NFL
Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch
Seattle Seahawks, Running Back
Age: 38y-8m-4d (Apr 22, 1986)
Exp: 11 Years
College: California
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Wasserman
INACTIVE
2019-2019
Marshawn Lynch signed a 1 year , $1,030,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $1,030,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,030,000
Average Salary:
$1,030,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
33 | $37,941 | 0.02% | $60,588 | $60,588 | - |
| 2020 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
33 | $60,588 | $37,941 | 0.02% | - | |
| 2020 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
33 | $60,588 | $60,588 | $60,588 | $60,588 |
Contract Notes
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2017-2018
Marshawn Lynch signed a 2 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including $2,350,000 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:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$2,350,000
Total GTD:
$2,350,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2017
Marshawn Lynch signed a 2 year , $24,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $7,500,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,000,000
Total GTD:
$12,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2012-2015
Marshawn Lynch signed a 4 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $17,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$17,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2007-2011 Rookie
Marshawn Lynch signed a 5 year , $19,065,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $3,006,150 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $3,813,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $19,065,000
Average Salary:
$3,813,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,006,150
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons
11 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$56,769,878
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$5,785,000 |
$5,785,000 |
|
| 2008 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$4,875,000 |
$10,660,000 |
|
| 2009 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$518,823 |
$11,178,823 |
|
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$885,000 |
$12,063,823 |
|
| 2011 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$2,140,000 |
$14,203,823 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$24,203,823 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$31,203,823 |
Champion |
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$6,500,000 |
$37,703,823 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$12,005,467 |
$49,709,290 |
|
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$2,968,750 |
$52,678,040 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$4,031,250 |
$56,709,290 |
|
| 2019 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$60,588 |
$56,769,878 |
|
| Total |
$56,769,878 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,178,823 | $3,006,150 | $735,000 | - | - | $1,758,850 | $11,178,823 |
| 7 |
|
$24,585,588 | $13,500,000 | $500,000 | - | - | $5,467 | $38,591,055 |
| 2 |
|
$3,850,000 | - | $2,750,000 | - | $400,000 | - | $7,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
21 |
$285,000
|
$3,006,150 |
$735,000 |
$1,758,850 |
$5,785,000 |
$5,785,000 |
|||
| 2008 |
|
22 |
$375,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$4,875,000 |
$10,660,000 |
|||||
| 2009 |
|
23 |
$518,823
|
$518,823 |
$11,178,823 |
||||||
| 2010 |
|
24 |
$885,000
|
$885,000 |
$12,063,823 |
||||||
| 2011 |
|
25 |
$2,140,000
|
$2,140,000 |
$14,203,823 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$4,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$24,203,823 |
|||||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$31,203,823 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$6,000,000
|
$500,000 |
$6,500,000 |
$37,703,823 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$4,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$5,467 |
$12,005,467 |
$49,709,290 |
||||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$1,350,000
|
$1,468,750 |
$150,000 |
$2,968,750 |
$52,678,040 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$2,500,000
|
$1,281,250 |
$250,000 |
$4,031,250 |
$56,709,290 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$60,588
|
$60,588 |
$56,769,878 |
||||||
| Total |
$29,614,411 |
$16,506,150 |
$3,985,000 |
$4,500,000 |
$400,000 |
$1,764,317 |
$56,769,878 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,178,823 | $3,006,150 | $735,000 | - | - | $1,758,850 | $11,178,823 |
| 7 |
|
$24,585,588 | $13,500,000 | $500,000 | - | - | $5,467 | $38,591,055 |
| 2 |
|
$3,850,000 | - | $2,750,000 | - | $400,000 | - | $7,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
OAK |
8 - 17 | Groin |
-
Dec 23, 2019
Signed a 1 year contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 20, 2018
Reduced his base salary from $4.5M to $2.5M, adding a $1M roster bonus, while clearing $500,000 in cap space with Oakland (OAK)
-
Dec 22, 2017
Fined $24,309 Verbally abusing an official against Dallas (DAL)
-
Oct 20, 2017
Suspended 1 game for Entering the field of play and physically striking an official, forfeiting $110,661 in 2017 salary/bonus with Oakland (OAK)
-
Sep 15, 2017
Fined $12,000 Unsportsmanlike conduct (hand gesture) against Tennessee (TEN)
-
Apr 26, 2017
Signed a 2 year $9M contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Apr 25, 2017
Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Seattle (SEA) with 2018 6th round pick (#192 - traded) for 2018 5th round pick (#146 Tre Flowers)
-
May 05, 2016
Retired from professional football
-
Aug 26, 2015
Fined $20,000 Excessive celebration (inappropriate gesture) against Green Bay (GB)
-
Mar 06, 2015
Signed a 2 year $24 million extension with Seattle (SEA)
-
Dec 26, 2014
Fined $11,050 Excessive celebration (backwards dive for a TD) against Arizona (ARI)
-
Nov 19, 2014
Fined $100,000 Fined $50,000 for failing to speak to the media, and another $50,000 from a similar incident in 2013
-
Jul 31, 2014
Agreed to a $1.5M pay raise, converting a $500k roster bonus & $1M in rushing yard incentives into a $1 million increase in 2014 base salary, and $500,000 in
-
Mar 04, 2012
Signed a 4 year $30 million extension with Seattle (SEA)
-
Oct 05, 2010
Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Buffalo (BUF) for 2011 4th round pick (#122 Chris Hairston) and 2012 5th round pick (#147 Tank Carder)
-
Apr 09, 2009
Suspended 3 games for violating the league's personal conduct policy, forfeiting $91,557 in 2009 salary with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Jul 27, 2007
Signed a 6 year $18.935 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Apr 28, 2007
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 1 (#12 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2017 |
|
Verbally abusing an official against Dallas (DAL) | $24,309 | |
| Sep 15, 2017 |
|
Unsportsmanlike conduct (hand gesture) against Tennessee (TEN) | $12,000 | |
| Jan 22, 2015 |
|
Excessive celebration (inappropriate gesture) against Green Bay (GB) | $20,000 | |
| Dec 26, 2014 |
|
Excessive celebration (inappropriate gesture) against Arizona (ARI) | $11,050 | |
| Nov 19, 2014 |
|
Fined $50,000 for failing to speak to the media, and another $50,000 from a similar incident in 2013 | $100,000 | |
| Oct 05, 2013 |
|
Uniform violation (green shoes) | $5,250 | |
| Fines: 6 | $172,609 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 |
|
Entering the field of play and physically striking an official | 1 | $110,661 |
| Apr 09, 2009 |
|
violating the league's personal conduct policy | 3 | $91,557 |
| Suspensions: 2 | $202,218 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Yards/Gm | Rush Touchdowns | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 23 | 30.70 | 12 | 34 | 34.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | SEA | 7 | 6 | 310 | 28.60 | 111 | 417 | 59.6 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 80 | 6.2 | 11.4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SEA | 16 | 14 | 704 | 66.60 | 280 | 1,306 | 81.6 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 367 | 9.9 | 22.9 | 4 | 3 |
| 2013 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 711 | 70.30 | 301 | 1,257 | 78.6 | 12 | 44 | 36 | 316 | 8.8 | 19.8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | SEA | 16 | 15 | 674 | 66.30 | 315 | 1,590 | 99.4 | 11 | 30 | 23 | 196 | 8.5 | 12.3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | SEA | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0.00 | 285 | 1,204 | 80.3 | 12 | 41 | 28 | 212 | 7.6 | 14.1 | 1 | 3 |
