NFL
Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson
New England Patriots, Tight End
Age: 44y-0m-4d (Dec 18, 1980)
Exp: 15 Years
College: Georgia
Drafted: Round 1 (#32 overall), 2004
RETIRED
2019-2019
Benjamin Watson signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$800,000
Total GTD:
$800,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
39 | $940,000 | 0.50% | $940,000 | $940,000 | $800,000 |
| 2020 |
|
40 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
39 | $800,000 | $140,000 | $940,000 | 0.50% | $800,000 | |
| 2020 |
|
40 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
39 | $800,000 | $940,000 | $940,000 | $940,000 |
Contract Notes
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2019-2019
Benjamin Watson signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $600,000 signing bonus, $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$600,000
GTD at Sign:
$600,000
Total GTD:
$600,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2018
Benjamin Watson signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $645,000 signing bonus, $645,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$645,000
GTD at Sign:
$645,000
Total GTD:
$645,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2016-2017
Benjamin Watson signed a 2 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,000,000
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2013-2015
Benjamin Watson signed a 3 year , $4,950,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $1,200,000 signing bonus, $1,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,200,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,200,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2010-2012
Benjamin Watson signed a 3 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $6,350,000 signing bonus, $6,350,000 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:
$6,350,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,350,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2004-2009 Rookie
Benjamin Watson signed a 6 year , $7,300,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $2,700,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,216,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $7,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,216,667
Signing Bonus:
$2,700,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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Seasons
15 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$33,695,086
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$3,200,000 |
$3,200,000 |
Champion |
| 2005 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,660,000 |
$4,860,000 |
|
| 2006 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$460,000 |
$5,320,000 |
|
| 2007 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$560,000 |
$5,880,000 |
|
| 2008 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$785,000 |
$6,665,000 |
|
| 2009 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$910,000 |
$7,575,000 |
|
| 2010 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$6,700,000 |
$14,275,000 |
|
| 2011 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$2,420,000 |
$16,695,000 |
|
| 2012 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$2,880,000 |
$19,575,000 |
|
| 2013 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$2,450,000 |
$22,025,000 |
|
| 2014 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$1,284,375 |
$23,309,375 |
|
| 2015 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$1,566,299 |
$24,875,674 |
|
| 2016 | 36 |
|
Injured
|
$4,000,000 |
$28,875,674 |
|
| 2017 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$1,250,000 |
$30,125,674 |
|
| 2018 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$32,125,674 |
|
| 2019 | 39 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$940,000 $629,412 |
$33,065,674 $33,695,086 |
|
| Total |
$33,695,086 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$4,545,588 | $3,158,824 | - | - | - | $140,000 | $9,144,412 |
| 3 |
|
$5,650,000 | $6,350,000 | - | - | - | - | $12,000,000 |
| 4 |
|
$4,255,000 | $1,845,000 | $984,375 | - | $150,000 | $66,299 | $7,300,674 |
| 2 |
|
$2,250,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | - | $5,250,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
|
24 |
$500,000
|
$2,700,000 |
$3,200,000 |
$3,200,000 |
|||||
| 2005 |
|
25 |
$360,000
|
$1,300,000 |
$1,660,000 |
$4,860,000 |
|||||
| 2006 |
|
26 |
$460,000
|
$460,000 |
$5,320,000 |
||||||
| 2007 |
|
27 |
$560,000
|
$560,000 |
$5,880,000 |
||||||
| 2008 |
|
28 |
$785,000
|
$785,000 |
$6,665,000 |
||||||
| 2009 |
|
29 |
$910,000
|
$910,000 |
$7,575,000 |
||||||
| 2010 |
|
30 |
$350,000
|
$6,350,000 |
$6,700,000 |
$14,275,000 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
31 |
$2,420,000
|
$2,420,000 |
$16,695,000 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
32 |
$2,880,000
|
$2,880,000 |
$19,575,000 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
33 |
$950,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$250,000 |
$50,000 |
$2,450,000 |
$22,025,000 |
|||
| 2014 |
|
34 |
$1,000,000
|
$234,375 |
$50,000 |
$1,284,375 |
$23,309,375 |
||||
| 2015 |
|
35 |
$1,200,000
|
$250,000 |
$50,000 |
$66,299 |
$1,566,299 |
$24,875,674 |
|||
| 2016 |
|
36 |
$1,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$28,875,674 |
||||
| 2017 |
|
37 |
$1,250,000
|
$1,250,000 |
$30,125,674 |
||||||
| 2018 |
|
38 |
$1,105,000
|
$645,000 |
$250,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$32,125,674 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
39 |
$800,000 $170,588
|
$458,824 |
$140,000 |
$940,000 $629,412 |
$33,065,674 $33,695,086 |
||||
| Total |
$16,700,588 |
$13,353,824 |
$1,984,375 |
$1,300,000 |
$150,000 |
$206,299 |
$33,695,086 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$4,545,588 | $3,158,824 | - | - | - | $140,000 | $9,144,412 |
| 3 |
|
$5,650,000 | $6,350,000 | - | - | - | - | $12,000,000 |
| 4 |
|
$4,255,000 | $1,845,000 | $984,375 | - | $150,000 | $66,299 | $7,300,674 |
| 2 |
|
$2,250,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | - | $5,250,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
BAL |
1 - 17 | Knee (ACL) |
-
Mar 16, 2020
Retired from Professional Football
-
Oct 14, 2019
Signed a 1 year $800,000 contract with New England (NE)
-
Oct 07, 2019
Released by New England (NE)
-
May 26, 2019
Suspended 4 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $557,293 of 2019 salary/bonus with New England (NE)
-
May 09, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Mar 28, 2018
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Jun 13, 2017
Agreed to reduce his 2017 salary from $3M to $1.25M with Baltimore (BAL), clearing $1.75M in cap
-
Mar 09, 2016
Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Mar 18, 2013
Signed a 3 year $4.95 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Mar 12, 2010
Signed a 3 year $12 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Aug 16, 2004
Signed a 6 year $7.3 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Apr 24, 2004
Drafted by New England (NE): Round 1 (#32 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NE | 10 | 8 | 469 | 59.10 | 24 | 17 | 173 | 10.2 | 17.3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NO | 16 | 4 | 504 | 48.00 | 46 | 35 | 400 | 11.4 | 25.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | BAL | 16 | 12 | 699 | 64.40 | 79 | 61 | 522 | 8.6 | 32.6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | NO | 16 | 16 | 986 | 84.90 | 110 | 74 | 825 | 11.1 | 51.6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | NO | 16 | 9 | 571 | 50.10 | 31 | 20 | 136 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | NO | 15 | 7 | 497 | 44.10 | 30 | 19 | 226 | 11.9 | 15.1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | CLE | 16 | 14 | 853 | 82.70 | 81 | 49 | 501 | 10.2 | 31.3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | CLE | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0.00 | 71 | 37 | 410 | 11.1 | 31.5 | 2 | 0 |
