John Elway

Denver Broncos, Quarterback
Age: 64y-5m-25d (Jun 28, 1960)
College: Stanford
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 1983
RETIRED

1998-2003 Extension

John Elway signed a 6 year , $46,602,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $7,767,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $46,602,000
Average Salary:
$7,767,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2004 / UFA
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1997-2001 Extension

John Elway signed a 5 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $2,260,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,260,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2002 / UFA
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1996-2001 Extension

John Elway signed a 5 year , $29,500,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $6,250,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $5,900,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $29,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,900,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2002 / UFA
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1993-1996

John Elway signed a 4 year , $19,100,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $4,775,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $19,100,000
Average Salary:
$4,775,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1997 / UFA
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1987-1992 Extension

John Elway signed a 6 year , $12,700,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,116,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $12,700,000
Average Salary:
$2,116,667
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1993 / UFA
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1983-1987 Rookie

John Elway signed a 5 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1988 / UFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$45,445,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1983 23
Active
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
1984 24
Active
$700,000
$2,300,000
1985 25
Active
$800,000
$3,100,000
1986 26
Active
$900,000
$4,000,000
1987 27
Active
$1,400,000
$5,400,000
1988 28
Active
$1,425,000
$6,825,000
1989 29
Active
$1,450,000
$8,275,000
1990 30
Active
$1,525,000
$9,800,000
1991 31
Active
$1,900,000
$11,700,000
1992 32
Active
$2,000,000
$13,700,000
1993 33
Active
$10,100,000
$23,800,000
1994 34
Active
$3,000,000
$26,800,000
1995 35
Active
$3,000,000
$29,800,000
1996 36
Active
$8,020,000
$37,820,000
1997 37
Active
$2,825,000
$40,645,000
Champion
1998 38
Active
$4,800,000
$45,445,000
Champion
Total
$45,445,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
16 $25,435,000 $20,010,000 - - - - $45,445,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1983
23
$600,000
$1,000,000
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
1984
24
$700,000
$700,000
$2,300,000
1985
25
$800,000
$800,000
$3,100,000
1986
26
$900,000
$900,000
$4,000,000
1987
27
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$5,400,000
1988
28
$1,425,000
$1,425,000
$6,825,000
1989
29
$1,450,000
$1,450,000
$8,275,000
1990
30
$1,525,000
$1,525,000
$9,800,000
1991
31
$1,900,000
$1,900,000
$11,700,000
1992
32
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$13,700,000
1993
33
$4,100,000
$6,000,000
$10,100,000
$23,800,000
1994
34
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$26,800,000
1995
35
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$29,800,000
1996
36
$1,770,000
$6,250,000
$8,020,000
$37,820,000
1997
37
$565,000
$2,260,000
$2,825,000
$40,645,000
1998
38
$300,000
$4,500,000
$4,800,000
$45,445,000
Total
$25,435,000
$20,010,000
$45,445,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
16 $25,435,000 $20,010,000 - - - - $45,445,000
  • Sep 05, 1999 Retired from Professional Football
  • Apr 17, 1996 Signed a 5 year $29.5 million contract extension with Denver (DEN)
  • Feb 26, 1993 Signed a 4 year $19.1 million contract extension with Denver (DEN)
  • Jul 24, 1987 Signed a 6 year $12.7 million contract extension with Denver (DEN)
  • May 03, 1983 Signed a 5 year $5 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • May 02, 1983 Traded to Denver (DEN) from Indianapolis (IND) for Chris Hinton, Mark Herrman and 1984 1st round pick (#19)
  • Apr 26, 1983 Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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