Danny Shelton

Kansas City Chiefs, Defensive Tackle
Age: 31-85d (Aug 20, 1993)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Washington
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2015
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)

2023-2023

Danny Shelton signed a 1 year , $1,165,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $1,165,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,165,000
Average Salary:
$1,165,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2022-2022 Free Agent

Danny Shelton signed a 1 year , $1,120,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $1,120,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,120,000
Average Salary:
$1,120,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

Danny Shelton signed a 1 year , $1,127,500 contract with the New York Giants, including $137,500 signing bonus, $987,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,127,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,127,500
Average Salary:
$1,127,500
Signing Bonus:
$137,500
GTD at Sign:
$987,500
Total GTD:
$987,500
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2021

Danny Shelton signed a 2 year , $8,000,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2019-2019

Danny Shelton signed a 1 year , $1,030,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $75,000 signing bonus, $75,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,030,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,030,000
Average Salary:
$1,030,000
Signing Bonus:
$75,000
GTD at Sign:
$75,000
Total GTD:
$75,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2015-2018 Rookie

Danny Shelton signed a 4 year , $11,703,667 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $6,771,758 signing bonus, $11,703,667 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,925,917.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $11,703,667
Average Salary:
$2,925,917
Signing Bonus:
$6,771,758
GTD at Sign:
$11,703,667
Total GTD:
$11,703,667
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$18,441,719

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 22
Active
$7,206,758
$7,206,758
2016 23
Active
$966,985
$8,173,743
2017 24
Active
$1,498,970
$9,672,713
2018 25
Active
$2,030,954
$11,703,667
Champion
2019 26
Active
$1,030,000
$12,733,667
2020 27
Active
$4,118,930
$16,852,597
2021 28
Active
$1,127,500
$17,980,097
2022 29
Reserve
Retained
$358,200
$62,222
$18,338,297
$18,400,519
Champion
2023 30
Retained
$41,200
$18,441,719
Total
$18,441,719

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,900,955 $6,771,758 - - - - $9,672,713
2 $2,835,954 $75,000 $150,000 - - - $3,060,954
1 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 - - - $118,930 $4,118,930
1 $990,000 $137,500 - - - - $1,127,500
2 $461,622 - - - - - $461,622
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
22
$435,000
$6,771,758
$7,206,758
$7,206,758
2016
23
$966,985
$966,985
$8,173,743
2017
24
$1,498,970
$1,498,970
$9,672,713
2018
25
$2,030,954
$2,030,954
$11,703,667
2019
26
$805,000
$75,000
$150,000
$1,030,000
$12,733,667
2020
27
$1,500,000
$2,500,000
$118,930
$4,118,930
$16,852,597
2021
28
$990,000
$137,500
$1,127,500
$17,980,097
2022
29
$358,200
$62,222
$358,200
$62,222
$18,338,297
$18,400,519
2023
30
$41,200
$41,200
$18,441,719
Total
$8,688,531
$9,484,258
$150,000
$118,930
$18,441,719

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,900,955 $6,771,758 - - - - $9,672,713
2 $2,835,954 $75,000 $150,000 - - - $3,060,954
1 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 - - - $118,930 $4,118,930
1 $990,000 $137,500 - - - - $1,127,500
2 $461,622 - - - - - $461,622

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2020 DET 13 - 16 Knee
2021 NYG 16 - 17 COVID-19
  • Aug 30, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 29, 2023 Released by Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 15, 2023 Signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 31, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 30, 2022 Released by Kansas City (KC), clearing $1.12M of cap
  • Aug 15, 2022 Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 29, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.12 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Mar 16, 2021 Released by Detroit (DET), clearing $4M of cap
  • Mar 18, 2020 Signed a 2 year $8 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • May 20, 2019 Signed a 1 year, $1.03 million contract with New England (NE)
  • May 02, 2018 New England (NE) declined a $7.154 million option for 2019
  • Mar 10, 2018 Traded to New England (NE) from Cleveland (CLE) with 2018 5th round pick (#159 - traded) for 2019 3rd round pick (#95 - traded)
  • Dec 23, 2016 Fined $36,464 Roughing the Passer against Tyrod Taylor (BUF)
  • May 11, 2015 Signed a 4 year $11.7 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Apr 30, 2015 Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 1 (#12 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 23, 2016 Roughing the Passer against Tyrod Taylor (BUF) $36,464
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2022 KC 1 0 9 11.80 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 NYG 13 0 255 21.80 1 31 12 19 0 0
2020 DET 12 12 498 59.60 1 37 15 22 0 0
2019 NE 16 14 508 50.70 3 61 30 31 1 0
2018 NE 13 1 324 31.00 0 21 10 11 0 0
2017 CLE 14 13 471 43.90 0 34 20 14 0 0
2016 CLE 16 16 746 67.00 2 59 32 27 0 0
2015 CLE 16 15 508 48.50 0 36 19 17 0 0
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