Derek Rivers

Indianapolis Colts, Outside Linebacker
Age: 30-204d (May 09, 1994)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Youngstown State
Drafted: Round 3 (#83 overall), 2017
Agent(s): Michael Perrett (Priority Sports & Entertainment)

2024-2024

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $1,055,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $1,055,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,055,000
Average Salary:
$1,055,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Free Agent

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $1,060,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $40,000 signing bonus, $40,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,060,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,060,000
Average Salary:
$1,060,000
Signing Bonus:
$40,000
GTD at Sign:
$40,000
Total GTD:
$40,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2022

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $990,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $990,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $990,000
Average Salary:
$990,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

Derek Rivers signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2020 Rookie

Derek Rivers signed a 4 year , $3,304,896 contract with the New England Patriots, including $802,896 signing bonus, $802,896 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $826,224.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,304,896
Average Salary:
$826,224
Signing Bonus:
$802,896
GTD at Sign:
$802,896
Total GTD:
$802,896
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$5,299,373

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2017 23
Injured
$1,150,896
$1,150,896
2018 24
Active
$583,000
$1,733,896
Champion
2019 25
Injured
$680,000
$2,413,896
2020 26
Retained
Active
$574,026
$335,817
$2,987,922
$3,323,739
2021 27
Active
Retained
$485,000
$295,000
$3,808,739
$4,103,739
2022 28
Injured
$584,412
$4,688,151
2023 29
Retained
Injured
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$112,222
$80,500
$64,400
$50,000
$48,300
$20,600
$4,800,373
$4,880,873
$4,945,273
$4,995,273
$5,043,573
$5,064,173
2024 30
Retained
Reserve
$117,600
$117,600
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total      
$5,299,373
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total
$5,299,373

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,033,294 $802,896 - - $102,000 $49,732 $2,987,922
1 $291,174 - - - - $44,643 $335,817
3 $1,330,522 $240,000 - - $60,000 - $1,659,934
2 $315,700 - - - - - $315,700
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2017
23
$348,000
$802,896
$1,150,896
$1,150,896
2018
24
$555,000
$28,000
$583,000
$1,733,896
2019
25
$645,000
$35,000
$680,000
$2,413,896
2020
26
$485,294
$291,174
$39,000
$49,732
$44,643
$574,026
$335,817
$2,987,922
$3,323,739
2021
27
$385,000
$195,000
$100,000
$100,000
$485,000
$295,000
$3,808,739
$4,103,739
2022
28
$505,000
$50,000
$584,412
$4,688,151
2023
29
$112,222
$80,500
$64,400
$48,300
$20,600
$40,000
$10,000
$112,222
$80,500
$64,400
$50,000
$48,300
$20,600
$4,800,373
$4,880,873
$4,945,273
$4,995,273
$5,043,573
$5,064,173
2024
30
$117,600
$117,600
$117,600
$117,600
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total
$3,970,690
$1,042,896
$162,000
$94,375
$5,299,373
$5,181,773
$5,299,373
Total
$3,970,690
$1,042,896
$162,000
$94,375
$5,299,373

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,033,294 $802,896 - - $102,000 $49,732 $2,987,922
1 $291,174 - - - - $44,643 $335,817
3 $1,330,522 $240,000 - - $60,000 - $1,659,934
2 $315,700 - - - - - $315,700

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2017 NE 1 - 17 Knee (ACL)
2019 NE 1 - 17 Undisclosed
2020 NE 6 - 6 COVID-19
2021 HOU 16 - 16 COVID-19
2022 HOU 1 - 18 Biceps
  • Nov 19, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Sep 24, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 25, 2024 Released by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 14, 2024 Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Dec 07, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Oct 06, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Oct 06, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Oct 04, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 30, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 29, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 21, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 18, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 16, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 12, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 30, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 30, 2023 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 14, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.06 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Dec 09, 2021 Signed a contract extension with Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 02, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 31, 2021 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 16, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.1 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 24, 2020 Claimed off waivers by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Nov 21, 2020 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Jun 08, 2017 Signed a 4 year $3.3 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 28, 2017 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 3 (#83 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2023 HOU 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 HOU 5 1 143 26.70 1 9 7 2 0 0
2020 LAR 13 0 115 11.70 2 5 2 3 0 0
2018 NE 6 0 78 10.20 1 2 2 0 0 0
2017 NE 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
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