NFL
Emmanuel Sanders
Emmanuel Sanders
Denver Broncos, Wide Receiver
Age: 37y-9m-6d (Mar 17, 1987)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Southern Methodist
Drafted: Round 3 (#82 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Jordan Woy (Willis & Woy)
RETIRED
2021-2021 Free Agent
Emmanuel Sanders signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $2,750,000 signing bonus, $5,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,900,000
Total GTD:
$5,900,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2021
Emmanuel Sanders signed a 2 year , $24,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$10,000,000
Total GTD:
$10,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2016-2019 Extension
Emmanuel Sanders signed a 3 year , $33,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $10,750,000 signing bonus, $26,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $33,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$20,000,000
Total GTD:
$26,900,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2014-2016
Emmanuel Sanders signed a 3 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2013
Emmanuel Sanders signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2013-2013
Emmanuel Sanders signed a 1 year , $1,323,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $1,323,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,323,000
Average Salary:
$1,323,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2012 Rookie
Emmanuel Sanders signed a 3 year , $1,801,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $586,069 signing bonus, $586,069 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,801,000
Average Salary:
$600,333
Signing Bonus:
$586,069
GTD at Sign:
$767,000
Total GTD:
$586,069
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons
12 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$68,411,997
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$906,069 |
$906,069 |
|
| 2011 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$405,000 |
$1,311,069 |
|
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$490,000 |
$1,801,069 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$4,301,069 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$10,301,069 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$4,850,000 |
$15,151,069 |
Champion |
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$13,250,000 |
$28,401,069 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$6,850,000 |
$35,251,069 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Injured
|
$8,269,752 |
$43,520,821 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
 |
Retained
Active
|
$4,279,412 $5,970,588 |
$47,800,233 $53,770,821 |
|
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$8,600,000 |
$62,370,821 |
|
| 2021 | 34 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$5,941,176 $100,000 |
$68,311,997 $68,411,997 |
|
| Total |
$68,411,997 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,715,000 | $586,069 | - | - | - | - | $4,301,069 |
| 6 |
|
$28,629,412 | $13,750,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $100,000 | $19,752 | $43,499,164 |
| 1 |
|
$5,970,588 | - | - | - | - | - | $5,970,588 |
| 2 |
|
$2,000,000 | $6,100,000 | - | $100,000 | - | $500,000 | $8,700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,800,000 | $2,750,000 | $391,176 | - | - | - | $5,941,176 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
23 |
$320,000
|
$586,069 |
$906,069 |
$906,069 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
24 |
$405,000
|
$405,000 |
$1,311,069 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$1,801,069 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$4,301,069 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$2,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
$10,301,069 |
||||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$4,850,000
|
$4,850,000 |
$15,151,069 |
||||||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$2,500,000
|
$10,750,000 |
$13,250,000 |
$28,401,069 |
|||||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$6,750,000
|
$100,000 |
$6,850,000 |
$35,251,069 |
|||||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$8,250,000
|
$19,752 |
$8,269,752 |
$43,520,821 |
|||||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$4,279,412 $5,970,588
|
$4,279,412 $5,970,588 |
$47,800,233 $53,770,821 |
||||||
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$2,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$500,000 |
$8,600,000 |
$62,370,821 |
|||
| 2021 |
|
34 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,750,000 $100,000 |
$391,176 |
$5,941,176 $100,000 |
$68,311,997 $68,411,997 |
||||
| Total |
$43,115,000 |
$23,186,069 |
$100,000 |
$1,391,176 |
$100,000 |
$519,752 |
$68,411,997 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,715,000 | $586,069 | - | - | - | - | $4,301,069 |
| 6 |
|
$28,629,412 | $13,750,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $100,000 | $19,752 | $43,499,164 |
| 1 |
|
$5,970,588 | - | - | - | - | - | $5,970,588 |
| 2 |
|
$2,000,000 | $6,100,000 | - | $100,000 | - | $500,000 | $8,700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,800,000 | $2,750,000 | $391,176 | - | - | - | $5,941,176 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
NO |
7 - 8 | COVID-19 |
| 2018 |
DEN |
14 - 17 | Knee (ACL) |
-
Sep 07, 2022
Retired from Professional Football
-
Mar 16, 2021
Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Mar 10, 2021
Released by New Orleans (NO), clearing $6.4M of cap
-
Mar 20, 2020
Signed a 2 year $24 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Oct 22, 2019
Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Denver (DEN) with 2020 5th round pick (#156) for 2020 3rd round pick (#95 McTelvin Agim) and 2020 4th round pick (#137)
-
Oct 19, 2018
Fined $10,026 Taunting against Troy Hill (LAR)
-
Dec 16, 2016
Fined $12,154 Excessive celebration against Tennessee (TEN)
-
Sep 07, 2016
Signed a 3 year $33 million extension with Denver (DEN)
-
Mar 15, 2014
Signed a 3 year $15 million contract with Denver (DEN)
-
Apr 14, 2013
Pittsburgh (PIT) matched the 1 year $2.5 million offer sheet from New England (NE)
-
Jun 15, 2010
Signed a 3 year $1.801 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Apr 23, 2010
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#82 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2018 |
|
Taunting against Troy Hill (LAR) | $10,026 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 |
|
Excessive celebration against Tennessee (TEN) | $12,154 | |
| Nov 09, 2012 |
|
for faking an injury during an Oct. 21 game in Cincinnati | $15,000 | |
| Fines: 3 | $37,180 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BUF | 14 | 13 | 747 | 62.40 | 42 | 626 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | NO | 14 | 5 | 559 | 52.00 | 61 | 726 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | SF | 17 | 16 | 859 | 77.20 | 66 | 869 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | DEN | 12 | 12 | 658 | 84.30 | 71 | 868 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | DEN | 12 | 11 | 635 | 56.40 | 47 | 555 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | DEN | 16 | 16 | 868 | 80.40 | 79 | 1,032 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | DEN | 15 | 15 | 860 | 77.50 | 76 | 1,135 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | DEN | 16 | 16 | 1,000 | 88.70 | 101 | 1,404 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | PIT | 16 | 11 | 797 | 75.80 | 67 | 740 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 | PIT | 16 | 7 | 722 | 67.70 | 44 | 626 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | PIT | 11 | 0 | 0.00 | 22 | 288 | 2 | 0 |
