NFL
E.J. Gaines
E.J. Gaines
Buffalo Bills, Cornerback
Age: 32-288d (Feb 23, 1992)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Missouri
Drafted: Round 6 (#188 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Josh Arnold (Synergy Sports International, LLC)
INACTIVE
2020-2021
E.J. Gaines signed a 1 year , $935,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $25,000 signing bonus, $25,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $935,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $935,000
Average Salary:
$935,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000
GTD at Sign:
$25,000
Total GTD:
$25,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2019-2019
E.J. Gaines signed a 1 year , $2,100,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $250,000 signing bonus, $250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
$250,000
Total GTD:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2018
E.J. Gaines signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $1,400,000 signing bonus, $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,400,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,400,000
Total GTD:
$1,400,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2014-2017 Rookie
E.J. Gaines signed a 4 year , $2,327,672 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including $107,672 signing bonus, $107,672 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $581,918.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,327,672
Average Salary:
$581,918
Signing Bonus:
$107,672
GTD at Sign:
$107,672
Total GTD:
$107,672
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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Seasons
6 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$6,222,260
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$836,010 |
$836,010 |
|
| 2015 | 23 |
|
Injured
|
$333,000 |
$1,169,010 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
 |
Active
|
$600,000 |
$1,769,010 |
|
| 2017 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,797,000 |
$3,566,010 |
|
| 2018 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$2,131,250 |
$5,697,260 |
|
| 2019 | 27 |
|
Retained
|
$350,000 |
$6,047,260 |
|
| 2020 | 28 |
|
Reserve
|
$175,000 |
$6,222,260 |
|
| Total |
$6,222,260 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,353,000 | $107,672 | - | - | - | $308,338 | $1,769,010 |
| 3 |
|
$1,797,000 | $275,000 | - | - | $100,000 | $150,000 | $2,322,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | - | $281,250 | - | $100,000 | - | $2,131,250 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
22 |
$420,000
|
$107,672 |
$308,338 |
$836,010 |
$836,010 |
||||
| 2015 |
|
23 |
$333,000
|
$333,000 |
$1,169,010 |
||||||
| 2016 |
|
24 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$1,769,010 |
||||||
| 2017 |
|
25 |
$1,797,000
|
$1,797,000 |
$3,566,010 |
||||||
| 2018 |
|
26 |
$1,750,000
|
$281,250 |
$100,000 |
$2,131,250 |
$5,697,260 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
27 |
$250,000 |
$100,000 |
$350,000 |
$6,047,260 |
|||||
| 2020 |
|
28 |
$25,000 |
$150,000 |
$175,000 |
$6,222,260 |
|||||
| Total |
$4,900,000 |
$382,672 |
$281,250 |
$200,000 |
$458,338 |
$6,222,260 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,353,000 | $107,672 | - | - | - | $308,338 | $1,769,010 |
| 3 |
|
$1,797,000 | $275,000 | - | - | $100,000 | $150,000 | $2,322,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | - | $281,250 | - | $100,000 | - | $2,131,250 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
CLE |
10 - 17 | Concussion |
| 2015 |
STL |
1 - 17 | Foot |
-
Jan 29, 2021
Waived by Buffalo (BUF)
-
Aug 02, 2020
Opted out of the 2020 season (COVID-19)
-
Mar 26, 2020
Signed a 1 year $935,000 contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Aug 18, 2019
Released by Buffalo (BUF)
-
Mar 25, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2.1 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Mar 23, 2018
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Aug 11, 2017
Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from Los Angeles (LAR) with 2018 2nd round pick (#56 - traded) for Sammy Watkins and 2018 6th round pick (#195 Sebastian Joseph)
-
Jun 23, 2014
Signed a 4 year $2.32 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
May 10, 2014
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 6 (#188 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CLE | 6 | 2 | 180 | 18.00 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | BUF | 11 | 11 | 654 | 59.10 | 0 | 59 | 48 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
