Kyle Orton

Buffalo Bills, Quarterback
Age: 42-18d (Nov 14, 1982)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Purdue
Drafted: Round 4 (#106 overall), 2005
RETIRED

2014-2015

Kyle Orton signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,000,000
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 32 $4,000,000 3.01% $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $3,000,000
2015 33 $7,000,000 4.89% $5,500,000 $11,500,000 $1,500,000
2016 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2014 32 $2,500,000 $1,500,000 - $4,000,000 3.01% $3,000,000
2015 33 $5,400,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $7,000,000 4.89% $1,500,000
2016 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 32 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 - $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,750,000
2015 33 $5,400,000 - $100,000 $5,500,000 $11,500,000 $5,750,000 $5,500,000
Contract Notes
  • 2014 Incentives: $500,000 with 50% playing time
  • Orton can void 2015 within 5 days after the Super Bowl
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2012-2014

Kyle Orton signed a 3 year , $10,500,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2010-2011

Kyle Orton signed a 2 year , $11,621,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $5,810,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,621,000
Average Salary:
$5,810,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2009

Kyle Orton signed a 2 year , $3,520,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $1,400,000 signing bonus, $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,760,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,520,000
Average Salary:
$1,760,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,400,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,400,000
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2005-2008 Rookie

Kyle Orton signed a 4 year , $1,843,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $458,000 signing bonus, $458,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $460,750.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,843,000
Average Salary:
$460,750
Signing Bonus:
$458,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$458,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$30,109,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 23
Active
$688,000
$688,000
2006 24
Active
$350,000
$1,038,000
2007 25
Active
$435,000
$1,473,000
2008 26
Active
$2,800,000
$4,273,000
2009 27
Active
$1,095,000
$5,368,000
2010 28
Active
$2,612,000
$7,980,000
2011 29
Active
$8,879,000
$16,859,000
2012 30
Active
$5,900,000
$22,759,000
2013 31
Active
$1,350,000
$24,109,000
2014 32
Active
$6,000,000
$30,109,000
Total
$30,109,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,315,000 $1,858,000 - - $100,000 - $4,273,000
2 $3,607,000 - - - $100,000 - $3,707,000
1 $7,379,000 - $1,500,000 - - - $8,879,000
2 $1,740,000 $5,000,000 - $510,000 - - $7,250,000
1 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 - - - $500,000 $6,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
23
$230,000
$458,000
$688,000
$688,000
2006
24
$350,000
$350,000
$1,038,000
2007
25
$435,000
$435,000
$1,473,000
2008
26
$1,300,000
$1,400,000
$100,000
$2,800,000
$4,273,000
2009
27
$995,000
$100,000
$1,095,000
$5,368,000
2010
28
$2,612,000
$2,612,000
$7,980,000
2011
29
$7,379,000
$1,500,000
$8,879,000
$16,859,000
2012
30
$900,000
$5,000,000
$5,900,000
$22,759,000
2013
31
$840,000
$510,000
$1,350,000
$24,109,000
2014
32
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$500,000
$6,000,000
$30,109,000
Total
$17,541,000
$9,858,000
$510,000
$1,500,000
$200,000
$500,000
$30,109,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,315,000 $1,858,000 - - $100,000 - $4,273,000
2 $3,607,000 - - - $100,000 - $3,707,000
1 $7,379,000 - $1,500,000 - - - $8,879,000
2 $1,740,000 $5,000,000 - $510,000 - - $7,250,000
1 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 - - - $500,000 $6,000,000
  • Dec 29, 2014 Retired from Professional Football
  • Aug 30, 2014 Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 15, 2014 Released by Dallas (DAL)
  • Mar 27, 2013 Restructured 2013 base salary from $1.35 million to $840k with Dallas (DAL)
  • Mar 14, 2012 Signed a 3 year $10.5 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Nov 23, 2011 Claimed off waivers by Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 22, 2011 Waived by Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 16, 2010 Signed a 2 year $11.612 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 02, 2009 Traded to Denver (DEN) from Chicago (CHI) with 2009 1st round pick and 2009 3rd round pick for Jay Cutler and 2009 5th round pick
  • Feb 25, 2008 Signed a 1 year $2.395 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jul 24, 2005 Signed a 4 year $1.84 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 23, 2005 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 4 (#106 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2014 BUF 12 12 803 75.60 447 287 64.2 3,018 251.5 18 10 87.82 15 14 1 3
2013 DAL 3 1 78 7.80 51 33 64.7 398 132.7 2 2 85.25 1 8 0 0
2012 DAL 1 11 1.00 10 9 90.0 89 89.0 1 0 137.08 0 0 0 0
2011 KC 9 8 0 0.00 252 150 59.5 1,758 195.3 9 9 77.78 11 13 0 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 29, 2014
Retired from Professional Football
Aug 30, 2014
Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Jul 15, 2014
Released by Dallas (DAL)
Mar 27, 2013
Restructured 2013 base salary from $1.35 million to $840k with Dallas (DAL)
Mar 14, 2012
Signed a 3 year $10.5 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Nov 23, 2011
Claimed off waivers by Kansas City (KC)
Nov 22, 2011
Waived by Denver (DEN)
Apr 16, 2010
Signed a 2 year $11.612 million contract with Denver (DEN)
Apr 02, 2009
Traded to Denver (DEN) from Chicago (CHI) with 2009 1st round pick and 2009 3rd round pick for Jay Cutler and 2009 5th round pick
Feb 25, 2008
Signed a 1 year $2.395 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Jul 24, 2005
Signed a 4 year $1.84 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Apr 23, 2005
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 4 (#106 overall)

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