Chris Myers

Houston Texans, Center
Age: 43-78d (Sep 15, 1981)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 6 (#200 overall), 2005
RETIRED

2012-2015

Chris Myers signed a 4 year , $25,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,250,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $25,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$14,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2012 31 $4,500,000 3.73% $10,500,000 $10,500,000 -
2013 32 $5,500,000 4.45% $3,500,000 $14,000,000 $9,500,000
2014 33 $7,000,000 5.26% $5,000,000 $19,000,000 $4,000,000
2015 34 $8,000,000 5.58% $6,000,000 $25,000,000 $2,000,000
2016 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2012 31 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $4,500,000 3.73% -
2013 32 $3,500,000 $2,000,000 $5,500,000 4.45% $9,500,000
2014 33 $5,000,000 $2,000,000 $7,000,000 5.26% $4,000,000
2015 34 $6,000,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 5.58% $2,000,000
2016 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2012 31 $2,500,000 $8,000,000 $10,500,000 $10,500,000 $10,500,000 $6,250,000
2013 32 $3,500,000 - $3,500,000 $14,000,000 $7,000,000 $4,833,333
2014 33 $5,000,000 - $5,000,000 $19,000,000 $6,333,333 $5,500,000
2015 34 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $25,000,000 $6,250,000 $6,000,000
Contract Notes
  • $14 million guaranteed
  • Signing Bonus: $8 million
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2008-2011

Chris Myers signed a 4 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2008

Chris Myers signed a 1 year , $927,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $927,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $927,000
Average Salary:
$927,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2006-2007

Chris Myers signed a 2 year , $785,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $392,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $785,000
Average Salary:
$392,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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2005-2007 Rookie

Chris Myers signed a 3 year , $990,200 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $65,200 signing bonus, $65,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $330,067.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $990,200
Average Salary:
$330,067
Signing Bonus:
$65,200
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$65,200
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$30,850,200

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 24
Retained
$65,200
$65,200
2006 25
Active
$350,000
$415,200
2007 26
Active
$435,000
$850,200
2008 27
Active
$3,850,000
$4,700,200
2009 28
Active
$2,000,000
$6,700,200
2010 29
Active
$2,400,000
$9,100,200
2011 30
Active
$2,750,000
$11,850,200
2012 31
Active
$10,500,000
$22,350,200
2013 32
Active
$3,500,000
$25,850,200
2014 33
Active
$5,000,000
$30,850,200
Total
$30,850,200

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $785,000 $65,200 - - - - $850,200
7 $19,000,000 $11,000,000 - - - - $30,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
24
$65,200
$65,200
$65,200
2006
25
$350,000
$350,000
$415,200
2007
26
$435,000
$435,000
$850,200
2008
27
$850,000
$3,000,000
$3,850,000
$4,700,200
2009
28
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$6,700,200
2010
29
$2,400,000
$2,400,000
$9,100,200
2011
30
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$11,850,200
2012
31
$2,500,000
$8,000,000
$10,500,000
$22,350,200
2013
32
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$25,850,200
2014
33
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$30,850,200
Total
$19,785,000
$11,065,200
$30,850,200

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $785,000 $65,200 - - - - $850,200
7 $19,000,000 $11,000,000 - - - - $30,000,000
  • Aug 25, 2015 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 04, 2015 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 18, 2012 Signed a 4 year $25 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 17, 2008 Traded to Houston (HOU) from Denver (DEN) for a 2008 6th round pick
  • Mar 17, 2008 Signed a 1 year $927k contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Jul 04, 2005 Signed a 3 year $990k contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 23, 2005 Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 6 (#200 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2014 HOU 16 16 1,100 99.20
2013 HOU 16 16 1,121 100.00
2012 HOU 16 16 1,127 100.00
2011 HOU 16 16 0 0.00

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TRANSACTIONS

Aug 25, 2015
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 04, 2015
Released by Houston (HOU)
Mar 18, 2012
Signed a 4 year $25 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Mar 17, 2008
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Denver (DEN) for a 2008 6th round pick
Mar 17, 2008
Signed a 1 year $927k contract with Denver (DEN)
Jul 04, 2005
Signed a 3 year $990k contract with Denver (DEN)
Apr 23, 2005
Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 6 (#200 overall)

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