Ray Lewis

Baltimore Ravens, Linebacker
Age: 49y-7m-7d (May 15, 1975)
Exp: 17 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 1 (#26 overall), 1996
RETIRED

2009-2015

Ray Lewis signed a 7 year , $44,500,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $6,250,000 signing bonus, $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,357,143.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $44,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,357,143
Signing Bonus:
$6,250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$9,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2002-2008

Ray Lewis signed a 5 year , $39,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $15,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,800,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $39,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$15,500,000
Total GTD:
$15,500,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2000-2003

Ray Lewis signed a 4 year , $26,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $26,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2004 / UFA
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1996-2000 Rookie

Ray Lewis signed a 5 year , $4,675,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $1,300,000 signing bonus, $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $935,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $4,675,000
Average Salary:
$935,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,300,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,300,000
Free Agent:
2001 / UFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$95,725,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1996 21
Active
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
1997 22
Active
$412,500
$2,162,500
1998 23
Active
$3,825,000
$5,987,500
1999 24
Active
$4,787,500
$10,775,000
2000 25
Active
$4,750,000
$15,525,000
 Champion DPOY
2001 26
Active
$4,750,000
$20,275,000
2002 27
Active
$10,525,000
$30,800,000
2003 28
Active
$9,975,000
$40,775,000
 DPOY
2004 29
Active
$4,000,000
$44,775,000
2005 30
Active
$5,500,000
$50,275,000
2006 31
Active
$5,500,000
$55,775,000
2007 32
Active
$6,500,000
$62,275,000
2008 33
Active
$6,500,000
$68,775,000
2009 34
Active
$10,000,000
$78,775,000
2010 35
Active
$5,500,000
$84,275,000
2011 36
Active
$6,500,000
$90,775,000
2012 37
Injured
$4,950,000
$95,725,000
 Champion
Total
$95,725,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
17 $47,775,000 $20,550,000 $2,900,000 $8,250,000 - - $95,725,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1996
21
$450,000
$1,300,000
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
1997
22
$412,500
$412,500
$2,162,500
1998
23
$675,000
$3,000,000
$150,000
$3,825,000
$5,987,500
1999
24
$787,500
$4,000,000
$4,787,500
$10,775,000
2000
25
$750,000
$4,000,000
$4,750,000
$15,525,000
2001
26
$500,000
$4,250,000
$4,750,000
$20,275,000
2002
27
$525,000
$10,000,000
$10,525,000
$30,800,000
2003
28
$975,000
$9,000,000
$9,975,000
$40,775,000
2004
29
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$44,775,000
2005
30
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$50,275,000
2006
31
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$55,775,000
2007
32
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$62,275,000
2008
33
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$68,775,000
2009
34
$1,000,000
$6,250,000
$2,750,000
$10,000,000
$78,775,000
2010
35
$4,250,000
$1,250,000
$5,500,000
$84,275,000
2011
36
$4,500,000
$2,000,000
$6,500,000
$90,775,000
2012
37
$4,950,000
$4,950,000
$95,725,000
Total
$47,775,000
$20,550,000
$8,250,000
$2,900,000
$16,250,000
$95,725,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
17 $47,775,000 $20,550,000 $2,900,000 $8,250,000 - - $95,725,000
  • Feb 28, 2013 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 04, 2009 Signed a 7 year $44.5 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Aug 02, 2002 Signed a 5 year $39 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Nov 20, 1998 Signed a 4 year $26 million contract extension with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 16, 1996 Signed a 5 year $4.675 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 20, 1996 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 1 (#26 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 09, 2011 Helmet to Helmet hit on WR Hines Ward $20,000
Oct 16, 2009 Kicking, and hitting a defenseless receiver, Chad Johnson (CIN) $25,000
Fines: 2 $45,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2012 BAL 6 6 441 86.80 1 57 44 13 1
2011 BAL 12 12 0.00 2 95 72 23 2 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 28, 2013
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 04, 2009
Signed a 7 year $44.5 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Aug 02, 2002
Signed a 5 year $39 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Nov 20, 1998
Signed a 4 year $26 million contract extension with Baltimore (BAL)
Jul 16, 1996
Signed a 5 year $4.675 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Apr 20, 1996
Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 1 (#26 overall)

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