Derek Rivers

Indianapolis Colts, Outside Linebacker
Age: 30-208d (May 09, 1994)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Youngstown State
Drafted: Round 3 (#83 overall), 2017
Agent(s): Michael Perrett (Priority Sports & Entertainment)

2024-2024

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $1,055,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $1,055,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,055,000
Average Salary:
$1,055,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Free Agent

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $1,060,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $40,000 signing bonus, $40,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,060,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,060,000
Average Salary:
$1,060,000
Signing Bonus:
$40,000
GTD at Sign:
$40,000
Total GTD:
$40,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2022

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $990,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $990,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $990,000
Average Salary:
$990,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2020 Rookie

Derek Rivers signed a 4 year , $3,304,896 contract with the New England Patriots, including $802,896 signing bonus, $802,896 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $826,224.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,304,896
Average Salary:
$826,224
Signing Bonus:
$802,896
GTD at Sign:
$802,896
Total GTD:
$802,896
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$5,299,373

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2017 23
Injured
$1,150,896
$1,150,896
2018 24
Active
$583,000
$1,733,896
 Champion
2019 25
Injured
$680,000
$2,413,896
2020 26
Retained
Active
$574,026
$335,817
$2,987,922
$3,323,739
2021 27
Active
Retained
$485,000
$295,000
$3,808,739
$4,103,739
2022 28
Injured
$584,412
$4,688,151
2023 29
Retained
Injured
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$112,222
$80,500
$64,400
$50,000
$48,300
$20,600
$4,800,373
$4,880,873
$4,945,273
$4,995,273
$5,043,573
$5,064,173
2024 30
Retained
Reserve
$117,600
$117,600
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total      
$5,299,373
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total
$5,299,373

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,033,294 $802,896 - - $102,000 $49,732 $2,987,922
1 $291,174 - - - - $44,643 $335,817
3 $1,330,522 $240,000 - - $60,000 - $1,659,934
2 $315,700 - - - - - $315,700
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2017
23
$348,000
$802,896
$1,150,896
$1,150,896
2018
24
$555,000
$28,000
$583,000
$1,733,896
2019
25
$645,000
$35,000
$680,000
$2,413,896
2020
26
$485,294
$291,174
$39,000
$49,732
$44,643
$574,026
$335,817
$2,987,922
$3,323,739
2021
27
$385,000
$195,000
$100,000
$100,000
$485,000
$295,000
$3,808,739
$4,103,739
2022
28
$505,000
$50,000
$584,412
$4,688,151
2023
29
$112,222
$80,500
$64,400
$48,300
$20,600
$40,000
$10,000
$112,222
$80,500
$64,400
$50,000
$48,300
$20,600
$4,800,373
$4,880,873
$4,945,273
$4,995,273
$5,043,573
$5,064,173
2024
30
$117,600
$117,600
$117,600
$117,600
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total
$3,970,690
$1,042,896
$162,000
$94,375
$5,299,373
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total
$3,970,690
$1,042,896
$162,000
$94,375
$5,299,373

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,033,294 $802,896 - - $102,000 $49,732 $2,987,922
1 $291,174 - - - - $44,643 $335,817
3 $1,330,522 $240,000 - - $60,000 - $1,659,934
2 $315,700 - - - - - $315,700

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2022 HOU 1 - 18 Biceps
2021 HOU 16 - 16 COVID-19
2020 NE 6 - 6 COVID-19
2019 NE 1 - 17 Undisclosed
2017 NE 1 - 17 Knee (ACL)
  • Nov 19, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Sep 24, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 25, 2024 Released by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 14, 2024 Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Dec 07, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Oct 06, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Oct 06, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Oct 04, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 30, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 29, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 21, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 18, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 16, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 12, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 30, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 30, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 14, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.06 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 09, 2021 Signed a contract extension with Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 02, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 31, 2021 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 16, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.1 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 24, 2020 Claimed off waivers by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Nov 21, 2020 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Jun 08, 2017 Signed a 4 year $3.3 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 28, 2017 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 3 (#83 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2023 HOU 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 HOU 5 1 143 26.70 1 9 7 2 0 0
2020 LAR 13 0 115 11.70 2 5 2 3 0 0
2018 NE 6 0 78 10.20 1 2 2 0 0 0
2017 NE 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 19, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
Sep 24, 2024
Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
Aug 25, 2024
Released by Indianapolis (IND)
Aug 14, 2024
Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Dec 07, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
Oct 06, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
Oct 06, 2023
Released by Houston (HOU)
Oct 04, 2023
Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
Sep 30, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
Sep 29, 2023
Released by Houston (HOU)
Sep 21, 2023
Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
Sep 18, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
Sep 16, 2023
Released by Houston (HOU)
Sep 12, 2023
Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
Aug 30, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
Aug 30, 2023
Released by Houston (HOU)
Mar 14, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.06 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Dec 09, 2021
Signed a contract extension with Houston (HOU)
Sep 02, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
Aug 31, 2021
Released by Houston (HOU)
Mar 16, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.1 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Nov 24, 2020
Claimed off waivers by Los Angeles (LAR)
Nov 21, 2020
Waived by New England (NE)
Jun 08, 2017
Signed a 4 year $3.3 million contract with New England (NE)
Apr 28, 2017
Drafted by New England (NE): Round 3 (#83 overall)

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