Derek Anderson

Buffalo Bills, Quarterback
Age: 41-171d (Jun 15, 1983)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Oregon State
Drafted: Round 6 (#213 overall), 2005
RETIRED

2019-2019 Extension

Derek Anderson signed a 1 year , $1,120,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $90,000 signing bonus, $90,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,120,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,120,000
Average Salary:
$1,120,000
Signing Bonus:
$90,000
GTD at Sign:
$90,000
Total GTD:
$90,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2018-2018

Derek Anderson signed a 1 year , $1,073,530 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $58,530 signing bonus, $58,530 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,073,530.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,073,530
Average Salary:
$1,073,530
Signing Bonus:
$58,530
GTD at Sign:
$58,530
Total GTD:
$58,530
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2015-2017

Derek Anderson signed a 2 year , $4,700,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,350,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,700,000
Average Salary:
$2,350,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,500,000
Total GTD:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2014-2015

Derek Anderson signed a 2 year , $2,564,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $400,000 signing bonus, $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,282,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,564,000
Average Salary:
$1,282,000
Signing Bonus:
$400,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$400,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2013-2013

Derek Anderson signed a 1 year , $840,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including an average annual salary of $840,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2012-2012

Derek Anderson signed a 1 year , $825,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including an average annual salary of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2011-2011

Derek Anderson signed a 1 year , $735,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $50,000 signing bonus, $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $735,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $735,000
Average Salary:
$735,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2010-2011

Derek Anderson signed a 2 year , $7,250,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,625,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,625,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,250,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2008-2010

Derek Anderson signed a 3 year , $24,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2005-2007 Rookie

Derek Anderson signed a 3 year , $974,500 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $49,500 signing bonus, $49,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $324,833.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $974,500
Average Salary:
$324,833
Signing Bonus:
$49,500
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$49,500
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Derek Anderson's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$33,374,303

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 22
Retained
Active
$49,500
$230,000
$49,500
$279,500
2006 23
Active
$350,000
$629,500
2007 24
Active
$435,000
$1,064,500
2008 25
Active
$8,000,000
$9,064,500
2009 26
Active
$6,500,000
$15,564,500
2010 27
Active
$3,347,500
$18,912,000
2011 28
Active
Active
$4,137,500
$735,000
$23,049,500
$23,784,500
2012 29
Active
$825,000
$24,609,500
2013 30
Active
$840,000
$25,449,500
2014 31
Active
$1,300,000
$26,749,500
2015 32
Active
$2,566,053
$29,315,553
2016 33
Active
$1,443,750
$30,759,303
2017 34
Active
$1,750,000
$32,509,303
2018 35
Active
$775,000
$33,284,303
2019 36
Retained
$90,000
$33,374,303
Total
$33,374,303

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $49,500 - - - - $49,500
5 $3,415,000 $7,000,000 $5,000,000 - $100,000 - $15,515,000
2 $4,737,500 $2,500,000 - - $60,000 $187,500 $7,485,000
7 $7,000,000 $1,950,000 $257,750 - $250,000 $2,053 $9,459,803
2 $716,471 $148,530 - - - - $865,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
22
$230,000
$49,500
$49,500
$230,000
$49,500
$279,500
2006
23
$350,000
$350,000
$629,500
2007
24
$435,000
$435,000
$1,064,500
2008
25
$950,000
$7,000,000
$50,000
$8,000,000
$9,064,500
2009
26
$1,450,000
$5,000,000
$50,000
$6,500,000
$15,564,500
2010
27
$650,000
$2,500,000
$10,000
$187,500
$3,347,500
$18,912,000
2011
28
$4,087,500
$685,000
$50,000
$50,000
$4,137,500
$735,000
$23,049,500
$23,784,500
2012
29
$825,000
$825,000
$24,609,500
2013
30
$840,000
$840,000
$25,449,500
2014
31
$875,000
$400,000
$25,000
$1,300,000
$26,749,500
2015
32
$975,000
$1,500,000
$64,000
$25,000
$2,053
$2,566,053
$29,315,553
2016
33
$1,250,000
$93,750
$100,000
$1,443,750
$30,759,303
2017
34
$1,550,000
$100,000
$100,000
$1,750,000
$32,509,303
2018
35
$716,471
$58,530
$775,000
$33,284,303
2019
36
$90,000
$90,000
$33,374,303
Total
$15,868,971
$11,648,030
$5,257,750
$410,000
$189,553
$33,374,303

