Earl Bennett

Cleveland Browns, Wide Receiver
Age: 37-234d (Mar 23, 1987)
Exp: 6 Years
College: Vanderbilt
Drafted: Round 3 (#70 overall), 2008
INACTIVE

2014-2014

Earl Bennett signed a 1 year , $730,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including an average annual salary of $730,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $730,000
Average Salary:
$730,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 27 $570,000 0.43% $730,000 $730,000 $75,000
2015 28
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2014 27 $730,000 $570,000 0.43% $75,000
2015 28
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 27 $730,000 $730,000 $730,000 $730,000 $730,000
Source: Aaron Wilson

2011-2015

Earl Bennett signed a 4 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

Earl Bennett signed a 4 year , $2,525,837 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $820,837 signing bonus, $820,837 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $631,459.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,525,837
Average Salary:
$631,459
Signing Bonus:
$820,837
GTD at Sign:
$820,837
Total GTD:
$820,837
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$12,120,837

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 21
Active
$1,115,837
$1,115,837
2009 22
Active
$385,000
$1,500,837
2010 23
Active
$470,000
$1,970,837
2011 24
Active
$7,200,000
$9,170,837
2012 25
Active
$1,600,000
$10,770,837
2013 26
Active
$1,350,000
$12,120,837
Total
$12,120,837

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $4,600,000 $6,820,837 $500,000 - $200,000 - $12,120,837
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
21
$295,000
$820,837
$1,115,837
$1,115,837
2009
22
$385,000
$385,000
$1,500,837
2010
23
$470,000
$470,000
$1,970,837
2011
24
$1,200,000
$6,000,000
$7,200,000
$9,170,837
2012
25
$1,000,000
$500,000
$100,000
$1,600,000
$10,770,837
2013
26
$1,250,000
$100,000
$1,350,000
$12,120,837
Total
$4,600,000
$6,820,837
$500,000
$200,000
$12,120,837

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $4,600,000 $6,820,837 $500,000 - $200,000 - $12,120,837
  • Jun 17, 2014 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • May 15, 2014 Signed a 1 year $730k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 18, 2014 Released by Chicago (CHI)
  • Sep 06, 2013 Restructured 2013 salary from $2.25 million to $1.25 million with Chicago (CHI)
  • Dec 02, 2011 Signed a 4 year $15 million extension with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jul 01, 2008 Signed a 4 year $2.526 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jun 27, 2008 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 3 (#70 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 18, 2011 Uniform violation (wearing orange cleats) against Detroit (DET) $10,000
Oct 26, 2012 Uniform violation (wearing orange cleats) against Detroit $10,500
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 Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving 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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