Brian Urlacher

Chicago Bears, Linebacker
Age: 46y-6m-28d (May 25, 1978)
Exp: 13 Years
College: New Mexico
Drafted: Round 1 (#9 overall), 2000
RETIRED

2008-2012

Brian Urlacher signed a 5 year , $43,550,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $8,710,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $43,550,000
Average Salary:
$8,710,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2008 30 $5,732,141 4.94% $10,674,999 $10,674,999 -
2009 31 $9,007,142 7.32% $5,450,000 $16,124,999 -
2010 32 $9,650,000 - $7,950,000 $24,074,999 -
2011 33 $11,825,000 9.82% $10,125,000 $34,199,999 -
2012 34 $9,700,000 8.04% $8,000,000 $42,199,999 -
2013 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Restructure Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2008 30 $2,124,999 $3,057,142 $500,000 - $50,000 $5,732,141 4.94% -
2009 31 $4,950,000 $3,057,142 $500,000 - $500,000 $9,007,142 7.32% -
2010 32 $6,150,000 $1,200,000 $500,000 $1,300,000 $500,000 $9,650,000 - -
2011 33 $8,025,000 $1,200,000 $500,000 $1,600,000 $500,000 $11,825,000 9.82% -
2012 34 $7,500,000 $1,200,000 $500,000 - $500,000 $9,700,000 8.04% -
2013 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Restructure Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2008 30 $2,124,999 $6,000,000 $2,500,000 - $50,000 $10,674,999 $10,674,999 $42,199,999
2009 31 $4,950,000 - - - $500,000 $5,450,000 $16,124,999 $31,525,000
2010 32 $6,150,000 - - $1,300,000 $500,000 $7,950,000 $24,074,999 $26,075,000
2011 33 $8,025,000 - - $1,600,000 $500,000 $10,125,000 $34,199,999 $18,125,000
2012 34 $7,500,000 - - - $500,000 $8,000,000 $42,199,999 $8,000,000
Contract Notes
  • Signing Bonus: $6 million
  • 2008 Restructure Bonus: $2.5 million
  • 2010 Roster Bonus: $1.3 million
  • 2011 Roster Bonus: $1.6 million
  • Workout Bonus: $50k Annually
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2003-2010

Brian Urlacher signed a 9 year , $56,650,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $13,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $6,294,444.
Contract Terms:
9 yr(s) / $56,650,000
Average Salary:
$6,294,444
Signing Bonus:
$13,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2000-2004 Rookie

Brian Urlacher signed a 5 year , $7,750,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $5,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,550,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $7,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,550,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$80,174,999

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 22
Active
$5,850,000
$5,850,000
 DROY
2001 23
Active
$375,000
$6,225,000
2002 24
Active
$500,000
$6,725,000
2003 25
Active
$15,100,000
$21,825,000
2004 26
Active
$3,850,000
$25,675,000
2005 27
Active
$4,300,000
$29,975,000
 DPOY
2006 28
Active
$4,000,000
$33,975,000
2007 29
Active
$4,000,000
$37,975,000
2008 30
Active
$10,674,999
$48,649,999
2009 31
Active
$5,450,000
$54,099,999
2010 32
Active
$7,950,000
$62,049,999
2011 33
Active
$10,125,000
$72,174,999
2012 34
Active
$8,000,000
$80,174,999
Total
$80,174,999

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $41,824,999 $24,500,000 $8,900,000 $2,500,000 $2,250,000 $200,000 $80,174,999
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
22
$300,000
$5,500,000
$50,000
$5,850,000
$5,850,000
2001
23
$375,000
$375,000
$6,225,000
2002
24
$450,000
$50,000
$500,000
$6,725,000
2003
25
$1,050,000
$13,000,000
$1,000,000
$50,000
$15,100,000
$21,825,000
2004
26
$1,750,000
$2,000,000
$50,000
$50,000
$3,850,000
$25,675,000
2005
27
$1,250,000
$3,000,000
$50,000
$4,300,000
$29,975,000
2006
28
$3,950,000
$50,000
$4,000,000
$33,975,000
2007
29
$3,950,000
$50,000
$4,000,000
$37,975,000
2008
30
$2,124,999
$6,000,000
$2,500,000
$50,000
$10,674,999
$48,649,999
2009
31
$4,950,000
$500,000
$5,450,000
$54,099,999
2010
32
$6,150,000
$1,300,000
$500,000
$7,950,000
$62,049,999
2011
33
$8,025,000
$1,600,000
$500,000
$10,125,000
$72,174,999
2012
34
$7,500,000
$500,000
$8,000,000
$80,174,999
Total
$41,824,999
$24,500,000
$2,500,000
$8,900,000
$2,250,000
$200,000
$80,174,999

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $41,824,999 $24,500,000 $8,900,000 $2,500,000 $2,250,000 $200,000 $80,174,999
  • May 22, 2013 Retired from Professional Football
  • Jul 21, 2008 Signed a 5 year $40.6 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 01, 2003 Signed a 9 year $56.7 million extension with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jul 29, 2000 Signed a 5 year $7.75 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 15, 2000 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#9 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 07, 2012 for a horse collar tackle against Seattle $21,000
Nov 30, 2012 for a horse collar tackle on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson $15,750
Dec 24, 2010 Defenseless hit against Visanthe Schiancoe $10,000
Oct 18, 2008 Abusing an official against Atlanta (ATL) $20,000
Apr 19, 2007 Uniform Violation (non-sponsored hat at a press conference) $100,000
Fines: 5 $166,750
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade

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TRANSACTIONS

May 22, 2013
Retired from Professional Football
Jul 21, 2008
Signed a 5 year $40.6 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Mar 01, 2003
Signed a 9 year $56.7 million extension with Chicago (CHI)
Jul 29, 2000
Signed a 5 year $7.75 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Apr 15, 2000
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#9 overall)

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