Boomer Esiason

Cincinnati Bengals, Quarterback
Drafted: Round 2 (#38 overall), 1984
RETIRED

1997-1998

Boomer Esiason signed a 2 year , $1,550,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $350,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,550,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
$350,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1999 / UFA
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1996-1997

Boomer Esiason signed a 2 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1998 / UFA
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1990-1995 Extension

Boomer Esiason signed a 6 year , $16,750,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $2,791,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $16,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,791,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1996 / UFA
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1987-1989 Extension

Boomer Esiason signed a 3 year , $3,600,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $1,200,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1990 / UFA
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1984-1986 Rookie

Boomer Esiason signed a 3 year , $1,475,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $600,000 signing bonus, $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $491,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,475,000
Average Salary:
$491,667
Signing Bonus:
$600,000
GTD at Sign:
$600,000
Total GTD:
$600,000
Free Agent:
1987 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$25,145,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1984
Active
$800,000
$800,000
1985
Active
$270,000
$1,070,000
1986
Active
$350,000
$1,420,000
1987
Active
$1,200,000
$2,620,000
1988
Active
$1,200,000
$3,820,000
1989
Active
$1,200,000
$5,020,000
1990
Active
$3,000,000
$8,020,000
1991
Active
$2,750,000
$10,770,000
1992
Active
$2,750,000
$13,520,000
1993
Active
$3,275,000
$16,795,000
1994
Active
$2,750,000
$19,545,000
1995
Active
$2,750,000
$22,295,000
1996
Active
$800,000
$23,095,000
1997
Active
Active
$1,200,000
$850,000
$24,295,000
$25,145,000
Total
$25,145,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $13,420,000 $950,000 - - - - $14,370,000
3 $7,200,000 $525,000 $1,050,000 - - - $8,775,000
2 $2,000,000 - - - - - $2,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1984
$200,000
$600,000
$800,000
$800,000
1985
$270,000
$270,000
$1,070,000
1986
$350,000
$350,000
$1,420,000
1987
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$2,620,000
1988
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$3,820,000
1989
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$5,020,000
1990
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$8,020,000
1991
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$10,770,000
1992
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$13,520,000
1993
$1,700,000
$525,000
$1,050,000
$3,275,000
$16,795,000
1994
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$19,545,000
1995
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$22,295,000
1996
$800,000
$800,000
$23,095,000
1997
$1,200,000
$500,000
$350,000
$1,200,000
$850,000
$24,295,000
$25,145,000
Total
$22,620,000
$1,475,000
$1,050,000
$25,145,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $13,420,000 $950,000 - - - - $14,370,000
3 $7,200,000 $525,000 $1,050,000 - - - $8,775,000
2 $2,000,000 - - - - - $2,000,000
  • Dec 21, 1997 Retired from Professional Football
  • Apr 06, 1997 Signed a 2 year $1.55 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 17, 1997 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Apr 08, 1996 Signed a 2 year $2 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 17, 1993 Traded to New York (NYJ) from Cincinnati (CIN) for 1993 3rd round pick (#59)
  • Feb 01, 1990 Signed a 6 year $16.75 million contract extension with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Sep 11, 1987 Signed a 3 year $3.6 million contract extension with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • May 30, 1984 Signed a 3 year $1.475 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • May 01, 1984 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 2 (#38 overall)
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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