Jared Cook

Los Angeles Chargers, Tight End
Age: 37y-8m-20d (Apr 07, 1987)
Exp: 14 Years
College: South Carolina
Drafted: Round 3 (#89 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Tory Dandy (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2021-2021 Free Agent

Jared Cook signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 34 $4,500,000 2.47% $4,800,000 $4,800,000 $4,500,000
2022 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 34 $3,500,000 $1,000,000 $4,500,000 2.47% $4,500,000
2022 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2021 34 $3,500,000 $1,000,000 $4,800,000 $4,800,000 $4,800,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2019-2020

Jared Cook signed a 2 year , $15,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,000,000
Total GTD:
$8,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2017-2018

Jared Cook signed a 2 year , $10,600,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,300,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,600,000
Average Salary:
$5,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$5,000,000
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2016-2016

Jared Cook signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $825,000 signing bonus, $825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$825,000
GTD at Sign:
$825,000
Total GTD:
$825,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2017

Jared Cook signed a 5 year , $35,100,000 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,020,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $35,100,000
Average Salary:
$7,020,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$16,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie

Jared Cook signed a 4 year , $2,450,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $700,000 signing bonus, $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $612,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,450,000
Average Salary:
$612,500
Signing Bonus:
$700,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$700,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$56,884,235

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 22
Active
$1,010,000
$1,010,000
2010 23
Active
$395,000
$1,405,000
2011 24
Active
$525,000
$1,930,000
2012 25
Injured
$615,000
$2,545,000
2013 26
Active
$8,000,000
$10,545,000
2014 27
Active
$6,000,000
$16,545,000
2015 28
Active
$7,014,235
$23,559,235
2016 29
Active
$2,550,000
$26,109,235
2017 30
Active
$5,300,000
$31,409,235
2018 31
Active
$5,675,000
$37,084,235
2019 32
Active
$8,000,000
$45,084,235
2020 33
Active
$7,000,000
$52,084,235
2021 34
Active
$4,800,000
$56,884,235
Total
$56,884,235

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,845,000 $700,000 - - - - $2,545,000
3 $11,798,236 $5,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,201,764 - $14,235 $21,014,235
1 $1,425,000 $825,000 $275,000 - $25,000 - $2,550,000
2 $7,500,000 - $2,500,000 - $600,000 $375,000 $10,975,000
2 $9,000,000 $6,000,000 - - - - $15,000,000
1 $3,500,000 $1,000,000 - - - $300,000 $4,800,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
22
$310,000
$700,000
$1,010,000
$1,010,000
2010
23
$395,000
$395,000
$1,405,000
2011
24
$525,000
$525,000
$1,930,000
2012
25
$615,000
$615,000
$2,545,000
2013
26
$3,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,545,000
2014
27
$1,798,236
$1,201,764
$3,000,000
$6,000,000
$16,545,000
2015
28
$7,000,000
$14,235
$7,014,235
$23,559,235
2016
29
$1,425,000
$825,000
$275,000
$25,000
$2,550,000
$26,109,235
2017
30
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$300,000
$5,300,000
$31,409,235
2018
31
$5,000,000
$300,000
$375,000
$5,675,000
$37,084,235
2019
32
$2,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$45,084,235
2020
33
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$52,084,235
2021
34
$3,500,000
$1,000,000
$300,000
$4,800,000
$56,884,235
Total
$35,068,236
$13,525,000
$1,201,764
$5,775,000
$625,000
$689,235
$56,884,235

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,845,000 $700,000 - - - - $2,545,000
3 $11,798,236 $5,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,201,764 - $14,235 $21,014,235
1 $1,425,000 $825,000 $275,000 - $25,000 - $2,550,000
2 $7,500,000 - $2,500,000 - $600,000 $375,000 $10,975,000
2 $9,000,000 $6,000,000 - - - - $15,000,000
1 $3,500,000 $1,000,000 - - - $300,000 $4,800,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 LAC 17 - 17 COVID-19
  • Sep 24, 2021 Fined $10,300 Taunting against Dallas (DAL
  • Mar 18, 2021 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
  • Mar 26, 2019 Signed a 2 year $15 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Mar 16, 2017 Signed a 2 year $10.6 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Mar 28, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Feb 19, 2016 Released by Los Angeles (LAR), clearing $5.69 million in 2016 cap
  • Oct 30, 2014 Converted $1.2 million of his 2014 salary into signing bonus, clearing $900k in cap space with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 5 year $35.1 million contract St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 02, 2009 Signed a 4 year $2.45 million contract with Tennessee
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 3 (#89 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 24, 2021 Taunting against Dallas (DAL $10,300
Fines: 1 $10,300
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2021 LAC 16 10 644 53.80 83 48 564 11.8 35.3 4 0
2020 NO 15 5 466 43.30 60 37 504 13.6 33.6 7 1
2019 NO 14 7 513 47.40 65 43 705 16.4 50.4 9 0
2016 GB 10 5 329 30.20 51 30 377 12.6 37.7 1 1
2013 LA 16 13 717 71.40 85 51 671 13.2 41.9 5 1
2012 TEN 13 5 470 57.00 72 44 523 11.9 40.2 4 1
2011 TEN 16 5 0 0.00 81 49 759 15.5 47.4 3 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 24, 2021
Fined $10,300 Taunting against Dallas (DAL
Mar 18, 2021
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
Mar 26, 2019
Signed a 2 year $15 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
Mar 16, 2017
Signed a 2 year $10.6 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
Mar 28, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Feb 19, 2016
Released by Los Angeles (LAR), clearing $5.69 million in 2016 cap
Oct 30, 2014
Converted $1.2 million of his 2014 salary into signing bonus, clearing $900k in cap space with St. Louis (STL)
Mar 12, 2013
Signed a 5 year $35.1 million contract St. Louis (STL)
Jul 02, 2009
Signed a 4 year $2.45 million contract with Tennessee
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 3 (#89 overall)

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