Josh McCown

Houston Texans, Quarterback
Age: 45-155d (Jul 04, 1979)
Exp: 16 Years
Country: US
College: Sam Houston State
Drafted: Round 3 (#81 overall), 2002
INACTIVE

2020-2021

Josh McCown signed a 2 year , $2,800,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $1,400,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2019-2019

Josh McCown signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $2,000,000 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:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2018 Extension

Josh McCown signed a 1 year , $10,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$10,000,000
Total GTD:
$10,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017

Josh McCown signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2017

Josh McCown signed a 3 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $6,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,666,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,666,667
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,250,000
Total GTD:
$6,250,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2015

Josh McCown signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $4,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$4,750,000
Total GTD:
$4,750,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2013

Josh McCown signed a 1 year , $865,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $25,000 signing bonus, $125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $865,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $865,000
Average Salary:
$865,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$125,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Josh McCown signed a 1 year , $875,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $25,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $875,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Josh McCown signed a 1 year , $810,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $810,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $810,000
Average Salary:
$810,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2009

Josh McCown signed a 2 year , $6,250,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,125,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,125,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,500,000
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2006-2007

Josh McCown signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 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:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2005-2005

Josh McCown signed a 1 year , $1,430,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $1,430,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,430,000
Average Salary:
$1,430,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2006 / RFA
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2002-2004 Rookie

Josh McCown signed a 3 year , $1,388,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $483,000 signing bonus, $483,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $462,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,388,000
Average Salary:
$462,667
Signing Bonus:
$483,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$483,000
Free Agent:
2005 / RFA
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Seasons

16 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$52,302,471

Earnings w/ Different Teams

12 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2002 23
Active
$708,000
$708,000
2003 24
Active
$300,000
$1,008,000
2004 25
Active
$380,000
$1,388,000
2005 26
Active
$1,430,000
$2,818,000
2006 27
Active
$4,000,000
$6,818,000
2007 28
Active
$2,000,000
$8,818,000
2008 29
Active
Retained
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$10,818,000
$13,318,000
2009 30
Active
$1,800,000
$15,118,000
2011 32
Active
$810,000
$15,928,000
2012 33
Active
$875,000
$16,803,000
2013 34
Active
$865,000
$17,668,000
2014 35
Active
$4,750,000
$22,418,000
2015 36
Injured
$5,250,000
$27,668,000
2016 37
Active
$4,375,000
$32,043,000
2017 38
Injured
$7,625,000
$39,668,000
2018 39
Active
$10,000,000
$49,668,000
2019 40
Active
$2,000,000
$51,668,000
2020 41
Active
Retained
$526,471
$108,000
$52,194,471
$52,302,471
Total
$52,302,471

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,335,000 $483,000 - - - - $2,818,000
1 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 - - - - $4,000,000
1 $2,000,000 - - - - - $2,000,000
2 $3,700,000 - - - $100,000 - $3,800,000
1 - $2,500,000 - - - - $2,500,000
1 $810,000 - - - - - $810,000
2 $1,665,000 $50,000 - - $25,000 - $1,740,000
1 $3,750,000 - $1,000,000 - - - $4,750,000
2 $6,625,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - $9,625,000
2 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 - - - $1,625,000 $17,625,000
2 $2,108,000 - - - - - $2,108,000
1 $526,471 - - - - - $526,471
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2002
23
$225,000
$483,000
$708,000
$708,000
2003
24
$300,000
$300,000
$1,008,000
2004
25
$380,000
$380,000
$1,388,000
2005
26
$1,430,000
$1,430,000
$2,818,000
2006
27
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,818,000
2007
28
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$8,818,000
2008
29
$1,950,000
$2,500,000
$50,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$10,818,000
$13,318,000
2009
30
$1,750,000
$50,000
$1,800,000
$15,118,000
2011
32
$810,000
$810,000
$15,928,000
2012
33
$825,000
$25,000
$25,000
$875,000
$16,803,000
2013
34
$840,000
$25,000
$865,000
$17,668,000
2014
35
$3,750,000
$1,000,000
$4,750,000
$22,418,000
2015
36
$2,250,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,250,000
$27,668,000
2016
37
$4,375,000
$4,375,000
$32,043,000
2017
38
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,625,000
$7,625,000
$39,668,000
2018
39
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$49,668,000
2019
40
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$51,668,000
2020
41
$526,471
$108,000
$526,471
$108,000
$52,194,471
$52,302,471
Total
$33,519,471
$15,033,000
$2,000,000
$125,000
$1,625,000
$52,302,471

