John Abraham

Arizona Cardinals, Outside Linebacker
Age: 46-195d (May 06, 1978)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: South Carolina
Drafted: Round 1 (#13 overall), 2000
Agent(s): Eastern Athletic Services
INACTIVE

2013-2014

John Abraham signed a 2 year , $4,600,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,300,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2013 35 $1,600,000 1.29% $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $1,000,000
2014 36
injured-reserve
 $3,925,000 2.95% $3,425,000 $5,525,000 $500,000
2015 37
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2013 35 $1,000,000 $500,000 $100,000 - $1,600,000 1.29% $1,000,000
2014 36
injured-reserve
 $3,000,000 $500,000 - $425,000 $3,925,000 2.95% $500,000
2015 37
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2013 35 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,762,500
2014 36
injured-reserve
 $3,000,000 - - $3,425,000 $5,525,000 $2,762,500 $3,425,000
Contract Notes
  • 2013 Roster Bonus: $100,000
  • 2014 Incentives: $425,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2012-2014

John Abraham signed a 3 year , $17,718,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $2,250,000 signing bonus, $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,906,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $17,718,000
Average Salary:
$5,906,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,250,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2006-2011

John Abraham signed a 6 year , $45,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $12,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $45,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$12,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2005-2005 Franchise Tag

John Abraham signed a 1 year , $6,700,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $6,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,700,000
Average Salary:
$6,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2006 / UFA
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2000-2004 Rookie

John Abraham signed a 5 year , $7,550,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $6,345,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,510,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $7,550,000
Average Salary:
$1,510,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,345,000
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$71,031,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 22
Active
$2,740,000
$2,740,000
2001 23
Active
$925,000
$3,665,000
2002 24
Active
$1,110,000
$4,775,000
2003 25
Active
$1,645,000
$6,420,000
2004 26
Active
$1,480,000
$7,900,000
2005 27
Active / Franchise Tag
$6,700,000
$14,600,000
2006 28
Active
$15,500,000
$30,100,000
2007 29
Active
$4,000,000
$34,100,000
2008 30
Active
$6,000,000
$40,100,000
2009 31
Active
$5,000,000
$45,100,000
2010 32
Active
$6,500,000
$51,600,000
2011 33
Active
$8,000,000
$59,600,000
2012 34
Active
$5,906,000
$65,506,000
2013 35
Active
$2,100,000
$67,606,000
2014 36
Injured / injured-reserve
$3,425,000
$71,031,000
Total
$71,031,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $11,898,000 $2,000,000 - $602,000 $100,000 - $14,600,000
7 $31,000,000 $14,750,000 $5,156,000 - - - $50,906,000
2 $4,000,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 - - $425,000 $5,525,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
22
$740,000
$2,000,000
$2,740,000
$2,740,000
2001
23
$298,000
$602,000
$25,000
$925,000
$3,665,000
2002
24
$1,085,000
$25,000
$1,110,000
$4,775,000
2003
25
$1,620,000
$25,000
$1,645,000
$6,420,000
2004
26
$1,455,000
$25,000
$1,480,000
$7,900,000
2005
27
$6,700,000
$6,700,000
$14,600,000
2006
28
$2,000,000
$12,500,000
$1,000,000
$15,500,000
$30,100,000
2007
29
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$34,100,000
2008
30
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$40,100,000
2009
31
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$45,100,000
2010
32
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$51,600,000
2011
33
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$59,600,000
2012
34
$1,500,000
$2,250,000
$2,156,000
$5,906,000
$65,506,000
2013
35
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$100,000
$2,100,000
$67,606,000
2014
36
$3,000,000
$425,000
$3,425,000
$71,031,000
Total
$46,898,000
$17,750,000
$602,000
$5,256,000
$100,000
$425,000
$71,031,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $11,898,000 $2,000,000 - $602,000 $100,000 - $14,600,000
7 $31,000,000 $14,750,000 $5,156,000 - - - $50,906,000
2 $4,000,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 - - $425,000 $5,525,000
  • Jul 25, 2013 Signed a 2 year $4.6 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 18, 2012 Signed a 3 year $17.71 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 23, 2006 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from New York (NYJ) with 2006 3rd round pick (#93 Dominique Byrd) and 2007 4th round pick (#121 Marcus Thomas) for 2006 1st round pick (#29 Nick Mangold)
  • Jul 01, 2000 Signed a 5 year $7.55 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Apr 15, 2000 Drafted by New York (NYJ): Round 1 (#13 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2014 ARI 1 1 36 59.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 ARI 16 13 862 79.70 12 37 31 6 4
2012 ATL 16 15 732 71.60 10 35 32 3 6
2011 ATL 15 15 0.00 10 35 25 10 4

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 25, 2013
Signed a 2 year $4.6 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Mar 01, 2013
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 18, 2012
Signed a 3 year $17.71 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 23, 2006
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from New York (NYJ) with 2006 3rd round pick (#93 Dominique Byrd) and 2007 4th round pick (#121 Marcus Thomas) for 2006 1st round pick (#29 Nick Mangold)
Jul 01, 2000
Signed a 5 year $7.55 million contract with New York (NYJ)
Apr 15, 2000
Drafted by New York (NYJ): Round 1 (#13 overall)

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