Willie Colon

New York Jets, Guard
Age: 41-237d (Apr 09, 1983)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Hofstra
Drafted: Round 4 (#131 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Joe Linta (JL Sports)
INACTIVE

2015-2015

Willie Colon signed a 1 year , $950,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $65,000 signing bonus, $65,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $950,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
$65,000
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2015 32 $665,000 0.46% $1,053,651 $1,053,651 $65,000
2016 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2015 32 $870,000 $65,000 $15,000 $665,000 0.46% $65,000
2016 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 32 $870,000 $65,000 $15,000 $1,053,651 $1,053,651 $1,053,651 $1,053,651
Contract Notes
  • Week 1 Bonus: $15,000
Source: Aaron Wilson

2014-2014

Willie Colon signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $250,000 signing bonus, $250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Willie Colon signed a 1 year , $1,162,500 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $1,162,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,162,500
Average Salary:
$1,162,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2011-2015

Willie Colon signed a 5 year , $29,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,800,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $29,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2010-2010

Willie Colon signed a 1 year , $2,521,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $2,521,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,521,000
Average Salary:
$2,521,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2009-2009

Willie Colon signed a 1 year , $2,198,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $2,198,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,198,000
Average Salary:
$2,198,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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2006-2008 Rookie

Willie Colon signed a 3 year , $1,363,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $283,500 signing bonus, $283,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $454,500.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,363,500
Average Salary:
$454,500
Signing Bonus:
$283,500
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$283,500
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$21,136,151

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Active
$558,500
$558,500
2007 24
Active
$360,000
$918,500
2008 25
Active
$445,000
$1,363,500
 Champion
2009 26
Active
$2,198,000
$3,561,500
2010 27
Active
$2,521,000
$6,082,500
2011 28
Active
$7,500,000
$13,582,500
2012 29
Injured
$4,500,000
$18,082,500
2014 31
Active
$2,000,000
$20,082,500
2015 32
Injured
$1,053,651
$21,136,151
Total
$21,136,151

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $7,999,000 $6,283,500 - $3,800,000 - - $18,082,500
2 $1,870,000 $315,000 $765,000 - - $103,651 $3,053,651
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$275,000
$283,500
$558,500
$558,500
2007
24
$360,000
$360,000
$918,500
2008
25
$445,000
$445,000
$1,363,500
2009
26
$2,198,000
$2,198,000
$3,561,500
2010
27
$2,521,000
$2,521,000
$6,082,500
2011
28
$1,500,000
$6,000,000
$7,500,000
$13,582,500
2012
29
$700,000
$3,800,000
$4,500,000
$18,082,500
2014
31
$1,000,000
$250,000
$750,000
$2,000,000
$20,082,500
2015
32
$870,000
$65,000
$15,000
$103,651
$1,053,651
$21,136,151
Total
$9,869,000
$6,598,500
$3,800,000
$765,000
$103,651
$21,136,151

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $7,999,000 $6,283,500 - $3,800,000 - - $18,082,500
2 $1,870,000 $315,000 $765,000 - - $103,651 $3,053,651

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 NYJ 10 - 17 Knee
  • Mar 12, 2015 Signed a 1 year $950k contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Dec 19, 2014 Fined $8,268 Excessive facemask against Tennessee (TEN)
  • Mar 19, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Mar 15, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Released by Pittsburgh (PIT) as a June 1 designation
  • Feb 21, 2012 Pittsburgh (PIT) restructured contract decreasing 2012 salary to $700,000
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 5 year $29 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 15, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2.521 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 10, 2009 Signed a 1 year $2.198 million tender with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • May 22, 2006 Signed a 3 year $1.363 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 29, 2006 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 4 (#131 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 19, 2013 For role in fight against New England; made contact with official $35,000
Dec 19, 2014 Excessive facemask against Tennessee (TEN) $8,268
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2015 NYJ 6 6 346 61.50
2014 NYJ 16 16 1,080 99.30
2013 NYJ 16 16 1,038 98.80
2012 PIT 11 11 713 75.40
2011 PIT 1 1 0 0.00

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 12, 2015
Signed a 1 year $950k contract with New York (NYJ)
Dec 19, 2014
Fined $8,268 Excessive facemask against Tennessee (TEN)
Mar 19, 2014
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New York (NYJ)
Mar 15, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with New York (NYJ)
Mar 12, 2013
Released by Pittsburgh (PIT) as a June 1 designation
Feb 21, 2012
Pittsburgh (PIT) restructured contract decreasing 2012 salary to $700,000
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 5 year $29 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 15, 2010
Signed a 1 year $2.521 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Mar 10, 2009
Signed a 1 year $2.198 million tender with Pittsburgh (PIT)
May 22, 2006
Signed a 3 year $1.363 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 29, 2006
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 4 (#131 overall)

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