Kyle Williams

Buffalo Bills, Defensive Tackle
Age: 41-177d (Jun 10, 1983)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: US
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: Round 5 (#134 overall), 2006
Agent(s): SportsTrust Advisors
RETIRED

2018-2018 Extension

Kyle Williams signed a 1 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $2,250,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2018 35 $5,500,000 3.10% $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,000,000
2019 36
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 35 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,500,000 3.10% $5,000,000
2019 36
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 35 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000
Contract Notes
  • $4.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + salary)
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000)
  • Workout Bonus: $500,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2015-2017

Kyle Williams signed a 3 year , $22,300,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,433,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $22,300,000
Average Salary:
$7,433,333
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2016

Kyle Williams signed a 4 year , $29,150,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $4,750,000 signing bonus, $8,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,287,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $29,150,000
Average Salary:
$7,287,500
Signing Bonus:
$4,750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$8,750,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2008-2012

Kyle Williams signed a 5 year , $14,400,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including an average annual salary of $2,880,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $14,400,000
Average Salary:
$2,880,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2006-2008 Rookie

Kyle Williams signed a 4 year , $1,803,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $193,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $450,750.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,803,000
Average Salary:
$450,750
Signing Bonus:
$193,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$57,228,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Active
$468,000
$468,000
2007 24
Active
$360,000
$828,000
2008 25
Active
$2,450,000
$3,278,000
2009 26
Active
$2,745,000
$6,023,000
2010 27
Active
$2,250,000
$8,273,000
2011 28
Injured
$7,750,000
$16,023,000
2012 29
Injured
$5,000,000
$21,023,000
2013 30
Active
$4,855,000
$25,878,000
2014 31
Active
$5,300,000
$31,178,000
2015 32
Injured
$9,000,000
$40,178,000
2016 33
Active
$4,750,000
$44,928,000
2017 34
Active
$6,800,000
$51,728,000
2018 35
Active
$5,500,000
$57,228,000
Total
$57,228,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $36,135,000 $11,693,000 $8,750,000 - $500,000 $150,000 $57,228,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$275,000
$193,000
$468,000
$468,000
2007
24
$360,000
$360,000
$828,000
2008
25
$700,000
$1,750,000
$2,450,000
$3,278,000
2009
26
$1,245,000
$1,500,000
$2,745,000
$6,023,000
2010
27
$1,750,000
$500,000
$2,250,000
$8,273,000
2011
28
$3,000,000
$4,750,000
$7,750,000
$16,023,000
2012
29
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$21,023,000
2013
30
$3,855,000
$1,000,000
$4,855,000
$25,878,000
2014
31
$4,650,000
$500,000
$150,000
$5,300,000
$31,178,000
2015
32
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$9,000,000
$40,178,000
2016
33
$4,250,000
$500,000
$4,750,000
$44,928,000
2017
34
$6,300,000
$500,000
$6,800,000
$51,728,000
2018
35
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
$500,000
$500,000
$5,500,000
$57,228,000
Total
$36,135,000
$11,693,000
$8,750,000
$500,000
$150,000
$57,228,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $36,135,000 $11,693,000 $8,750,000 - $500,000 $150,000 $57,228,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 BUF 13 - 17 Knee
  • Mar 13, 2018 Signed a 1 year $5.5 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 17, 2016 Reduced his 2016 salary from $6M to $4.25M, clearing $1.75M in cap space with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 11, 2015 Signed a 1 year $10.5 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Aug 26, 2011 Signed a 3 year $22.3 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 03, 2008 Signed a 5 year $14.5 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 23, 2006 Signed a 3 year $1.803 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 29, 2006 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 5 (#134 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 03, 2012 for low hit on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady $15,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 BUF 16 16 657 64.70 5 34 21 13 1 0
2017 BUF 16 16 758 68.50 3 41 21 20 0 0
2016 BUF 15 15 795 74.00 5 64 42 22 0 0
2015 BUF 6 6 347 45.40 1 14 6 8 0 0
2014 BUF 15 15 718 66.60 5 42 30 12 0 1
2013 BUF 16 16 940 82.10 11 68 42 26 1
2012 BUF 16 16 793 73.00 5 46 27 19
2011 BUF 5 5 0.00 9 4 5

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 13, 2018
Signed a 1 year $5.5 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
Mar 17, 2016
Reduced his 2016 salary from $6M to $4.25M, clearing $1.75M in cap space with Buffalo (BUF)
Mar 11, 2015
Signed a 1 year $10.5 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
Aug 26, 2011
Signed a 3 year $22.3 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
Jul 03, 2008
Signed a 5 year $14.5 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Jul 23, 2006
Signed a 3 year $1.803 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Apr 29, 2006
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 5 (#134 overall)

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