Jay Cutler

Miami Dolphins, Quarterback
Age: 41-213d (Apr 29, 1983)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Vanderbilt
Drafted: Round 1 (#11 overall), 2006
Agent(s): BC Sports Inc.
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Jay Cutler signed a 1 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$5,000,000
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 34 $10,000,000 5.99% $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
2018 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 34 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 5.99% $10,000,000
2018 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 34 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
Contract Notes
  • 2017 Roster Bonus: $5M (paid 8/9/17)
  • 75% playing time + playoff birth: $1M
  • 75% playing time + playoff win: $1M
  • 75% playing time + Top 10 in total TDs: $1M
Source: Jason La Canfora

2014-2020 Extension

Jay Cutler signed a 7 year , $126,700,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $54,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,100,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $126,700,000
Average Salary:
$18,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$38,000,000
Total GTD:
$54,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2009-2013

Jay Cutler signed a 5 year , $50,370,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,074,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $50,370,000
Average Salary:
$10,074,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2006-2011 Rookie

Jay Cutler signed a 6 year , $47,862,500 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $7,977,083.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $47,862,500
Average Salary:
$7,977,083
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$122,196,087

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Active
$1,550,000
$1,550,000
2007 24
Active
$8,247,500
$9,797,500
2008 25
Active
$747,500
$10,545,000
2009 26
Active
Retained
$10,134,999
$4,732,500
$20,679,999
$25,412,499
2010 27
Active
$7,500,000
$32,912,499
2011 28
Active
$8,100,000
$41,012,499
2012 29
Active
$8,200,000
$49,212,499
2013 30
Active
$8,970,000
$58,182,499
2014 31
Active
$17,506,808
$75,689,307
2015 32
Active
$20,506,780
$96,196,087
2016 33
Injured
$16,000,000
$112,196,087
2017 34
Active
$10,000,000
$122,196,087
Total
$122,196,087

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $635,000 - $1,275,000 - $100,000 - $15,277,500
8 $89,804,999 - - $5,000,000 $2,100,000 $13,588 $96,918,587
1 $5,000,000 - $5,000,000 - - - $10,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$275,000
$1,275,000
$1,550,000
$1,550,000
2007
24
$360,000
$7,887,500
$8,247,500
$9,797,500
2008
25
$100,000
$747,500
$10,545,000
2009
26
$10,034,999
$100,000
$10,134,999
$4,732,500
$20,679,999
$25,412,499
2010
27
$7,000,000
$500,000
$7,500,000
$32,912,499
2011
28
$7,600,000
$500,000
$8,100,000
$41,012,499
2012
29
$7,700,000
$500,000
$8,200,000
$49,212,499
2013
30
$8,470,000
$500,000
$8,970,000
$58,182,499
2014
31
$17,500,000
$6,808
$17,506,808
$75,689,307
2015
32
$15,500,000
$5,000,000
$6,780
$20,506,780
$96,196,087
2016
33
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$112,196,087
2017
34
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$122,196,087
Total
$95,439,999
$5,000,000
$6,275,000
$7,887,500
$2,200,000
$13,588
$122,196,087

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $635,000 - $1,275,000 - $100,000 - $15,277,500
8 $89,804,999 - - $5,000,000 $2,100,000 $13,588 $96,918,587
1 $5,000,000 - $5,000,000 - - - $10,000,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 CHI 13 - 17 Shoulder
  • Aug 06, 2017 Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • May 05, 2017 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 09, 2017 Released by Chicago (CHI), clearing $14 million in cap
  • Mar 24, 2014 Restructured $5 million from his 2014 base salary with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jan 02, 2014 Signed a 7 year $126.7 million contract extension with Chicago (CHI)
  • Oct 20, 2009 Signed a 5 year $50.37 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 02, 2009 Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Denver (DEN) with 2009 5th round pick for Kyle Orton, 2009 1st round pick and 2009 3rd round pick
  • Jul 27, 2006 Signed a 6 year $48 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Jun 27, 2006 Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 1 (#11 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 13, 2009 Verbally abusing an official $20,000
Nov 30, 2012 Throwing the ball at A.J. Jefferson (MIN) $10,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2017 MIA 14 14 764 73.50 429 266 62.0 2,666 190.4 19 14 80.81 19 32 0 6
2016 CHI 5 5 275 27.20 137 81 59.1 1,059 211.8 4 5 78.09 5 24 0 6
2015 CHI 15 15 992 91.30 483 311 64.4 3,659 243.9 21 11 92.31 38 201 1 9
2014 CHI 15 15 969 91.60 561 370 66.0 3,812 254.1 28 18 88.63 39 191 2 12
2013 CHI 11 11 636 60.20 356 225 63.2 2,619 238.1 19 12 89.15 23 118 0 5
2012 CHI 15 15 920 88.00 434 255 58.8 3,033 202.2 19 14 81.32 41 233 0 8
2011 CHI 10 10 0 0.00 314 182 58.0 2,319 231.9 13 7 85.67 18 56 1 7

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TRANSACTIONS

Aug 06, 2017
Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Miami (MIA)
May 05, 2017
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 09, 2017
Released by Chicago (CHI), clearing $14 million in cap
Mar 24, 2014
Restructured $5 million from his 2014 base salary with Chicago (CHI)
Jan 02, 2014
Signed a 7 year $126.7 million contract extension with Chicago (CHI)
Oct 20, 2009
Signed a 5 year $50.37 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Apr 02, 2009
Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Denver (DEN) with 2009 5th round pick for Kyle Orton, 2009 1st round pick and 2009 3rd round pick
Jul 27, 2006
Signed a 6 year $48 million contract with Denver (DEN)
Jun 27, 2006
Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 1 (#11 overall)

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