Don Muhlbach

Detroit Lions, Long Snapper
Age: 43y-4m-5d (Aug 17, 1981)
Exp: 17 Years
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: Undrafted, BAL, 2004
Agent(s): Athletes First
INACTIVE

2021-2021 Free Agent

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,175,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $50,000 signing bonus, $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,175,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,175,000
Average Salary:
$1,175,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
GTD at Sign:
$50,000
Total GTD:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,140,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $90,000 signing bonus, $90,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,140,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,140,000
Average Salary:
$1,140,000
Signing Bonus:
$90,000
GTD at Sign:
$90,000
Total GTD:
$90,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2019-2019 Extension

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,120,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $90,000 signing bonus, $90,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,120,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,120,000
Average Salary:
$1,120,000
Signing Bonus:
$90,000
GTD at Sign:
$90,000
Total GTD:
$90,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2018 Extension

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,105,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $90,000 signing bonus, $90,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,105,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,105,000
Average Salary:
$1,105,000
Signing Bonus:
$90,000
GTD at Sign:
$90,000
Total GTD:
$90,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,080,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $40,000 signing bonus, $40,000 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:
$40,000
GTD at Sign:
$40,000
Total GTD:
$40,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,065,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,065,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,065,000
Average Salary:
$1,065,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,050,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 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:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $1,020,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $65,000 signing bonus, $65,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,020,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,020,000
Average Salary:
$1,020,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
$65,000
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $905,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, 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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2012-2012

Don Muhlbach signed a 1 year , $890,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $65,000 signing bonus, $65,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $890,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $890,000
Average Salary:
$890,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2007-2011

Don Muhlbach signed a 5 year , $3,740,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $525,000 signing bonus, $525,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $748,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $3,740,000
Average Salary:
$748,000
Signing Bonus:
$525,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$525,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2004-2006

Don Muhlbach signed a 3 year , $838,235 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $279,412.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $838,235
Average Salary:
$279,412
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2007 / RFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$12,487,497

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 26
Active
$1,035,000
$1,035,000
2008 27
Active
$605,000
$1,640,000
2009 28
Active
$650,000
$2,290,000
2010 29
Active
$675,000
$2,965,000
2012 31
Active
$890,000
$3,855,000
2013 32
Active
$905,000
$4,760,000
2014 33
Active
$1,048,788
$5,808,788
2015 34
Active
$1,050,000
$6,858,788
2016 35
Active
$1,065,000
$7,923,788
2017 36
Active
$1,080,000
$9,003,788
2018 37
Active
$1,105,000
$10,108,788
2019 38
Active
$1,120,000
$11,228,788
2020 39
Active
$1,208,709
$12,437,497
2021 40
Retained
$50,000
$12,487,497
Total
$12,487,497

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
14 $11,110,000 $1,240,000 $40,000 - - $97,497 $12,487,497
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
26
$510,000
$525,000
$1,035,000
$1,035,000
2008
27
$605,000
$605,000
$1,640,000
2009
28
$650,000
$650,000
$2,290,000
2010
29
$675,000
$675,000
$2,965,000
2012
31
$825,000
$65,000
$890,000
$3,855,000
2013
32
$840,000
$65,000
$905,000
$4,760,000
2014
33
$955,000
$65,000
$28,788
$1,048,788
$5,808,788
2015
34
$970,000
$80,000
$1,050,000
$6,858,788
2016
35
$985,000
$80,000
$1,065,000
$7,923,788
2017
36
$1,000,000
$40,000
$40,000
$1,080,000
$9,003,788
2018
37
$1,015,000
$90,000
$1,105,000
$10,108,788
2019
38
$1,030,000
$90,000
$1,120,000
$11,228,788
2020
39
$1,050,000
$90,000
$68,709
$1,208,709
$12,437,497
2021
40
$50,000
$50,000
$12,487,497
Total
$11,110,000
$1,240,000
$40,000
$97,497
$12,487,497

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
14 $11,110,000 $1,240,000 $40,000 - - $97,497 $12,487,497
  • Aug 17, 2021 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 19, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.175 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 14, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.135 million contract extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 14, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.12 million contract extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 10, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.105 million contract extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 03, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.08 million contract extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 11, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1.065 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 27, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.05 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 27, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.02 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 14, 2013 Signed a 1 year $905k contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 21, 2012 Signed a 1 year $890k contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 02, 2007 Signed a 5 year $3.74 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 30, 2004 Waived by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 30, 2004 Signed a 3 year $960k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Year Team GP Snaps Snaps%
2020 DET 16 0 0.00
2019 DET 16 150 0.00
2018 DET 16 131 0.00
2017 DET 16 153 0.00
2016 DET 16 131 0.00
2015 DET 16 147 0.00
2014 DET 16 142 0.00
2013 DET 16 145 0.00
2012 DET 16 143 0.00
2011 DET 16 0.00
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