Roman Harper

New Orleans Saints, Strong Safety
Age: 42y-0m-11d (Dec 11, 1982)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 2 (#43 overall), 2006
Agent(s): SportsTrust Advisors
INACTIVE

2016-2016

Roman Harper signed a 1 year , $1,065,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $80,000 signing bonus, $230,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,065,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,065,000
Average Salary:
$1,065,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$230,000
Total GTD:
$230,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2016 34 $680,000 0.44% $1,164,669 $1,164,669 $1,065,000
2017 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2016 34 $985,000 $80,000 $680,000 0.44% $1,065,000
2017 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2016 34 $985,000 $80,000 $1,164,669 $1,164,669 $1,164,669
Contract Notes
  • $230,000 guaranteed (signing bonus + $150,000 of salary)
Source: Rapsheet

2014-2015

Roman Harper signed a 5 year , $10,625,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,125,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $10,625,000
Average Salary:
$2,125,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,500,000
Total GTD:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2015

Roman Harper signed a 3 year , $10,500,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $2,910,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,910,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2014

Roman Harper signed a 4 year , $25,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, $16,000,000 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:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$16,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2010-2010

Roman Harper signed a 1 year , $2,521,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $2,521,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,521,000
Average Salary:
$2,521,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2006-2009 Rookie

Roman Harper signed a 4 year , $3,554,500 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $880,000 signing bonus, $880,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $888,625.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,554,500
Average Salary:
$888,625
Signing Bonus:
$880,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$880,000
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$27,363,919

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 24
Active
$1,859,500
$1,859,500
2007 25
Active
$720,000
$2,579,500
2008 26
Active
$495,000
$3,074,500
2009 27
Active
$535,000
$3,609,500
Champion
2010 28
Active
$2,521,000
$6,130,500
2011 29
Active
$8,900,000
$15,030,500
2012 30
Active
$4,600,000
$19,630,500
2013 31
Active
$3,850,000
$23,480,500
2014 32
Active
$1,218,750
$24,699,250
2015 33
Active
$1,500,000
$26,199,250
2016 34
Active
$1,164,669
$27,363,919
Total
$27,363,919

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $12,361,000 $10,870,000 $109,000 - $200,000 $745,169 $24,645,169
2 $2,150,000 - $468,750 - $100,000 - $2,718,750
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
24
$275,000
$880,000
$109,000
$595,500
$1,859,500
$1,859,500
2007
25
$360,000
$360,000
$720,000
$2,579,500
2008
26
$445,000
$50,000
$495,000
$3,074,500
2009
27
$535,000
$535,000
$3,609,500
2010
28
$2,521,000
$2,521,000
$6,130,500
2011
29
$1,900,000
$7,000,000
$8,900,000
$15,030,500
2012
30
$4,500,000
$100,000
$4,600,000
$19,630,500
2013
31
$840,000
$2,910,000
$100,000
$3,850,000
$23,480,500
2014
32
$950,000
$218,750
$50,000
$1,218,750
$24,699,250
2015
33
$1,200,000
$250,000
$50,000
$1,500,000
$26,199,250
2016
34
$985,000
$80,000
$99,669
$1,164,669
$27,363,919
Total
$14,511,000
$10,870,000
$577,750
$360,000
$300,000
$745,169
$27,363,919

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $12,361,000 $10,870,000 $109,000 - $200,000 $745,169 $24,645,169
2 $2,150,000 - $468,750 - $100,000 - $2,718,750
  • Jun 07, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1.065 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Feb 11, 2016 2016-18 contract years voided making him an unrestricted free agent on 3/9
  • Nov 13, 2015 Fined $8,681 Unncessary Roughness against Richard Rogers (GB)
  • Nov 21, 2014 Fined $8,268 for unnecessary roughness for hitting Devin Hester during scrap in ATL-CAR game
  • Mar 15, 2014 Signed a 5 year $10.625 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Feb 12, 2014 Released by New Orleans (NO)
  • May 24, 2013 Signed a 3 year $10.5 million restructured contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 4 year $28.5 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Jun 15, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2.521 million tender with New Orleans (NO)
  • Jul 27, 2006 Signed a 4 year $3.55 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 29, 2006 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 2 (#43 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 13, 2015 Unncessary Roughness against Richard Rogers (GB) $8,681
Nov 21, 2014 for unnecessary roughness for hitting Devin Hester during scrap in ATL-CAR game $8,268
Oct 12, 2011 for a late hit on Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith after a touchdown $15,000
Fines: 3 $31,949
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2016 NO 16 4 303 28.80 0 29 23 4 0 0
2015 CAR 16 16 951 86.40 0 73 46 27 0 0
2014 CAR 16 16 924 89.90 1 62 39 23 1 4
2013 NO 9 5 370 38.10 39 25 12 1
2012 NO 16 16 1,097 96.50 115 88 27 2
2011 NO 16 16 0.00 8 96 73 23 2
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