Eric Decker

New England Patriots, Wide Receiver
Age: 37y-11m-7d (Mar 15, 1987)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Minnesota
Drafted: Round 3 (#87 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Todd France (CAA Sports)
RETIRED
2018-2018
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,900,000
Average Salary:
$1,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
2017-2017
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,500,000
Total GTD:
$2,500,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2014-2018
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $36,250,000
Average Salary:
$7,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$15,000,000
Total GTD:
$15,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
2010-2013 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,315,150
Average Salary:
$828,788
Signing Bonus:
$732,150
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$732,150
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
Seasons
9 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$29,396,843
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 23 |
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Active
|
$1,052,150 |
$1,052,150 |
|
2011 | 24 |
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Active
|
$405,000 |
$1,457,150 |
|
2012 | 25 |
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Active
|
$490,000 |
$1,947,150 |
|
2013 | 26 |
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Active
|
$1,323,000 |
$3,270,150 |
|
2014 | 27 |
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Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$13,270,150 |
|
2015 | 28 |
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Active
|
$5,026,693 |
$18,296,843 |
|
2016 | 29 |
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Injured
|
$6,500,000 |
$24,796,843 |
|
2017 | 30 |
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Active
|
$4,525,000 |
$29,321,843 |
|
2018 | 31 |
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Retained
|
$75,000 |
$29,396,843 |
|
Total |
$29,396,843 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
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$2,538,000 | $732,150 | - | - | - | - | $3,270,150 |
3 |
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$14,000,000 | $7,500,000 | - | - | - | $26,693 | $21,526,693 |
1 |
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$1,350,000 | $2,500,000 | $150,000 | - | - | $525,000 | $4,525,000 |
1 |
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- | $75,000 | - | - | - | - | $75,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 |
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23 |
$320,000
|
$732,150 |
$1,052,150 |
$1,052,150 |
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2011 |
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24 |
$405,000
|
$405,000 |
$1,457,150 |
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2012 |
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25 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$1,947,150 |
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2013 |
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26 |
$1,323,000
|
$1,323,000 |
$3,270,150 |
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2014 |
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27 |
$2,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$13,270,150 |
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2015 |
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28 |
$5,000,000
|
$26,693 |
$5,026,693 |
$18,296,843 |
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2016 |
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29 |
$6,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$24,796,843 |
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2017 |
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30 |
$1,350,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$150,000 |
$525,000 |
$4,525,000 |
$29,321,843 |
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2018 |
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31 |
$75,000 |
$75,000 |
$29,396,843 |
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Total |
$17,888,000 |
$10,807,150 |
$150,000 |
$551,693 |
$29,396,843 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
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$2,538,000 | $732,150 | - | - | - | - | $3,270,150 |
3 |
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$14,000,000 | $7,500,000 | - | - | - | $26,693 | $21,526,693 |
1 |
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$1,350,000 | $2,500,000 | $150,000 | - | - | $525,000 | $4,525,000 |
1 |
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- | $75,000 | - | - | - | - | $75,000 |
Injuries
Year | Weeks | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2016 |
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6 - 17 | Shoulder |
-
Aug 26, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
-
Aug 02, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.9 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Jun 18, 2017 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
-
Jun 12, 2017 Released by New York (NYJ), clearing $7.25M in cap
-
Sep 23, 2016 Fined $9,115 Taunting against Buffalo (BUF)
-
Sep 16, 2016 Fined $9,115 Unnecessary Roughness against Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Mar 12, 2014 Signed a 5 year $36.25 million contract with New York (NYJ)
-
Jul 26, 2010 Signed a 4 year $2.522 million contract with Denver (DEN)
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Apr 23, 2010 Drafted3 by Minnesota (MIN): Round 3 (#87 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 23, 2016 |
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Taunting against Buffalo (BUF) | $9,115 | |
Sep 16, 2016 |
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Unnecessary Roughness against Cincinnati (CIN) | $9,115 | |
Fines: 2 | $18,230 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | TEN | 16 | 8 | 736 | 71.90 | 54 | 563 | 1 | 0 |
2016 | NYJ | 3 | 3 | 211 | 20.20 | 9 | 194 | 2 | 0 |
2015 | NYJ | 15 | 13 | 906 | 81.30 | 80 | 1,027 | 12 | 1 |
2014 | NYJ | 15 | 15 | 812 | 74.60 | 74 | 962 | 5 | 0 |
2013 | DEN | 16 | 16 | 1,050 | 87.00 | 87 | 1,288 | 11 | 2 |
2012 | DEN | 16 | 15 | 1,047 | 91.60 | 85 | 1,064 | 13 | 0 |
2011 | DEN | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0.00 | 44 | 612 | 8 | 1 |