NFL
Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen
Seattle Seahawks, Tight End
Age: 39-266d (Mar 11, 1985)
Exp: 14 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 1 (#31 overall), 2007
RETIRED
2020-2020
Greg Olsen signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $3,750,000 signing bonus, $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$5,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
35 | $6,906,250 | 3.48% | $6,906,250 | $6,906,250 | $5,500,000 |
| 2021 |
|
36 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
35 | $1,750,000 | $3,750,000 | $1,406,250 | $6,906,250 | 3.48% | $5,500,000 | |
| 2021 |
|
36 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
35 | $1,750,000 | $3,750,000 | $1,406,250 | $6,906,250 | $6,906,250 | $6,906,250 | $6,906,250 |
Contract Notes
- $5.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2020 salary)
- Per-Game 53 Man Active: $46,875 ($750,000)
- Per-Game 46 Man Active: $46,875 ($750,000, 14 LTBE)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2018-2020 Extension
Greg Olsen signed a 2 year , $17,100,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $11,100,000 signing bonus, $12,115,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,550,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $17,100,000
Average Salary:
$8,550,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,100,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,115,000
Total GTD:
$12,115,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2018 Extension
Greg Olsen signed a 3 year , $22,500,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $12,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $22,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$12,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,000,000
Total GTD:
$12,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2011-2015
Greg Olsen signed a 5 year , $22,800,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $6,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,560,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $22,800,000
Average Salary:
$4,560,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,200,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2007-2010 Rookie
Greg Olsen signed a 5 year , $7,744,500 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $250,000 signing bonus, $4,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,548,900.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $7,744,500
Average Salary:
$1,548,900
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,900,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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Seasons
14 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$70,176,613
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,255,000 |
$1,255,000 |
|
| 2008 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$3,915,000 |
$5,170,000 |
|
| 2009 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$560,000 |
$5,730,000 |
|
| 2010 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$690,000 |
$6,420,000 |
|
| 2011 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,200,000 |
$9,620,000 |
|
| 2012 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$5,500,000 |
$15,120,000 |
|
| 2013 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$19,120,000 |
|
| 2014 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$5,500,000 |
$24,620,000 |
|
| 2015 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$13,000,000 |
$37,620,000 |
|
| 2016 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$39,120,000 |
|
| 2017 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$8,500,000 |
$47,620,000 |
|
| 2018 | 33 |
|
Injured
|
$12,350,000 |
$59,970,000 |
|
| 2019 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$3,300,363 |
$63,270,363 |
|
| 2020 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$6,906,250 |
$70,176,613 |
|
| Total |
$70,176,613 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,665,000 | $250,000 | $960,000 | - | - | - | $6,420,000 |
| 9 |
|
$18,965,000 | $25,600,000 | $875,000 | $5,300,000 | $1,835,000 | $1,775,363 | $56,850,363 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | $3,750,000 | $1,406,250 | - | - | - | $6,906,250 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
22 |
$285,000
|
$250,000 |
$720,000 |
$1,255,000 |
$1,255,000 |
||||
| 2008 |
|
23 |
$370,000
|
$3,545,000 |
$3,915,000 |
$5,170,000 |
|||||
| 2009 |
|
24 |
$460,000
|
$100,000 |
$560,000 |
$5,730,000 |
|||||
| 2010 |
|
25 |
$550,000
|
$140,000 |
$690,000 |
$6,420,000 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
26 |
$700,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$3,200,000 |
$9,620,000 |
|||||
| 2012 |
|
27 |
$700,000
|
$2,300,000 |
$2,500,000 |
$5,500,000 |
$15,120,000 |
||||
| 2013 |
|
28 |
$750,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$250,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$19,120,000 |
||||
| 2014 |
|
29 |
$5,250,000
|
$250,000 |
$5,500,000 |
$24,620,000 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
30 |
$900,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$13,000,000 |
$37,620,000 |
||||
| 2016 |
|
31 |
$1,250,000
|
$250,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$39,120,000 |
|||||
| 2017 |
|
32 |
$6,500,000
|
$250,000 |
$1,750,000 |
$8,500,000 |
$47,620,000 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
33 |
$1,015,000
|
$11,100,000 |
$235,000 |
$12,350,000 |
$59,970,000 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
34 |
$1,900,000
|
$875,000 |
$500,000 |
$25,363 |
$3,300,363 |
$63,270,363 |
|||
| 2020 |
|
35 |
$1,750,000
|
$3,750,000 |
$1,406,250 |
$6,906,250 |
$70,176,613 |
||||
| Total |
$22,380,000 |
$29,600,000 |
$5,300,000 |
$3,241,250 |
$6,045,000 |
$1,835,000 |
$1,775,363 |
$70,176,613 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,665,000 | $250,000 | $960,000 | - | - | - | $6,420,000 |
| 9 |
|
$18,965,000 | $25,600,000 | $875,000 | $5,300,000 | $1,835,000 | $1,775,363 | $56,850,363 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | $3,750,000 | $1,406,250 | - | - | - | $6,906,250 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
CAR |
3 - 11 | Foot |
| 2018 |
CAR |
13 - 17 | Foot |
| 2020 |
SEA |
12 - 15 | Foot |
-
Jan 24, 2021
Retired from Professional Football
-
Feb 18, 2020
Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Feb 03, 2020
Released by Carolina (CAR), clearing $7.9M in 2020 cap
-
Apr 26, 2018
Signed a 2 year $17.1 million contract extension with Carolina (CAR)
-
Mar 05, 2015
Signed a 3 year $22.5 million extension with Carolina (CAR)
-
Mar 01, 2013
Restructured 2013 base salary from $3.75 million to $750,000 with Carolina (CAR)
-
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 5 year $22.8 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Jul 29, 2011
Traded to Carolina (CAR) from Chicago (CHI) for 2012 3rd round pick (#73 - traded)
-
Jul 03, 2007
Signed a 5 year $7.745 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Apr 28, 2007
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#31 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SEA | 11 | 7 | 429 | 53.90 | 37 | 24 | 239 | 10.0 | 21.7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | CAR | 14 | 14 | 805 | 71.20 | 82 | 52 | 597 | 11.5 | 42.6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | CAR | 9 | 9 | 429 | 56.70 | 38 | 27 | 291 | 10.8 | 32.3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | CAR | 7 | 7 | 367 | 34.00 | 38 | 17 | 191 | 11.2 | 27.3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,032 | 93.10 | 129 | 80 | 1,073 | 13.4 | 67.1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,057 | 95.90 | 124 | 77 | 1,104 | 14.3 | 69.0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,067 | 96.60 | 123 | 84 | 1,008 | 12.0 | 63.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,000 | 97.20 | 111 | 73 | 816 | 11.2 | 51.0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,007 | 97.80 | 104 | 69 | 843 | 12.2 | 52.7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | CAR | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0.00 | 89 | 45 | 540 | 12.0 | 33.8 | 5 | 1 |
