Mike Tolbert

Buffalo Bills, Fullback
Age: 39-18d (Nov 23, 1985)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Coastal Carolina
Drafted: Undrafted, SD, 2008
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Mike Tolbert signed a 1 year , $980,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $980,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $980,000
Average Salary:
$980,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 32 $695,000 0.42% $980,000 $980,000 $980,000
2018 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 32 $900,000 $80,000 $695,000 0.42% $980,000
2018 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 32 $900,000 $80,000 $980,000 $980,000 $980,000 $980,000
Source: David Newton

2016-2017

Mike Tolbert signed a 2 year , $3,300,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $700,000 signing bonus, $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
$700,000
GTD at Sign:
$700,000
Total GTD:
$700,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2012-2015

Mike Tolbert signed a 4 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $4,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,200,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2011

Mike Tolbert signed a 1 year , $1,835,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including an average annual salary of $1,835,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,835,000
Average Salary:
$1,835,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010

Mike Tolbert signed a 1 year , $470,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including an average annual salary of $470,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $470,000
Average Salary:
$470,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2008-2009 Rookie

Mike Tolbert signed a 2 year , $687,500 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $7,500 signing bonus, $7,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $343,750.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $687,500
Average Salary:
$343,750
Signing Bonus:
$7,500
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,500
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$15,822,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 23
Active
$302,500
$302,500
2009 24
Active
$385,000
$687,500
2010 25
Active
$470,000
$1,157,500
2011 26
Active
$1,835,000
$2,992,500
2012 27
Active
$2,725,000
$5,717,500
2013 28
Active
$2,525,000
$8,242,500
2014 29
Active
$2,350,000
$10,592,500
2015 30
Active
$2,425,000
$13,017,500
2016 31
Active
$1,825,000
$14,842,500
2017 32
Active
$980,000
$15,822,500
Total
$15,822,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,985,000 $7,500 - - - - $2,992,500
5 $7,325,000 $2,700,000 $150,000 - $150,000 $25,000 $11,850,000
1 $900,000 $80,000 - - - - $980,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
23
$295,000
$7,500
$302,500
$302,500
2009
24
$385,000
$385,000
$687,500
2010
25
$470,000
$470,000
$1,157,500
2011
26
$1,835,000
$1,835,000
$2,992,500
2012
27
$700,000
$2,000,000
$25,000
$2,725,000
$5,717,500
2013
28
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$25,000
$2,525,000
$8,242,500
2014
29
$2,325,000
$25,000
$2,350,000
$10,592,500
2015
30
$2,400,000
$25,000
$2,425,000
$13,017,500
2016
31
$900,000
$700,000
$150,000
$50,000
$25,000
$1,825,000
$14,842,500
2017
32
$900,000
$80,000
$980,000
$15,822,500
Total
$11,210,000
$2,787,500
$150,000
$1,500,000
$150,000
$25,000
$15,822,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,985,000 $7,500 - - - - $2,992,500
5 $7,325,000 $2,700,000 $150,000 - $150,000 $25,000 $11,850,000
1 $900,000 $80,000 - - - - $980,000
  • Mar 08, 2017 Signed a 1 year $980,000 contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Feb 21, 2017 Released by Carolina (CAR), clearing $1.5 million in cap space
  • Mar 09, 2016 Signed a 2 year $3.3 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 19, 2012 Signed a 4 year $10 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.853 million tender with San Diego (SD)
  • Apr 02, 2010 Signed a 1 year $470k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Apr 28, 2008 Signed a 2 year $687k contract with San Diego (SD)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 30, 2012 for an illegal blind-side hit on Eagles LB Casey Matthews $21,000
Fines: 1 $21,000
Year Team GP
2017 BUF 12
2016 CAR 16
2015 CAR 16
2014 CAR 8
2013 CAR 16
2012 CAR 16
2011 SD 15

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 08, 2017
Signed a 1 year $980,000 contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Feb 21, 2017
Released by Carolina (CAR), clearing $1.5 million in cap space
Mar 09, 2016
Signed a 2 year $3.3 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 19, 2012
Signed a 4 year $10 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 1 year $1.853 million tender with San Diego (SD)
Apr 02, 2010
Signed a 1 year $470k contract with San Diego (SD)
Apr 28, 2008
Signed a 2 year $687k contract with San Diego (SD)

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