Darren Fells

Age: 38-206d (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 AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 35 $59,722 $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% Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving 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
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