NFL
Thomas Morstead
Thomas Morstead
New York Jets, Punter
Age: 38-261d (Mar 08, 1986)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: Southern Methodist
Drafted: Round 5 (#164 overall), 2009
2024 Cap Hit
$2,050,000
2024 Cash
$2,550,000
Career Earnings
$40,058,893
2024-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Thomas Morstead signed a 2 year , $5,100,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $2,210,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,550,000. In 2024, Morstead will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,050,000 and a dead cap value of $2,210,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,550,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,210,000
Total GTD:
$2,210,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
38 | $2,050,000 | 0.80% | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 | $2,210,000 | |||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 1 YR, $2,550,000; $500,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||
| 2025 |
|
39 | $3,050,000 | 1.12% | $2,550,000 | $5,100,000 | $500,000 | |||
| 2026 |
|
40 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
38 | $1,210,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 |
| 2025 |
|
39 | $2,125,000 | - | $2,550,000 | $5,100,000 | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Free Agent
Thomas Morstead signed a 1 year , $1,165,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $1,165,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,165,000
Average Salary:
$1,165,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Free Agent
Thomas Morstead signed a 1 year , $1,272,500 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $50,000 signing bonus, $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,272,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,272,500
Average Salary:
$1,272,500
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
GTD at Sign:
$550,000
Total GTD:
$550,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent
Thomas Morstead signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent
Thomas Morstead signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2018-2022 Extension
Thomas Morstead signed a 4 year , $15,850,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $9,118,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,962,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,850,000
Average Salary:
$3,962,500
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,868,000
Total GTD:
$9,118,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2012-2018 Rookie Extension
Thomas Morstead signed a 6 year , $21,885,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $3,500,000 signing bonus, $6,925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,647,500.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $21,885,000
Average Salary:
$3,647,500
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,925,000
Total GTD:
$6,925,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie
Thomas Morstead signed a 4 year , $1,915,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $165,000 signing bonus, $165,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $478,750.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,915,000
Average Salary:
$478,750
Signing Bonus:
$165,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$165,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons
15 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$40,058,893
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$475,000 |
$475,000 |
Champion |
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$395,000 |
$870,000 |
|
| 2011 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$480,000 |
$1,350,000 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$4,775,000 |
$6,125,000 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,250,000 |
$8,375,000 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$2,285,000 |
$10,660,000 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$2,454,097 |
$13,114,097 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$16,614,097 |
|
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$3,750,000 |
$20,364,097 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$5,950,000 |
$26,314,097 |
|
| 2019 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$3,250,000 |
$29,564,097 |
|
| 2020 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$3,300,000 |
$32,864,097 |
|
| 2021 | 35 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$477,777 $418,055 |
$33,341,874 $33,759,929 |
|
| 2022 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$1,266,464 |
$35,026,393 |
|
| 2023 | 37 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$1,317,500 $1,165,000 |
$36,343,893 $37,508,893 |
|
| 2024 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$2,550,000 |
$40,058,893 |
|
| Total |
$40,058,893 |
$40,058,893 |
||||
| 2025 | 39 |
|
Active
|
$2,550,000 |
||
| Total |
$42,608,893 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |