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $49,500 - - - - $49,500
5 $3,415,000 $7,000,000 $5,000,000 - $100,000 - $15,515,000
2 $4,737,500 $2,500,000 - - $60,000 $187,500 $7,485,000
7 $7,000,000 $1,950,000 $257,750 - $250,000 $2,053 $9,459,803
2 $716,471 $148,530 - - - - $865,000
  • May 09, 2019 Retired from Professional Football
  • Dec 31, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.12 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Oct 09, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.07 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Dec 02, 2016 Fined $12,154 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against an official
  • Sep 02, 2015 Signed a 2 year $4.7 million extension with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 13, 2014 Signed a 2 year $2.564 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 13, 2013 Signed a 1 $840k year contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Mar 14, 2012 Signed a 1 year $825k contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Aug 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $735k contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 17, 2010 Signed a 2 year $7.25 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 09, 2010 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Feb 29, 2008 Signed a 3 year $24 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Sep 21, 2005 Claimed off waivers by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Sep 20, 2005 Waived by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Aug 23, 2005 Signed a 3 year $974k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 23, 2005 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 6 (#213 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 02, 2016 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against an official $12,154
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
2018 BUF 2 2 118 17.30 70 42 60.0 465 232.5 0 4 55.95 1 -1 0 3
2017 CAR 3 0 16 1.50 8 2 25.0 17 5.7 0 0 39.58 2 -2 0 0
2016 CAR 6 2 87 7.90 53 36 67.9 453 75.5 2 5 67.57 1 4 0 1
2015 CAR 3 0 25 2.30 6 4 66.7 36 12.0 0 0 82.64 7 -2 0 1
2014 CAR 7 2 178 16.10 97 65 67.0 701 100.1 5 0 105.22 8 24 0 2
2013 CAR 4 15 1.50 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 5 0 0 0
2012 CAR 2 9 0.90 4 4 100.0 58 29.0 0 0 118.75 0 0 0 0
2011 CAR 2 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2 -2 0 0

FEATURED PLAYER NEWS

News image
NFL 2025 Roster Bubble Candidates

Spotrac’s annual NFL Roster Bubble report identifies players that have the potential to be released, traded, or retire after the current 2024 season, including notable financial ramifications for each.

TRANSACTIONS

May 09, 2019
Retired from Professional Football
Dec 31, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1.12 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
Oct 09, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1.07 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Dec 02, 2016
Fined $12,154 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against an official
Sep 02, 2015
Signed a 2 year $4.7 million extension with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 13, 2014
Signed a 2 year $2.564 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 13, 2013
Signed a 1 $840k year contract with Carolina (CAR)
Mar 14, 2012
Signed a 1 year $825k contract with Carolina (CAR)
Aug 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $735k contract with Carolina (CAR)
Jul 29, 2011
Released by Arizona (ARI)
Mar 17, 2010
Signed a 2 year $7.25 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Mar 09, 2010
Released by Cleveland (CLE)
Feb 29, 2008
Signed a 3 year $24 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Sep 21, 2005
Claimed off waivers by Cleveland (CLE)
Sep 20, 2005
Waived by Baltimore (BAL)
Aug 23, 2005
Signed a 3 year $974k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Apr 23, 2005
Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 6 (#213 overall)

TRENDING PLAYERS

  • 1 Daniel Jones (QB, NYG)
  • 2 Jameis Winston (QB, CLE)
  • 3 Dak Prescott (QB, DAL)
  • 4 Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE)
  • 5 Brandon Allen (QB, SF)

TRENDING PAGES

  • 1 NFL Free Agents
  • 2 NFL Transactions
  • 3 NFL Contracts
  • 4 NFL Salary Rankings
  • 5 NFL Cap Tracker
Top