Ryan Griffin

Chicago Bears, Tight End
Age: 34-323d (Jan 11, 1990)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Connecticut
Drafted: Round 6 (#201 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Tony Agnone (Eastern Athletic Services)
INACTIVE

2022-2022 Free Agent

Ryan Griffin signed a 1 year , $2,250,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $250,000 signing bonus, $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
$750,000
Total GTD:
$750,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 32 $2,205,882 1.06% $2,205,882 $2,205,882 $750,000
2023 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2022 32 $1,750,000 $250,000 $205,882 $2,205,882 1.06% $750,000
2023 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022 32 $1,750,000 $250,000 $205,882 $2,205,882 $2,205,882 $2,205,882 $2,205,882
Contract Notes
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $14,705 ($250,000, 14 LTBE)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2022 Free Agent

Ryan Griffin signed a 2 year , $6,480,471 contract with the New York Jets, including $398,824 signing bonus, $848,824 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,240,236.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,480,471
Average Salary:
$3,240,236
Signing Bonus:
$398,824
GTD at Sign:
$848,824
Total GTD:
$848,824
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2019-2022 Extension

Ryan Griffin signed a 3 year , $10,800,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,600,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,800,000
Average Salary:
$3,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$2,528,823
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2019-2019

Ryan Griffin signed a 1 year , $1,125,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $1,125,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,125,000
Average Salary:
$1,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2017-2019

Ryan Griffin signed a 3 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $3,225,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$3,225,000
Total GTD:
$3,225,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2013-2016 Rookie

Ryan Griffin signed a 4 year , $2,238,680 contract with the Houston Texans, including $78,680 signing bonus, $78,680 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $559,670.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,238,680
Average Salary:
$559,670
Signing Bonus:
$78,680
GTD at Sign:
$78,680
Total GTD:
$78,680
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$18,995,173

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 23
Active
$483,680
$483,680
2014 24
Active
$495,000
$978,680
2015 25
Active
$443,354
$1,422,034
2016 26
Active
$675,000
$2,097,034
2017 27
Injured
$3,345,309
$5,442,343
2018 28
Active
$2,687,500
$8,129,843
2019 29
Injured
$1,109,375
$9,239,218
2020 30
Active
$4,160,073
$13,399,291
2021 31
Injured
Retained
$2,940,000
$450,000
$16,339,291
$16,789,291
2022 32
Active
$2,205,882
$18,995,173
Total
$18,995,173

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $5,061,941 $78,680 $2,907,809 - - $81,413 $8,129,843
3 $5,151,176 $1,898,824 $1,309,448 - - $300,000 $8,659,448
1 $1,750,000 $250,000 $205,882 - - - $2,205,882
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
23
$405,000
$78,680
$483,680
$483,680
2014
24
$495,000
$495,000
$978,680
2015
25
$361,941
$81,413
$443,354
$1,422,034
2016
26
$675,000
$675,000
$2,097,034
2017
27
$875,000
$2,470,309
$3,345,309
$5,442,343
2018
28
$2,250,000
$437,500
$2,687,500
$8,129,843
2019
29
$1,000,000
$109,375
$1,109,375
$9,239,218
2020
30
$1,160,000
$1,500,000
$1,200,073
$300,000
$4,160,073
$13,399,291
2021
31
$2,541,176
$450,000
$398,824
$2,940,000
$450,000
$16,339,291
$16,789,291
2022
32
$1,750,000
$250,000
$205,882
$2,205,882
$18,995,173
Total
$11,963,117
$2,227,504
$4,423,139
$381,413
$18,995,173

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $5,061,941 $78,680 $2,907,809 - - $81,413 $8,129,843
3 $5,151,176 $1,898,824 $1,309,448 - - $300,000 $8,659,448
1 $1,750,000 $250,000 $205,882 - - - $2,205,882

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 HOU 1 - 9 Knee (MCL)
2017 HOU 10 - 17 Concussion
2019 NYJ 15 - 17 Ankle
2020 NYJ 16 - 16 COVID-19
2021 NYJ 16 - 18 Knee
2021 NYJ 16 - 18 COVID-19
  • Apr 08, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 04, 2022 Released by New York (NYJ), clearing $2.99M of cap
  • Sep 01, 2021 Signed a contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Aug 31, 2021 Released by New York (NYJ)
  • Nov 23, 2019 Signed a 3 year $10,8 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
  • Nov 01, 2019 Fined $7,017 Throwing the ball into the stands against Jacksonville (JAX)
  • Jul 22, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.125 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • May 17, 2019 Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $2.6875M of cap space
  • Mar 11, 2017 Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • May 10, 2013 Signed a 4 year $2.23 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 27, 2013 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 6 (#201 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 01, 2019 Throwing the ball into the stands against Jacksonville (JAX) $7,017
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2022 CHI 15 0 159 15.40 8 4 26 6.5 1.7 0 0
2021 NYJ 14 12 583 61.60 42 27 261 9.7 18.6 2 1
2020 NYJ 15 6 391 39.50 12 9 86 9.6 5.7 0 0
2019 NYJ 13 13 681 75.10 41 34 320 9.4 24.6 5 0
2018 HOU 14 11 743 72.10 43 24 305 12.7 21.8 0 0
2017 HOU 7 6 349 44.70 26 13 158 12.2 22.6 1 0
2016 HOU 16 5 507 45.10 74 50 442 8.8 27.6 2 1
2015 HOU 9 4 351 54.90 34 20 251 12.6 27.9 2 0
2014 HOU 16 2 334 30.10 16 10 91 9.1 5.7 1 0
2013 HOU 15 8 362 32.30 28 19 244 12.8 16.3 1 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 08, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Apr 04, 2022
Released by New York (NYJ), clearing $2.99M of cap
Sep 01, 2021
Signed a contract with New York (NYJ)
Aug 31, 2021
Released by New York (NYJ)
Nov 23, 2019
Signed a 3 year $10,8 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
Nov 01, 2019
Fined $7,017 Throwing the ball into the stands against Jacksonville (JAX)
Jul 22, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.125 million contract with New York (NYJ)
May 17, 2019
Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $2.6875M of cap space
Mar 11, 2017
Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Houston (HOU)
May 10, 2013
Signed a 4 year $2.23 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Apr 27, 2013
Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 6 (#201 overall)

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