|
$18,763,000 | $8,665,000 | $1,450,000 | $3,350,000 | $632,000 | $4,097 | $32,864,097 |
| 3 |
|
$4,017,778 | $1,152,500 | - | - | - | - | $5,510,277 |
| 1 |
|
$418,056 | - | - | - | - | - | $418,055 |
| 1 |
|
$1,120,000 | $50,000 | $96,464 | - | - | - | $1,266,464 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
23 |
$310,000
|
$165,000 |
$475,000 |
$475,000 |
|||||
| 2010 |
|
24 |
$395,000
|
$395,000 |
$870,000 |
||||||
| 2011 |
|
25 |
$480,000
|
$480,000 |
$1,350,000 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$1,275,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$4,775,000 |
$6,125,000 |
|||||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$900,000
|
$1,250,000 |
$100,000 |
$2,250,000 |
$8,375,000 |
||||
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$2,185,000
|
$100,000 |
$2,285,000 |
$10,660,000 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$2,350,000
|
$100,000 |
$4,097 |
$2,454,097 |
$13,114,097 |
||||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$900,000
|
$2,100,000 |
$400,000 |
$100,000 |
$3,500,000 |
$16,614,097 |
|||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$3,150,000
|
$500,000 |
$100,000 |
$3,750,000 |
$20,364,097 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$918,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$32,000 |
$5,950,000 |
$26,314,097 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$2,950,000
|
$250,000 |
$50,000 |
$3,250,000 |
$29,564,097 |
||||
| 2020 |
|
34 |
$2,950,000
|
$300,000 |
$50,000 |
$3,300,000 |
$32,864,097 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
35 |
$477,778 $418,056
|
$477,777 $418,055 |
$33,341,874 $33,759,929 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
36 |
$1,120,000
|
$50,000 |
$96,464 |
$1,266,464 |
$35,026,393 |
||||
| 2023 |
|
37 |
$1,165,000 $1,165,000
|
$152,500 |
$1,317,500 $1,165,000 |
$36,343,893 $37,508,893 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
38 |
$1,210,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,550,000 |
$40,058,893 |
|||||
| Total |
$24,318,834 |
$9,867,500 |
$3,350,000 |
$1,546,464 |
$632,000 |
$4,097 |
$40,058,893 |
$40,058,893 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
39 |
$2,125,000
|
$2,550,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$26,443,834 |
$9,867,500 |
$3,350,000 |
$1,546,464 |
$632,000 |
$4,097 |
$42,608,893 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |
|
$18,763,000 | $8,665,000 | $1,450,000 | $3,350,000 | $632,000 | $4,097 | $32,864,097 |
| 3 |
|
$4,017,778 | $1,152,500 | - | - | - | - | $5,510,277 |
| 1 |
|
$418,056 | - | - | - | - | - | $418,055 |
| 1 |
|
$1,120,000 | $50,000 | $96,464 | - | - | - | $1,266,464 |
-
Aug 31, 2023
Signed a 2 year $5.1 million contract with New York (NYJ)
-
Aug 29, 2023
Released by New York (NYJ)
-
Mar 17, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.317 million contract with New York (NYJ)
-
Apr 08, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.27 million contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Nov 23, 2021
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 08, 2021
Released by New York (NYJ)
-
Sep 14, 2021
Signed a contract with New York (NYJ)
-
Mar 04, 2021
Released by New Orleans (NO), clearing $2.5M of cap space
-
Mar 16, 2018
Signed a 4 year $15.85 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
-
Mar 29, 2016
Converted $2.1 million of his 2016 salary into bonus, clearing $1,316,667 in 2016 cap space with New Orleans (NO)
-
Dec 13, 2013
Fined $7,875 Excessive Facemask against Ted Ginn Jr. (CAR)
- Sep 10, 2013 Restructured 2013 salary from $2.15 million to $900k with New Orleans (NO)
-
Jul 26, 2012
Signed a 6 year $21.8 million extension with New Orleans (NO)
-
Jul 30, 2009
Signed a 4 year $1.915 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 5 (#164 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2013 |
|
Excessive Facemask against Ted Ginn Jr. (CAR) | $7,875 |
| Year | Team | GP | Snaps | Snaps% | ATT | YDS | AVG | Inside 20 | Touchbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYJ | 10 | 78 | 0.00 | 42 | 2,012 | 47.9 | 14 | 5 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 17 | 164 | 0.00 | 99 | 4,831 | 48.8 | 36 | 8 |
| 2022 | MIA | 17 | 142 | 0.00 | 61 | 2,828 | 46.4 | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 | ATL | 14 | 35 | 0.00 | 45 | 2,123 | 47.2 | 18 | 2 |
| 2020 | NO | 16 | 55 | 0.00 | 62 | 2,674 | 43.1 | 23 | 2 |
| 2019 | NO | 16 | 114 | 0.00 | 60 | 2,770 | 46.2 | 29 | 1 |
| 2018 | NO | 16 | 108 | 0.00 | 43 | 1,996 | 46.4 | 15 | 4 |
| 2017 | NO | 16 | 144 | 0.00 | 60 | 2,822 | 47.0 | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 | NO | 16 | 133 | 0.00 | 57 | 2,751 | 48.3 | 22 | 5 |
| 2015 | NO | 14 | 116 | 0.00 | 56 | 2,551 | 45.6 | 20 | 4 |
| 2014 | NO | 16 | 138 | 0.00 | 58 | 2,690 | 46.4 | 19 | 5 |
| 2013 | NO | 16 | 149 | 0.00 | 61 | 2,859 | 46.9 | 25 | 5 |
| 2012 | NO | 16 | 166 | 0.00 | 74 | 3,707 | 50.1 | 20 | 6 |
| 2011 | NO | 16 | 0.00 | 46 | 2,204 | 47.9 | 13 | 3 |
