Matt Schaub

Atlanta Falcons, Quarterback
Age: 43y-6m-4d (Jun 25, 1981)
Exp: 17 Years
College: Virginia
Drafted: Round 3 (#90 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Joby Branion (Vanguard Sports Group)
RETIRED

2019-2020 Extension

Matt Schaub signed a 2 year , $3,780,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $750,000 signing bonus, $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,890,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,780,000
Average Salary:
$1,890,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
GTD at Sign:
$750,000
Total GTD:
$750,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2019 38 $1,405,000 0.75% $1,796,582 $1,796,582 $1,780,000
2020 39 $2,375,000 1.20% $2,002,268 $3,798,850 $2,375,000
2021 40
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2019 38 $1,030,000 $375,000 $1,405,000 0.75% $1,780,000
2020 39 $2,000,000 $375,000 $2,375,000 1.20% $2,375,000
2021 40
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2019 38 $1,030,000 $750,000 $1,796,582 $1,796,582 $3,798,850
2020 39 $2,000,000 - $2,002,268 $3,798,850 $2,002,268
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2018 Extension

Matt Schaub signed a 2 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,500,000
Total GTD:
$2,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2016-2016

Matt Schaub signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Matt Schaub signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $1,000,000 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:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2015

Matt Schaub signed a 2 year , $13,500,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $13,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$8,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2012-2015

Matt Schaub signed a 4 year , $62,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $17,500,000 signing bonus, $29,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $62,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$17,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$29,150,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2007-2012

Matt Schaub signed a 6 year , $48,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $48,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2004-2006 Rookie

Matt Schaub signed a 3 year , $1,365,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $445,000 signing bonus, $445,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $455,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,365,000
Average Salary:
$455,000
Signing Bonus:
$445,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$445,000
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$94,353,850

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 23
Active
$675,000
$675,000
2005 24
Active
$305,000
$980,000
2006 25
Active
$425,000
$1,405,000
2007 26
Active
$8,000,000
$9,405,000
2008 27
Active
$5,000,000
$14,405,000
2009 28
Active
$16,950,000
$31,355,000
2010 29
Active
$4,550,000
$35,905,000
2011 30
Active
$5,750,000
$41,655,000
2012 31
Active
$21,900,000
$63,555,000
2013 32
Active
$7,250,000
$70,805,000
2014 33
Active
$8,000,000
$78,805,000
2015 34
Active
$2,000,000
$80,805,000
2016 35
Active
$1,750,000
$82,555,000
2017 36
Active
$4,750,000
$87,305,000
2018 37
Active
$3,250,000
$90,555,000
2019 38
Active
$1,796,582
$92,351,582
2020 39
Active
$2,002,268
$94,353,850
Total
$94,353,850

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $10,240,000 $4,195,000 $500,000 - - $18,850 $14,953,850
7 $34,700,000 $22,000,000 $2,500,000 - $200,000 - $69,400,000
1 $4,500,000 - $3,500,000 - - - $8,000,000
1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - - $2,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
23
$230,000
$445,000
$675,000
$675,000
2005
24
$305,000
$305,000
$980,000
2006
25
$425,000
$425,000
$1,405,000
2007
26
$950,000
$4,500,000
$2,500,000
$50,000
$8,000,000
$9,405,000
2008
27
$4,950,000
$50,000
$5,000,000
$14,405,000
2009
28
$6,950,000
$10,000,000
$16,950,000
$31,355,000
2010
29
$4,500,000
$50,000
$4,550,000
$35,905,000
2011
30
$5,700,000
$50,000
$5,750,000
$41,655,000
2012
31
$4,400,000
$17,500,000
$21,900,000
$63,555,000
2013
32
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$70,805,000
2014
33
$4,500,000
$3,500,000
$8,000,000
$78,805,000
2015
34
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$80,805,000
2016
35
$1,250,000
$500,000
$1,750,000
$82,555,000
2017
36
$2,250,000
$2,500,000
$4,750,000
$87,305,000
2018
37
$2,750,000
$500,000
$3,250,000
$90,555,000
2019
38
$1,030,000
$750,000
$16,582
$1,796,582
$92,351,582
2020
39
$2,000,000
$2,268
$2,002,268
$94,353,850
Total
$50,440,000
$27,195,000
$6,500,000
$10,000,000
$200,000
$18,850
$94,353,850

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $10,240,000 $4,195,000 $500,000 - - $18,850 $14,953,850
7 $34,700,000 $22,000,000 $2,500,000 - $200,000 - $69,400,000
1 $4,500,000 - $3,500,000 - - - $8,000,000
1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - - $2,000,000
  • Jan 04, 2021 Retired from Professional Football
  • Feb 24, 2020 Atlanta (ATL) exercised a $2M option for 2020
  • Mar 02, 2019 Signed a 2 year $3.78 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 08, 2017 Signed a 2 year $9 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 09, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 31, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 16, 2015 Released by Oakland (OAK)
  • Mar 27, 2014 Signed a 2 year $13.5 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Sep 09, 2012 Signed a 5 year $66.15 million extension with Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 22, 2007 Signed a 6 year $48 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 21, 2007 Traded to Houston (HOU) from Atlanta (ATL) with 2007 1st round pick (#10) for 2007 1st round pick (#8), 2007 2nd round pick (#39) and 2008 2nd round pick (#48)
  • Jul 27, 2004 Signed a 3 year $1.365 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 20, 2004 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 3 (#90 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2020 ATL 1 0 9 0.80 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00 3 -4 0 0
2019 ATL 6 1 103 8.70 67 50 74.6 580 96.7 3 1 109.05 3 -3 0 1
2018 ATL 3 0 13 1.20 7 5 71.4 20 6.7 0 0 74.11 1 0 0 1
2017 ATL 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2016 ATL 4 0 27 2.60 3 1 33.3 16 4.0 0 0 52.08 2 -2 0 0
2015 BAL 2 2 137 12.10 80 52 65.0 540 270.0 3 4 76.04 4 10 0 0
2013 HOU 10 8 610 54.40 358 219 61.2 2,310 231.0 10 14 72.96 5 24 0 2
2012 HOU 16 16 1,104 98.00 544 350 64.3 4,008 250.5 22 12 90.69 21 -9 0 4
2011 HOU 10 10 0 0.00 292 178 61.0 2,479 247.9 15 6 96.82 15 9 2 3

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 04, 2021
Retired from Professional Football
Feb 24, 2020
Atlanta (ATL) exercised a $2M option for 2020
Mar 02, 2019
Signed a 2 year $3.78 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 08, 2017
Signed a 2 year $9 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 09, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 31, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 16, 2015
Released by Oakland (OAK)
Mar 27, 2014
Signed a 2 year $13.5 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
Sep 09, 2012
Signed a 5 year $66.15 million extension with Houston (HOU)
Mar 22, 2007
Signed a 6 year $48 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Mar 21, 2007
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Atlanta (ATL) with 2007 1st round pick (#10) for 2007 1st round pick (#8), 2007 2nd round pick (#39) and 2008 2nd round pick (#48)
Jul 27, 2004
Signed a 3 year $1.365 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Apr 20, 2004
Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 3 (#90 overall)

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