NFL
Antonio Gates
Antonio Gates
Los Angeles Chargers, Tight End
Age: 44-169d (Jun 18, 1980)
Exp: 15 Years
College: Kent State
Drafted: Undrafted, SD, 2003
Agent(s): CAA Sports
RETIRED
2018-2018
Antonio Gates signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
38 | $2,500,000 | 1.41% | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | - |
| 2019 |
|
39 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
38 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,500,000 | 1.41% | - | |
| 2019 |
|
39 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
38 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
Contract Notes
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2016-2017
Antonio Gates signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2010-2015
Antonio Gates signed a 5 year , $36,175,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $4,575,000 signing bonus, $8,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,235,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $36,175,000
Average Salary:
$7,235,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,575,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$8,800,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2005-2010
Antonio Gates signed a 6 year , $22,500,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $22,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2003-2004 Rookie
Antonio Gates signed a 2 year , $537,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $7,000 signing bonus, $7,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $268,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $537,000
Average Salary:
$268,500
Signing Bonus:
$7,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,000
Free Agent:
2005 / RFA
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Seasons
15 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$70,956,236
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$232,000 |
$232,000 |
|
| 2004 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$305,000 |
$537,000 |
|
| 2005 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$6,380,000 |
$6,917,000 |
|
| 2006 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,660,000 |
$10,577,000 |
|
| 2007 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,625,000 |
$13,202,000 |
|
| 2008 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$16,202,000 |
|
| 2009 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$3,250,000 |
$19,452,000 |
|
| 2010 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$8,385,294 |
$27,837,294 |
|
| 2011 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$5,200,000 |
$33,037,294 |
|
| 2012 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$10,400,000 |
$43,437,294 |
|
| 2013 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$4,500,000 |
$47,937,294 |
|
| 2014 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$52,937,294 |
|
| 2015 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$4,518,942 |
$57,456,236 |
|
| 2016 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$63,456,236 |
|
| 2017 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$68,456,236 |
|
| 2018 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$70,956,236 |
|
| Total |
$70,956,236 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
|
$40,251,764 | $12,167,294 | $9,130,000 | $3,000,000 | - | $7,178 | $70,956,236 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |
|
23 |
$225,000
|
$7,000 |
$232,000 |
$232,000 |
|||||
| 2004 |
|
24 |
$305,000
|
$305,000 |
$537,000 |
||||||
| 2005 |
|
25 |
$380,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$6,380,000 |
$6,917,000 |
|||||
| 2006 |
|
26 |
$500,000
|
$3,160,000 |
$3,660,000 |
$10,577,000 |
|||||
| 2007 |
|
27 |
$2,625,000
|
$2,625,000 |
$13,202,000 |
||||||
| 2008 |
|
28 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$16,202,000 |
||||||
| 2009 |
|
29 |
$3,250,000
|
$3,250,000 |
$19,452,000 |
||||||
| 2010 |
|
30 |
$755,000
|
$4,160,294 |
$3,470,000 |
$8,385,294 |
$27,837,294 |
||||
| 2011 |
|
31 |
$5,200,000
|
$5,200,000 |
$33,037,294 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
32 |
$4,000,000
|
$6,400,000 |
$10,400,000 |
$43,437,294 |
|||||
| 2013 |
|
33 |
$4,500,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$47,937,294 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
34 |
$2,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
$52,937,294 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
35 |
$4,511,764
|
$7,178 |
$4,518,942 |
$57,456,236 |
|||||
| 2016 |
|
36 |
$3,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
$63,456,236 |
||||
| 2017 |
|
37 |
$4,500,000
|
$500,000 |
$5,000,000 |
$68,456,236 |
|||||
| 2018 |
|
38 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,500,000 |
$70,956,236 |
|||||
| Total |
$40,251,764 |
$12,167,294 |
$3,000,000 |
$9,130,000 |
$6,400,000 |
$7,178 |
$70,956,236 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
|
$40,251,764 | $12,167,294 | $9,130,000 | $3,000,000 | - | $7,178 | $70,956,236 |
-
Jan 14, 2020
Retired from Professional Football
-
Sep 02, 2018
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
-
Mar 09, 2016
Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Jul 02, 2015
Suspended 4 games for violating the league's substance abuse policy, forfeiting $1,567,646 in 2015 salary/bonus with San Diego (SD)
- Sep 08, 2014 Restructured $3M of his 2014 salary to bonus, clearing $1.5M in cap space with San Diego (SD)
-
Jul 28, 2010
Signed a 5 year $36.175 million extension with San Diego (SD)
-
Aug 23, 2005
Signed a 6 year $24 million contract with San Diego (SD)
-
May 02, 2003
Signed a 2 year $537k contract with San Diego (SD)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | LAC | 16 | 1 | 366 | 36.70 | 46 | 28 | 333 | 11.9 | 20.8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | LAC | 16 | 4 | 500 | 47.00 | 52 | 30 | 316 | 10.5 | 19.8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | SD | 16 | 15 | 968 | 87.20 | 113 | 77 | 872 | 11.3 | 54.5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | SD | 15 | 15 | 860 | 83.90 | 80 | 49 | 538 | 11.0 | 35.9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | SD | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0.00 | 88 | 64 | 778 | 12.2 | 59.8 | 7 | 0 |
