K.J. Wright

Seattle Seahawks, Outside Linebacker
Age: 35-113d (Jul 23, 1989)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Mississippi State
Drafted: Round 4 (#99 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Todd France (CAA Sports)
RETIRED

2021-2021 Free Agent

K.J. Wright signed a 1 year , $3,495,000 contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including $240,000 signing bonus, $3,240,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,495,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,495,000
Average Salary:
$3,495,000
Signing Bonus:
$240,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,240,000
Total GTD:
$3,240,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 32 $3,255,000 1.78% $3,255,000 $3,255,000 $3,240,000
2022 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 32 $3,000,000 $240,000 $15,000 $3,255,000 1.78% $3,240,000
2022 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 32 $3,000,000 $240,000 $15,000 $3,255,000 $3,255,000 $3,255,000 $3,255,000
Contract Notes
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $15,000 ($255,000, 1 LTBE)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2019-2020

K.J. Wright signed a 2 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $6,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,500,000
Total GTD:
$6,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2018 Extension

K.J. Wright signed a 4 year , $27,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $15,431,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $27,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$10,181,000
Total GTD:
$15,431,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

K.J. Wright signed a 4 year , $2,526,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $486,000 signing bonus, $486,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $631,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,526,000
Average Salary:
$631,500
Signing Bonus:
$486,000
GTD at Sign:
$486,000
Total GTD:
$486,000
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$49,101,594

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Active
$861,000
$861,000
2012 23
Active
$465,000
$1,326,000
2013 24
Active
$555,000
$1,881,000
 Champion
2014 25
Active
$6,431,000
$8,312,000
2015 26
Active
$3,784,594
$12,096,594
2016 27
Active
$5,250,000
$17,346,594
2017 28
Active
$5,800,000
$23,146,594
2018 29
Active
$7,200,000
$30,346,594
2019 30
Active
$8,000,000
$38,346,594
2020 31
Active
$7,500,000
$45,846,594
2021 32
Active
$3,255,000
$49,101,594
Total
$49,101,594

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $31,326,000 $10,486,000 $4,000,000 - - $34,594 $45,846,594
1 $3,000,000 $240,000 $15,000 - - - $3,255,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$375,000
$486,000
$861,000
$861,000
2012
23
$465,000
$465,000
$1,326,000
2013
24
$555,000
$555,000
$1,881,000
2014
25
$1,431,000
$5,000,000
$6,431,000
$8,312,000
2015
26
$3,750,000
$34,594
$3,784,594
$12,096,594
2016
27
$5,250,000
$5,250,000
$17,346,594
2017
28
$5,800,000
$5,800,000
$23,146,594
2018
29
$7,200,000
$7,200,000
$30,346,594
2019
30
$1,500,000
$5,000,000
$1,500,000
$8,000,000
$38,346,594
2020
31
$5,000,000
$2,500,000
$7,500,000
$45,846,594
2021
32
$3,000,000
$240,000
$15,000
$3,255,000
$49,101,594
Total
$34,326,000
$10,726,000
$4,015,000
$34,594
$49,101,594

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $31,326,000 $10,486,000 $4,000,000 - - $34,594 $45,846,594
1 $3,000,000 $240,000 $15,000 - - - $3,255,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 LV 17 - 17 COVID-19
  • Jul 27, 2022 Retired from Professional Football
  • Sep 02, 2021 Signed a contract with Las Vegas (LV)
  • Mar 14, 2019 Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Oct 27, 2017 Fined $9,115 Facemask against Orleans Darkwa (NYG)
  • Dec 16, 2016 Fined $48,620 Helmet to helmet hit against Richard Rodgers (GB)
  • Nov 20, 2015 Fined $23,152 Hit on a defenseless receiver (Larry Fitzgerald, ARI)
  • Sep 25, 2015 Fined $10,000 Fighting with Richard Rodgers (GB)
  • Dec 18, 2014 Signed a 4 year $27 million extension with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 4 year $2.52 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Apr 30, 2011 Drafted by Seattle (SEA) from Denver (DEN): Round 4 (#99 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 25, 2015 Fighting with Richard Rodgers (GB) $10,000
Nov 20, 2015 Hit on a defenseless receiver (Larry Fitzgerald, ARI) $23,152
Dec 16, 2016 Helmet to helmet hit against Richard Rodgers (GB) $48,620
Oct 27, 2017 Facemask against Orleans Darkwa (NYG) $9,115
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2021 LV 17 8 425 36.70 0 51 25 26 0 0
2020 SEA 16 15 990 86.10 2 86 60 26 1 1
2019 SEA 16 16 1,021 93.30 0 132 67 65 0 3
2018 SEA 5 5 223 36.80 0 23 15 8 0 0
2017 SEA 15 15 958 87.00 0 109 72 37 0 1
2016 SEA 16 16 1,051 97.40 4 126 72 54 1 0
2015 SEA 16 16 969 97.10 1 116 71 45 4 0
2014 SEA 16 16 919 94.60 2 107 73 33 3 0
2013 SEA 13 13 739 71.70 2 80 46 34
2012 SEA 15 15 865 87.40 1 98 66 30 1 1
2011 SEA 16 12 0.00 2 65 46 15 1

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Jul 27, 2022
Retired from Professional Football
Sep 02, 2021
Signed a contract with Las Vegas (LV)
Mar 14, 2019
Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
Oct 27, 2017
Fined $9,115 Facemask against Orleans Darkwa (NYG)
Dec 16, 2016
Fined $48,620 Helmet to helmet hit against Richard Rodgers (GB)
Nov 20, 2015
Fined $23,152 Hit on a defenseless receiver (Larry Fitzgerald, ARI)
Sep 25, 2015
Fined $10,000 Fighting with Richard Rodgers (GB)
Dec 18, 2014
Signed a 4 year $27 million extension with Seattle (SEA)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 4 year $2.52 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
Apr 30, 2011
Drafted by Seattle (SEA) from Denver (DEN): Round 4 (#99 overall)

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