Donnie Avery

Kansas City Chiefs, Wide Receiver
Age: 40-166d (Jun 12, 1984)
Exp: 6 Years
College: Houston
Drafted: Round 2 (#33 overall), 2008
INACTIVE

2013-2015

Donnie Avery signed a 3 year , $8,550,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,850,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $8,550,000
Average Salary:
$2,850,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,250,000
Total GTD:
$3,250,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2013 29 $1,800,000 1.46% $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $3,250,000
2014 30 $2,850,000 2.14% $2,350,000 $5,150,000 $2,700,000
2015 31 $4,050,000 2.83% $3,550,000 $8,700,000 $500,000
2016 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2013 29 $750,000 $500,000 $500,000 $50,000 - $1,800,000 1.46% $3,250,000
2014 30 $1,650,000 $500,000 $500,000 $200,000 - $2,850,000 2.14% $2,700,000
2015 31 $2,700,000 $500,000 $500,000 $200,000 $150,000 $4,050,000 2.83% $500,000
2016 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2013 29 $750,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $50,000 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $2,900,000
2014 30 $1,650,000 - $500,000 $200,000 $2,350,000 $5,150,000 $2,575,000 $2,950,000
2015 31 $2,700,000 - $500,000 $200,000 $3,550,000 $8,700,000 $2,900,000 $3,550,000
Contract Notes
  • $2.25 million guaranteed (Signing Bonus + 2013 base + $1M of 2014 base)
  • 2013 Workout Bonus: $50,000
  • 2013 Roster Bonus: $500,000
  • 2014-15 Workout Bonus: $200,000
  • 2014-15 Roster Bonus: $500,000
  • 2015 Incentive: $150,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2012-2012

Donnie Avery signed a 1 year , $665,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $50,000 signing bonus, $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $665,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $665,000
Average Salary:
$665,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

Donnie Avery signed a 4 year , $4,800,000 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including $1,824,000 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,200,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,200,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,824,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,775,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$9,576,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 24
Active
$2,119,000
$2,119,000
2009 25
Active
$456,250
$2,575,250
2010 26
Active
$547,500
$3,122,750
2011 27
Active
$638,750
$3,761,500
2012 28
Active
$665,000
$4,426,500
2013 29
Active
$2,800,000
$7,226,500
2014 30
Active
$2,350,000
$9,576,500
Total
$9,576,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,937,500 $1,824,000 - - - - $3,761,500
1 $615,000 $50,000 - - - - $665,000
2 $2,400,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 - $250,000 - $5,150,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
24
$295,000
$1,824,000
$2,119,000
$2,119,000
2009
25
$456,250
$456,250
$2,575,250
2010
26
$547,500
$547,500
$3,122,750
2011
27
$638,750
$638,750
$3,761,500
2012
28
$615,000
$50,000
$665,000
$4,426,500
2013
29
$750,000
$1,500,000
$500,000
$50,000
$2,800,000
$7,226,500
2014
30
$1,650,000
$500,000
$200,000
$2,350,000
$9,576,500
Total
$4,952,500
$3,374,000
$1,000,000
$250,000
$9,576,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,937,500 $1,824,000 - - - - $3,761,500
1 $615,000 $50,000 - - - - $665,000
2 $2,400,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 - $250,000 - $5,150,000
  • Feb 17, 2015 Released by Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 13, 2013 Signed a 3 year $8.55 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 23, 2012 Signed a 1 year $665k contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Sep 28, 2011 Claimed off waivers by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Sep 03, 2011 Waived by St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 26, 2008 Signed a 4 year $4.8 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 2 (#33 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Touchdowns Fum
2014 KC 6 3 232 23.00 15 176 0 1
2013 KC 16 14 706 65.40 40 596 2 1
2012 IND 16 15 1,025 87.70 60 781 3 1
2011 TEN 8 0 0.00 3 45 1 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 17, 2015
Released by Kansas City (KC)
Mar 13, 2013
Signed a 3 year $8.55 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Mar 23, 2012
Signed a 1 year $665k contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Sep 28, 2011
Claimed off waivers by Tennessee (TEN)
Sep 03, 2011
Waived by St. Louis (STL)
Jul 26, 2008
Signed a 4 year $4.8 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 2 (#33 overall)

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