NFL
Brandon Meriweather
Brandon Meriweather
New York Giants, Strong Safety
Age: 40-316d (Jan 14, 1984)
Exp: 8 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 1 (#24 overall), 2007
INACTIVE
2015-2015
Brandon Meriweather signed a 1 year , $870,000 contract with the New York Giants, including an average annual salary of $870,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $870,000
Average Salary:
$870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
31 | $102,352 | 0.07% | $287,154 | $287,154 | - |
| 2016 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
31 | $102,352 | $102,352 | 0.07% | - | |
| 2016 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
31 | $102,352 | $287,154 | $287,154 | $287,154 | $287,154 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2014-2014
Brandon Meriweather signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including $145,000 signing bonus, $145,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$145,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$145,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2015
Brandon Meriweather signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including $1,600,000 signing bonus, $3,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,600,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,050,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2011
Brandon Meriweather signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2007-2011 Rookie
Brandon Meriweather signed a 5 year , $8,765,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $500,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,753,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $8,765,000
Average Salary:
$1,753,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$17,640,911
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,540,000 |
$1,540,000 |
|
| 2008 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$5,115,000 |
$6,655,000 |
|
| 2009 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$610,000 |
$7,265,000 |
|
| 2010 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$700,000 |
$7,965,000 |
|
| 2011 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$3,250,000 |
$11,215,000 |
|
| 2012 | 28 |
|
Injured / injured-reserve
|
$3,100,000 |
$14,315,000 |
|
| 2013 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$1,179,412 |
$15,494,412 |
|
| 2014 | 30 |
|
Injured / injured-reserve
|
$989,345 |
$16,483,757 |
|
| 2015 | 31 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$870,000 $287,154 |
$17,353,757 $17,640,911 |
|
| Total |
$17,640,911 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,665,000 | $500,000 | $755,000 | - | $300,000 | $1,025,000 | $7,965,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,250,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | - | - | $3,250,000 |
| 3 |
|
$3,333,823 | $1,745,000 | - | - | $100,000 | $89,934 | $5,268,757 |
| 1 |
|
$972,352 | - | - | - | - | $184,802 | $1,157,154 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
23 |
$285,000
|
$500,000 |
$755,000 |
$1,540,000 |
$1,540,000 |
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| 2008 |
|
24 |
$370,000
|
$3,720,000 |
$1,025,000 |
$5,115,000 |
$6,655,000 |
||||
| 2009 |
|
25 |
$460,000
|
$150,000 |
$610,000 |
$7,265,000 |
|||||
| 2010 |
|
26 |
$550,000
|
$150,000 |
$700,000 |
$7,965,000 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
27 |
$2,250,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$3,250,000 |
$11,215,000 |
|||||
| 2012 |
|
28 |
$1,450,000
|
$1,600,000 |
$50,000 |
$3,100,000 |
$14,315,000 |
||||
| 2013 |
|
29 |
$1,129,412
|
$50,000 |
$1,179,412 |
$15,494,412 |
|||||
| 2014 |
|
30 |
$754,411
|
$145,000 |
$89,934 |
$989,345 |
$16,483,757 |
||||
| 2015 |
|
31 |
$870,000 $102,352
|
$184,802 |
$870,000 $287,154 |
$17,353,757 $17,640,911 |
|||||
| Total |
$8,221,175 |
$3,245,000 |
$755,000 |
$3,720,000 |
$400,000 |
$1,299,736 |
$17,640,911 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,665,000 | $500,000 | $755,000 | - | $300,000 | $1,025,000 | $7,965,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,250,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | - | - | $3,250,000 |
| 3 |
|
$3,333,823 | $1,745,000 | - | - | $100,000 | $89,934 | $5,268,757 |
| 1 |
|
$972,352 | - | - | - | - | $184,802 | $1,157,154 |
-
Dec 23, 2015
Re-signed with New York (NYG)
-
Dec 17, 2015
Released by New York (NYG)
-
Aug 17, 2015
Signed a 1 year $870k contract with New York (NYG)
-
Aug 25, 2014
Suspended 2 games for violating the league's player safety policy, forfeiting $100,588 in salary with Washington (WAS)
-
Mar 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Washington (WAS)
- Oct 21, 2013 Suspended 1 game for unnecessary roughness against Chicago
- Mar 12, 2013 Restructured 2013 base salary from $2.45 million to $1.2 million with Washington (WAS)
-
Mar 16, 2012
Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Washington (WAS)
-
Sep 04, 2011
Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Sep 03, 2011
Released by New England (NE)
-
Jul 27, 2007
Signed a 5 year $8.765 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Apr 28, 2007
Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 1 (#24 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2009 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Denver (DEN) | $7,500 | |
| Oct 19, 2010 |
|
Defenseless hit against Todd Heap | $50,000 | |
| Oct 04, 2011 |
|
Helmet to Helmet hit against WR Steve Smith | $20,000 | |
| Oct 14, 2011 |
|
for a hit on Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson | $25,000 | |
| Sep 18, 2013 |
|
Illegal hit to the head against Green Bay | $42,000 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2013 |
|
Unnecessary Roughness against Chicago (CHI) | 1 | $70,588 |
| Aug 25, 2014 |
|
Illegal hit to the head against Torrey Smith (BAL) | 2 | $100,588 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYG | 13 | 12 | 834 | 77.80 | 0 | 59 | 43 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | WAS | 10 | 10 | 596 | 77.60 | 3 | 55 | 34 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | WAS | 13 | 12 | 737 | 78.30 | 1 | 69 | 53 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | WAS | 1 | 1 | 41 | 6.00 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2011 | CHI | 11 | 4 | 0.00 | 32 | 19 | 13 |
