Clay Matthews Jr.

Los Angeles Rams, Outside Linebacker
Age: 38-201d (May 14, 1986)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#26 overall), 2009
Agent(s): David Dunn (Athletes First)
RETIRED

2019-2020

Clay Matthews Jr. signed a 2 year , $9,250,000 contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,625,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $9,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,625,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$5,500,000
Total GTD:
$5,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2013-2018

Clay Matthews Jr. signed a 5 year , $66,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $20,500,000 signing bonus, $20,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,200,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $66,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,200,000
Signing Bonus:
$20,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$20,500,000
Total GTD:
$20,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2009-2013 Rookie

Clay Matthews Jr. signed a 5 year , $13,100,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $800,000 signing bonus, $7,105,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,620,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $13,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,620,000
Signing Bonus:
$800,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,105,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$83,505,252

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 23
Active
$1,860,000
$1,860,000
2010 24
Active
$4,155,000
$6,015,000
 Champion
2011 25
Active
$750,000
$6,765,000
2012 26
Active
$890,000
$7,655,000
2013 27
Active
$22,950,000
$30,605,000
2014 28
Active
$6,918,713
$37,523,713
2015 29
Active
$8,612,789
$46,136,502
2016 30
Active
$9,525,000
$55,661,502
2017 31
Active
$10,943,750
$66,605,252
2018 32
Active
$11,400,000
$78,005,252
2019 33
Active
$3,500,000
$81,505,252
2020 34
Retained
$2,000,000
$83,505,252
Total
$83,505,252

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $40,935,000 $21,300,000 $9,055,000 - $2,870,000 $125,252 $78,005,252
2 $3,000,000 - $2,500,000 - - - $5,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
23
$310,000
$800,000
$750,000
$1,860,000
$1,860,000
2010
24
$395,000
$3,720,000
$40,000
$4,155,000
$6,015,000
2011
25
$660,000
$40,000
$50,000
$750,000
$6,765,000
2012
26
$800,000
$40,000
$50,000
$890,000
$7,655,000
2013
27
$1,020,000
$20,500,000
$930,000
$500,000
$22,950,000
$30,605,000
2014
28
$1,000,000
$5,406,250
$500,000
$12,463
$6,918,713
$37,523,713
2015
29
$7,600,000
$500,000
$500,000
$12,789
$8,612,789
$46,136,502
2016
30
$8,650,000
$500,000
$375,000
$9,525,000
$55,661,502
2017
31
$10,100,000
$468,750
$375,000
$10,943,750
$66,605,252
2018
32
$10,400,000
$500,000
$500,000
$11,400,000
$78,005,252
2019
33
$3,000,000
$500,000
$3,500,000
$81,505,252
2020
34
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$83,505,252
Total
$43,935,000
$21,300,000
$11,555,000
$3,720,000
$2,870,000
$125,252
$83,505,252

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $40,935,000 $21,300,000 $9,055,000 - $2,870,000 $125,252 $78,005,252
2 $3,000,000 - $2,500,000 - - - $5,500,000
  • Sep 29, 2022 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 19, 2020 Released by Los Angeles (LAR), clearing $3.75M of cap space
  • Oct 18, 2019 Fined $12,500 Verbally abusing the officials San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 19, 2019 Signed a 2 year $9.25 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Oct 28, 2016 Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Brian Hoyer (CHI)
  • Oct 16, 2015 Fined $17,363 Roughing the passer against Nick Foles (STL)
  • Jan 23, 2015 Fined $22,050 Blind-side hit against Russell Wilson (SEA)
  • Dec 13, 2014 Fined $10,000 Uniform Violation (white cleats) against Atlanta (ATL)
  • Dec 06, 2013 Fined $15,750 Helmet to Helmet hit against Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 15, 2013 Fined $15,750 for roughing the passer against Nick Foles (PHI)
  • Apr 17, 2013 Signed a 5 year $66 million contract extension with Green Bay (GB)
  • Jul 30, 2009 Signed a 5 year $10 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Green Bay (GB): Round 1 (#26 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 01, 2010 Excessive facemask against Jay Cutler $5,000
Sep 13, 2013 Late Hit out of Bounds (Colin Kaepernick) $15,000
Nov 15, 2013 Roughing the Passer against Nick Foles (PHI) $15,750
Dec 06, 2013 Helmet to Helmet hit against Detroit (DET) $15,750
Dec 13, 2014 Uniform Violation (white cleats) against Atlanta (ATL) $10,000
Jan 23, 2015 Blind-side hit against Russell Wilson (SEA) $22,050
Oct 16, 2015 Roughing the passer against Nick Foles (STL) $17,363
Oct 28, 2016 Roughing the Passer against Brian Hoyer (CHI) $18,231
Oct 18, 2019 Verbally abusing the officials San Francisco (SF) $12,500
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2019 LAR 13 12 623 56.10 8 37 27 10 2 0
2018 GB 16 16 756 71.10 4 43 29 14 2 0
2017 GB 15 14 660 62.70 8 44 29 15 1 0
2016 GB 12 9 479 46.40 5 24 20 4 1 0
2015 GB 16 16 1,020 97.10 7 66 49 17 0 1
2014 GB 16 16 898 82.20 11 61 45 16 2 1
2013 GB 11 11 560 53.30 8 40 26 14 3
2012 GB 12 12 727 66.80 13 43 32 11 1
2011 GB 15 15 0.00 6 50 37 13 3 3

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 29, 2022
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 19, 2020
Released by Los Angeles (LAR), clearing $3.75M of cap space
Oct 18, 2019
Fined $12,500 Verbally abusing the officials San Francisco (SF)
Mar 19, 2019
Signed a 2 year $9.25 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
Oct 28, 2016
Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Brian Hoyer (CHI)
Oct 16, 2015
Fined $17,363 Roughing the passer against Nick Foles (STL)
Jan 23, 2015
Fined $22,050 Blind-side hit against Russell Wilson (SEA)
Dec 13, 2014
Fined $10,000 Uniform Violation (white cleats) against Atlanta (ATL)
Dec 06, 2013
Fined $15,750 Helmet to Helmet hit against Detroit (DET)
Nov 15, 2013
Fined $15,750 for roughing the passer against Nick Foles (PHI)
Apr 17, 2013
Signed a 5 year $66 million contract extension with Green Bay (GB)
Jul 30, 2009
Signed a 5 year $10 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by Green Bay (GB): Round 1 (#26 overall)

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