NFL
Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney
Detroit Lions, Outside Linebacker
Age: 44-293d (Feb 19, 1980)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Syracuse
Drafted: Round 1 (#11 overall), 2002
Agent(s): CAA Sports
RETIRED
2017-2017
Dwight Freeney signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
37 | $352,941 | 0.21% | $480,941 | $480,941 | - |
| 2018 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
37 | $352,941 | $352,941 | 0.21% | - | |
| 2018 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Roster Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
37 | $352,941 | $128,000 | $480,941 | $480,941 | $480,941 | $480,941 |
Contract Notes
- Per Game Active Bonus: $8,000 ($128,000, 9 LTBE)
Source:
ESPN
2016-2016
Dwight Freeney signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015
Dwight Freeney signed a 1 year , $970,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $970,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $970,000
Average Salary:
$970,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014
Dwight Freeney signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2014
Dwight Freeney signed a 2 year , $8,750,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $3,250,000 signing bonus, $4,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,375,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,750,000
Average Salary:
$4,375,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,750,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2007-2012 Extension
Dwight Freeney signed a 6 year , $72,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $15,000,000 signing bonus, $31,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $72,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$15,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$31,500,000
Total GTD:
$31,500,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2002-2006 Rookie
Dwight Freeney signed a 5 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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Seasons
13 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$98,394,175
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$3,944,000 |
$3,944,000 |
|
| 2003 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$3,532,143 |
$7,476,143 |
|
| 2004 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$432,143 |
$7,908,286 |
|
| 2005 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$882,143 |
$8,790,429 |
|
| 2006 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$5,382,143 |
$14,172,572 |
Champion |
| 2007 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$30,750,000 |
$44,922,572 |
|
| 2008 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$45,672,572 |
|
| 2009 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$6,220,000 |
$51,892,572 |
|
| 2010 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$8,825,000 |
$60,717,572 |
|
| 2011 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$11,420,000 |
$72,137,572 |
|
| 2012 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$14,035,000 |
$86,172,572 |
|
| 2013 | 33 |
|
Injured
|
$5,187,500 |
$91,360,072 |
|
| 2014 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$4,078,125 |
$95,438,197 |
|
| 2015 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$1,207,743 |
$96,645,940 |
|
| 2016 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$97,645,940 |
|
| 2017 | 37 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$480,941 $267,294 |
$98,126,881 $98,394,175 |
|
| Total |
$98,394,175 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$48,744,000 | $18,000,000 | - | $100,000 | - | $1,328,572 | $86,172,572 |
| 2 |
|
$3,125,000 | $3,250,000 | $2,890,625 | - | - | - | $9,265,625 |
| 1 |
|
$684,705 | - | - | - | - | $523,038 | $1,207,743 |
| 1 |
|
$1,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$352,941 | - | $128,000 | - | - | - | $480,941 |
| 1 |
|
$235,294 | - | $32,000 | - | - | - | $267,294 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
|
22 |
$944,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$3,944,000 |
$3,944,000 |
|||||
| 2003 |
|
23 |
$300,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$232,143 |
$3,532,143 |
$7,476,143 |
||||
| 2004 |
|
24 |
$100,000 |
$332,143 |
$432,143 |
$7,908,286 |
|||||
| 2005 |
|
25 |
$500,000
|
$382,143 |
$882,143 |
$8,790,429 |
|||||
| 2006 |
|
26 |
$5,000,000
|
$382,143 |
$5,382,143 |
$14,172,572 |
|||||
| 2007 |
|
27 |
$750,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$15,000,000 |
$30,750,000 |
$44,922,572 |
||||
| 2008 |
|
28 |
$750,000
|
$750,000 |
$45,672,572 |
||||||
| 2009 |
|
29 |
$6,220,000
|
$6,220,000 |
$51,892,572 |
||||||
| 2010 |
|
30 |
$8,825,000
|
$8,825,000 |
$60,717,572 |
||||||
| 2011 |
|
31 |
$11,420,000
|
$11,420,000 |
$72,137,572 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
32 |
$14,035,000
|
$14,035,000 |
$86,172,572 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
33 |
$1,500,000
|
$3,250,000 |
$437,500 |
$5,187,500 |
$91,360,072 |
||||
| 2014 |
|
34 |
$1,625,000
|
$2,453,125 |
$4,078,125 |
$95,438,197 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
35 |
$684,705
|
$523,038 |
$1,207,743 |
$96,645,940 |
|||||
| 2016 |
|
36 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$97,645,940 |
||||||
| 2017 |
|
37 |
$352,941 $235,294
|
$128,000 $32,000 |
$480,941 $267,294 |
$98,126,881 $98,394,175 |
|||||
| Total |
$54,141,940 |
$21,250,000 |
$100,000 |
$3,050,625 |
$18,000,000 |
$1,851,610 |
$98,394,175 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$48,744,000 | $18,000,000 | - | $100,000 | - | $1,328,572 | $86,172,572 |
| 2 |
|
$3,125,000 | $3,250,000 | $2,890,625 | - | - | - | $9,265,625 |
| 1 |
|
$684,705 | - | - | - | - | $523,038 | $1,207,743 |
| 1 |
|
$1,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$352,941 | - | $128,000 | - | - | - | $480,941 |
| 1 |
|
$235,294 | - | $32,000 | - | - | - | $267,294 |
-
Apr 20, 2018
Retired from Professional Football
-
Nov 22, 2017
Claimed off waivers by Detroit (DET)
-
Nov 22, 2017
Waived by Seattle (SEA)
-
Oct 25, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1.08 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Aug 02, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Oct 13, 2015
Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 15, 2014
Reduced his 2014 base salary from $2.5 million and his 2014 roster bonus from $500k with San Diego (SD)
-
May 18, 2013
Signed a 2 year $8.75 million contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Jul 13, 2007
Signed a 6 year $72 million extension with Indianapolis (IND)
-
Feb 19, 2007
Offered a 1 year $9.239 million franchise tag by Indianapolis (IND)
-
Jul 27, 2002
Signed a 5 year $9 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
-
Apr 20, 2002
Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 1 (#11 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2009 |
|
Postgame comments against San Diego (SD) | $20,000 | |
| Fines: 1 | $20,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DET | 9 | 0 | 227 | 32.20 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | 15 | 1 | 415 | 37.40 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | ARI | 11 | 0 | 255 | 36.30 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | SD | 4 | 4 | 168 | 63.90 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | IND | 14 | 14 | 699 | 66.30 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2011 | IND | 16 | 15 | 0.00 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
