Drew Bledsoe

Dallas Cowboys, Quarterback
Age: 52-277d (Feb 14, 1972)
College: Washington State
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 1993
RETIRED

2005-2007

Drew Bledsoe signed a 3 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $4,666,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,666,667
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2004-2006

Drew Bledsoe signed a 3 year , $18,500,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $6,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $6,166,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $18,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,166,667
Signing Bonus:
$6,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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2001-2010 Extension

Drew Bledsoe signed a 10 year , $103,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $22,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,300,000.
Contract Terms:
10 yr(s) / $103,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$22,000,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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1995-2001 Extension

Drew Bledsoe signed a 7 year , $42,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $11,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $42,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2002 / UFA
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1993-1995 Rookie

Drew Bledsoe signed a 3 year , $8,343,750 contract with the New England Patriots, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,781,250.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $8,343,750
Average Salary:
$2,781,250
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1996 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$80,056,250

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1993 21
Active
$5,525,000
$5,525,000
1994 22
Active
$1,281,250
$6,806,250
1995 23
Active
$13,200,000
$20,006,250
1996 24
Active
$1,600,000
$21,606,250
1997 25
Active
$2,700,000
$24,306,250
1998 26
Active
$4,600,000
$28,906,250
1999 27
Active
$5,860,000
$34,766,250
2000 28
Active
$6,440,000
$41,206,250
2001 29
Active
$11,400,000
$52,606,250
Champion
2002 30
Active
$5,100,000
$57,706,250
2003 31
Active
$5,600,000
$63,306,250
2004 32
Active
$8,750,000
$72,056,250
2005 33
Active
$4,000,000
$76,056,250
2006 34
Active
$4,000,000
$80,056,250
Total
$80,056,250

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $26,441,250 $16,000,000 - $1,665,000 $500,000 - $52,606,250
3 $12,750,000 $6,500,000 - - $200,000 - $19,450,000
2 $5,500,000 $2,000,000 $500,000 - - - $8,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1993
21
$1,025,000
$4,500,000
$5,525,000
$5,525,000
1994
22
$1,281,250
$1,281,250
$6,806,250
1995
23
$1,700,000
$11,500,000
$13,200,000
$20,006,250
1996
24
$1,500,000
$100,000
$1,600,000
$21,606,250
1997
25
$2,600,000
$100,000
$2,700,000
$24,306,250
1998
26
$4,500,000
$100,000
$4,600,000
$28,906,250
1999
27
$4,095,000
$1,665,000
$100,000
$5,860,000
$34,766,250
2000
28
$6,340,000
$100,000
$6,440,000
$41,206,250
2001
29
$3,400,000
$8,000,000
$11,400,000
$52,606,250
2002
30
$5,000,000
$100,000
$5,100,000
$57,706,250
2003
31
$5,500,000
$100,000
$5,600,000
$63,306,250
2004
32
$2,250,000
$6,500,000
$8,750,000
$72,056,250
2005
33
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$76,056,250
2006
34
$3,500,000
$500,000
$4,000,000
$80,056,250
Total
$44,691,250
$24,500,000
$1,665,000
$500,000
$8,000,000
$700,000
$80,056,250

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $26,441,250 $16,000,000 - $1,665,000 $500,000 - $52,606,250
3 $12,750,000 $6,500,000 - - $200,000 - $19,450,000
2 $5,500,000 $2,000,000 $500,000 - - - $8,000,000
  • Mar 01, 2007 Released by Dallas (DAL)
  • Feb 23, 2005 Signed a 3 year $13.5 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Feb 22, 2005 Released by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 27, 2004 Signed a 3 year $18.5 million restructured contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 21, 2002 Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from New England (NE) for 2003 1st round pick (#14)
  • Mar 07, 2001 Signed a 10 year $102.8 million contract extension with New England (NE)
  • Oct 27, 1995 Signed a 7 year $41.8 million contract with New England (NE
  • Jul 07, 1993 Signed a 3 year $8.34 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 25, 1993 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 1 (#1 overall)
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 Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving 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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