Chad Greenway

Minnesota Vikings, Outside Linebacker
Age: 41-307d (Jan 12, 1983)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Iowa
Drafted: Round 1 (#17 overall), 2006
RETIRED

2016-2016

Chad Greenway signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$750,000
Total GTD:
$750,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2016 33 $2,750,000 1.77% $2,782,665 $2,782,665 $2,350,000
2017 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2016 33 $2,300,000 $400,000 $50,000 $2,750,000 1.77% $2,350,000
2017 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2016 33 $2,300,000 $400,000 $50,000 $2,782,665 $2,782,665 $2,782,665 $2,782,665
Contract Notes
  • $750,000 of salary guaranteed
  • Per Game Bonus: $25,000 ($400,000)
Source: Aaron Wilson

2014-2015 Extension

Chad Greenway signed a 2 year , $12,600,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,300,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,600,000
Average Salary:
$6,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$5,500,000
Total GTD:
$5,500,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2015

Chad Greenway signed a 5 year , $40,600,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $8,500,000 signing bonus, $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,120,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $40,600,000
Average Salary:
$8,120,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2011 Franchise Tag

Chad Greenway signed a 1 year , $10,091,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including an average annual salary of $10,091,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,091,000
Average Salary:
$10,091,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2006-2010 Rookie

Chad Greenway signed a 5 year , $10,750,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $6,145,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,150,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $10,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,145,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$51,797,665

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Active
$2,310,000
$2,310,000
2007 24
Active
$5,485,000
$7,795,000
2008 25
Active
$675,000
$8,470,000
2009 26
Active
$1,000,000
$9,470,000
2010 27
Active
$3,170,000
$12,640,000
2011 28
Active
$14,000,000
$26,640,000
2012 29
Active
$6,000,000
$32,640,000
2013 30
Active
$7,000,000
$39,640,000
2014 31
Active
$5,500,000
$45,140,000
2015 32
Active
$3,875,000
$49,015,000
2016 33
Active
$2,782,665
$51,797,665
Total
$51,797,665

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $34,995,000 $8,500,000 $1,810,000 - $350,000 $1,032,665 $51,797,665
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$275,000
$1,035,000
$1,000,000
$2,310,000
$2,310,000
2007
24
$375,000
$5,110,000
$5,485,000
$7,795,000
2008
25
$675,000
$675,000
$8,470,000
2009
26
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$9,470,000
2010
27
$3,170,000
$3,170,000
$12,640,000
2011
28
$5,500,000
$8,500,000
$14,000,000
$26,640,000
2012
29
$5,900,000
$100,000
$6,000,000
$32,640,000
2013
30
$6,900,000
$100,000
$7,000,000
$39,640,000
2014
31
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$45,140,000
2015
32
$3,400,000
$375,000
$100,000
$3,875,000
$49,015,000
2016
33
$2,300,000
$400,000
$50,000
$32,665
$2,782,665
$51,797,665
Total
$34,995,000
$8,500,000
$1,810,000
$5,110,000
$350,000
$1,032,665
$51,797,665

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $34,995,000 $8,500,000 $1,810,000 - $350,000 $1,032,665 $51,797,665
  • Mar 06, 2017 Retired from Professional Football
  • Apr 01, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 29, 2015 Reduced his 2015 salary from $7M to $3.4M with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 15, 2014 Reduced 2014 base salary from $6.4M to $5.5M with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Sep 05, 2011 Signed a 5 year $41 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Feb 21, 2011 Offered a 1 year $10.291 million franchise tag with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 27, 2006 Signed a 5 year $10.75 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 29, 2006 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#17 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 10, 2008 Excessive facemask against Reggie Bush (MIA) $7,500
Sep 30, 2011 for horse collar tackle against Detroit $7,500
Oct 05, 2012 for helmet-to-helmet hit on Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson $21,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2016 MIN 16 9 403 39.10 0 40 25 15 0 1
2015 MIN 16 12 632 58.90 3 69 56 13 0 1
2014 MIN 12 12 760 70.20 1 93 56 37 1 0
2013 MIN 16 16 1,153 99.20 3 134 83 51 3
2012 MIN 16 16 1,124 99.70 3 148 98 50 1
2011 MIN 16 16 0.00 2 152 88 64

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 06, 2017
Retired from Professional Football
Apr 01, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 29, 2015
Reduced his 2015 salary from $7M to $3.4M with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 15, 2014
Reduced 2014 base salary from $6.4M to $5.5M with Minnesota (MIN)
Sep 05, 2011
Signed a 5 year $41 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Feb 21, 2011
Offered a 1 year $10.291 million franchise tag with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 27, 2006
Signed a 5 year $10.75 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Apr 29, 2006
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#17 overall)

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