Keith Rivers

Dallas Cowboys, Outside Linebacker
Age: 38-194d (May 05, 1986)
Exp: 7 Years
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#9 overall), 2008
RETIRED

2015-2015

Keith Rivers signed a 1 year , $825,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2015 29 $665,000 0.46% $825,000 $825,000 $80,000
2016 30
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2015 29 $745,000 $80,000 $665,000 0.46% $80,000
2016 30
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 29 $745,000 $80,000 $825,000 $825,000 $825,000 $825,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2015

Keith Rivers signed a 2 year , $4,050,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,025,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,050,000
Average Salary:
$2,025,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2013

Keith Rivers signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the New York Giants, including $50,000 signing bonus, $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Keith Rivers signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the New York Giants, including an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2012 Rookie

Keith Rivers signed a 6 year , $23,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $1,225,000 signing bonus, $15,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,833,333.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $23,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,833,333
Signing Bonus:
$1,225,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$15,600,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$22,123,125

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 22
Active
$2,925,000
$2,925,000
2009 23
Active
$9,085,000
$12,010,000
2010 24
Active
$3,920,000
$15,930,000
2011 25
Active
$1,885,000
$17,815,000
2012 26
Active
$1,078,125
$18,893,125
2013 27
Active
$800,000
$19,693,125
2014 28
Active
$2,350,000
$22,043,125
2015 29
Retained
$80,000
$22,123,125
Total
$22,123,125

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,405,000 - $400,000 $2,860,000 $17,815,000
2 $1,365,000 $50,000 $378,125 - $85,000 - $1,878,125
1 $1,250,000 $1,000,000 - - $100,000 - $2,350,000
1 - $80,000 - - - - $80,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
22
$295,000
$1,225,000
$1,405,000
$2,925,000
$2,925,000
2009
23
$385,000
$8,700,000
$9,085,000
$12,010,000
2010
24
$810,000
$250,000
$2,860,000
$3,920,000
$15,930,000
2011
25
$1,735,000
$150,000
$1,885,000
$17,815,000
2012
26
$650,000
$378,125
$50,000
$1,078,125
$18,893,125
2013
27
$715,000
$50,000
$35,000
$800,000
$19,693,125
2014
28
$1,250,000
$1,000,000
$100,000
$2,350,000
$22,043,125
2015
29
$80,000
$80,000
$22,123,125
Total
$5,840,000
$2,355,000
$1,783,125
$8,700,000
$585,000
$2,860,000
$22,123,125

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,405,000 - $400,000 $2,860,000 $17,815,000
2 $1,365,000 $50,000 $378,125 - $85,000 - $1,878,125
1 $1,250,000 $1,000,000 - - $100,000 - $2,350,000
1 - $80,000 - - - - $80,000
  • Jul 30, 2015 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 04, 2015 Signed a 1 year $825k contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Feb 17, 2015 Released by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 12, 2014 Signed a 2 year $4.05 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 14, 2013 Signed 1 year $800k contract with New York (NYG)
  • Apr 11, 2012 Traded to New York (NYG) from Cincinnati (CIN) for a 2012 5th round pick
  • Aug 05, 2008 Signed a 6 year $23 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 1 (#9 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2014 BUF 12 3 186 17.30 0 16 11 5 0 0
2013 NYG 16 9 419 37.20 1 45 22 20
2012 NYG 11 6 233 22.30 44 29 9
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