Greg Olsen

Seattle Seahawks, Tight End
Age: 39-265d (Mar 11, 1985)
Exp: 14 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 1 (#31 overall), 2007
RETIRED

2020-2020

Greg Olsen signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $3,750,000 signing bonus, $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$5,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2020 35 $6,906,250 3.48% $6,906,250 $6,906,250 $5,500,000
2021 36
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2020 35 $1,750,000 $3,750,000 $1,406,250 $6,906,250 3.48% $5,500,000
2021 36
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2020 35 $1,750,000 $3,750,000 $1,406,250 $6,906,250 $6,906,250 $6,906,250 $6,906,250
Contract Notes
  • $5.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2020 salary)
  • Per-Game 53 Man Active: $46,875 ($750,000)
  • Per-Game 46 Man Active: $46,875 ($750,000, 14 LTBE)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2020 Extension

Greg Olsen signed a 2 year , $17,100,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $11,100,000 signing bonus, $12,115,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,550,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $17,100,000
Average Salary:
$8,550,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,100,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,115,000
Total GTD:
$12,115,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2018 Extension

Greg Olsen signed a 3 year , $22,500,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $12,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $22,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$12,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,000,000
Total GTD:
$12,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2011-2015

Greg Olsen signed a 5 year , $22,800,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $6,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,560,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $22,800,000
Average Salary:
$4,560,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,200,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2007-2010 Rookie

Greg Olsen signed a 5 year , $7,744,500 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $250,000 signing bonus, $4,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,548,900.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $7,744,500
Average Salary:
$1,548,900
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,900,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$70,176,613

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 22
Active
$1,255,000
$1,255,000
2008 23
Active
$3,915,000
$5,170,000
2009 24
Active
$560,000
$5,730,000
2010 25
Active
$690,000
$6,420,000
2011 26
Active
$3,200,000
$9,620,000
2012 27
Active
$5,500,000
$15,120,000
2013 28
Active
$4,000,000
$19,120,000
2014 29
Active
$5,500,000
$24,620,000
2015 30
Active
$13,000,000
$37,620,000
2016 31
Active
$1,500,000
$39,120,000
2017 32
Active
$8,500,000
$47,620,000
2018 33
Injured
$12,350,000
$59,970,000
2019 34
Active
$3,300,363
$63,270,363
2020 35
Active
$6,906,250
$70,176,613
Total
$70,176,613

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,665,000 $250,000 $960,000 - - - $6,420,000
9 $18,965,000 $25,600,000 $875,000 $5,300,000 $1,835,000 $1,775,363 $56,850,363
1 $1,750,000 $3,750,000 $1,406,250 - - - $6,906,250
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
22
$285,000
$250,000
$720,000
$1,255,000
$1,255,000
2008
23
$370,000
$3,545,000
$3,915,000
$5,170,000
2009
24
$460,000
$100,000
$560,000
$5,730,000
2010
25
$550,000
$140,000
$690,000
$6,420,000
2011
26
$700,000
$2,500,000
$3,200,000
$9,620,000
2012
27
$700,000
$2,300,000
$2,500,000
$5,500,000
$15,120,000
2013
28
$750,000
$3,000,000
$250,000
$4,000,000
$19,120,000
2014
29
$5,250,000
$250,000
$5,500,000
$24,620,000
2015
30
$900,000
$12,000,000
$100,000
$13,000,000
$37,620,000
2016
31
$1,250,000
$250,000
$1,500,000
$39,120,000
2017
32
$6,500,000
$250,000
$1,750,000
$8,500,000
$47,620,000
2018
33
$1,015,000
$11,100,000
$235,000
$12,350,000
$59,970,000
2019
34
$1,900,000
$875,000
$500,000
$25,363
$3,300,363
$63,270,363
2020
35
$1,750,000
$3,750,000
$1,406,250
$6,906,250
$70,176,613
Total
$22,380,000
$29,600,000
$5,300,000
$3,241,250
$6,045,000
$1,835,000
$1,775,363
$70,176,613

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,665,000 $250,000 $960,000 - - - $6,420,000
9 $18,965,000 $25,600,000 $875,000 $5,300,000 $1,835,000 $1,775,363 $56,850,363
1 $1,750,000 $3,750,000 $1,406,250 - - - $6,906,250

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2017 CAR 3 - 11 Foot
2018 CAR 13 - 17 Foot
2020 SEA 12 - 15 Foot
  • Jan 24, 2021 Retired from Professional Football
  • Feb 18, 2020 Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 03, 2020 Released by Carolina (CAR), clearing $7.9M in 2020 cap
  • Apr 26, 2018 Signed a 2 year $17.1 million contract extension with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 05, 2015 Signed a 3 year $22.5 million extension with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Restructured 2013 base salary from $3.75 million to $750,000 with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 5 year $22.8 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Traded to Carolina (CAR) from Chicago (CHI) for 2012 3rd round pick (#73 - traded)
  • Jul 03, 2007 Signed a 5 year $7.745 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 28, 2007 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#31 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2020 SEA 11 7 429 53.90 37 24 239 10.0 21.7 1 0
2019 CAR 14 14 805 71.20 82 52 597 11.5 42.6 2 0
2018 CAR 9 9 429 56.70 38 27 291 10.8 32.3 4 0
2017 CAR 7 7 367 34.00 38 17 191 11.2 27.3 1 0
2016 CAR 16 16 1,032 93.10 129 80 1,073 13.4 67.1 3 0
2015 CAR 16 16 1,057 95.90 124 77 1,104 14.3 69.0 7 2
2014 CAR 16 16 1,067 96.60 123 84 1,008 12.0 63.0 6 1
2013 CAR 16 16 1,000 97.20 111 73 816 11.2 51.0 6 0
2012 CAR 16 16 1,007 97.80 104 69 843 12.2 52.7 5 0
2011 CAR 16 13 0 0.00 89 45 540 12.0 33.8 5 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 24, 2021
Retired from Professional Football
Feb 18, 2020
Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 03, 2020
Released by Carolina (CAR), clearing $7.9M in 2020 cap
Apr 26, 2018
Signed a 2 year $17.1 million contract extension with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 05, 2015
Signed a 3 year $22.5 million extension with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 01, 2013
Restructured 2013 base salary from $3.75 million to $750,000 with Carolina (CAR)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 5 year $22.8 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Jul 29, 2011
Traded to Carolina (CAR) from Chicago (CHI) for 2012 3rd round pick (#73 - traded)
Jul 03, 2007
Signed a 5 year $7.745 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Apr 28, 2007
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#31 overall)

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