Ray Edwards

Atlanta Falcons, Defensive End
Age: 39-334d (Jan 01, 1985)
Exp: 7 Years
College: Purdue
Drafted: Round 4 (#127 overall), 2006
INACTIVE

2011-2015

Ray Edwards signed a 5 year , $27,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $4,000,000 signing bonus, $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $27,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$11,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2011 26 $2,800,000 2.33% $6,000,000 $6,000,000 -
2012 27 $4,550,000 3.77% $6,000,000 $12,000,000 -
2013 28 $7,050,000 5.70% $5,500,000 $17,500,000 $4,650,000
2014 29 $6,550,000 4.92% $5,000,000 $22,500,000 -
2015 30 $6,550,000 4.57% - $22,500,000 -
2016 31
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Option Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2011 26 $2,000,000 $800,000 - $2,800,000 2.33% -
2012 27 $3,000,000 $800,000 $750,000 $4,550,000 3.77% -
2013 28 $5,500,000 $800,000 $750,000 $7,050,000 5.70% $4,650,000
2014 29 $5,000,000 $800,000 $750,000 $6,550,000 4.92% -
2015 30 $5,000,000 $800,000 $750,000 $6,550,000 4.57% -
2016 31
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Option Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2011 26 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 - $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,500,000
2012 27 $3,000,000 - $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $12,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,125,000
2013 28 $5,500,000 - - $5,500,000 $17,500,000 $5,833,333 $3,500,000
2014 29 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000 $22,500,000 $5,625,000 $2,500,000
2015 30 - - - - $22,500,000 - -
Contract Notes
  • $11 million guaranteed
  • 2012 Option Bonus: $3 million
  • 2015 Escalator: $2.5 million based on sacks
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2010

Ray Edwards signed a 1 year , $2,521,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, 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

Ray Edwards signed a 4 year , $2,003,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $393,000 signing bonus, $393,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,750.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,003,000
Average Salary:
$500,750
Signing Bonus:
$393,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$393,000
Free Agent:
2010
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$13,933,513

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 21
Active
$597,513
$597,513
2007 22
Active
$360,000
$957,513
2008 23
Active
$445,000
$1,402,513
2009 24
Active
$1,010,000
$2,412,513
2010 25
Active
$2,521,000
$4,933,513
2011 26
Active
$6,000,000
$10,933,513
2012 27
Retained
$3,000,000
$13,933,513
Total
$13,933,513

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $4,546,294 $387,219 - - - - $4,933,513
2 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 - - - - $9,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
21
$210,294
$387,219
$597,513
$597,513
2007
22
$360,000
$360,000
$957,513
2008
23
$445,000
$445,000
$1,402,513
2009
24
$1,010,000
$1,010,000
$2,412,513
2010
25
$2,521,000
$2,521,000
$4,933,513
2011
26
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$10,933,513
2012
27
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$13,933,513
Total
$9,546,294
$4,387,219
$13,933,513

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $4,546,294 $387,219 - - - - $4,933,513
2 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 - - - - $9,000,000
  • Nov 12, 2012 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 5 year $27.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 14, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2.521 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 17, 2006 Signed a 4 year $2.083 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 29, 2006 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 4 (#127 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 03, 2010 Late hit against Matt Hasselback $5,000
Oct 01, 2010 Roughing the passer against Shaun Hill $5,000
Oct 22, 2010 Spearing against Marion Barber $20,000
Sep 21, 2012 for late hit against Denver $8,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Dec 05, 2007 PED 4 $64,705
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 12, 2012
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 5 year $27.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Jun 14, 2010
Signed a 1 year $2.521 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 17, 2006
Signed a 4 year $2.083 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Apr 29, 2006
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 4 (#127 overall)

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