Linval Joseph

Dallas Cowboys, Defensive Tackle
Age: 36y-2m-13d (Oct 10, 1988)
Exp: 14 Years
Country: US
College: East Carolina
Drafted: Round 2 (#46 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Bill Johnson
2024 Cap Hit

$2,205,000

2024 Cash

$2,500,000

Career Earnings

$73,564,501

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Linval Joseph signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $750,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000. In 2024, Joseph will earn a base salary of $1,250,000 and a signing bonus of $750,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,205,000 and a dead cap value of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2024 36 $2,205,000 0.86% $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000
2025 37
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster/Gm Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 36 $1,250,000 $750,000 $205,000 $2,205,000 0.86% $2,000,000
2025 37
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2024 36 $1,250,000 $750,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Contract Notes

  • $2M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2024 salary)
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
  • Sack Incentives (non-cumulative)
    3: $100,000
    5: $225,000
    7: $375,000
    - playoff berth doubles the incentive
  • Playing Time Incentives (non-cumulative)
    40%: $100,000
    50%: $225,000
    60%: $375,000
    - playoff berth doubles the incentive

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 Free Agent

Linval Joseph signed a 1 year , $1,527,778 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $627,778 signing bonus, $1,527,778 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,527,778.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,527,778
Average Salary:
$1,527,778
Signing Bonus:
$627,778
GTD at Sign:
$1,527,778
Total GTD:
$1,527,778
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Free Agent

Linval Joseph signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $250,000 signing bonus, $250,000 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:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
$250,000
Total GTD:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2020-2021 Free Agent

Linval Joseph signed a 2 year , $17,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $9,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $17,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,500,000
Total GTD:
$9,500,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2022 Extension

Linval Joseph signed a 4 year , $50,350,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $31,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,587,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $50,350,000
Average Salary:
$12,587,500
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$11,500,000
Total GTD:
$31,500,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2014-2018 Free Agent

Linval Joseph signed a 5 year , $31,250,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $12,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,250,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $31,250,000
Average Salary:
$6,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,500,000
Total GTD:
$12,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2010-2013 Rookie

Linval Joseph signed a 4 year , $4,310,500 contract with the New York Giants, including $1,528,000 signing bonus, $3,258,563 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,077,625.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,310,500
Average Salary:
$1,077,625
Signing Bonus:
$1,528,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,258,563
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$73,564,501

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 22
Active
$2,690,500
$2,690,500
2011 23
Active
$405,000
$3,095,500
 Champion
2012 24
Active
$540,000
$3,635,500
2013 25
Active
$630,000
$4,265,500
2014 26
Active
$9,000,000
$13,265,500
2015 27
Active
$4,000,000
$17,265,500
2016 28
Active
$5,750,000
$23,015,500
2017 29
Active
$8,250,000
$31,265,500
2018 30
Active
$9,250,000
$40,515,500
2019 31
Active
$9,437,500
$49,953,000
2020 32
Active
$9,555,049
$59,508,049
2021 33
Active
$7,900,000
$67,408,049
2022 34
Active
$2,000,000
$69,408,049
2023 35
Active
$1,656,452
$71,064,501
2024 36
Active
$2,500,000
$73,564,501
Total      
$73,564,501
$73,564,501
Total
$73,564,501

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,895,000 $1,528,000 - - - $842,500 $4,265,500
6 $24,250,000 $9,000,000 $11,837,500 - $600,000 - $45,687,500
2 $7,000,000 $8,000,000 $2,000,000 - - $455,049 $17,455,049
1 $750,000 $250,000 $250,000 - - $750,000 $2,000,000
1 $900,000 $627,778 - - - - $1,656,452
1 $1,250,000 $750,000 - - - - $2,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
22
$320,000
$1,528,000
$842,500
$2,690,500
$2,690,500
2011
23
$405,000
$405,000
$3,095,500
2012
24
$540,000
$540,000
$3,635,500
2013
25
$630,000
$630,000
$4,265,500
2014
26
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,400,000
$100,000
$9,000,000
$13,265,500
2015
27
$3,900,000
$100,000
$4,000,000
$17,265,500
2016
28
$5,650,000
$100,000
$5,750,000
$23,015,500
2017
29
$1,150,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$100,000
$8,250,000
$31,265,500
2018
30
$1,150,000
$3,000,000
$5,000,000
$100,000
$9,250,000
$40,515,500
2019
31
$8,900,000
$437,500
$100,000
$9,437,500
$49,953,000
2020
32
$1,500,000
$8,000,000
$55,049
$9,555,049
$59,508,049
2021
33
$5,500,000
$2,000,000
$400,000
$7,900,000
$67,408,049
2022
34
$750,000
$250,000
$250,000
$750,000
$2,000,000
$69,408,049
2023
35
$900,000
$627,778
$1,656,452
$71,064,501
2024
36
$1,250,000
$750,000
$2,500,000
$73,564,501
Total
$36,045,000
$20,155,778
$14,087,500
$600,000
$2,047,549
$73,564,501
$73,564,501
Total
$36,045,000
$20,155,778
$14,087,500
$600,000
$2,047,549
$73,564,501

