Asante Samuel

Atlanta Falcons, Cornerback
Age: 43y-10m-28d (Jan 06, 1981)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Central Florida
Drafted: Round 4 (#120 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Terra Firma Sports Management
INACTIVE

2012-2014

Asante Samuel signed a 3 year , $14,700,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,900,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $14,700,000
Average Salary:
$4,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,250,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2012 31 $2,937,500 2.44% $4,437,500 $4,437,500 -
2013 32 $5,700,000 4.61% $4,950,000 $9,387,500 $1,500,000
2014 33 $6,000,000 4.51% $5,250,000 $14,637,500 $750,000
2015 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Option Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2012 31 $1,250,000 $937,500 $750,000 $2,937,500 2.44% -
2013 32 $3,200,000 $1,750,000 $750,000 $5,700,000 4.61% $1,500,000
2014 33 $3,500,000 $1,750,000 $750,000 $6,000,000 4.51% $750,000
2015 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Option Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2012 31 $1,250,000 $937,500 $2,250,000 $4,437,500 $4,437,500 $4,437,500 $4,879,167
2013 32 $3,200,000 $1,750,000 - $4,950,000 $9,387,500 $4,693,750 $5,100,000
2014 33 $3,500,000 $1,750,000 - $5,250,000 $14,637,500 $4,879,167 $5,250,000
Contract Notes
  • $4 million in escalators (Pro Bowl & INT)
  • 2012 Option Bonus: $2.25 million
  • 2012 Roster Bonus: $1 million
  • 2013-14 Roster Bonus (September): $1 million
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2008-2013

Asante Samuel signed a 6 year , $59,475,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $6,605,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,912,500.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $59,475,000
Average Salary:
$9,912,500
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,605,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2007-2007 Franchise Tag

Asante Samuel signed a 1 year , $7,790,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $7,790,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,790,000
Average Salary:
$7,790,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2003-2006 Rookie

Asante Samuel signed a 4 year , $1,682,500 contract with the New England Patriots, including $312,500 signing bonus, $312,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,625.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,682,500
Average Salary:
$420,625
Signing Bonus:
$312,500
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$312,500
Free Agent:
2007 / RFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$57,166,600

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 22
Active
$537,500
$537,500
 Champion
2004 23
Active
$340,000
$877,500
 Champion
2005 24
Active
$415,000
$1,292,500
2006 25
Active
$756,600
$2,049,100
2007 26
Active / Franchise Tag
$7,790,000
$9,839,100
2008 27
Active
$14,145,000
$23,984,100
2009 28
Active
$8,900,000
$32,884,100
2010 29
Active
$8,895,000
$41,779,100
2011 30
Active
$6,000,000
$47,779,100
2012 31
Active
$4,437,500
$52,216,600
2013 32
Active
$4,950,000
$57,166,600
Total
$57,166,600

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $9,421,600 $312,500 - - - $105,000 $9,839,100
4 $17,340,000 $6,000,000 $14,000,000 - $600,000 - $37,940,000
2 $4,450,000 - $2,687,500 - - - $9,387,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
22
$225,000
$312,500
$537,500
$537,500
2004
23
$305,000
$35,000
$340,000
$877,500
2005
24
$380,000
$35,000
$415,000
$1,292,500
2006
25
$721,600
$35,000
$756,600
$2,049,100
2007
26
$7,790,000
$7,790,000
$9,839,100
2008
27
$645,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$500,000
$14,145,000
$23,984,100
2009
28
$1,900,000
$7,000,000
$8,900,000
$32,884,100
2010
29
$8,895,000
$8,895,000
$41,779,100
2011
30
$5,900,000
$100,000
$6,000,000
$47,779,100
2012
31
$1,250,000
$937,500
$2,250,000
$4,437,500
$52,216,600
2013
32
$3,200,000
$1,750,000
$4,950,000
$57,166,600
Total
$31,211,600
$6,312,500
$16,687,500
$2,250,000
$600,000
$105,000
$57,166,600

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $9,421,600 $312,500 - - - $105,000 $9,839,100
4 $17,340,000 $6,000,000 $14,000,000 - $600,000 - $37,940,000
2 $4,450,000 - $2,687,500 - - - $9,387,500
  • Feb 05, 2014 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 25, 2012 Signed a 3 year $14.7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 25, 2012 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Philadelphia (PHI) for 2012 7th round pick (#229 Bryce Brown)
  • Feb 29, 2008 Signed a 6 year $59.475 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Aug 28, 2007 Signed a 1 year $7.79 million franchise tag with New England (NE)
  • Jul 10, 2003 Signed a 4 year $1.682 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 26, 2003 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 4 (#120 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 24, 2010 Helmet to Helmet hit against Derek Hagan $40,000
Oct 16, 2009 Excessive Facemask against Derrick Ward (TB) $5,000
Fines: 2 $45,000
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

Feb 05, 2014
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Apr 25, 2012
Signed a 3 year $14.7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Apr 25, 2012
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Philadelphia (PHI) for 2012 7th round pick (#229 Bryce Brown)
Feb 29, 2008
Signed a 6 year $59.475 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Aug 28, 2007
Signed a 1 year $7.79 million franchise tag with New England (NE)
Jul 10, 2003
Signed a 4 year $1.682 million contract with New England (NE)
Apr 26, 2003
Drafted by New England (NE): Round 4 (#120 overall)

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