Julius Peppers

Carolina Panthers, Defensive End
Age: 44y-11m-3d (Jan 18, 1980)
Exp: 17 Years
College: North Carolina
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2002
RETIRED

2018-2018

Julius Peppers signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,500,000
Total GTD:
$2,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2018 38 $5,000,000 2.82% $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
2019 39
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 38 $2,250,000 $2,500,000 $250,000 $5,000,000 2.82% $5,000,000
2019 39
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2018 38 $2,250,000 $2,500,000 $250,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Julius Peppers signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $1,650,000 signing bonus, $1,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,650,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,650,000
Total GTD:
$1,650,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2016

Julius Peppers signed a 3 year , $26,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $7,500,000 signing bonus, $7,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,666,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $26,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,666,667
Signing Bonus:
$7,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,500,000
Total GTD:
$7,500,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2010-2015

Julius Peppers signed a 6 year , $84,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $6,500,000 signing bonus, $19,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,000,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $84,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$19,900,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2009-2009 Franchise Tag

Julius Peppers signed a 1 year , $16,683,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including an average annual salary of $16,683,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $16,683,000
Average Salary:
$16,683,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2002-2008 Rookie

Julius Peppers signed a 7 year , $46,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $9,100,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $6,571,429.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $46,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,571,429
Signing Bonus:
$9,100,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$164,973,786

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2002 22
Active
$10,100,000
$10,100,000
 DROY
2003 23
Active
$5,300,000
$15,400,000
2004 24
Active
$1,500,000
$16,900,000
2005 25
Active
$10,525,000
$27,425,000
2006 26
Active
$13,300,000
$40,725,000
2007 27
Active
$9,185,000
$49,910,000
2008 28
Active
$9,235,000
$59,145,000
2009 29
Active / Franchise Tag
$16,683,000
$75,828,000
2010 30
Active
$20,200,000
$96,028,000
2011 31
Active
$11,700,000
$107,728,000
2012 32
Active
$9,000,000
$116,728,000
2013 33
Active
$13,200,000
$129,928,000
2014 34
Active
$8,535,880
$138,463,880
2015 35
Active
$9,509,906
$147,973,786
2016 36
Active
$8,000,000
$155,973,786
2017 37
Active
$4,000,000
$159,973,786
2018 38
Active
$5,000,000
$164,973,786
Total
$164,973,786

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $45,233,000 $13,250,000 $8,300,000 $7,010,000 $1,485,000 $5,500,000 $84,828,000
4 $20,600,000 $6,500,000 $12,500,000 $13,500,000 $400,000 $600,000 $54,100,000
3 $16,500,000 $7,500,000 $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $45,786 $26,045,786
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2002
22
$1,000,000
$9,100,000
$10,100,000
$10,100,000
2003
23
$1,100,000
$4,050,000
$150,000
$5,300,000
$15,400,000
2004
24
$1,350,000
$150,000
$1,500,000
$16,900,000
2005
25
$4,665,000
$4,210,000
$1,500,000
$150,000
$10,525,000
$27,425,000
2006
26
$5,150,000
$2,800,000
$1,700,000
$150,000
$3,500,000
$13,300,000
$40,725,000
2007
27
$5,535,000
$2,000,000
$150,000
$1,500,000
$9,185,000
$49,910,000
2008
28
$6,500,000
$2,500,000
$235,000
$9,235,000
$59,145,000
2009
29
$16,683,000
$16,683,000
$75,828,000
2010
30
$900,000
$6,500,000
$12,500,000
$100,000
$200,000
$20,200,000
$96,028,000
2011
31
$900,000
$10,500,000
$100,000
$200,000
$11,700,000
$107,728,000
2012
32
$8,900,000
$100,000
$9,000,000
$116,728,000
2013
33
$9,900,000
$3,000,000
$100,000
$200,000
$13,200,000
$129,928,000
2014
34
$1,000,000
$7,500,000
$35,880
$8,535,880
$138,463,880
2015
35
$8,500,000
$500,000
$500,000
$9,906
$9,509,906
$147,973,786
2016
36
$7,000,000
$500,000
$500,000
$8,000,000
$155,973,786
2017
37
$1,000,000
$1,650,000
$600,000
$250,000
$500,000
$4,000,000
$159,973,786
2018
38
$2,250,000
$2,500,000
$250,000
$5,000,000
$164,973,786
Total
$82,333,000
$27,250,000
$20,510,000
$21,800,000
$4,050,000
$2,885,000
$6,145,786
$164,973,786

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $45,233,000 $13,250,000 $8,300,000 $7,010,000 $1,485,000 $5,500,000 $84,828,000
4 $20,600,000 $6,500,000 $12,500,000 $13,500,000 $400,000 $600,000 $54,100,000
3 $16,500,000 $7,500,000 $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $45,786 $26,045,786
  • Feb 01, 2019 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 14, 2018 Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 10, 2017 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Dec 02, 2016 Fined $9,115 Excessive Facemask against Carson Wentz (PHI)
  • Mar 15, 2014 Signed a 3 year $26 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 11, 2014 Released by Chicago (CHI)
  • Sep 04, 2013 Restructured 2013 salary from $12.9 million to $9.9 million with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 05, 2010 Signed a 6 year $84 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jun 24, 2009 Signed a 1 year $16.683 million contract with Carolina
  • Jul 22, 2002 Signed a 7 year $46 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Apr 20, 2002 Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 1 (#2 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 02, 2016 Excessive Facemask against Carson Wentz (PHI) $9,115
Dec 05, 2008 Roughing the Passer against Aaron Rodgers (GB) $10,000
Oct 03, 2008 Helmet to Helmet hit against Matt Ryan (ATL) $10,000
Fines: 3 $29,115

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Dec 04, 2002 violating the NFL's substance abuse policy 4 $250,000
Suspensions: 1 $250,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 CAR 16 8 508 51.00 5 22 14 8 1 0
2017 CAR 16 5 500 50.00 11 33 21 12 2 0
2016 GB 16 11 587 56.90 8 23 15 8 1 0
2015 GB 16 16 700 66.60 11 37 25 12 2 0
2014 GB 16 16 808 73.90 7 43 29 14 4 2
2013 CHI 16 16 851 81.70 8 46 31 15 2 1
2012 CHI 16 16 783 75.40 12 39 32 7 1
2011 CHI 16 16 0.00 12 37 32 5 3

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 01, 2019
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 14, 2018
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 10, 2017
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Dec 02, 2016
Fined $9,115 Excessive Facemask against Carson Wentz (PHI)
Mar 15, 2014
Signed a 3 year $26 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Mar 11, 2014
Released by Chicago (CHI)
Sep 04, 2013
Restructured 2013 salary from $12.9 million to $9.9 million with Chicago (CHI)
Mar 05, 2010
Signed a 6 year $84 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Jun 24, 2009
Signed a 1 year $16.683 million contract with Carolina
Jul 22, 2002
Signed a 7 year $46 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Apr 20, 2002
Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 1 (#2 overall)

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