Mike Adams

Houston Texans, Free Safety
Age: 43-253d (Mar 24, 1981)
Exp: 16 Years
College: Delaware
Drafted: Undrafted, SF, 2004
RETIRED

2019-2019

Mike Adams signed a 1 year , $1,090,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $60,000 signing bonus, $60,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,090,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,090,000
Average Salary:
$1,090,000
Signing Bonus:
$60,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$60,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2019 38 $553,235 0.29% $847,647 $847,647 $60,000
2020 39
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2019 38 $787,647 $60,000 $553,235 0.29% $60,000
2020 39
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 38 $787,647 $60,000 $847,647 $847,647 $847,647 $847,647
Contract Notes

 

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2018

Mike Adams signed a 2 year , $4,200,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $650,000 signing bonus, $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,100,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$650,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,150,000
Total GTD:
$1,150,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2016

Mike Adams signed a 2 year , $4,850,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $1,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,425,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,850,000
Average Salary:
$2,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$1,200,000
Total GTD:
$1,200,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2014

Mike Adams signed a 1 year , $1,020,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $65,000 signing bonus, $165,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,020,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,020,000
Average Salary:
$1,020,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
$165,000
Total GTD:
$165,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2013

Mike Adams signed a 2 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2009-2011

Mike Adams signed a 3 year , $4,100,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $1,250,000 signing bonus, $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,366,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,366,667
Signing Bonus:
$1,250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,250,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2007-2008

Mike Adams signed a 2 year , $1,215,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $607,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,215,000
Average Salary:
$607,500
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2006-2006

Mike Adams signed a 1 year , $425,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $425,000
Average Salary:
$425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2007 / RFA
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2005-2005

Mike Adams signed a 1 year , $305,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $305,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $305,000
Average Salary:
$305,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2006 / RFA
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2004-2006 Rookie

Mike Adams signed a 3 year , $879,885 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including $2,500 signing bonus, $2,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $293,295.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $879,885
Average Salary:
$293,295
Signing Bonus:
$2,500
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,500
Free Agent:
2007 / RFA
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Seasons

16 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$22,805,657

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 23
Active
$149,885
$149,885
2005 24
Active
$305,000
$454,885
2006 25
Active
$425,000
$879,885
2007 26
Active
$610,000
$1,489,885
2008 27
Active
$605,000
$2,094,885
2009 28
Active
$2,670,000
$4,764,885
2010 29
Active
$1,420,000
$6,184,885
2011 30
Active
$1,150,000
$7,334,885
2012 31
Active
$2,000,000
$9,334,885
2013 32
Active
$2,000,000
$11,334,885
2014 33
Active
$1,020,000
$12,354,885
2015 34
Active
$3,100,000
$15,454,885
2016 35
Active
$2,303,125
$17,758,010
2017 36
Active
$2,100,000
$19,858,010
2018 37
Active
$2,100,000
$21,958,010
2019 38
Active
$847,647
$22,805,657
Total
$22,805,657

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $877,385 $2,500 - - - - $879,885
5 $4,955,000 $1,350,000 - - $150,000 - $6,455,000
2 $3,750,000 - $250,000 - - - $4,000,000
3 $3,255,000 $65,000 $2,203,125 - - $900,000 $6,423,125
2 $2,500,000 $650,000 $850,000 - $200,000 - $4,200,000
1 $787,647 $60,000 - - - - $847,647
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
23
$147,385
$2,500
$149,885
$149,885
2005
24
$305,000
$305,000
$454,885
2006
25
$425,000
$425,000
$879,885
2007
26
$510,000
$100,000
$610,000
$1,489,885
2008
27
$605,000
$605,000
$2,094,885
2009
28
$1,370,000
$1,250,000
$50,000
$2,670,000
$4,764,885
2010
29
$1,370,000
$50,000
$1,420,000
$6,184,885
2011
30
$1,100,000
$50,000
$1,150,000
$7,334,885
2012
31
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$9,334,885
2013
32
$1,750,000
$250,000
$2,000,000
$11,334,885
2014
33
$955,000
$65,000
$1,020,000
$12,354,885
2015
34
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$600,000
$3,100,000
$15,454,885
2016
35
$1,300,000
$703,125
$300,000
$2,303,125
$17,758,010
2017
36
$1,000,000
$650,000
$350,000
$100,000
$2,100,000
$19,858,010
2018
37
$1,500,000
$500,000
$100,000
$2,100,000
$21,958,010
2019
38
$787,647
$60,000
$847,647
$22,805,657
Total
$16,125,032
$2,127,500
$3,303,125
$350,000
$900,000
$22,805,657

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $877,385 $2,500 - - - - $879,885
5 $4,955,000 $1,350,000 - - $150,000 - $6,455,000
2 $3,750,000 - $250,000 - - - $4,000,000
3 $3,255,000 $65,000 $2,203,125 - - $900,000 $6,423,125
2 $2,500,000 $650,000 $850,000 - $200,000 - $4,200,000
1 $787,647 $60,000 - - - - $847,647
  • Mar 04, 2020 Retired from Professional Football
  • Oct 01, 2019 Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 10, 2017 Signed a 2 year $4.2 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 10, 2015 Signed a 2 year $4.85 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Jun 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.02 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 16, 2012 Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 05, 2009 Signed a 3 year $4.1 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Sep 05, 2004 Waived by San Francisco (SF)
  • Apr 28, 2004 Signed a 3 year $879,885 contract with San Francisco (SF)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2019 HOU 6 0 69 8.50 0 3 2 1 0 0
2018 CAR 16 16 937 94.10 0 75 47 28 0 3
2017 CAR 16 16 967 96.60 0 69 48 21 2 2
2016 IND 15 15 998 92.70 0 79 62 17 2 2
2015 IND 13 13 831 73.00 1 75 52 23 3 5
2014 IND 16 16 1,015 97.00 0 86 66 20 1 5
2013 DEN 16 7 690 62.30 63 45 15 1
2012 DEN 16 16 979 91.50 1 80 60 20 2
2011 CLE 16 16 0.00 64 41 20 1 3

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 04, 2020
Retired from Professional Football
Oct 01, 2019
Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
Mar 10, 2017
Signed a 2 year $4.2 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 10, 2015
Signed a 2 year $4.85 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Jun 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.02 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Mar 16, 2012
Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with Denver (DEN)
Mar 05, 2009
Signed a 3 year $4.1 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Sep 05, 2004
Waived by San Francisco (SF)
Apr 28, 2004
Signed a 3 year $879,885 contract with San Francisco (SF)

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