NFL
Willie Young
Willie Young
Chicago Bears, Outside Linebacker
Age: 39-64d (Sep 19, 1985)
Exp: 8 Years
College: North Carolina State
Drafted: Round 7 (#213 overall), 2010
INACTIVE
2016-2018 Extension
Willie Young signed a 2 year , $11,050,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $2,700,000 signing bonus, $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,525,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,050,000
Average Salary:
$5,525,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,700,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,000,000
Total GTD:
$9,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2014-2016
Willie Young signed a 3 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $3,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,950,000
Total GTD:
$3,950,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2013
Willie Young signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $300,000 signing bonus, $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$300,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$300,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2012 Rookie
Willie Young signed a 3 year , $1,263,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $48,000 signing bonus, $48,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $421,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,263,000
Average Salary:
$421,000
Signing Bonus:
$48,000
GTD at Sign:
$48,000
Total GTD:
$48,000
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$17,415,041
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$368,000 |
$368,000 |
|
| 2011 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$450,000 |
$818,000 |
|
| 2012 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$490,000 |
$1,308,000 |
|
| 2013 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$2,808,000 |
|
| 2014 | 29 |
|
Injured
|
$3,036,399 |
$5,844,399 |
|
| 2015 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$2,520,642 |
$8,365,041 |
|
| 2016 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$5,850,000 |
$14,215,041 |
|
| 2017 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$3,200,000 |
$17,415,041 |
|
| Total |
$17,415,041 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$2,460,000 | $348,000 | - | - | - | - | $2,808,000 |
| 4 |
|
$5,200,000 | $4,700,000 | $4,500,000 | - | $150,000 | $57,041 | $14,607,041 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
25 |
$320,000
|
$48,000 |
$368,000 |
$368,000 |
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| 2011 |
|
26 |
$450,000
|
$450,000 |
$818,000 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
27 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$1,308,000 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
28 |
$1,200,000
|
$300,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$2,808,000 |
|||||
| 2014 |
|
29 |
$950,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$50,000 |
$36,399 |
$3,036,399 |
$5,844,399 |
|||
| 2015 |
|
30 |
$2,450,000
|
$50,000 |
$20,642 |
$2,520,642 |
$8,365,041 |
||||
| 2016 |
|
31 |
$800,000
|
$2,700,000 |
$2,300,000 |
$50,000 |
$5,850,000 |
$14,215,041 |
|||
| 2017 |
|
32 |
$1,000,000
|
$2,200,000 |
$3,200,000 |
$17,415,041 |
|||||
| Total |
$7,660,000 |
$5,048,000 |
$4,500,000 |
$150,000 |
$57,041 |
$17,415,041 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$2,460,000 | $348,000 | - | - | - | - | $2,808,000 |
| 4 |
|
$5,200,000 | $4,700,000 | $4,500,000 | - | $150,000 | $57,041 | $14,607,041 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
CHI |
6 - 17 | Arm |
-
Feb 28, 2018
Released by Chicago (CHI), clearing $4.5M in cap
-
Sep 30, 2016
Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Dak Prescott (DAL)
-
Jul 30, 2016
Signed a 2 year $11.05 million extension with Chicago (CHI)
-
Nov 20, 2015
Fined $17,363 Roughing the Passer against Nick Foles (STL)
-
Dec 05, 2014
Fined $8,268 Excessive facemask against Matthew Stafford (DET)
-
Mar 13, 2014
Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Nov 15, 2013
Fined $15,750 for Roughing the Passer against Josh McCown (CHI)
-
Apr 15, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 28, 2010
Signed a 3 year $1.263 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Apr 24, 2010
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 7 (#213 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2013 |
|
Taunting | $7,875 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Josh McCown (CHI) | $15,750 | |
| Dec 05, 2014 |
|
Excessive facemask against Matthew Stafford (DET) | $8,268 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Nick Foles (STL) | $17,363 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Dak Prescott (DAL) | $18,231 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CHI | 4 | 2 | 119 | 16.30 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHI | 16 | 12 | 713 | 66.40 | 8 | 39 | 22 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHI | 15 | 8 | 524 | 50.60 | 7 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CHI | 15 | 8 | 664 | 67.80 | 10 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | DET | 16 | 15 | 770 | 74.70 | 3 | 46 | 29 | 17 | ||
| 2012 | DET | 16 | 323 | 31.30 | 11 | 7 | 4 | ||||
| 2011 | DET | 14 | 0.00 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
