Tony Gonzalez

Atlanta Falcons, Tight End
Age: 48y-9m-24d (Feb 27, 1976)
Exp: 17 Years
College: California
Drafted: Round 1 (#13 overall), 1997
Agent(s): CAA Sports (Tom Condon)
INACTIVE

2013-2013

Tony Gonzalez signed a 2 year , $12,650,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $3,500,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,325,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,650,000
Average Salary:
$6,325,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2013 37 $5,250,000 4.25% $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000
2014 38 $8,750,000 6.58% $7,000,000 $14,000,000 $1,750,000
2014 39
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2013 37 $3,500,000 $1,750,000 - $5,250,000 4.25% $7,000,000
2014 38 $4,000,000 $1,750,000 $3,000,000 $8,750,000 6.58% $1,750,000
2014 39
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2013 37 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 - $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $14,000,000
2014 38 $4,000,000 - $3,000,000 $7,000,000 $14,000,000 $7,000,000
Contract Notes
  • $7 million guaranteed (signing bonus + 2013 base)
  • 2014 Voids
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2012

Tony Gonzalez signed a 2 year , $12,650,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,325,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,650,000
Average Salary:
$6,325,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2007-2012

Tony Gonzalez signed a 5 year , $31,250,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,250,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $31,250,000
Average Salary:
$6,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$10,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2002-2006

Tony Gonzalez signed a 5 year , $21,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $6,052,935 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $4,300,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $21,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,052,935
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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1997-2001 Rookie

Tony Gonzalez signed a 5 year , $6,075,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $2,625,000 signing bonus, $6,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,215,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $6,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,215,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,625,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,075,000
Free Agent:
2002 / UFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$72,677,935

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1997 21
Active
$3,085,000
$3,085,000
1998 22
Active
$575,000
$3,660,000
1999 23
Active
$690,000
$4,350,000
2000 24
Active
$805,000
$5,155,000
2001 25
Active
$920,000
$6,075,000
2002 26
Active
$6,602,935
$12,677,935
2003 27
Active
$5,050,000
$17,727,935
2004 28
Active
$2,400,000
$20,127,935
2005 29
Active
$3,400,000
$23,527,935
2006 30
Active
$4,000,000
$27,527,935
2007 31
Active
$11,000,000
$38,527,935
2008 32
Active
$1,500,000
$40,027,935
2009 33
Active
$4,500,000
$44,527,935
2010 34
Active
$6,500,000
$51,027,935
2011 35
Active
$9,734,375
$60,762,310
2012 36
Active
$4,915,625
$65,677,935
2013 37
Active
$7,000,000
$72,677,935
Total
$72,677,935

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $13,750,000 $18,677,935 $3,200,000 - $400,000 - $40,027,935
5 $21,650,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 - - - $32,650,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1997
21
$160,000
$2,625,000
$300,000
$3,085,000
$3,085,000
1998
22
$275,000
$300,000
$575,000
$3,660,000
1999
23
$390,000
$300,000
$690,000
$4,350,000
2000
24
$505,000
$300,000
$805,000
$5,155,000
2001
25
$620,000
$300,000
$920,000
$6,075,000
2002
26
$550,000
$6,052,935
$6,602,935
$12,677,935
2003
27
$650,000
$300,000
$4,000,000
$100,000
$5,050,000
$17,727,935
2004
28
$2,000,000
$300,000
$100,000
$2,400,000
$20,127,935
2005
29
$3,000,000
$300,000
$100,000
$3,400,000
$23,527,935
2006
30
$3,600,000
$300,000
$100,000
$4,000,000
$27,527,935
2007
31
$1,000,000
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$38,527,935
2008
32
$1,000,000
$500,000
$1,500,000
$40,027,935
2009
33
$4,000,000
$500,000
$4,500,000
$44,527,935
2010
34
$4,500,000
$2,000,000
$6,500,000
$51,027,935
2011
35
$5,750,000
$2,000,000
$1,984,375
$9,734,375
$60,762,310
2012
36
$3,900,000
$1,015,625
$4,915,625
$65,677,935
2013
37
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$7,000,000
$72,677,935
Total
$35,400,000
$24,177,935
$8,700,000
$4,000,000
$400,000
$72,677,935

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $13,750,000 $18,677,935 $3,200,000 - $400,000 - $40,027,935
5 $21,650,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 - - - $32,650,000
  • Mar 11, 2014 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 01, 2012 Signed a 2 year $12.65 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 24, 2009 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Kansas City (KC) for 2010 2nd round pick (#50)
  • Jan 12, 2007 Signed a 5 year $31.25 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Sep 13, 2002 Signed a 5 year $21.5 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jul 01, 1997 Signed a 5 year $6.075 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Apr 19, 1997 Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 1 (#13 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2013 ATL 16 16 1,003 93.10 121 83 859 10.3 53.7 8 0
2012 ATL 16 16 966 91.10 124 93 930 10.0 58.1 8 0
2011 ATL 16 16 0 0.00 116 80 875 10.9 54.7 7 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 11, 2014
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Jan 01, 2012
Signed a 2 year $12.65 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Apr 24, 2009
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Kansas City (KC) for 2010 2nd round pick (#50)
Jan 12, 2007
Signed a 5 year $31.25 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Sep 13, 2002
Signed a 5 year $21.5 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Jul 01, 1997
Signed a 5 year $6.075 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Apr 19, 1997
Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 1 (#13 overall)

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