NFL
Julian Edelman
Julian Edelman
New England Patriots, Wide Receiver
Age: 38y-7m-0d (May 22, 1986)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Kent State
Drafted: Round 7 (#232 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Yee & Dubin Sports
RETIRED
2019-2021 Extension
Julian Edelman signed a 2 year , $15,500,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $15,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,000,000
Total GTD:
$12,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2019 Extension
Julian Edelman signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,000,000
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2014-2017
Julian Edelman signed a 4 year , $17,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $17,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$8,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2013-2013
Julian Edelman signed a 1 year , $765,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $765,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $765,000
Average Salary:
$765,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie
Julian Edelman signed a 4 year , $1,798,700 contract with the New England Patriots, including $48,700 signing bonus, $48,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $449,675.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,798,700
Average Salary:
$449,675
Signing Bonus:
$48,700
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$48,700
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons
12 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$46,021,530
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$358,700 |
$358,700 |
|
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$395,000 |
$753,700 |
|
| 2011 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$525,000 |
$1,278,700 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$615,000 |
$1,893,700 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$765,000 |
$2,658,700 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$3,437,500 |
$6,096,200 |
Champion |
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$6,171,875 |
$12,268,075 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Active / active-pup
|
$4,028,635 |
$16,296,710 |
Champion |
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Injured
|
$7,857,843 |
$24,154,553 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$2,404,412 |
$26,558,965 |
Champion |
| 2019 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$11,000,000 |
$37,558,965 |
|
| 2020 | 34 |
|
Injured
|
$6,462,565 |
$44,021,530 |
|
| 2021 | 35 |
|
Retained
|
$2,000,000 |
$46,021,530 |
|
| Total |
$46,021,530 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |
|
$19,139,412 | $17,656,543 | $2,861,875 | - | $1,810,000 | $4,553,700 | $46,021,530 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
23 |
$310,000
|
$48,700 |
$358,700 |
$358,700 |
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| 2010 |
|
24 |
$395,000
|
$395,000 |
$753,700 |
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| 2011 |
|
25 |
$525,000
|
$525,000 |
$1,278,700 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$615,000
|
$615,000 |
$1,893,700 |
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| 2013 |
|
27 |
$715,000
|
$40,000 |
$10,000 |
$765,000 |
$2,658,700 |
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| 2014 |
|
28 |
$1,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$437,500 |
$3,437,500 |
$6,096,200 |
||||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$2,250,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$421,875 |
$500,000 |
$6,171,875 |
$12,268,075 |
|||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$2,500,000
|
$750,000 |
$250,000 |
$528,635 |
$4,028,635 |
$16,296,710 |
|||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$3,000,000
|
$4,607,843 |
$250,000 |
$7,857,843 |
$24,154,553 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$1,529,412
|
$375,000 |
$500,000 |
$2,404,412 |
$26,558,965 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$1,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$11,000,000 |
$37,558,965 |
||
| 2020 |
|
34 |
$3,300,000
|
$337,500 |
$300,000 |
$2,525,065 |
$6,462,565 |
$44,021,530 |
|||
| 2021 |
|
35 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$46,021,530 |
||||||
| Total |
$19,139,412 |
$17,656,543 |
$2,861,875 |
$1,810,000 |
$4,553,700 |
$46,021,530 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |
|
$19,139,412 | $17,656,543 | $2,861,875 | - | $1,810,000 | $4,553,700 | $46,021,530 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
NE |
8 - 12 | Knee |
| 2020 |
NE |
13 - 13 | COVID-19 |
| 2020 |
NE |
14 - 17 | Knee |
| 2017 |
NE |
1 - 17 | Knee (ACL) |
-
Apr 12, 2021
Retired from Professional Football
-
Apr 12, 2021
Released by New England (NE), clearing $3.4M of cap space
-
May 21, 2019
Signed a 2 year $15.5 million contract extension with New England (NE)
-
Dec 28, 2018
Fined $63,504 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Buffalo (BUF)
-
Nov 02, 2018
Fined $26,739 Helmet to Helmet hit against Lafayette Pitts (BUF)
-
Jun 07, 2018
Suspended 4 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $987,744 in 2018 salary/bonus with New England (NE)
-
Jun 08, 2017
Signed a 2 year $11 million contract extension with New England (NE)
-
Oct 21, 2016
Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Sep 16, 2016
Fined $24,309 Hit on a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI)
-
Nov 07, 2014
Fined $5,512 Throwing the ball into the stands against Denver (DEN)
-
Mar 15, 2014
Signed a 4 year $17 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Apr 10, 2013
Signed a 1 year $765k contract with New England (NE)
-
Jul 16, 2009
Signed a 4 year $1.7987 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by New England (NE): Round 7 (#232 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2018 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Buffalo (BUF) | $63,504 | |
| Nov 02, 2018 |
|
Helmet to Helmet hit against Lafayette Pitts (BUF) | $26,739 | |
| Oct 21, 2016 |
|
Excessive facemask against Cincinnati (CIN) | $9,115 | |
| Sep 16, 2016 |
|
Hit on a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI) | $24,309 | |
| Nov 07, 2014 |
|
Throwing the ball into the stands against Denver (DEN) | $5,512 | |
| Fines: 5 | $129,179 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2018 |
|
PEDs | 4 | $987,745 |
| Suspensions: 1 | $987,745 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NE | 6 | 1 | 265 | 58.10 | 21 | 315 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NE | 16 | 13 | 1,011 | 87.20 | 100 | 1,117 | 6 | 3 |
| 2018 | NE | 12 | 12 | 748 | 87.50 | 74 | 850 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NE | 16 | 13 | 877 | 78.20 | 98 | 1,106 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | NE | 9 | 9 | 525 | 46.90 | 61 | 692 | 7 | 1 |
| 2014 | NE | 14 | 13 | 805 | 71.20 | 92 | 972 | 4 | 3 |
| 2013 | NE | 16 | 11 | 1,021 | 85.30 | 105 | 1,056 | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | NE | 9 | 3 | 297 | 32.30 | 21 | 235 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | NE | 13 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 3 |