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,335,000 $483,000 - - - - $2,818,000
1 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 - - - - $4,000,000
1 $2,000,000 - - - - - $2,000,000
2 $3,700,000 - - - $100,000 - $3,800,000
1 - $2,500,000 - - - - $2,500,000
1 $810,000 - - - - - $810,000
2 $1,665,000 $50,000 - - $25,000 - $1,740,000
1 $3,750,000 - $1,000,000 - - - $4,750,000
2 $6,625,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 - - - $9,625,000
2 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 - - - $1,625,000 $17,625,000
2 $2,108,000 - - - - - $2,108,000
1 $526,471 - - - - - $526,471

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 CLE 13 - 17 Collarbone
2017 NYJ 15 - 17 Hand
  • Mar 01, 2021 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 04, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 06, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Aug 17, 2019 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Mar 13, 2018 Signed a 1 year $10 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
  • Mar 20, 2017 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Feb 27, 2015 Signed a 3 year $14 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Feb 11, 2015 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 12, 2014 Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 29, 2013 Signed a 1 year $865k contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 15, 2012 Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 23, 2011 Signed a 1 year $810k contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Sep 03, 2011 Waived by San Francisco (SF)
  • Aug 17, 2011 Signed a 1 year $810k contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Aug 03, 2010 Signed with the UFL
  • Aug 29, 2008 Traded to Carolina (CAR) from Miami (MIA) for 2009 7th round pick (#237)
  • Feb 28, 2008 Signed a 2 year $6.25M contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 28, 2007 Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Detroit (DET) with Mike Williams for 2007 4th round pick (#105)
  • Mar 16, 2006 Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 30, 2005 Signed a 1 year $1.43 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jul 25, 2002 Signed a 3 year $1.388 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Apr 20, 2002 Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 3 (#81 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2020 HOU 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2019 PHI 3 0 15 1.30 5 3 60.0 24 8.0 0 0 72.08 2 -2 0 0
2018 NYJ 4 3 192 19.20 110 60 54.5 539 134.8 1 4 55.83 5 32 0 0
2017 NYJ 13 13 819 97.50 397 267 67.3 2,926 225.1 18 9 94.51 37 124 5 11
2016 CLE 5 3 262 25.40 165 90 54.5 1,100 220.0 6 6 72.29 7 21 0 7
2015 CLE 8 8 512 67.20 292 186 63.7 2,109 263.6 12 4 93.25 20 98 1 9
2014 TB 12 11 635 63.90 327 184 56.3 2,206 183.8 11 14 70.46 25 127 3 10
2013 CHI 8 5 421 39.80 224 149 66.5 1,829 228.6 13 1 109.02 13 69 1 3
2012 CHI 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2011 CHI 3 2 0 0.00 55 35 63.6 414 138.0 2 4 68.30 12 68 0 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 01, 2021
Released by Houston (HOU)
Nov 04, 2020
Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
Sep 06, 2020
Signed to the practice squad by Philadelphia (PHI)
Aug 17, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Mar 13, 2018
Signed a 1 year $10 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
Mar 20, 2017
Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with New York (NYJ)
Feb 27, 2015
Signed a 3 year $14 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Feb 11, 2015
Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 12, 2014
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 29, 2013
Signed a 1 year $865k contract with Chicago (CHI)
Mar 15, 2012
Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Chicago (CHI)
Nov 23, 2011
Signed a 1 year $810k contract with Chicago (CHI)
Sep 03, 2011
Waived by San Francisco (SF)
Aug 17, 2011
Signed a 1 year $810k contract with San Francisco (SF)
Aug 03, 2010
Signed with the UFL
Aug 29, 2008
Traded to Carolina (CAR) from Miami (MIA) for 2009 7th round pick (#237)
Feb 28, 2008
Signed a 2 year $6.25M contract with Miami (MIA)
Apr 28, 2007
Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Detroit (DET) with Mike Williams for 2007 4th round pick (#105)
Mar 16, 2006
Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Mar 30, 2005
Signed a 1 year $1.43 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Jul 25, 2002
Signed a 3 year $1.388 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Apr 20, 2002
Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 3 (#81 overall)

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