Sammy Watkins

Baltimore Ravens, Wide Receiver
Age: 31-168d (Jun 14, 1993)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: US
College: Clemson
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Tory Dandy (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2022-2022 Free Agent

Sammy Watkins signed a 1 year , $1,850,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $350,000 signing bonus, $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,850,000
Average Salary:
$1,850,000
Signing Bonus:
$350,000
GTD at Sign:
$350,000
Total GTD:
$350,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 29 $244,899 0.12% $264,310 $264,310 $186,666
2023 30
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2022 29 $1,508,032 0.72% $1,508,032 $1,508,032 -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2022 29 $186,666 $58,233 $244,899 0.12% $186,666
2023 30
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2022 29 $933,333 $174,699 $1,508,032 0.72% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022 29 $186,666 $77,644 $264,310 $264,310 $264,310 $264,310
Retained/Dead Cash
2022 29 $933,333 $174,699 $1,508,032 $1,508,032 $1,508,032 $1,508,032
Contract Notes
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $19,411 ($330,000, 13 LTBE)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2021 Free Agent

Sammy Watkins signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,000,000
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020

Sammy Watkins signed a 1 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,000,000
Total GTD:
$8,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2020

Sammy Watkins signed a 3 year , $48,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $21,000,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $48,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$21,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$30,000,000
Total GTD:
$30,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2014-2017 Rookie

Sammy Watkins signed a 4 year , $19,935,603 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $12,818,620 signing bonus, $19,935,603 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,983,901.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $19,935,603
Average Salary:
$4,983,901
Signing Bonus:
$12,818,620
GTD at Sign:
$19,935,603
Total GTD:
$19,935,603
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$69,601,562

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2014 21
Active
$13,238,620
$13,238,620
2015 22
Active
$1,326,164
$14,564,784
2016 23
Active
$2,232,328
$16,797,112
2017 24
Retained
Active
$2,448,491
$690,000
$19,245,603
$19,935,603
2018 25
Active
$21,800,000
$41,735,603
2019 26
Active
$12,200,000
$53,935,603
 Champion
2020 27
Active
$8,893,617
$62,829,220
2021 28
Active
$5,000,000
$67,829,220
2022 29
Active
Retained
$264,310
$1,508,032
$68,093,530
$69,601,562
Total
$69,601,562

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,346,164 $12,818,620 $4,080,819 - - - $19,245,603
1 $690,000 - - - - - $690,000
3 $19,740,000 $22,000,000 $875,000 - $260,000 $18,617 $42,893,617
2 $1,436,666 $3,750,000 $77,644 - - - $5,264,310
1 $933,333 $350,000 $174,699 - $50,000 - $1,508,032
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2014
21
$420,000
$12,818,620
$13,238,620
$13,238,620
2015
22
$1,326,164
$1,326,164
$14,564,784
2016
23
$600,000
$1,632,328
$2,232,328
$16,797,112
2017
24
$690,000
$2,448,491
$2,448,491
$690,000
$19,245,603
$19,935,603
2018
25
$790,000
$21,000,000
$10,000
$21,800,000
$41,735,603
2019
26
$11,950,000
$250,000
$12,200,000
$53,935,603
2020
27
$7,000,000
$1,000,000
$875,000
$18,617
$8,893,617
$62,829,220
2021
28
$1,250,000
$3,750,000
$5,000,000
$67,829,220
2022
29
$186,666
$933,333
$350,000
$77,644
$174,699
$50,000
$264,310
$1,508,032
$68,093,530
$69,601,562
Total
$25,146,163
$38,918,620
$5,208,162
$310,000
$18,617
$69,601,562

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,346,164 $12,818,620 $4,080,819 - - - $19,245,603
1 $690,000 - - - - - $690,000
3 $19,740,000 $22,000,000 $875,000 - $260,000 $18,617 $42,893,617
2 $1,436,666 $3,750,000 $77,644 - - - $5,264,310
1 $933,333 $350,000 $174,699 - $50,000 - $1,508,032

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 BUF 4 - 11 Foot
2021 BAL 15 - 15 COVID-19
2022 GB 3 - 6 Hamstring
  • Dec 20, 2022 Claimed off waivers by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Dec 19, 2022 Waived by Green Bay (GB)
  • Apr 14, 2022 Signed a 1 year $1.85 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 26, 2021 Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 03, 2020 Signed a 1 year $9M restructured contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 13, 2018 Agreed to a 3 year $48 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 11, 2017 Traded to Los Angeles (LAR) from Buffalo (BUF) with 2018 6th round pick (#195 Sebastian Joseph) for E.J. Gaines and 2018 2nd round pick (#56 - traded)
  • May 02, 2017 Buffalo (BUF) declined a $13.258 million 5th-year option for 2018
  • May 28, 2014 Signed a 4 year $19.935 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • May 08, 2014 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 1 (#4 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Touchdowns Fum
2022 BAL 12 5 357 47.90 16 325 0 1
2021 BAL 13 9 458 36.90 27 394 1 1
2020 KC 10 9 527 47.80 37 421 2 1
2019 KC 14 13 746 70.20 52 673 3 2
2018 KC 10 9 462 44.10 40 519 3 1
2017 LAR 15 14 778 74.70 39 593 8 0
2016 BUF 8 8 382 35.90 28 430 2 0
2015 BUF 13 13 714 66.40 60 1,047 9 0
2014 BUF 16 16 1,027 96.70 65 982 6 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 20, 2022
Claimed off waivers by Baltimore (BAL)
Dec 19, 2022
Waived by Green Bay (GB)
Apr 14, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.85 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Mar 26, 2021
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Apr 03, 2020
Signed a 1 year $9M restructured contract with Kansas City (KC)
Mar 13, 2018
Agreed to a 3 year $48 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Aug 11, 2017
Traded to Los Angeles (LAR) from Buffalo (BUF) with 2018 6th round pick (#195 Sebastian Joseph) for E.J. Gaines and 2018 2nd round pick (#56 - traded)
May 02, 2017
Buffalo (BUF) declined a $13.258 million 5th-year option for 2018
May 28, 2014
Signed a 4 year $19.935 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
May 08, 2014
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 1 (#4 overall)

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