D.J. Williams

Chicago Bears, Inside Linebacker
Age: 42-135d (Jul 20, 1982)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 1 (#17 overall), 2004
INACTIVE

2014-2014

D.J. Williams signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 32 $1,407,500 1.06% $1,400,910 $1,400,910 $175,000
2015 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2014 32 $955,000 $100,000 $231,250 $75,000 $1,407,500 1.06% $175,000
2015 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 32 $955,000 $100,000 $231,250 $75,000 $1,400,910 $1,400,910 $1,400,910 $1,400,910
Source: Brad Biggs

2013-2013

D.J. Williams signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2008-2013

D.J. Williams signed a 6 year , $32,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,333,333.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,333,333
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$13,000,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2004-2009 Rookie

D.J. Williams signed a 6 year , $12,113,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $2,400,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,018,833.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $12,113,000
Average Salary:
$2,018,833
Signing Bonus:
$2,400,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$38,119,535

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 22
Active
$3,200,000
$3,200,000
2005 23
Active
$3,560,000
$6,760,000
2006 24
Active
$503,000
$7,263,000
2007 25
Active
$675,000
$7,938,000
2008 26
Active
$2,350,000
$10,288,000
2009 27
Active
$4,100,000
$14,388,000
2010 28
Active
$6,670,000
$21,058,000
2011 29
Active
$5,900,000
$26,958,000
2012 30
Active
$6,600,000
$33,558,000
2013 31
Injured
Retained
$1,328,125
$1,832,500
$34,886,125
$36,718,625
2014 32
Active
$1,400,910
$38,119,535
Total
$38,119,535

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $21,945,500 $3,900,000 $6,270,000 - $75,000 - $35,390,500
2 $1,855,000 $100,000 $559,375 - $175,000 $39,660 $2,729,035
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
22
$230,000
$2,400,000
$570,000
$3,200,000
$3,200,000
2005
23
$335,000
$3,200,000
$25,000
$3,560,000
$6,760,000
2006
24
$478,000
$25,000
$503,000
$7,263,000
2007
25
$650,000
$25,000
$675,000
$7,938,000
2008
26
$850,000
$1,500,000
$2,350,000
$10,288,000
2009
27
$4,100,000
$4,100,000
$14,388,000
2010
28
$3,670,000
$3,000,000
$6,670,000
$21,058,000
2011
29
$4,900,000
$1,000,000
$5,900,000
$26,958,000
2012
30
$4,900,000
$1,700,000
$6,600,000
$33,558,000
2013
31
$900,000
$1,832,500
$328,125
$100,000
$1,328,125
$1,832,500
$34,886,125
$36,718,625
2014
32
$955,000
$100,000
$231,250
$75,000
$39,660
$1,400,910
$38,119,535
Total
$23,800,500
$4,000,000
$6,829,375
$3,200,000
$250,000
$39,660
$38,119,535

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $21,945,500 $3,900,000 $6,270,000 - $75,000 - $35,390,500
2 $1,855,000 $100,000 $559,375 - $175,000 $39,660 $2,729,035
  • Mar 11, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 22, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.75m contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 11, 2013 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Sep 06, 2008 Signed a 6 year $32 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Jul 28, 2004 Signed a 5 year $9.031 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 24, 2004 Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 1 (#17 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2014 CHI 12 10 412 49.10 0 46 30 16 0 0
2013 CHI 6 4 213 57.00 2 27 19 8 1
2012 DEN 7 1 129 30.20 14 10 4
2011 DEN 13 13 0.00 5 89 69 20 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 11, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Mar 22, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.75m contract with Chicago (CHI)
Mar 11, 2013
Released by Denver (DEN)
Sep 06, 2008
Signed a 6 year $32 million contract with Denver (DEN)
Jul 28, 2004
Signed a 5 year $9.031 million contract with Denver (DEN)
Apr 24, 2004
Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 1 (#17 overall)

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