Denico Autry
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Houston Texans, Defensive Tackle
Age: 34-63d (Jul 15, 1990)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: US
College: Mississippi State
Drafted: Undrafted, OAK, 2014
Agent(s): Rodney Edwards (Innovative Sports Management)
2024 Cap Hit
$4,500,000
2024 Cash
$9,000,000
Career Earnings
$42,221,948
2024-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Denico Autry signed a 2 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $10,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000. In 2024, Autry will earn a base salary of $3,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,500,000 and a dead cap value of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$10,500,000
Total GTD:
$10,500,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||
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2024 |
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34 | $4,500,000 | 1.76% | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $5,500,000 | |||
POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 1 YR, $9,000,000; $4,500,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||
2025 |
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35 | $10,500,000 | 3.84% | $9,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $4,500,000 | |||
2026 |
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36 |
Void UFA |
$3,000,000 | 1.03% | - | - | $3,000,000 | ||
2027 |
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Void
|
$1,500,000 | 0.48% | - | - | - |
Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 |
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34 | $3,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | |
2025 |
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35 | $8,500,000 | - | $9,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | |
2026 |
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36 |
Void |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
2027 |
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37 |
Void |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
Contract Notes
- $10.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2024 salary)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2023 Free Agent
Denico Autry signed a 3 year , $21,500,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,166,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $21,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,166,667
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,000,000
Total GTD:
$9,000,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
2018-2020
Denico Autry signed a 3 year , $17,800,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $6,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,933,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $17,800,000
Average Salary:
$5,933,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$6,500,000
Total GTD:
$6,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
2017-2017
Denico Autry signed a 1 year , $1,797,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including an average annual salary of $1,797,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,797,000
Average Salary:
$1,797,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2016-2016
Denico Autry signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
2014-2015
Denico Autry signed a 2 year , $930,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including an average annual salary of $465,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $930,000
Average Salary:
$465,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / ERFA
Career Earnings thru 2024
$42,221,948
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 24 |
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Active
Retained
|
$247,058 $44,100 |
$247,058 $291,158 |
|
2015 | 25 |
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Active
|
$706,872 |
$998,030 |
|
2016 | 26 |
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Active
|
$600,000 |
$1,598,030 |
|
2017 | 27 |
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Active
|
$1,797,000 |
$3,395,030 |
|
2018 | 28 |
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Active
|
$6,875,000 |
$10,270,030 |
|
2019 | 29 |
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Active
|
$4,906,250 |
$15,176,280 |
|
2020 | 30 |
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Active
|
$5,780,982 |
$20,957,262 |
|
2021 | 31 |
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Active
|
$7,511,754 |
$28,469,016 |
|
2022 | 32 |
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Active
|
$6,502,932 |
$34,971,948 |
|
2023 | 33 |
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Active
|
$7,250,000 |
$42,221,948 |
|
Total |
$42,221,948 |
$42,221,948 |
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2024 | 34 |
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Reserve
|
$9,000,000 |
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2025 | 35 |
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Active
|
$9,000,000 |
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Total |
$60,221,948 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
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2014 |
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24 |
$247,058 $44,100
|
$247,058 $44,100 |
$247,058 $291,158 |
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2015 |
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25 |
$510,000
|
$196,872 |
$706,872 |
$998,030 |
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2016 |
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26 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$1,598,030 |
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2017 |
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27 |
$1,797,000
|
$1,797,000 |
$3,395,030 |
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2018 |
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28 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,875,000 |
$6,875,000 |
$10,270,030 |
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2019 |
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29 |
