Luke McCown

Dallas Cowboys, Quarterback
Age: 43y-5m-10d (Jul 12, 1981)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Louisiana Tech
Drafted: Round 4 (#106 overall), 2004
RETIRED

2017-2017

Luke McCown signed a 1 year , $1,080,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $80,000 signing bonus, $250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,080,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,080,000
Average Salary:
$1,080,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$250,000
Total GTD:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2017

Luke McCown signed a 2 year , $3,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2015 Extension

Luke McCown signed a 1 year , $1,050,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $80,000 signing bonus, $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,050,000
Average Salary:
$1,050,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$350,000
Total GTD:
$350,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Luke McCown signed a 1 year , $920,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $65,000 signing bonus, $200,000 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:
$200,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Luke McCown signed a 1 year , $840,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $840,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Luke McCown signed a 1 year , $825,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Luke McCown signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $252,000 signing bonus, $252,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$252,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$252,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2009-2010

Luke McCown signed a 2 year , $7,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,500,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2004-2008 Rookie

Luke McCown signed a 5 year , $2,475,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $550,000 signing bonus, $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $495,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $2,475,000
Average Salary:
$495,000
Signing Bonus:
$550,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$550,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$17,159,334

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 23
Active
$780,000
$780,000
2005 24
Active
$305,000
$1,085,000
2006 25
Active
$425,000
$1,510,000
2007 26
Active
$510,000
$2,020,000
2008 27
Active
$605,000
$2,625,000
2009 28
Active
Retained
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$5,125,000
$7,625,000
2010 29
Active
$2,500,000
$10,125,000
2011 30
Active
$1,800,000
$11,925,000
2012 31
Active
$825,000
$12,750,000
2013 32
Active
$840,000
$13,590,000
2014 33
Active
$920,000
$14,510,000
2015 34
Injured
$1,069,334
$15,579,334
2016 35
Active
$1,500,000
$17,079,334
2017 36
Retained
$80,000
$17,159,334
Total
$17,159,334

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $230,000 $550,000 - - - - $780,000
5 $1,845,000 $2,500,000 - - - - $4,345,000
3 $6,000,000 $252,000 $548,000 - - - $6,800,000
1 $825,000 - - - - - $825,000
4 $3,665,000 $645,000 - - - $19,334 $4,329,334
1 - $80,000 - - - - $80,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
23
$230,000
$550,000
$780,000
$780,000
2005
24
$305,000
$305,000
$1,085,000
2006
25
$425,000
$425,000
$1,510,000
2007
26
$510,000
$510,000
$2,020,000
2008
27
$605,000
$605,000
$2,625,000
2009
28
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$5,125,000
$7,625,000
2010
29
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$10,125,000
2011
30
$1,000,000
$252,000
$548,000
$1,800,000
$11,925,000
2012
31
$825,000
$825,000
$12,750,000
2013
32
$840,000
$840,000
$13,590,000
2014
33
$855,000
$65,000
$920,000
$14,510,000
2015
34
$970,000
$80,000
$19,334
$1,069,334
$15,579,334
2016
35
$1,000,000
$500,000
$1,500,000
$17,079,334
2017
36
$80,000
$80,000
$17,159,334
Total
$12,565,000
$4,027,000
$548,000
$19,334
$17,159,334

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $230,000 $550,000 - - - - $780,000
5 $1,845,000 $2,500,000 - - - - $4,345,000
3 $6,000,000 $252,000 $548,000 - - - $6,800,000
1 $825,000 - - - - - $825,000
4 $3,665,000 $645,000 - - - $19,334 $4,329,334
1 - $80,000 - - - - $80,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 NO 10 - 17 Back
  • Apr 20, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Sep 02, 2017 Released by Dallas (DAL)
  • Jul 28, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.08 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Apr 05, 2017 Released by New Orleans (NO), clearing $1.5M in cap
  • Mar 10, 2016 Signed a 2 year $3 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Feb 05, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.05 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Mar 26, 2014 Signed a 1 year $920k contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $840k with New Orleans (NO)
  • Aug 28, 2012 Signed a 1 year $825k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 07, 2012 Signed a 1 year $825k contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Feb 28, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Sep 05, 2009 Traded to Jacksonville (JAC) from Tampa Bay (TB) for a 2010 5th round pick
  • Feb 09, 2009 Signed a 2 year $7.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 24, 2005 Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Cleveland (CLE) for a 2005 6th round pick
  • Jul 29, 2004 Signed a 5 year $2.475 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Apr 20, 2004 Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 4 (#106 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2016 NO 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2015 NO 8 1 82 12.10 39 32 82.1 335 41.9 0 1 91.77 0 0 0 0
2014 NO 15 0 22 1.90 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2013 NO 16 56 5.00 1 0 0 0 0 39.58 3 -4 0 0
2012 ATL 2 10 0.90 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2 -3 0 0
2011 JAX 4 2 0 0.00 56 30 53.6 296 74.0 0 4 38.99 7 23 0 2
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