NFL
Jimmy Graham
Jimmy Graham
New Orleans Saints, Tight End
Age: 37-356d (Nov 24, 1986)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: US
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 3 (#95 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Jimmy Sexton (Athletic Resource Management)
INACTIVE
2023-2023 Free Agent
Jimmy Graham signed a 1 year , $1,317,500 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $152,500 signing bonus, $152,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,317,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,317,500
Average Salary:
$1,317,500
Signing Bonus:
$152,500
GTD at Sign:
$152,500
Total GTD:
$152,500
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
37 | $1,092,500 | 0.49% | $1,317,500 | $1,317,500 | $1,317,500 |
| 2024 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
37 | $1,165,000 | $152,500 | $1,092,500 | 0.49% | $1,317,500 | |
| 2024 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
37 | $1,165,000 | $152,500 | $1,317,500 | $1,317,500 | $1,317,500 | $1,317,500 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2021
Jimmy Graham signed a 2 year , $16,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,000,000
Total GTD:
$9,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2018-2020
Jimmy Graham signed a 3 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $11,000,000 signing bonus, $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$11,000,000
Total GTD:
$11,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2014-2017 Extension
Jimmy Graham signed a 4 year , $40,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $12,000,000 signing bonus, $20,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $40,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$12,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$15,900,000
Total GTD:
$20,900,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2014 Franchise Tag
Jimmy Graham signed a 1 year , $7,035,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $7,035,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,035,000
Average Salary:
$7,035,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2010-2013 Rookie
Jimmy Graham signed a 4 year , $2,455,140 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $665,140 signing bonus, $665,140 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $613,785.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,455,140
Average Salary:
$613,785
Signing Bonus:
$665,140
GTD at Sign:
$665,140
Total GTD:
$665,140
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons
12 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$82,871,200
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$985,140 |
$985,140 |
|
| 2011 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$405,000 |
$1,390,140 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$540,000 |
$1,930,140 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,323,000 |
$3,253,140 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$13,000,000 |
$16,253,140 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
 |
Injured
|
$8,011,031 |
$24,264,171 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$9,000,000 |
$33,264,171 |
|
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$43,264,171 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$13,250,000 |
$56,514,171 |
|
| 2019 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$9,000,000 |
$65,514,171 |
|
| 2020 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$9,039,529 |
$74,553,700 |
|
| 2021 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$81,553,700 |
|
| 2023 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$1,317,500 |
$82,871,200 |
|
| Total |
$82,871,200 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$4,753,000 | $12,817,640 | - | - | - | - | $17,570,640 |
| 3 |
|
$19,700,000 | - | $7,000,000 | - | $300,000 | $11,031 | $27,011,031 |
| 2 |
|
$4,900,000 | $11,000,000 | $5,600,000 | - | $500,000 | $250,000 | $22,250,000 |
| 2 |
|
$4,075,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $5,825,000 | $100,000 | $39,529 | $16,039,529 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
24 |
$320,000
|
$665,140 |
$985,140 |
$985,140 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
25 |
$405,000
|
$405,000 |
$1,390,140 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$540,000
|
$540,000 |
$1,930,140 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$1,323,000
|
$1,323,000 |
$3,253,140 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$1,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$13,000,000 |
$16,253,140 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$2,900,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$11,031 |
$8,011,031 |
$24,264,171 |
|||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$8,900,000
|
$100,000 |
$9,000,000 |
$33,264,171 |
|||||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$7,900,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$43,264,171 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$1,450,000
|
$11,000,000 |
$300,000 |
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
$13,250,000 |
$56,514,171 |
||
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$3,450,000
|
$5,300,000 |
$250,000 |
$9,000,000 |
$65,514,171 |
||||
| 2020 |
|
34 |
$3,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$39,529 |
$9,039,529 |
$74,553,700 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
35 |
$1,075,000
|
$5,825,000 |
$100,000 |
$7,000,000 |
$81,553,700 |
||||
| 2023 |
|
37 |
$1,165,000
|
$152,500 |
$1,317,500 |
$82,871,200 |
|||||
| Total |
$33,428,000 |
$29,817,640 |
$5,825,000 |
$12,600,000 |
$900,000 |
$300,560 |
$82,871,200 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$4,753,000 | $12,817,640 | - | - | - | - | $17,570,640 |
| 3 |
|
$19,700,000 | - | $7,000,000 | - | $300,000 | $11,031 | $27,011,031 |
| 2 |
|
$4,900,000 | $11,000,000 | $5,600,000 | - | $500,000 | $250,000 | $22,250,000 |
| 2 |
|
$4,075,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $5,825,000 | $100,000 | $39,529 | $16,039,529 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
SEA |
13 - 17 | Quad |
| 2021 |
CHI |
7 - 8 | Knee |
-
Jul 25, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.31 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Sep 07, 2021
Converted $5.825 million of 2021 salary into bonus, clearing $4.66M of cap space with Chicago (CHI)
-
Mar 18, 2020
Signed a 2 year $16 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Mar 11, 2020
Released by Green Bay (GB), clearing $8M of cap
-
Oct 25, 2019
Fined $25,000 Skipping media session
-
Mar 13, 2018
Signed a 3 year $30 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
-
Mar 10, 2015
Traded to Seattle (SEA) from New Orleans (NO) with 2015 4th round pick (#112 - traded) for Max Unger and 2015 1st round pick (#31 Stephone Anthony)
-
Aug 22, 2014
Fined $30,000 for dunking footballs over goalpost
-
Jul 15, 2014
Signed a 4 year $40 million extension with New Orleans (NO)
-
Feb 28, 2014
Offered a 1 year $7.035 million franchise tag by New Orleans (NO)
-
Jul 28, 2010
Signed a 4 year $2.455 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Apr 23, 2010
Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 3 (#95 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2014 |
|
for dunking footballs over goalpost | $30,000 | |
| Oct 25, 2019 |
|
Skipping media session | $25,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Receiving Targets | Receiving Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving Yards/Rec | Receiving Yards/Gm | Receiving Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NO | 13 | 2 | 171 | 14.80 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHI | 15 | 6 | 263 | 23.40 | 23 | 14 | 167 | 11.9 | 11.1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHI | 16 | 14 | 636 | 59.40 | 76 | 50 | 456 | 9.1 | 28.5 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | GB | 16 | 10 | 642 | 57.90 | 60 | 38 | 447 | 11.8 | 27.9 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | GB | 16 | 12 | 795 | 74.00 | 90 | 55 | 636 | 11.6 | 39.8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 16 | 13 | 730 | 68.40 | 95 | 57 | 520 | 9.1 | 32.5 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | 16 | 15 | 790 | 74.30 | 95 | 65 | 923 | 14.2 | 57.7 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 | SEA | 11 | 11 | 574 | 78.50 | 74 | 48 | 605 | 12.6 | 55.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | NO | 16 | 13 | 775 | 68.00 | 125 | 85 | 889 | 10.5 | 55.6 | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 | NO | 16 | 11 | 754 | 66.90 | 142 | 86 | 1,215 | 14.1 | 75.9 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | NO | 15 | 9 | 695 | 62.80 | 135 | 85 | 982 | 11.6 | 65.5 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | NO | 16 | 11 | 0 | 0.00 | 149 | 99 | 1,310 | 13.2 | 81.9 | 11 | 1 |
