NFL
Joe Berger
Joe Berger
Minnesota Vikings, Guard
Age: 42-191d (May 25, 1982)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Michigan Tech
Drafted: Round 6 (#207 overall), 2005
RETIRED
2016-2017 Extension
Joe Berger signed a 1 year , $2,165,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $915,000 signing bonus, $915,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,165,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,165,000
Average Salary:
$2,165,000
Signing Bonus:
$915,000
GTD at Sign:
$915,000
Total GTD:
$915,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
34 | $1,610,000 | 1.04% | $2,172,497 | $2,172,497 | $1,950,000 |
| 2017 |
|
35 | $1,882,500 | 1.13% | $1,425,000 | $3,597,497 | $1,757,500 |
| 2018 |
|
36 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
34 | $985,000 | $457,500 | - | $50,000 | $117,500 | $1,610,000 | 1.04% | $1,950,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
35 | $1,000,000 | $457,500 | $250,000 | $50,000 | $125,000 | $1,882,500 | 1.13% | $1,757,500 | |
| 2018 |
|
36 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
34 | $985,000 | $915,000 | - | $50,000 | $2,172,497 | $2,172,497 | $2,172,497 | $1,798,749 |
| 2017 |
|
35 | $1,000,000 | - | $250,000 | $50,000 | $1,425,000 | $3,597,497 | $1,798,749 | $1,425,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2017 Roster Bonus: $250,000
- Annual Workout Bonus: $50,000
- Annual Incentives: $125,000 (LTBE in 2017)
Source:
Tom Pelissero
2015-2016
Joe Berger signed a 2 year , $2,155,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $130,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,077,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,155,000
Average Salary:
$1,077,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$130,000
Total GTD:
$130,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2014
Joe Berger signed a 1 year , $920,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $65,000 signing bonus, $65,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $920,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $920,000
Average Salary:
$920,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013
Joe Berger signed a 1 year , $905,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $65,000 signing bonus, $65,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $905,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $905,000
Average Salary:
$905,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2011-2012
Joe Berger signed a 2 year , $2,677,812 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $125,000 signing bonus, $125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,338,906.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,677,812
Average Salary:
$1,338,906
Signing Bonus:
$125,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$125,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2009-2011
Joe Berger signed a 3 year , $2,775,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $325,000 signing bonus, $325,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$325,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$325,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2008
Joe Berger signed a 1 year , $927,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including an average annual salary of $927,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $927,000
Average Salary:
$927,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2005-2007 Rookie
Joe Berger signed a 3 year , $981,600 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $56,600 signing bonus, $56,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $327,200.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $981,600
Average Salary:
$327,200
Signing Bonus:
$56,600
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$56,600
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons
13 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$12,943,908
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$56,600 $230,000 |
$56,600 $286,600 |
|
| 2006 | 24 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$102,941 $247,058 |
$389,541 $636,599 |
|
| 2007 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$435,000 |
$1,071,599 |
|
| 2008 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$927,000 |
$1,998,599 |
|
| 2009 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,998,599 |
|
| 2010 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$725,000 |
$3,723,599 |
|
| 2011 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$852,812 |
$4,576,411 |
|
| 2012 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$1,825,000 |
$6,401,411 |
|
| 2013 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$905,000 |
$7,306,411 |
|
| 2014 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$920,000 |
$8,226,411 |
|
| 2015 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$1,120,000 |
$9,346,411 |
|
| 2016 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$2,172,497 |
$11,518,908 |
|
| 2017 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$1,425,000 |
$12,943,908 |
|
| Total |
$12,943,908 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $56,600 | - | - | - | - | $56,600 |
| 4 |
|
$1,852,058 | $325,000 | - | - | $25,000 | - | $2,202,058 |
| 3 |
|
$1,464,941 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,464,941 |
| 7 |
|
$6,377,812 | $1,170,000 | $415,000 | - | $160,000 | $1,097,497 | $9,220,309 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
23 |
$230,000
|
$56,600 |
$56,600 $230,000 |
$56,600 $286,600 |
|||||
| 2006 |
|
24 |
$102,941 $247,058
|
$102,941 $247,058 |
$389,541 $636,599 |
||||||
| 2007 |
|
25 |
$435,000
|
$435,000 |
$1,071,599 |
||||||
| 2008 |
|
26 |
$927,000
|
$927,000 |
$1,998,599 |
||||||
| 2009 |
|
27 |
$675,000
|
$325,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$2,998,599 |
|||||
| 2010 |
|
28 |
$700,000
|
$25,000 |
$725,000 |
$3,723,599 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
29 |
$727,812
|
$125,000 |
$852,812 |
$4,576,411 |
|||||
| 2012 |
|
30 |
$1,000,000
|
$35,000 |
$40,000 |
$750,000 |
$1,825,000 |
$6,401,411 |
|||
| 2013 |
|
31 |
$840,000
|
$65,000 |
$905,000 |
$7,306,411 |
|||||
| 2014 |
|
32 |
$855,000
|
$65,000 |
$920,000 |
$8,226,411 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
33 |
$970,000
|
$130,000 |
$20,000 |
$1,120,000 |
$9,346,411 |
||||
| 2016 |
|
34 |
$985,000
|
$915,000 |
$50,000 |
$222,497 |
$2,172,497 |
$11,518,908 |
|||
| 2017 |
|
35 |
$1,000,000
|
$250,000 |
$50,000 |
$125,000 |
$1,425,000 |
$12,943,908 |
|||
| Total |
$9,694,811 |
$1,551,600 |
$415,000 |
$185,000 |
$1,097,497 |
$12,943,908 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $56,600 | - | - | - | - | $56,600 |
| 4 |
|
$1,852,058 | $325,000 | - | - | $25,000 | - | $2,202,058 |
| 3 |
|
$1,464,941 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,464,941 |
| 7 |
|
$6,377,812 | $1,170,000 | $415,000 | - | $160,000 | $1,097,497 | $9,220,309 |
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Mar 23, 2018
Retired from Professional Football
-
Sep 09, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.165 million extension with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 10, 2015
Signed a 2 year $2.155 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 11, 2014
Signed a 1 year $920k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 12, 2013
Signed a 1 year $905k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Sep 17, 2011
Signed a 1 year $1 million extension with Minnesota (MIN)
- Sep 05, 2011 Waived by Miami (MIA)
-
Feb 27, 2009
Signed a 3 year $2.5 million contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Apr 21, 2008
Signed a 1 year $927k contract with Dallas (DAL)
-
Sep 07, 2005
Signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Carolina Panthers practice squad
- Sep 03, 2005 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
-
Jul 08, 2005
Signed a 3 year $1.071 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Apr 23, 2005
Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 6 (#207 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MIN | 16 | 16 | 1,116 | 99.80 |
| 2016 | MIN | 14 | 14 | 852 | 80.90 |
| 2015 | MIN | 16 | 16 | 1,023 | 100.00 |
| 2014 | MIN | 16 | 9 | 613 | 59.90 |
| 2013 | MIN | 16 | 2 | 214 | 20.60 |
| 2012 | MIN | 16 | 23 | 2.20 | |
| 2011 | MIN | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0.00 |
