Kyle Rudolph

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tight End
Age: 35-17d (Nov 09, 1989)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Notre Dame
Drafted: Round 2 (#43 overall), 2011
Agent(s): David Dunn (Athletes First)
RETIRED

2022-2022 Free Agent

Kyle Rudolph signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $500,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 33 $2,000,000 0.96% $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000
2023 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2022 33 $1,500,000 $500,000 $2,000,000 0.96% $1,500,000
2023 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022 33 $1,500,000 $500,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Contract Notes
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000, 16 LTBE)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2022 Free Agent

Kyle Rudolph signed a 2 year , $12,000,000 contract with the New York Giants, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2019-2023 Extension

Kyle Rudolph signed a 4 year , $36,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $7,250,000 signing bonus, $9,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $36,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,250,000
Total GTD:
$9,250,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2014-2019 Extension

Kyle Rudolph signed a 5 year , $36,500,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $6,500,000 signing bonus, $18,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,300,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $36,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,640,000
Total GTD:
$18,500,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Kyle Rudolph signed a 4 year , $3,907,164 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $1,867,164 signing bonus, $2,836,612 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $976,791.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,907,164
Average Salary:
$976,791
Signing Bonus:
$1,867,164
GTD at Sign:
$2,836,612
Total GTD:
$2,836,612
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$59,936,853

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Active
$2,242,164
$2,242,164
2012 23
Active
$585,448
$2,827,612
2013 24
Injured
$795,896
$3,623,508
2014 25
Active
$7,506,343
$11,129,851
2015 26
Active
$5,140,625
$16,270,476
2016 27
Active
$6,026,622
$22,297,098
2017 28
Active
$5,500,000
$27,797,098
2018 29
Active
$6,375,000
$34,172,098
2019 30
Active
$9,350,000
$43,522,098
2020 31
Injured
$7,414,755
$50,936,853
2021 32
Active
$7,000,000
$57,936,853
2022 33
Active
$2,000,000
$59,936,853
Total
$59,936,853

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $33,162,687 $15,617,164 $1,390,625 - $700,000 $66,377 $50,936,853
1 $2,150,000 $4,500,000 - $350,000 - - $7,000,000
1 $1,500,000 $500,000 - - - - $2,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$375,000
$1,867,164
$2,242,164
$2,242,164
2012
23
$585,448
$585,448
$2,827,612
2013
24
$745,896
$50,000
$795,896
$3,623,508
2014
25
$956,343
$6,500,000
$50,000
$7,506,343
$11,129,851
2015
26
$4,900,000
$140,625
$100,000
$5,140,625
$16,270,476
2016
27
$5,650,000
$250,000
$100,000
$26,622
$6,026,622
$22,297,098
2017
28
$5,150,000
$250,000
$100,000
$5,500,000
$27,797,098
2018
29
$6,025,000
$250,000
$100,000
$6,375,000
$34,172,098
2019
30
$1,750,000
$7,250,000
$250,000
$100,000
$9,350,000
$43,522,098
2020
31
$7,025,000
$250,000
$100,000
$39,755
$7,414,755
$50,936,853
2021
32
$2,150,000
$4,500,000
$350,000
$7,000,000
$57,936,853
2022
33
$1,500,000
$500,000
$2,000,000
$59,936,853
Total
$36,812,687
$20,617,164
$350,000
$1,390,625
$700,000
$66,377
$59,936,853

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $33,162,687 $15,617,164 $1,390,625 - $700,000 $66,377 $50,936,853
1 $2,150,000 $4,500,000 - $350,000 - - $7,000,000
1 $1,500,000 $500,000 - - - - $2,000,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2020 MIN 17 - 17 Foot
  • Sep 04, 2023 Retired from Professional Football
  • Jul 20, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 02, 2022 Released by New York (NYG), clearing $5M of cap space
  • Dec 21, 2021 Converted $350,000 of 2021 salary into bonus, clearing $175,000 of cap with New York (NYG)
  • Mar 18, 2021 Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Mar 02, 2021 Designated a Post June 1st release by Minnesota, clearing $8M of cap after 6/1
  • Jun 11, 2019 Signed a 4 year $36 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 27, 2014 Signed a 5 year $36.5 million extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 30, 2011 Signed a 4 year $3.9 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 29, 2011 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 2 (#43 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2022 TB 9 0 79 6.50 5 3 28 9.3 3.1 1 0
2021 NYG 16 13 500 45.40 39 26 257 9.9 16.1 1 0
2020 MIN 12 12 572 57.10 37 28 334 11.9 27.8 1 1
2019 MIN 16 16 807 77.90 48 39 367 9.4 22.9 6 0
2018 MIN 16 16 925 88.00 81 64 634 9.9 39.6 4 0
2017 MIN 16 16 924 82.60 81 57 532 9.3 33.3 8 0
2016 MIN 16 16 970 92.10 132 83 840 10.1 52.5 7 0
2015 MIN 16 16 848 82.90 73 49 495 10.1 30.9 5 0
2014 MIN 9 8 434 42.40 34 24 231 9.6 25.7 2 0
2013 MIN 8 8 424 49.40 46 30 313 10.4 39.1 3 0
2012 MIN 16 16 950 91.80 94 53 493 9.3 30.8 9 0
2011 MIN 15 8 0 0.00 39 26 249 9.6 16.6 3 0

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Sep 04, 2023
Retired from Professional Football
Jul 20, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 02, 2022
Released by New York (NYG), clearing $5M of cap space
Dec 21, 2021
Converted $350,000 of 2021 salary into bonus, clearing $175,000 of cap with New York (NYG)
Mar 18, 2021
Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with New York (NYG)
Mar 02, 2021
Designated a Post June 1st release by Minnesota, clearing $8M of cap after 6/1
Jun 11, 2019
Signed a 4 year $36 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 27, 2014
Signed a 5 year $36.5 million extension with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 30, 2011
Signed a 4 year $3.9 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Apr 29, 2011
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 2 (#43 overall)

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