$3,500,000
|
$1,406,250 |
$4,906,250 |
$15,176,280 |
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2020 |
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30 |
$5,300,000
|
$406,250 |
$74,732 |
$5,780,982 |
$20,957,262 |
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2021 |
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31 |
$1,100,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$411,754 |
$7,511,754 |
$28,469,016 |
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2022 |
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32 |
$6,150,000
|
$352,932 |
$6,502,932 |
$34,971,948 |
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2023 |
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33 |
$6,750,000
|
$7,250,000 |
$42,221,948 |
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Total |
$28,998,158 |
$6,000,000 |
$6,452,186 |
$271,604 |
$42,221,948 |
$42,221,948 |
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2024 |
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34 |
$3,000,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$9,000,000 |
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2025 |
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35 |
$8,500,000
|
$9,000,000 |
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Total |
$40,498,158 |
$11,500,000 |
$6,452,186 |
$271,604 |
$60,221,948 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
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$3,198,158 | - | - | - | - | $196,872 | $3,395,030 |
3 |
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$11,800,000 | - | $5,687,500 | - | - | $74,732 | $17,562,232 |
3 |
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$14,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $764,686 | - | - | - | $21,264,686 |
Injuries
Year | Weeks | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2020 |
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11 - 12 | COVID-19 |
2021 |
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17 - 17 | COVID-19 |
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Jul 29, 2024 Suspended 6 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $2,176,470 in 2024 salary/bonus with Houston (HOU)
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Mar 11, 2024 Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with Houston (HOU)
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Mar 15, 2021 Signed a 3 year $21.5 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
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Jan 18, 2019 Fined $13,368 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Kansas City (KC)
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Mar 14, 2018 Signed a 3 year $17.8 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
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Mar 08, 2017 Assigned a 1 year $1.797 million tender by Oakland (OAK)
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Mar 09, 2016 Signed a contract with Oakland (OAK)
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Aug 30, 2014 Waived by Oakland (OAK)
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May 21, 2014 Signed a 3 year $1.53 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
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Jan 18, 2019 |
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Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Kansas City (KC) | $13,368 |
Suspensions
Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 29, 2024 |
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PED | 6 | $2,176,470 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
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2023 | TEN | 17 | 14 | 730 | 67.60 | 12 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 2 | |
2022 | TEN | 12 | 8 | 532 | 45.50 | 8 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 2 | |
2021 | TEN | 17 | 11 | 709 | 64.70 | 9 | 31 | 25 | 6 | ||
2020 | IND | 14 | 13 | 631 | 62.40 | 8 | 33 | 20 | 13 | ||
2019 | IND | 14 | 14 | 631 | 60.80 | 4 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 1 | |
2018 | IND | 12 | 11 | 552 | 65.90 | 9 | 37 | 28 | 9 | 2 | |
2017 | OAK | 16 | 3 | 592 | 56.90 | 5 | 36 | 23 | 13 | ||
2016 | OAK | 16 | 7 | 690 | 65.80 | 3 | 29 | 22 | 7 | ||
2015 | OAK | 14 | 8 | 685 | 59.40 | 3 | 22 | 20 | 2 | ||
2014 | OAK | 10 | 131 | 19.30 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $11,688,677
- Avg. Salary: $11,688,677
- NFL Rank: 202
- DT Rank: 19
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $10,000,000
- NFL Rank: 226
- DT Rank: 25
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Denico Autry to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
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Cameron Jordan | 2 | $27,917,647 | $13,958,824 | 34 |
DeMarcus Lawrence | 3 | $40,000,000 | $13,333,333 | 29 |
Jarran Reed | 2 | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 | 30 |
Jerry Hughes | 2 | $10,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 33 |
Averages | 2 | $21,729,412 | $9,198,039 | 31.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Autry's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
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1 | $10,897,517 | $10,897,517 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Autry statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
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Cameron Jordan
2021-2022
|
94.12 | 2.44 | 0.66 | 2.44 | 1.59 | 79.10 |
DeMarcus Lawrence
2020-2021
|
69.70 | 2.17 | 0.41 | 2.17 | 2.35 | 89.85 |
Jarran Reed
2021-2022
|
100.00 | 1.53 | 0.15 | 1.41 | 1.03 | 54.30 |
Jerry Hughes
2020-2021
|
96.97 | 0.84 | 0.20 | 0.84 | 2.56 | 73.35 |
Average | 90.20 | 1.75 | 0.36 | 1.72 | 1.88 | 74.15 |
Denico Autry
2022-2023
|
87.88 | 1.62 | 0.67 | 1.69 | 2.41 | 72.25 |
Pct Change | -2.57 | -7.43 | 86.11 | -1.74 | 28.19 | -2.56 |
Median Prime % Change | -2.15% | |||||
Average Prime % Change | 16.67% |
Calculated Market Value: Denico Autry
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
Terms | Avg. Salary |
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1 years, $11,688,677 | $11,688,677 |