends, the official NFL salary cap and financial reports here provide current and historical data.
Clinton Portis Post-NFL Career and Legacy
Post-Retirement Activities
After retiring from professional football in 2012, Clinton Portis has stayed involved in sports media and business ventures. He has appeared as a football analyst and guest on various sports networks, sharing insights on running back play and NFL strategy. Portis also launched and promoted several entrepreneurial