NFL
Darren Fells
Darren Fells
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tight End
Age: 38y-8m-0d (Apr 22, 1986)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: US
College: California-Irvine
Drafted: Undrafted, SEA, 2013
Agent(s): Ron Slavin (SportStars)
INACTIVE
2021-2021
Darren Fells signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
35 | $59,722 | 0.03% | $59,722 | $59,722 | - |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
35 | $59,722 | $59,722 | 0.03% | - |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
35 | $59,722 | $59,722 | $59,722 | $59,722 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2021 Extension
Darren Fells signed a 2 year , $6,300,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,150,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,300,000
Average Salary:
$3,150,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2019-2019
Darren Fells signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2020
Darren Fells signed a 3 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $2,100,000 signing bonus, $6,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,100,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,650,000
Total GTD:
$6,150,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2017-2017
Darren Fells signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016
Darren Fells signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2015
Darren Fells signed a 2 year , $930,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $465,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $930,000
Average Salary:
$465,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
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2013-2015
Darren Fells signed a 3 year , $1,485,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $495,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,485,000
Average Salary:
$495,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
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Seasons
7 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$15,121,853
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$420,000 |
$420,000 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$735,993 |
$1,155,993 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$600,000 |
$1,755,993 |
|
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,755,993 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$7,755,993 |
|
| 2019 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$9,255,993 |
|
| 2020 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$4,110,916 |
$13,366,909 |
|
| 2021 | 35 |
|
Retained
Retained
Retained
Active
Retained
|
$1,075,000 $462,500 $98,000 $59,722 $59,722 |
$14,441,909 $14,904,409 $15,002,409 $15,062,131 $15,121,853 |
|
| Total |
$15,121,853 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,530,000 | - | - | - | - | $225,993 | $1,755,993 |
| 2 |
|
$2,100,000 | $237,500 | $200,000 | - | - | - | $2,537,500 |
| 1 |
|
$1,150,000 | $2,100,000 | $1,650,000 | - | $100,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,650,000 | $1,100,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $110,916 | $5,610,916 |
| 1 |
|
$217,444 | - | - | - | - | - | $217,444 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$420,000
|
$420,000 |
$420,000 |
||||||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$510,000
|
$225,993 |
$735,993 |
$1,155,993 |
|||||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$1,755,993 |
||||||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$700,000
|
$100,000 |
$200,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$2,755,993 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$1,150,000
|
$2,100,000 |
$1,650,000 |
$100,000 |
$5,000,000 |
$7,755,993 |
|||
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$900,000
|
$100,000 |
$500,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$9,255,993 |
||||
| 2020 |
|
34 |
$2,750,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$250,000 |
$110,916 |
$4,110,916 |
$13,366,909 |
|||
| 2021 |
|
35 |
$1,075,000 $325,000 $98,000 $59,722 $59,722
|
$137,500 |
$1,075,000 $462,500 $98,000 $59,722 $59,722 |
$14,441,909 $14,904,409 $15,002,409 $15,062,131 $15,121,853 |
|||||
| Total |
$8,647,444 |
$3,437,500 |
$2,600,000 |
$100,000 |
$336,909 |
$15,121,853 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,530,000 | - | - | - | - | $225,993 | $1,755,993 |
| 2 |
|
$2,100,000 | $237,500 | $200,000 | - | - | - | $2,537,500 |
| 1 |
|
$1,150,000 | $2,100,000 | $1,650,000 | - | $100,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,650,000 | $1,100,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $110,916 | $5,610,916 |
| 1 |
|
$217,444 | - | - | - | - | - | $217,444 |
-
Nov 10, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 08, 2021
Released by Detroit (DET)
-
Sep 02, 2021
Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Sep 01, 2021
Released by Detroit (DET)
-
May 05, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Mar 18, 2021
Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $2.3M of cap
-
Mar 10, 2020
Signed a 2 year $6.3 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
-
Mar 18, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Mar 10, 2019
Released by Cleveland (CLE), clearing $2.3M of cap
-
Mar 14, 2018
Signed a 3 year $12 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 11, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Feb 01, 2016
Signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Jan 01, 2014
Signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
May 08, 2013
Waived by Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 05, 2013
Signed a 3 year $1.485 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | 9 | 5 | 164 | 25.10 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | HOU | 16 | 14 | 538 | 54.90 | 28 | 21 | 312 | 14.9 | 19.5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | HOU | 16 | 14 | 759 | 69.30 | 48 | 34 | 341 | 10.0 | 21.3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | CLE | 16 | 11 | 419 | 38.40 | 12 | 11 | 117 | 10.6 | 7.3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | 16 | 13 | 550 | 52.70 | 26 | 17 | 177 | 10.4 | 11.1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | 14 | 7 | 370 | 32.10 | 18 | 14 | 154 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | ARI | 14 | 12 | 673 | 61.00 | 28 | 21 | 311 | 14.8 | 22.2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | ARI | 10 | 5 | 225 | 21.20 | 12 | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 |
