Byron Leftwich

Pittsburgh Steelers, Quarterback
Age: 45y-2m-14d (Jan 14, 1980)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Marshall
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2003
INACTIVE
2012-2012
Byron Leftwich signed a 1 year, $825,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $65,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 |
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32 | $540,000 | 0.45% | $890,000 | $890,000 | - |
2013 |
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33 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 |
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32 | $825,000 | $65,000 | $540,000 | 0.45% | - | |
2013 |
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33 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 |
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32 | $825,000 | $65,000 | $890,000 | $890,000 | $890,000 |
Contract Notes
- Veteran's Discount: $320,000
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2011-2011
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
2009-2010
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
2008-2008
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $645,000
Average Salary:
$645,000
Signing Bonus:
$40,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
2007-2007
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,073,529
Average Salary:
$2,073,529
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
2003-2006 Rookie
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $22,772,000
Average Salary:
$4,554,400
Signing Bonus:
$2,856,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
Seasons
10 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$27,212,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | 23 |
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Active
|
$4,238,000 |
$4,238,000 |
|
2004 | 24 |
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Active
|
$8,399,000 |
$12,637,000 |
|
2005 | 25 |
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Active
|
$430,000 |
$13,067,000 |
|
2006 | 26 |
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Active
|
$4,710,000 |
$17,777,000 |
|
2007 | 27 |
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Active
|
$2,350,000 |
$20,127,000 |
|
2008 | 28 |
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Active
|
$645,000 |
$20,772,000 |
Champion |
2009 | 29 |
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Injured / injured-reserve
|
$2,000,000 |
$22,772,000 |
|
2010 | 30 |
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Active
|
$1,800,000 |
$24,572,000 |
|
2011 | 31 |
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Injured / injured-reserve
|
$1,750,000 |
$26,322,000 |
|
2012 | 32 |
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Active
|
$890,000 |
$27,212,000 |
|
Total |
$27,212,000 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
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$6,027,000 | $2,856,000 | $500,000 | - | $150,000 | $200,000 | $17,777,000 |
1 |
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$2,350,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $2,350,000 |
4 |
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$4,980,000 | $105,000 | - | - | - | - | $5,085,000 |
1 |
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$2,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $2,000,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 |
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23 |
$1,382,000
|
$2,856,000 |
$4,238,000 |
$4,238,000 |
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2004 |
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24 |
$305,000
|
$8,044,000 |
$50,000 |
$8,399,000 |
$12,637,000 |
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2005 |
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25 |
$380,000
|
$50,000 |
$430,000 |
$13,067,000 |
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2006 |
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26 |
$3,960,000
|
$500,000 |
$50,000 |
$200,000 |
$4,710,000 |
$17,777,000 |
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2007 |
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27 |
$2,350,000
|
$2,350,000 |
$20,127,000 |
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2008 |
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28 |
$605,000
|
$40,000 |
$645,000 |
$20,772,000 |
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2009 |
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29 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$22,772,000 |
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2010 |
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30 |
$1,800,000
|
$1,800,000 |
$24,572,000 |
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2011 |
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31 |
$1,750,000
|
$1,750,000 |
$26,322,000 |
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2012 |
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32 |
$825,000
|
$65,000 |
$890,000 |
$27,212,000 |
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Total |
$15,357,000 |
$2,961,000 |
$500,000 |
$8,044,000 |
$150,000 |
$200,000 |
$27,212,000 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
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$6,027,000 | $2,856,000 | $500,000 | - | $150,000 | $200,000 | $17,777,000 |
1 |
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$2,350,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $2,350,000 |
4 |
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$4,980,000 | $105,000 | - | - | - | - | $5,085,000 |
1 |
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$2,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $2,000,000 |
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Apr 26, 2012 Signed a 1 year $825k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
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Apr 21, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
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Apr 21, 2010 Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Tampa Bay (TB) for a 2010 7th round pick
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Aug 10, 2008 Signed a 1 year $645k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
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Feb 15, 2008 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
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Sep 19, 2007 Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
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Sep 17, 2007 Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
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Sep 01, 2007 Released by Jacksonville (JAC)
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Aug 12, 2003 Signed a 5 year $22.772 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
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Apr 26, 2003 Drafted by Jacksonville (JAC): Round 1 (#7 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Snaps | Snaps% | Snaps | Snaps% | Pass Attempts | Pass Completions | Pass Completion % | Pass Yards | Pass Yards/Gm | Pass Touchdowns | Pass Interceptions | Pass Rating | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Yards/Gm | Rush Touchdowns | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int | Fum | FG ATT | FG MADE | FG MADE% | PAT ATT | PAT MADE | PAT MADE% | ATT | YDS | AVG | Inside 20 | Touchbacks | Drops | *PFF* Grade |
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