John Carlson

Arizona Cardinals, Tight End
Age: 40-187d (May 12, 1984)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: US
College: Notre Dame
Drafted: Round 2 (#38 overall), 2008
Agent(s): BTI Sports Advisors
RETIRED

2014-2015

John Carlson signed a 2 year , $3,200,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,600,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 30 $1,437,500 1.08% $1,487,500 $1,487,500 $100,000
2015 31 $1,650,000 1.15% $1,600,000 $3,087,500 $50,000
2016 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2014 30 $800,000 $50,000 $587,500 $1,437,500 1.08% $100,000
2015 31 $1,000,000 $50,000 $600,000 $1,650,000 1.15% $50,000
2016 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 30 $800,000 $100,000 $587,500 $1,487,500 $1,487,500 $1,487,500 $1,543,750
2015 31 $1,000,000 - $600,000 $1,600,000 $3,087,500 $1,543,750 $1,600,000
Contract Notes
  • 2014 Roster Bonus: $100,000
  • 2014 Per Game Bonus: $600,000 (13 Games earned)
  • 2015 Roster Bonus: $150,000
  • 2015 Per Game Bonus: $600,000 (13 Games earned)
  • NLTBE Incentives: $1.3 million
Source: rotoworld

2012-2016

John Carlson signed a 5 year , $25,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $9,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $25,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$9,100,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

John Carlson signed a 4 year , $4,520,250 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,130,063.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,520,250
Average Salary:
$1,130,063
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$14,677,750

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 24
Active
$1,895,000
$1,895,000
2009 25
Active
$483,000
$2,378,000
2010 26
Active
$581,750
$2,959,750
2011 27
Active
$680,500
$3,640,250
2012 28
Active
$8,000,000
$11,640,250
2013 29
Injured / injured-reserve
$1,550,000
$13,190,250
2014 30
Active
$1,487,500
$14,677,750
Total
$14,677,750

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,860,250 $1,500,000 $100,000 - $180,000 - $3,640,250
2 $4,400,000 $5,000,000 - - $150,000 - $9,550,000
1 $800,000 $100,000 $587,500 - - - $1,487,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
24
$295,000
$1,500,000
$100,000
$1,895,000
$1,895,000
2009
25
$423,000
$60,000
$483,000
$2,378,000
2010
26
$521,750
$60,000
$581,750
$2,959,750
2011
27
$620,500
$60,000
$680,500
$3,640,250
2012
28
$2,900,000
$5,000,000
$100,000
$8,000,000
$11,640,250
2013
29
$1,500,000
$50,000
$1,550,000
$13,190,250
2014
30
$800,000
$100,000
$587,500
$1,487,500
$14,677,750
Total
$7,060,250
$6,600,000
$687,500
$330,000
$14,677,750

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,860,250 $1,500,000 $100,000 - $180,000 - $3,640,250
2 $4,400,000 $5,000,000 - - $150,000 - $9,550,000
1 $800,000 $100,000 $587,500 - - - $1,487,500
  • May 05, 2015 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 07, 2014 Signed a 2 year $3.2M contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 04, 2014 Released by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Reduced 2013 base salary from $2.9M to $1.5M and workout bonus from $100,000 to $50,000 with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 14, 2012 Signed a 5 year $25 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jul 26, 2008 Signed a 4 year $4.52 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 2 (#38 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving Touchdowns Fum
2014 ARI 16 12 734 69.30 55 33 350 10.6 21.9 1 0
2013 MIN 13 8 497 53.20 48 32 344 10.8 26.5 1 1
2012 MIN 14 6 249 24.10 14 8 43 5.4 3.1 0 0

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TRANSACTIONS

May 05, 2015
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 07, 2014
Signed a 2 year $3.2M contract with Arizona (ARI)
Mar 04, 2014
Released by Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 12, 2013
Reduced 2013 base salary from $2.9M to $1.5M and workout bonus from $100,000 to $50,000 with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 14, 2012
Signed a 5 year $25 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
Jul 26, 2008
Signed a 4 year $4.52 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 2 (#38 overall)

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