Troy Polamalu

Pittsburgh Steelers, Safety
Age: 43-214d (Apr 19, 1981)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#16 overall), 2003
RETIRED

2014-2016 Extension

Troy Polamalu signed a 2 year , $11,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $6,750,000 signing bonus, $6,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,750,000
Average Salary:
$5,875,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,750,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 33 $6,387,500 4.80% $8,250,000 $8,250,000 $9,387,500
2015 34 $8,250,000 5.76% $6,000,000 $14,250,000 $4,500,000
2016 35 $8,000,000 5.15% $5,750,000 $20,000,000 $2,250,000
2017 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2014 33 $1,500,000 $4,887,500 $6,387,500 4.80% $9,387,500
2015 34 $6,000,000 $2,250,000 $8,250,000 5.76% $4,500,000
2016 35 $5,750,000 $2,250,000 $8,000,000 5.15% $2,250,000
2017 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 33 $1,500,000 $6,750,000 $8,250,000 $8,250,000 $8,250,000 $6,666,667
2015 34 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $14,250,000 $7,125,000 $5,875,000
2016 35 $5,750,000 - $5,750,000 $20,000,000 $6,666,667 $5,750,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2014

Troy Polamalu signed a 3 year , $29,600,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $10,550,000 signing bonus, $10,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,866,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $29,600,000
Average Salary:
$9,866,667
Signing Bonus:
$10,550,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$10,550,000
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2007-2011

Troy Polamalu signed a 5 year , $33,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $10,975,000 signing bonus, $15,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,600,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $33,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,975,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$15,375,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2003-2007 Rookie

Troy Polamalu signed a 5 year , $12,107,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $445,000 signing bonus, $445,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,421,400.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $12,107,000
Average Salary:
$2,421,400
Signing Bonus:
$445,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$445,000
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$71,597,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 22
Active
$2,174,000
$2,174,000
2004 23
Active
$4,305,000
$6,479,000
2005 24
Active
$716,000
$7,195,000
 Champion
2006 25
Active
$1,552,000
$8,747,000
2007 26
Active
$11,575,000
$20,322,000
2008 27
Active
$4,625,000
$24,947,000
 Champion
2009 28
Active
$4,300,000
$29,247,000
2010 29
Active
$6,100,000
$35,347,000
 DPOY
2011 30
Active
$14,000,000
$49,347,000
2012 31
Active
$6,500,000
$55,847,000
2013 32
Active
$7,500,000
$63,347,000
2014 33
Active
$8,250,000
$71,597,000
Total
$71,597,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $31,848,000 $28,720,000 $5,944,000 $4,000,000 - $1,085,000 $71,597,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
22
$225,000
$445,000
$819,000
$685,000
$2,174,000
$2,174,000
2004
23
$305,000
$4,000,000
$4,305,000
$6,479,000
2005
24
$566,000
$150,000
$716,000
$7,195,000
2006
25
$827,000
$725,000
$1,552,000
$8,747,000
2007
26
$600,000
$10,975,000
$11,575,000
$20,322,000
2008
27
$1,625,000
$3,000,000
$4,625,000
$24,947,000
2009
28
$2,900,000
$1,400,000
$4,300,000
$29,247,000
2010
29
$6,100,000
$6,100,000
$35,347,000
2011
30
$3,450,000
$10,550,000
$14,000,000
$49,347,000
2012
31
$6,250,000
$250,000
$6,500,000
$55,847,000
2013
32
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$63,347,000
2014
33
$1,500,000
$6,750,000
$8,250,000
$71,597,000
Total
$31,848,000
$28,720,000
$4,000,000
$5,944,000
$1,085,000
$71,597,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $31,848,000 $28,720,000 $5,944,000 $4,000,000 - $1,085,000 $71,597,000
  • Apr 10, 2015 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 05, 2014 Signed a 2 year $11.75 restructured extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Sep 10, 2011 Signed a 3 year $29.6 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 23, 2007 Signed a 5 year $33 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 28, 2003 Signed a 5 year $12.107 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 26, 2003 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#16 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 16, 2011 for horse collar tackle against Baltimore $15,000
Oct 21, 2011 for using a cellphone on the sideline $10,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2014 PIT 12 12 699 70.60 0 61 40 21 1 0
2013 PIT 16 16 1,070 100.00 2 69 50 19 5 2
2012 PIT 7 7 387 39.20 1 34 29 5 1
2011 PIT 16 16 0.00 1 91 64 27 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 10, 2015
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 05, 2014
Signed a 2 year $11.75 restructured extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Sep 10, 2011
Signed a 3 year $29.6 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jul 23, 2007
Signed a 5 year $33 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jul 28, 2003
Signed a 5 year $12.107 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 26, 2003
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#16 overall)

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