Melvin Ingram
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Miami Dolphins, Outside Linebacker
Age: 35-143d (Apr 26, 1989)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: US
College: South Carolina
Drafted: Round 1 (#18 overall), 2012
Agent(s): David Mulugheta (Athletes First)
2022-2022 Free Agent
Melvin Ingram signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $1,650,000 signing bonus, $3,320,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,650,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,320,000
Total GTD:
$3,320,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
2021-2021 Free Agent
Melvin Ingram signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $2,925,000 signing bonus, $2,925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,925,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,925,000
Total GTD:
$2,925,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
2017-2020
Melvin Ingram signed a 4 year , $64,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including $10,500,000 signing bonus, $34,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $64,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$34,000,000
Total GTD:
$34,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
2012-2016 Rookie
Melvin Ingram signed a 4 year , $8,398,236 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $4,547,808 signing bonus, $7,648,236 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,099,559.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $8,398,236
Average Salary:
$2,099,559
Signing Bonus:
$4,547,808
GTD at Sign:
$7,648,236
Total GTD:
$7,648,236
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Career Earnings thru 2024
$89,458,904
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | 23 |
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Active
|
$4,937,808 |
$4,937,808 |
|
2013 | 24 |
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Active
|
$771,738 |
$5,709,546 |
|
2014 | 25 |
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Active
|
$1,153,476 |
$6,863,022 |
|
2015 | 26 |
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Active
|
$1,595,917 |
$8,458,939 |
|
2016 | 27 |
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Active
|
$7,751,000 |
$16,209,939 |
|
2017 | 28 |
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Active
|
$22,750,000 |
$38,959,939 |
|
2018 | 29 |
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Active
|
$11,250,000 |
$50,209,939 |
|
2019 | 30 |
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Active
|
$17,000,000 |
$67,209,939 |
|
2020 | 31 |
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Injured
|
$14,012,399 |
$81,222,338 |
|
2021 | 32 |
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Active
Retained
|
$597,222 $3,402,778 |
$81,819,560 $85,222,338 |
|
2022 | 33 |
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Active
|
$3,960,000 |
$89,182,338 |
|
2023 | 34 |
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Retained
Reserve
|
$194,166 $82,400 |
$89,376,504 $89,458,904 |
|
Total |
$89,458,904 |
$89,376,504 $89,458,904 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 |
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23 |
$390,000
|
$4,547,808 |
$4,937,808 |
$4,937,808 |
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2013 |
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24 |
$771,738
|
$771,738 |
$5,709,546 |
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2014 |
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25 |
$1,153,476
|
$1,153,476 |
$6,863,022 |
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2015 |
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26 |
$785,214
|
$750,000 |
$60,703 |
$1,595,917 |
$8,458,939 |
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2016 |
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27 |
$7,751,000
|
$7,751,000 |
$16,209,939 |
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2017 |
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28 |
$5,000,000
|
$10,500,000 |
$7,250,000 |
$22,750,000 |
$38,959,939 |
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2018 |
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29 |
$11,250,000
|
$11,250,000 |
$50,209,939 |
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2019 |
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30 |
$17,000,000
|
$17,000,000 |
$67,209,939 |
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2020 |
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31 |
$14,000,000
|
$12,399 |
$14,012,399 |
$81,222,338 |
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2021 |
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32 |
$597,222 $477,778
|
$2,925,000 |
$597,222 $3,402,778 |
$81,819,560 $85,222,338 |
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2022 |
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33 |
$1,670,000
|
$1,650,000 |
$640,000 |
$3,960,000 |
$89,182,338 |
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2023 |
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34 |
$194,166 $82,400
|
$194,166 $82,400 |
$89,376,504 $89,458,904 |
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Total |
$61,122,994 |
$19,622,808 |
$8,640,000 |
$73,102 |
$89,458,904 |
$89,376,504 $89,458,904 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
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$58,101,428 | $15,047,808 | $8,000,000 | - | - | $73,102 | $81,222,338 |
1 |
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$597,222 | - | - | - | - | - | $597,222 |
1 |
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$477,778 | $2,925,000 | - | - | - | - | $3,402,778 |
2 |
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$1,946,566 | $1,650,000 | $640,000 | - | - | - | $4,236,566 |
Injuries
Year | Weeks | Reason | |
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2020 |
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3 - 6 | Knee |
2020 |
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12 - 17 | Knee |
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Dec 14, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Miami (MIA)
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May 15, 2022 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Miami (MIA)
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Nov 02, 2021 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for 2022 6th round pick (#208 Connor Heyward)
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Jul 20, 2021 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
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Sep 21, 2018 Fined $20,054 Roughing the Passer against Josh Allen (BUF)
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Sep 15, 2017 Fined $24,309 Roughing the Passer against Trevor Siemian (DEN)
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Jun 11, 2017 Signed a 4 year $64 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAC)
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Feb 27, 2017 Offered a 1 year $14.55M franchise tag by Los Angeles (LAC)
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Apr 07, 2015 San Diego (SD) exercised a $7.751 million 5th year option for 2016
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May 08, 2012 Signed a 4 year $8.39 million contract with San Diego (SD)
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Apr 26, 2012 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 1 (#18 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
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Oct 12, 2012 |
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for roughing Saints quarterback Drew Brees | $15,750 | |
Sep 15, 2017 |
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Roughing the Passer against Trevor Siemian (DEN) | $24,309 | |
Sep 21, 2018 |
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Roughing the Passer against Josh Allen (BUF) | $20,054 | |
Oct 05, 2018 |
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Roughing the Passer against CJ Beathard (SF) | $20,054 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
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2023 | MIA | 3 | 37 | 30.10 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | |||
2022 | MIA | 17 | 3 | 512 | 44.80 | 6 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 1 | |
2021 | KC | 15 | 7 | 592 | 56.40 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 1 | |
2020 | LAC | 7 | 7 | 361 | 81.90 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||
2019 | LAC | 13 | 13 | 677 | 68.80 | 7 | 48 | 39 | 9 | 1 | |
2018 | LAC | 16 | 16 | 912 | 88.10 | 7 | 43 | 28 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
2017 | LAC | 16 | 16 | 891 | 85.20 | 11 | 56 | 43 | 13 | ||
2016 | SD | 16 | 16 | 961 | 90.70 | 8 | 60 | 46 | 14 | 6 | |
2015 | SD | 16 | 16 | 962 | 96.00 | 11 | 65 | 52 | 13 | 4 | |
2014 | SD | 9 | 9 | 497 | 86.00 | 4 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 2 | |
2013 | SD | 4 | 1 | 120 | 50.20 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
2012 | SD | 16 | 2 | 461 | 43.60 | 1 | 41 | 16 | 13 | 1 |