Brian Cushing

Houston Texans, Inside Linebacker
Age: 37-322d (Jan 24, 1987)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#15 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
INACTIVE

2014-2019 Extension

Brian Cushing signed a 6 year , $52,500,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $9,000,000 signing bonus, $21,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,750,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $52,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$9,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$15,000,000
Total GTD:
$21,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2009-2013 Rookie

Brian Cushing signed a 5 year , $15,900,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $8,338,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,180,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $15,900,000
Average Salary:
$3,180,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$8,338,000
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$43,181,176

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 22
Active
$1,516,000
$1,516,000
 DROY
2010 23
Active
$9,221,059
$10,737,059
2011 24
Active
$774,000
$11,511,059
2012 25
Injured
$1,153,000
$12,664,059
2013 26
Injured
$7,814,911
$20,478,970
2014 27
Active
$8,937,500
$29,416,470
2015 28
Active
$5,093,750
$34,510,220
2016 29
Active
$6,015,625
$40,525,845
2017 30
Active
$2,655,331
$43,181,176
Total
$43,181,176

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $16,946,765 $6,671,911 $4,643,500 - - $2,919,000 $43,181,176
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
22
$310,000
$1,206,000
$1,516,000
$1,516,000
2010
23
$302,059
$6,000,000
$2,919,000
$9,221,059
$10,737,059
2011
24
$774,000
$774,000
$11,511,059
2012
25
$1,153,000
$1,153,000
$12,664,059
2013
26
$1,143,000
$6,671,911
$7,814,911
$20,478,970
2014
27
$2,000,000
$937,500
$6,000,000
$8,937,500
$29,416,470
2015
28
$4,000,000
$1,093,750
$5,093,750
$34,510,220
2016
29
$5,000,000
$1,015,625
$6,015,625
$40,525,845
2017
30
$2,264,706
$390,625
$2,655,331
$43,181,176
Total
$16,946,765
$6,671,911
$4,643,500
$12,000,000
$2,919,000
$43,181,176

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $16,946,765 $6,671,911 $4,643,500 - - $2,919,000 $43,181,176
  • Feb 19, 2018 Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $7.6M in cap space
  • Sep 13, 2017 Suspended 10 games for violating the league's PED policy (2nd offense), forfeiting $4,956,250 in 2017 salary/bonus with Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 26, 2014 Fined $16,537 Roughing the Passer against Joe Flacco (BAL)
  • Sep 03, 2013 Signed a 6 year $52.5 million extension with Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 01, 2009 Signed a 5 year $14 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#15 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 26, 2014 Roughing the Passer against Joe Flacco (BAL) $16,537
Oct 16, 2009 Roughing the Passer against JaMarcus Russell (OAK) $5,000
Fines: 2 $21,537

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Sep 13, 2017 PEDs 10 $4,956,250
May 07, 2010 PEDs 4 $92,941
Suspensions: 2 $5,049,191
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 HOU 5 5 165 16.60 2 16 8 8 0 0
2016 HOU 13 13 613 61.50 0 65 38 27 0 0
2015 HOU 16 16 988 95.00 0 110 63 47 1 0
2014 HOU 14 14 724 64.80 1 72 41 31 1 0
2013 HOU 7 7 330 82.90 2 48 37 11 1 1
2012 HOU 5 5 246 80.70 30 23 7 1 1
2011 HOU 16 16 0.00 4 114 76 38 2 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 19, 2018
Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $7.6M in cap space
Sep 13, 2017
Suspended 10 games for violating the league's PED policy (2nd offense), forfeiting $4,956,250 in 2017 salary/bonus with Houston (HOU)
Dec 26, 2014
Fined $16,537 Roughing the Passer against Joe Flacco (BAL)
Sep 03, 2013
Signed a 6 year $52.5 million extension with Houston (HOU)
Aug 01, 2009
Signed a 5 year $14 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#15 overall)

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