LeGarrette Blount

Detroit Lions, Running Back
Age: 37-361d (Dec 05, 1986)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Oregon
Drafted: Undrafted, TEN, 2010
Agent(s): Zeke Sandhu (Elite Athlete Management)
RETIRED

2018-2018

LeGarrette Blount signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2018 32 $2,000,000 1.13% $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
2019 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 32 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 1.13% $2,000,000
2019 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 32 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Contract Notes
  • Incentives: $2.5M
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

LeGarrette Blount signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $200,000 signing bonus, $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$200,000
GTD at Sign:
$400,000
Total GTD:
$400,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

LeGarrette Blount signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2015

LeGarrette Blount signed a 2 year , $1,730,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $865,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,730,000
Average Salary:
$865,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2015

LeGarrette Blount signed a 2 year , $3,850,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $950,000 signing bonus, $950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,925,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,850,000
Average Salary:
$1,925,000
Signing Bonus:
$950,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$950,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2013

LeGarrette Blount signed a 1 year , $680,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $680,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $680,000
Average Salary:
$680,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2013-2013

LeGarrette Blount signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

LeGarrette Blount signed a 1 year , $540,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $540,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $540,000
Average Salary:
$540,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2010-2011

LeGarrette Blount signed a 2 year , $725,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $362,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $725,000
Average Salary:
$362,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$9,797,888

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 24
Active
$320,000
$320,000
2011 25
Active
$450,000
$770,000
2012 26
Active
$540,000
$1,310,000
2013 27
Active
$680,000
$1,990,000
2014 28
Active
Retained
$257,647
$1,850,000
$2,247,647
$4,097,647
 Champion
2015 29
Injured
$949,632
$5,047,279
2016 30
Active
$1,500,609
$6,547,888
 Champion
2017 31
Active
$1,250,000
$7,797,888
 Champion
2018 32
Active
$2,000,000
$9,797,888
Total
$9,797,888

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,310,000 - - - - - $1,310,000
4 $2,353,529 $100,000 $293,750 - $140,000 $500,609 $3,387,888
1 $900,000 $950,000 - - - - $1,850,000
1 $900,000 $200,000 $100,000 - $50,000 - $1,250,000
1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - - $2,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
24
$320,000
$320,000
$320,000
2011
25
$450,000
$450,000
$770,000
2012
26
$540,000
$540,000
$1,310,000
2013
27
$630,000
$50,000
$680,000
$1,990,000
2014
28
$257,647
$900,000
$950,000
$257,647
$1,850,000
$2,247,647
$4,097,647
2015
29
$705,882
$193,750
$50,000
$949,632
$5,047,279
2016
30
$760,000
$100,000
$100,000
$40,000
$500,609
$1,500,609
$6,547,888
2017
31
$900,000
$200,000
$100,000
$50,000
$1,250,000
$7,797,888
2018
32
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$9,797,888
Total
$6,463,529
$2,250,000
$393,750
$190,000
$500,609
$9,797,888

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,310,000 - - - - - $1,310,000
4 $2,353,529 $100,000 $293,750 - $140,000 $500,609 $3,387,888
1 $900,000 $950,000 - - - - $1,850,000
1 $900,000 $200,000 $100,000 - $50,000 - $1,250,000
1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - - $2,000,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 NE 15 - 17 Hip
  • Dec 05, 2020 Retired from Professional Football
  • Sep 21, 2018 Fined $10,025 Leaving the bench to enter a fight against San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 16, 2018 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 29, 2017 Fined $9,115 Excessive celebration against New York (NYG)
  • May 17, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • May 10, 2017 Assigned a 1 year $1.1 million UFA tender by New England (NE)
  • Jan 06, 2017 Fined $18,231 Excessive Facemask against Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
  • Oct 21, 2016 Fined $9,115 Unsportsmanlike Conduct, pushing Vontaze Burfict (CIN)
  • Apr 12, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 07, 2015 Suspended 1 game per his arrest in 2014, forfeiting $44,117 in 2015 salary with New England (NE)
  • Nov 22, 2014 Signed a 2 year $1.73 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Nov 18, 2014 Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Sep 26, 2014 Fined $5,512 Throwing a ball into the stands against Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 28, 2014 Signed a 2 year $3.85 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • May 04, 2013 Signed a 1 year $680k restructured contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 27, 2013 Traded to New England (NE) from Tampa Bay (TB) for Jeff Demps and 2013 7th round pick (#229 - traded)
  • Mar 09, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 02, 2012 Signed a 1 year $540k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Sep 06, 2010 Claimed off Waivers by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Sep 05, 2010 Waived by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Apr 25, 2010 Signed as a free agent by Tennessee (TEN)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 26, 2014 Throwing a ball into the stands against Carolina (CAR) $5,512
Oct 21, 2016 Unsportsmanlike Conduct, pushing Vontaze Burfict (CIN) $9,115
Jan 06, 2017 Excessive Facemask against Ndamukong Suh (MIA) $18,231
Sep 29, 2017 Excessive celebration against New York (NYG) $9,115
Sep 21, 2018 Leaving the bench to enter a fight against San Francisco (SF) $10,025

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Apr 07, 2015 Substance Abuse 1 $44,117
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2018 DET 16 8 282 26.20 154 418 26.1 5 15 10 67 6.7 4.2 0 2
2017 PHI 16 11 353 31.20 173 766 47.9 2 8 8 50 6.3 3.1 1 1
2016 NE 16 8 529 47.20 299 1,161 72.6 18 8 7 38 5.4 2.4 0 2
2015 NE 12 6 309 35.30 165 703 58.6 6 7 6 43 7.2 3.6 1 1
2014 NE 16 1 231 19.50 125 547 34.2 5 12 10 54 5.4 3.4 0 1
2013 NE 16 7 286 23.90 153 772 48.3 7 5 2 38 19.0 2.4 0 3
2012 TB 13 92 8.80 41 151 11.6 2 2 1 2 2.0 0.2 0 0
2011 TB 14 14 0 0.00 184 781 55.8 5 25 15 148 9.9 10.6 0 5

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 05, 2020
Retired from Professional Football
Sep 21, 2018
Fined $10,025 Leaving the bench to enter a fight against San Francisco (SF)
Mar 16, 2018
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Sep 29, 2017
Fined $9,115 Excessive celebration against New York (NYG)
May 17, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
May 10, 2017
Assigned a 1 year $1.1 million UFA tender by New England (NE)
Jan 06, 2017
Fined $18,231 Excessive Facemask against Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
Oct 21, 2016
Fined $9,115 Unsportsmanlike Conduct, pushing Vontaze Burfict (CIN)
Apr 12, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with New England (NE)
Apr 07, 2015
Suspended 1 game per his arrest in 2014, forfeiting $44,117 in 2015 salary with New England (NE)
Nov 22, 2014
Signed a 2 year $1.73 million contract with New England (NE)
Nov 18, 2014
Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
Sep 26, 2014
Fined $5,512 Throwing a ball into the stands against Carolina (CAR)
Mar 28, 2014
Signed a 2 year $3.85 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
May 04, 2013
Signed a 1 year $680k restructured contract with New England (NE)
Apr 27, 2013
Traded to New England (NE) from Tampa Bay (TB) for Jeff Demps and 2013 7th round pick (#229 - traded)
Mar 09, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Apr 02, 2012
Signed a 1 year $540k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Sep 06, 2010
Claimed off Waivers by Tampa Bay (TB)
Sep 05, 2010
Waived by Tennessee (TEN)
Apr 25, 2010
Signed as a free agent by Tennessee (TEN)

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