Matt Forte

Chicago Bears, Running Back
Age: 38-337d (Dec 10, 1985)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Tulane
Drafted: Round 2 (#44 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Adisa Bakari (Kelley Drye & Warren)
RETIRED

2016-2018

Matt Forte signed a 3 year , $12,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,000,000
Total GTD:
$9,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2012-2015

Matt Forte signed a 4 year , $30,400,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $4,000,000 signing bonus, $17,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,600,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $30,400,000
Average Salary:
$7,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,800,000
Total GTD:
$17,100,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

Matt Forte signed a 4 year , $3,766,500 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $1,533,333 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $941,625.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,766,500
Average Salary:
$941,625
Signing Bonus:
$1,533,333
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$44,003,802

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 23
Active
$2,356,500
$2,356,500
2009 24
Active
$385,000
$2,741,500
2010 25
Active
$470,000
$3,211,500
2011 26
Active
$600,000
$3,811,500
2012 27
Active
$9,800,000
$13,611,500
2013 28
Active
$6,268,750
$19,880,250
2014 29
Active
$6,916,031
$26,796,281
2015 30
Active
$8,207,521
$35,003,802
2016 31
Injured
$5,000,000
$40,003,802
2017 32
Injured
$4,000,000
$44,003,802
Total
$44,003,802

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $17,250,000 $5,533,333 $11,468,750 - $200,000 $551,719 $35,003,802
2 $5,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - $9,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
23
$295,000
$1,533,333
$528,167
$2,356,500
$2,356,500
2009
24
$385,000
$385,000
$2,741,500
2010
25
$470,000
$470,000
$3,211,500
2011
26
$600,000
$600,000
$3,811,500
2012
27
$800,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$9,800,000
$13,611,500
2013
28
$1,700,000
$4,568,750
$6,268,750
$19,880,250
2014
29
$5,950,000
$850,000
$100,000
$16,031
$6,916,031
$26,796,281
2015
30
$7,050,000
$1,050,000
$100,000
$7,521
$8,207,521
$35,003,802
2016
31
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000
$40,003,802
2017
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$44,003,802
Total
$22,250,000
$8,533,333
$12,468,750
$200,000
$551,719
$44,003,802

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $17,250,000 $5,533,333 $11,468,750 - $200,000 $551,719 $35,003,802
2 $5,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - $9,000,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 NYJ 17 - 17 Knee
2017 NYJ 17 - 17 Knee
  • Apr 24, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 09, 2016 Signed a 3 year $12 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Jul 16, 2012 Signed a 4 year $30.4 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 04, 2012 Offered a 1 year $7.742 million franchise tag with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jul 03, 2008 Signed a 4 year $3.766 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jun 27, 2008 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 2 (#44 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving Touchdowns Fum
2017 NYJ 12 4 363 37.10 103 381 31.8 2 45 37 293 7.9 24.4 1 1
2016 NYJ 14 13 488 46.80 218 813 58.1 7 43 30 263 8.8 18.8 1 1
2015 CHI 13 13 603 55.50 218 898 69.1 4 58 44 389 8.8 29.9 3 2
2014 CHI 16 16 976 92.20 266 1,038 64.9 6 130 102 808 7.9 50.5 4 2
2013 CHI 16 16 928 87.80 288 1,341 83.8 9 95 75 592 7.9 37.0 3 2
2012 CHI 15 15 693 66.30 248 1,094 72.9 5 60 44 340 7.7 22.7 1 2
2011 CHI 12 12 0 0.00 203 997 83.1 3 76 52 490 9.4 40.8 1 2
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