The famous Dane Ashton Cruikshank is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football at Arizona. Cruikshank was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
On December 1, 2019, vs the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, Cruikshank blocked a fourth-quarter field goal attempt by Adam Vinatieri, which backup cornerback Tye Smith scooped up and took 63 yards for a go-ahead touchdown that sent Tennessee on its way to a 31-17 victory.
We take special teams very seriously over here, Cruikshank said following the game. Everybody takes advantage of their opportunities and I rose to the occasion (Sunday) and made the best of it.
On September 6, 2020, Cruikshank was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on October 24, 2020. In week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cruikshank recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Ben Roethlisberger during the 27–24 loss. He was placed back on injured reserve on November 11, ending his season.
Contract
Dane Cruikshank signed a 1 year, $1,187,500 contract with the Chicago Bears, including a $152,500 signing bonus, $1,047,500 guaranteed.
Salary per year
Dane Cruikshank earns an average annual salary of $1,187,500. In 2022, Cruikshank will earn a base salary of $1,035,000 and a signing bonus of $152,500, while carrying a cap hit of $1,047,500 and a dead cap value of $1,047,500.
Net worth
Dane Cruikshank’s net worth is estimated at around $1 million.
