Brian Dawkins

Philadelphia Eagles, Safety
Age: 51-52d (Oct 13, 1973)
Exp: 16 Years
College: Clemson
Drafted: Round 2 (#61 overall), 1996
RETIRED

2011-2011

Brian Dawkins signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $400,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$400,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012
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2009-2013

Brian Dawkins signed a 5 year , $27,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $5,780,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $5,400,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $27,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,400,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,780,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2009 36 $2,656,000 2.16% $7,280,000 $7,280,000 -
2010 37 $3,076,000 - $1,820,000 $9,100,000 -
2011 38 $7,156,000 5.94% $6,000,000 $15,100,000 -
2012 39 $7,156,000 5.93% $6,000,000 $21,100,000 -
2013 40 $6,000,000 4.85% $6,000,000 $27,100,000 -
2014 41
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2009 36 $1,400,000 $1,156,000 $100,000 $2,656,000 2.16% -
2010 37 $1,820,000 $1,156,000 $100,000 $3,076,000 - -
2011 38 $6,000,000 $1,156,000 - $7,156,000 5.94% -
2012 39 $6,000,000 $1,156,000 - $7,156,000 5.93% -
2013 40 $6,000,000 - - $6,000,000 4.85% -
2014 41
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2009 36 $1,400,000 $5,780,000 $7,280,000 $7,280,000 $7,280,000 $5,420,000
2010 37 $1,820,000 - $1,820,000 $9,100,000 $4,550,000 $4,955,000
2011 38 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $15,100,000 $5,033,333 $6,000,000
2012 39 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $21,100,000 $5,275,000 $6,000,000
2013 40 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $27,100,000 $5,420,000 $6,000,000
Contract Notes
  • $7.2 million guaranteed. 
  • Incentives: $10 million
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2006-2008 Extension

Brian Dawkins signed a 2 year , $6,200,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $3,100,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,200,000
Average Salary:
$3,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009
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2003-2009 Rookie

Brian Dawkins signed a 4 year , $14,500,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $3,625,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,625,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010
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1998-2002 Extension

Brian Dawkins signed a 5 year , $12,440,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,488,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $12,440,000
Average Salary:
$2,488,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2003 / UFA
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1996-1998 Rookie

Brian Dawkins signed a 3 year , $1,275,500 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $443,000 signing bonus, $443,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $425,167.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,275,500
Average Salary:
$425,167
Signing Bonus:
$443,000
GTD at Sign:
$443,000
Total GTD:
$443,000
Free Agent:
1999
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Seasons

16 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$43,205,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1996 23
Active
$665,000
$665,000
1997 24
Active
$277,500
$942,500
1998 25
Active
$2,783,000
$3,725,500
1999 26
Active
$2,100,000
$5,825,500
2000 27
Active
$1,760,000
$7,585,500
2001 28
Active
$1,860,000
$9,445,500
2002 29
Active
$1,960,000
$11,405,500
2003 30
Active
$9,155,000
$20,560,500
2004 31
Active
$1,000,000
$21,560,500
2005 32
Active
$1,345,000
$22,905,500
2006 33
Active
$5,000,000
$27,905,500
2007 34
Active
$1,200,000
$29,105,500
2008 35
Active
$3,000,000
$32,105,500
2009 36
Active
$7,280,000
$39,385,500
2010 37
Active
$1,820,000
$41,205,500
2011 38
Active
$2,000,000
$43,205,500
Total
$43,205,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $15,612,500 $9,943,000 $6,050,000 - $500,000 - $32,105,500
3 $4,820,000 $6,180,000 - - - $100,000 $11,100,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1996
23
$222,000
$443,000
$665,000
$665,000
1997
24
$227,500
$50,000
$277,500
$942,500
1998
25
$283,000
$2,500,000
$2,783,000
$3,725,500
1999
26
$1,600,000
$500,000
$2,100,000
$5,825,500
2000
27
$1,260,000
$500,000
$1,760,000
$7,585,500
2001
28
$1,360,000
$500,000
$1,860,000
$9,445,500
2002
29
$1,460,000
$500,000
$1,960,000
$11,405,500
2003
30
$655,000
$6,000,000
$2,000,000
$500,000
$9,155,000
$20,560,500
2004
31
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$21,560,500
2005
32
$1,345,000
$1,345,000
$22,905,500
2006
33
$3,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000
$27,905,500
2007
34
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$29,105,500
2008
35
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$32,105,500
2009
36
$1,400,000
$5,780,000
$100,000
$7,280,000
$39,385,500
2010
37
$1,820,000
$1,820,000
$41,205,500
2011
38
$1,600,000
$400,000
$2,000,000
$43,205,500
Total
$20,432,500
$16,123,000
$6,050,000
$500,000
$100,000
$43,205,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $15,612,500 $9,943,000 $6,050,000 - $500,000 - $32,105,500
3 $4,820,000 $6,180,000 - - - $100,000 $11,100,000
  • Apr 23, 2012 Retired from Professional Football
  • Feb 28, 2009 Signed a 5 year $27 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Aug 06, 2006 Signed a 2 year $6.2 million restructured contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 28, 2003 Signed a 5 year $12.44 million contract extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jul 16, 1999 Signed a 3 year $1.2755 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 20, 1996 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 2 (#61 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 01, 2002 Hit on a defenseless receiver, Ike Hilliard (NYG) $50,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 23, 2012
Retired from Professional Football
Feb 28, 2009
Signed a 5 year $27 million contract with Denver (DEN)
Aug 06, 2006
Signed a 2 year $6.2 million restructured contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Apr 28, 2003
Signed a 5 year $12.44 million contract extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
Jul 16, 1999
Signed a 3 year $1.2755 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Apr 20, 1996
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 2 (#61 overall)

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