Olivier Vernon

Cleveland Browns, Outside Linebacker
Age: 34-61d (Oct 07, 1990)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 3 (#72 overall), 2012
Agent(s): DEC Management
INACTIVE

2020-2020

Olivier Vernon signed a 1 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $4,000,000 signing bonus, $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$11,000,000
Total GTD:
$11,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2020 30 $11,000,000 5.55% $11,046,040 $11,046,040 $11,000,000
2021 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2020 30 $6,750,000 $4,000,000 $250,000 $11,000,000 5.55% $11,000,000
2021 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2020 30 $6,750,000 $4,000,000 $250,000 $11,046,040 $11,046,040 $11,046,040 $11,046,040
Contract Notes
  • Incentives: $2M
  • Cannot be tagged in 2021
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2016-2020

Olivier Vernon signed a 5 year , $85,000,000 contract with the New York Giants, including $20,000,000 signing bonus, $52,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $17,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $85,000,000
Average Salary:
$17,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$20,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$40,500,000
Total GTD:
$52,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2012-2015 Rookie

Olivier Vernon signed a 4 year , $2,848,080 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $638,080 signing bonus, $638,080 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $712,020.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,848,080
Average Salary:
$712,020
Signing Bonus:
$638,080
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$638,080
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$84,420,072

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2012 22
Active
$1,028,080
$1,028,080
2013 23
Active
$510,000
$1,538,080
2014 24
Active
$786,000
$2,324,080
2015 25
Active
$1,542,000
$3,866,080
2016 26
Active
$29,000,000
$32,866,080
2017 27
Active
$12,000,000
$44,866,080
2018 28
Active
$13,000,000
$57,866,080
2019 29
Active
$15,507,952
$73,374,032
2020 30
Injured
$11,046,040
$84,420,072
Total
$84,420,072

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,012,000 $638,080 - - $30,000 $186,000 $3,866,080
3 $26,250,000 $20,000,000 $7,000,000 - $750,000 - $54,000,000
2 $22,000,000 $4,000,000 - - $500,000 $53,992 $26,553,992
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2012
22
$390,000
$638,080
$1,028,080
$1,028,080
2013
23
$500,000
$10,000
$510,000
$1,538,080
2014
24
$590,000
$10,000
$186,000
$786,000
$2,324,080
2015
25
$1,532,000
$10,000
$1,542,000
$3,866,080
2016
26
$1,750,000
$20,000,000
$7,000,000
$250,000
$29,000,000
$32,866,080
2017
27
$11,750,000
$250,000
$12,000,000
$44,866,080
2018
28
$12,750,000
$250,000
$13,000,000
$57,866,080
2019
29
$15,250,000
$250,000
$7,952
$15,507,952
$73,374,032
2020
30
$6,750,000
$4,000,000
$250,000
$46,040
$11,046,040
$84,420,072
Total
$51,262,000
$24,638,080
$7,000,000
$1,280,000
$239,992
$84,420,072

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,012,000 $638,080 - - $30,000 $186,000 $3,866,080
3 $26,250,000 $20,000,000 $7,000,000 - $750,000 - $54,000,000
2 $22,000,000 $4,000,000 - - $500,000 $53,992 $26,553,992
  • Jul 07, 2020 Signed a 1 year $11 million restructured contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Oct 11, 2019 Fined $10,527 Roughing the Passer against Jimmy Garoppolo (SF)
  • Mar 13, 2019 Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from New York (NYG) with Odell Beckham, Jr. for Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, 2019 1st round pick (#17 Dexter Lawrence) and 2019 3rd round pick (#95 Oshane Ximines)
  • Nov 23, 2018 Fined $20,054 Roughing the Passer against Jameis Winston (TB)
  • Dec 15, 2017 Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Dak Prescott (DAL)
  • Dec 16, 2016 Fined $20,000 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN)
  • Dec 16, 2016 Fined $17,363 Low hit on Marcus Mariota (TEN)
  • Nov 25, 2016 Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Jay Cutler (CHI)
  • Mar 09, 2016 Signed a 5 year $85 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Oct 23, 2015 Fined $17,363 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN)
  • Jul 25, 2012 Signed a 4 year $2.848 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 27, 2012 Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 3 (#72 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 11, 2019 Roughing the Passer against Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) $10,527
Nov 23, 2018 Roughing the Passer against Jameis Winston (TB) $20,054
Dec 15, 2017 Roughing the Passer against Dak Prescott (DAL) $18,231
Dec 16, 2016 Low hit on Marcus Mariota (TEN) $17,363
Dec 16, 2016 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN) $20,000
Nov 25, 2016 Roughing the Passer against Jay Cutler (CHI) $18,231
Fines: 6 $104,406
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2020 CLE 14 13 804 74.70 9 36 24 12 0 0
2019 CLE 10 10 521 47.90 4 26 20 6 1 0
2018 NYG 11 11 665 86.10 7 30 23 7 1 0
2017 NYG 12 12 701 63.70 7 38 22 16 2 1
2016 NYG 16 16 1,040 93.70 9 64 46 18 1 0
2015 MIA 16 16 943 82.30 8 61 41 20 0 0
2014 MIA 16 16 839 80.00 7 47 31 15 2 0
2013 MIA 16 14 910 79.50 12 57 46 11
2012 MIA 16 431 38.60 4 32 17 6 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 07, 2020
Signed a 1 year $11 million restructured contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Oct 11, 2019
Fined $10,527 Roughing the Passer against Jimmy Garoppolo (SF)
Mar 13, 2019
Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from New York (NYG) with Odell Beckham, Jr. for Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, 2019 1st round pick (#17 Dexter Lawrence) and 2019 3rd round pick (#95 Oshane Ximines)
Nov 23, 2018
Fined $20,054 Roughing the Passer against Jameis Winston (TB)
Dec 15, 2017
Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Dak Prescott (DAL)
Dec 16, 2016
Fined $20,000 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN)
Dec 16, 2016
Fined $17,363 Low hit on Marcus Mariota (TEN)
Nov 25, 2016
Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Jay Cutler (CHI)
Mar 09, 2016
Signed a 5 year $85 million contract with New York (NYG)
Oct 23, 2015
Fined $17,363 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN)
Jul 25, 2012
Signed a 4 year $2.848 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Apr 27, 2012
Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 3 (#72 overall)

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