Derek Anderson

Buffalo Bills, Quarterback
Age: 41y-6m-10d (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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Fines: 1 $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

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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)

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