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,895,000 $1,528,000 - - - $842,500 $4,265,500
6 $24,250,000 $9,000,000 $11,837,500 - $600,000 - $45,687,500
2 $7,000,000 $8,000,000 $2,000,000 - - $455,049 $17,455,049
1 $750,000 $250,000 $250,000 - - $750,000 $2,000,000
1 $900,000 $627,778 - - - - $1,656,452
1 $1,250,000 $750,000 - - - - $2,500,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 LAC 11 - 13 COVID-19
  • Aug 21, 2024 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Nov 02, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.52 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Nov 17, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Mar 18, 2020 Signed a 2 year $17 million contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
  • Mar 13, 2020 Released by Minnesota (MIN), clearing $10.4M of cap space
  • Sep 15, 2017 Fined $9,115 Excessive face mask against New Orleans (NO)
  • Aug 05, 2017 Signed a 4 year $50.35 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 28, 2014 Fined $20,000 Roughing the Passer against Aaron Rodgers (GB)
  • Nov 07, 2014 Fined $16,537 Roughing the Passer against Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 11, 2014 Signed a 5 year $31.25 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 31, 2010 Signed a 4 year $4.31 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Apr 23, 2010 Drafted by New York (NYG): Round 2 (#46 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 15, 2017 Excessive face mask against New Orleans (NO) $9,115
Nov 28, 2014 Roughing the Passer against Aaron Rodgers (GB) $20,000
Nov 07, 2014 Roughing the Passer against Washington (WAS) $16,537
Sep 13, 2013 Roughing the passer against Tony Romo $15,750
Dec 07, 2012 for yanking Redskins OL Will Montgomery’s leg out of a pile. $7,875
Fines: 5 $69,277
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 DAL 14 0 220 24.30 1 14 6 8 1 0
2023 BUF 7 0 161 28.40 1 12 7 5 0 0
2022 PHI 8 8 189 38.00 1 20 8 12 0 0
2021 LAC 14 12 551 47.70 1 57 30 27 0 0
2020 LAC 16 16 725 70.00 0 62 33 29 0 0
2019 MIN 13 13 559 50.80 3 44 26 18 1 0
2018 MIN 15 15 672 69.20 1 57 35 22 1 0
2017 MIN 16 16 664 66.80 4 67 39 28 0 0
2016 MIN 16 16 720 69.80 4 77 37 40 3 0
2015 MIN 12 12 532 49.60 1 56 42 14 1 0
2014 MIN 16 16 728 67.30 3 48 29 19 0 0
2013 NYG 15 15 578 51.30 3 59 34 25 1
2012 NYG 16 16 692 66.30 4 59 33 26 1
2011 NYG 16 15 0.00 2 49 34 15

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TRANSACTIONS

Aug 21, 2024
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Nov 02, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.52 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Nov 17, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Mar 18, 2020
Signed a 2 year $17 million contract with Los Angeles (LAC)
Mar 13, 2020
Released by Minnesota (MIN), clearing $10.4M of cap space
Sep 15, 2017
Fined $9,115 Excessive face mask against New Orleans (NO)
Aug 05, 2017
Signed a 4 year $50.35 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
Nov 28, 2014
Fined $20,000 Roughing the Passer against Aaron Rodgers (GB)
Nov 07, 2014
Fined $16,537 Roughing the Passer against Washington (WAS)
Mar 11, 2014
Signed a 5 year $31.25 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 31, 2010
Signed a 4 year $4.31 million contract with New York (NYG)
Apr 23, 2010
Drafted by New York (NYG): Round 2 (#46 overall)

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