Shawn Williams

Atlanta Falcons, Strong Safety
Age: 33-202d (May 13, 1991)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: US
College: Georgia
Drafted: Round 3 (#84 overall), 2013
INACTIVE

2021-2021

Shawn Williams signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, 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:
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 30 $141,666 0.08% $179,166 $179,166 -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 30 $179,166 $141,666 0.08% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 30 $179,166 $179,166 $179,166 $179,166 $179,166
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2021 Free Agent

Shawn Williams signed a 1 year , $1,212,500 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $68,750 signing bonus, $68,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,212,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,212,500
Average Salary:
$1,212,500
Signing Bonus:
$68,750
GTD at Sign:
$68,750
Total GTD:
$68,750
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2016-2020 Extension

Shawn Williams signed a 4 year , $20,185,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,046,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $20,185,000
Average Salary:
$5,046,250
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2013-2016 Rookie

Shawn Williams signed a 4 year , $2,760,944 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $555,944 signing bonus, $555,944 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $690,236.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,760,944
Average Salary:
$690,236
Signing Bonus:
$555,944
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$555,944
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$24,229,553

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 22
Active
$960,944
$960,944
2014 23
Active
$515,000
$1,475,944
2015 24
Active
$600,000
$2,075,944
2016 25
Active
$5,634,375
$7,710,319
2017 26
Active
$3,571,875
$11,282,194
2018 27
Active
$3,750,000
$15,032,194
2019 28
Active
$4,106,308
$19,138,502
2020 29
Active
$4,529,569
$23,668,071
2021 30
Retained
Retained
Active
$68,750
$313,566
$179,166
$23,736,821
$24,050,387
$24,229,553
Total
$24,229,553

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $16,355,000 $2,555,944 $3,156,250 - $1,500,000 $100,877 $23,668,071
1 - $68,750 - - - - $68,750
1 $492,732 - - - - - $492,732
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
22
$405,000
$555,944
$960,944
$960,944
2014
23
$515,000
$515,000
$1,475,944
2015
24
$600,000
$600,000
$2,075,944
2016
25
$1,100,000
$2,000,000
$2,234,375
$300,000
$5,634,375
$7,710,319
2017
26
$3,100,000
$171,875
$300,000
$3,571,875
$11,282,194
2018
27
$3,200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$3,750,000
$15,032,194
2019
28
$3,500,000
$250,000
$300,000
$56,308
$4,106,308
$19,138,502
2020
29
$3,935,000
$250,000
$300,000
$44,569
$4,529,569
$23,668,071
2021
30
$313,566
$179,166
$68,750
$68,750
$313,566
$179,166
$23,736,821
$24,050,387
$24,229,553
Total
$16,847,732
$2,624,694
$3,156,250
$1,500,000
$100,877
$24,229,553

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $16,355,000 $2,555,944 $3,156,250 - $1,500,000 $100,877 $23,668,071
1 - $68,750 - - - - $68,750
1 $492,732 - - - - - $492,732
  • Oct 05, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Aug 30, 2021 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 29, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Dec 08, 2020 Suspended 1 game for unsportsmanlike conduct (stepping on an opponent), forfeiting $247,096 in 2020 salary with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Oct 26, 2018 Fined $20,054 Helmet to helmet hit against Kareem Hunt (KC)
  • Sep 14, 2018 Fined $10,026 a Late Hit against Andrew Luck (IND)
  • Nov 04, 2016 Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Jamison Crowder (WAS)
  • Nov 04, 2016 Fined $24,309 Spearing against DeSean Jackson (WAS)
  • May 17, 2016 Signed a 4 year $20.185 million extension with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Dec 04, 2015 Fined $8,681 Late hit against Tavon Austin (STL)
  • May 24, 2013 Signed a 4 year $2.76 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 26, 2013 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 3 (#84 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 04, 2015 Late hit against Tavon Austin (STL) $8,681
Nov 04, 2016 Spearing against DeSean Jackson (WAS) $24,309
Nov 04, 2016 Excessive facemask against Jamison Crowder (WAS) $9,115
Sep 14, 2018 Roughing the Passer against Andrew Luck (IND) $10,026
Oct 26, 2018 Helmet to helmet hit against Kareem Hunt (KC) $20,054

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Dec 07, 2020 Unsportsmanlike Conduct (stepping on an oppoenent) 1 $247,096
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2021 ATL 6 2 163 40.80 0 23 13 10 0 0
2020 CIN 13 0 85 8.40 0 16 12 4 0 0
2019 CIN 16 15 1,024 93.90 1 114 80 34 0 1
2018 CIN 16 16 995 89.20 1 110 81 29 1 5
2017 CIN 11 11 580 50.70 0 48 33 15 0 1
2016 CIN 15 15 912 84.40 1 81 59 22 0 3
2015 CIN 16 4 474 43.60 0 32 22 6 0 2
2014 CIN 16 0 27 2.40 0 10 0 1 0 0
2013 CIN 16 11 1.00 12 1 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 05, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Atlanta (ATL)
Aug 30, 2021
Released by Arizona (ARI)
Mar 29, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Dec 08, 2020
Suspended 1 game for unsportsmanlike conduct (stepping on an opponent), forfeiting $247,096 in 2020 salary with Cincinnati (CIN)
Oct 26, 2018
Fined $20,054 Helmet to helmet hit against Kareem Hunt (KC)
Sep 14, 2018
Fined $10,026 a Late Hit against Andrew Luck (IND)
Nov 04, 2016
Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Jamison Crowder (WAS)
Nov 04, 2016
Fined $24,309 Spearing against DeSean Jackson (WAS)
May 17, 2016
Signed a 4 year $20.185 million extension with Cincinnati (CIN)
Dec 04, 2015
Fined $8,681 Late hit against Tavon Austin (STL)
May 24, 2013
Signed a 4 year $2.76 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Apr 26, 2013
Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 3 (#84 overall)

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