David Harris

New England Patriots, Inside Linebacker
Age: 40-316d (Jan 21, 1984)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Michigan
Drafted: Round 2 (#47 overall), 2007
Agent(s): SportStars
RETIRED

2017-2018

David Harris signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $1,250,000 signing bonus, $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,250,000
Total GTD:
$1,250,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 33 $2,843,750 1.70% $3,375,000 $3,375,000 $2,250,000
2018 34 $2,750,000 1.55% $2,125,000 $5,500,000 $625,000
2019 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 33 $1,000,000 $625,000 $468,750 $750,000 $2,843,750 1.70% $2,250,000
2018 34 $1,750,000 $625,000 $375,000 - $2,750,000 1.55% $625,000
2019 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 33 $1,000,000 $1,250,000 $375,000 $3,375,000 $3,375,000 $3,375,000 $2,750,000
2018 34 $1,750,000 - $375,000 $2,125,000 $5,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,125,000
Contract Notes
  • Annual Per Game Active Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000, 12 LTBE in 2018)
  • 2017 Incentives: $750,000 (playing time, LTBE)
  • 2018 Incentives: $1M (playing time, LTBE)
Source: Albert Breer

2015-2017 Extension

David Harris signed a 3 year , $21,500,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,166,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $21,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,166,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$15,000,000
Total GTD:
$15,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2014

David Harris signed a 4 year , $36,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $24,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $36,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$24,900,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2011 Franchise Tag

David Harris signed a 1 year , $10,016,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $10,016,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,016,000
Average Salary:
$10,016,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2007-2010 Rookie

David Harris signed a 4 year , $3,460,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $1,400,000 signing bonus, $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $865,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,460,000
Average Salary:
$865,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,400,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,400,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$58,212,608

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 23
Active
$1,685,000
$1,685,000
2008 24
Active
$765,000
$2,450,000
2009 25
Active
$460,000
$2,910,000
2010 26
Active
$900,000
$3,810,000
2011 27
Active
$10,000,000
$13,810,000
2012 28
Active
$10,000,000
$23,810,000
2013 29
Active
$11,000,000
$34,810,000
2014 30
Active
$5,000,000
$39,810,000
2015 31
Active
$7,527,608
$47,337,608
2016 32
Active
$7,500,000
$54,837,608
2017 33
Active
$3,375,000
$58,212,608
Total
$58,212,608

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $44,715,000 $9,400,000 - - $300,000 $422,608 $54,837,608
1 $1,000,000 $1,250,000 $375,000 - - $750,000 $3,375,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
23
$285,000
$1,400,000
$1,685,000
$1,685,000
2008
24
$370,000
$395,000
$765,000
$2,450,000
2009
25
$460,000
$460,000
$2,910,000
2010
26
$900,000
$900,000
$3,810,000
2011
27
$2,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$13,810,000
2012
28
$9,900,000
$100,000
$10,000,000
$23,810,000
2013
29
$10,900,000
$100,000
$11,000,000
$34,810,000
2014
30
$4,900,000
$100,000
$5,000,000
$39,810,000
2015
31
$7,500,000
$27,608
$7,527,608
$47,337,608
2016
32
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$54,837,608
2017
33
$1,000,000
$1,250,000
$375,000
$750,000
$3,375,000
$58,212,608
Total
$45,715,000
$10,650,000
$375,000
$300,000
$1,172,608
$58,212,608

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $44,715,000 $9,400,000 - - $300,000 $422,608 $54,837,608
1 $1,000,000 $1,250,000 $375,000 - - $750,000 $3,375,000
  • Feb 23, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Jun 21, 2017 Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Jun 06, 2017 Released by New York (NYJ), clearing $6.5M in cap
  • Mar 06, 2015 Signed a 3 year $21.5 million extension with New York (NYJ)
  • Aug 02, 2011 Signed a 4 year $36 million extension with New York (NYJ)
  • Feb 23, 2011 Signed a 1 year $10.016 million franchise tag with New York (NYJ)
  • Jul 26, 2007 Signed a 4 year $3.46 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Apr 28, 2007 Drafted by New York (NYJ): Round 2 (#47 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 NE 10 6 182 17.10 2 21 15 6 0 0
2016 NYJ 15 15 899 86.80 1 94 62 32 0 0
2015 NYJ 16 16 976 92.40 5 108 67 41 2 0
2014 NYJ 16 16 1,010 99.40 6 124 72 52 2 0
2013 NYJ 16 16 1,100 99.80 2 122 70 52 1
2012 NYJ 16 16 1,062 99.50 3 123 79 44 1
2011 NYJ 16 16 0.00 5 85 65 20 4

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 23, 2018
Retired from Professional Football
Jun 21, 2017
Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with New England (NE)
Jun 06, 2017
Released by New York (NYJ), clearing $6.5M in cap
Mar 06, 2015
Signed a 3 year $21.5 million extension with New York (NYJ)
Aug 02, 2011
Signed a 4 year $36 million extension with New York (NYJ)
Feb 23, 2011
Signed a 1 year $10.016 million franchise tag with New York (NYJ)
Jul 26, 2007
Signed a 4 year $3.46 million contract with New York (NYJ)
Apr 28, 2007
Drafted by New York (NYJ): Round 2 (#47 overall)

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