William Hayes

Miami Dolphins, Defensive End
Age: 39-221d (May 02, 1985)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Winston-Salem
Drafted: Round 4 (#103 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Eastern Athletic Services
INACTIVE

2018-2018

William Hayes signed a 1 year , $4,050,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,050,000
Average Salary:
$4,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2018 33 $4,050,000 2.29% $4,050,000 $4,050,000 $4,050,000
2019 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 33 $4,000,000 $50,000 $4,050,000 2.29% $4,050,000
2019 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 33 $4,000,000 $50,000 $4,050,000 $4,050,000 $4,050,000 $4,050,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

William Hayes signed a 1 year , $4,750,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,750,000
Average Salary:
$4,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2017

William Hayes signed a 3 year , $17,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,833,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $17,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,833,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$10,000,000
Total GTD:
$10,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2013-2015

William Hayes signed a 3 year , $10,250,000 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including $3,750,000 signing bonus, $4,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,416,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,416,667
Signing Bonus:
$3,750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,550,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2012-2012

William Hayes signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

William Hayes signed a 4 year , $2,203,300 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $498,300 signing bonus, $498,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $550,825.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,203,300
Average Salary:
$550,825
Signing Bonus:
$498,300
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$498,300
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$29,744,956

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 23
Active
$793,300
$793,300
2009 24
Active
$385,000
$1,178,300
2010 25
Active
$470,000
$1,648,300
2011 26
Active
$1,000,000
$2,648,300
2012 27
Active
$900,000
$3,548,300
2013 28
Active
$4,550,000
$8,098,300
2014 29
Active
$2,595,000
$10,693,300
2015 30
Active
$3,251,656
$13,944,956
2016 31
Active
$7,000,000
$20,944,956
2017 32
Injured
$4,750,000
$25,694,956
2018 33
Injured
$4,050,000
$29,744,956
Total
$29,744,956

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,150,000 $498,300 - - - - $2,648,300
5 $10,300,000 $3,750,000 $4,100,000 - - $146,656 $18,296,656
2 $6,750,000 $2,000,000 - - $50,000 - $8,800,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
23
$295,000
$498,300
$793,300
$793,300
2009
24
$385,000
$385,000
$1,178,300
2010
25
$470,000
$470,000
$1,648,300
2011
26
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$2,648,300
2012
27
$800,000
$100,000
$900,000
$3,548,300
2013
28
$800,000
$3,750,000
$4,550,000
$8,098,300
2014
29
$2,595,000
$2,595,000
$10,693,300
2015
30
$3,105,000
$146,656
$3,251,656
$13,944,956
2016
31
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$7,000,000
$20,944,956
2017
32
$2,750,000
$2,000,000
$4,750,000
$25,694,956
2018
33
$4,000,000
$50,000
$4,050,000
$29,744,956
Total
$19,200,000
$6,248,300
$4,100,000
$50,000
$146,656
$29,744,956

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,150,000 $498,300 - - - - $2,648,300
5 $10,300,000 $3,750,000 $4,100,000 - - $146,656 $18,296,656
2 $6,750,000 $2,000,000 - - $50,000 - $8,800,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2018 MIA 4 - 17 Knee (ACL)
2017 MIA 13 - 17 Back
  • Mar 14, 2018 Signed a 1 year $4.05 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 13, 2017 Signed a 1 year $4.75 million restructured contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 10, 2017 Traded to Miami (MIA) from Los Angeles (LAR) with 2017 7th round pick (#223 - traded) for 2017 6th round pick (#206 Sam Rogers)
  • Mar 09, 2016 Signed a 3 year $17.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Dec 26, 2014 Fined $10,000 Role in a brawl against New York (NYG)
  • Oct 17, 2014 Fined $16,537 Horse Collar Tackle against Colin Kaepernick (SF)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 3 year $10.5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Apr 07, 2012 Signed a 1 year $900k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 21, 2008 Signed a 4 year $2.2 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 4 (#103 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 26, 2014 Role in a brawl against New York (NYG) $10,000
Oct 17, 2014 Horse Collar Tackle against Colin Kaepernick (SF) $16,537
Sep 13, 2013 Late Hit $7,875
Oct 22, 2010 Late hit $10,000
Fines: 4 $44,412
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 MIA 3 0 64 30.50 2 4 4 0 0 0
2017 MIA 10 0 274 38.70 1 19 14 5 0 0
2013 LA 14 345 32.40 5 28 21 7 1
2012 LA 16 369 34.30 7 35 29 6
2011 TEN 10 1 0.00 2 16 11 5

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 14, 2018
Signed a 1 year $4.05 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Mar 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $4.75 million restructured contract with Miami (MIA)
Mar 10, 2017
Traded to Miami (MIA) from Los Angeles (LAR) with 2017 7th round pick (#223 - traded) for 2017 6th round pick (#206 Sam Rogers)
Mar 09, 2016
Signed a 3 year $17.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
Dec 26, 2014
Fined $10,000 Role in a brawl against New York (NYG)
Oct 17, 2014
Fined $16,537 Horse Collar Tackle against Colin Kaepernick (SF)
Mar 12, 2013
Signed a 3 year $10.5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Apr 07, 2012
Signed a 1 year $900k contract with St. Louis (STL)
Jul 21, 2008
Signed a 4 year $2.2 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 4 (#103 overall)

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