Robert Mathis

Indianapolis Colts, Outside Linebacker
Age: 43-279d (Feb 26, 1981)
Exp: 14 Years
College: Alabama A&M
Drafted: Round 5 (#138 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Enter-Sports Management
INACTIVE

2012-2016

Robert Mathis signed a 4 year , $36,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $15,000,000 signing bonus, $17,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $36,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$15,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$17,000,000
Total GTD:
$17,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2012 31 $5,750,000 4.77% $17,000,000 $17,000,000 -
2013 32 $10,750,000 8.70% $7,000,000 $24,000,000 $11,250,000
2014 33
non-football-injury
$8,044,117 6.05% $4,294,117 $28,294,117 $7,500,000
2015 34 $7,470,586 5.21% $4,000,000 $32,294,117 $3,470,586
2016 35 $5,000,000 3.22% $5,000,000 $37,294,117 $5,000,000
2017 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2012 31 $2,000,000 $3,750,000 - $5,750,000 4.77% -
2013 32 $4,000,000 $3,750,000 $3,000,000 $10,750,000 8.70% $11,250,000
2014 33
non-football-injury
$2,294,117 $3,750,000 $2,000,000 $8,044,117 6.05% $7,500,000
2015 34 $4,000,000 $3,470,586 - $7,470,586 5.21% $3,470,586
2016 35 $3,500,000 - $1,500,000 $5,000,000 3.22% $5,000,000
2017 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2012 31 $2,000,000 $15,000,000 - $17,000,000 $17,000,000 $17,000,000 $7,458,823
2013 32 $4,000,000 - $3,000,000 $7,000,000 $24,000,000 $12,000,000 $5,073,529
2014 33
non-football-injury
$2,294,117 - $2,000,000 $4,294,117 $28,294,117 $9,431,372 $4,431,372
2015 34 $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000 $32,294,117 $8,073,529 $4,500,000
2016 35 $3,500,000 - $1,500,000 $5,000,000 $37,294,117 $7,458,823 $5,000,000
Contract Notes
  • $17 million guaranteed (Signing Bonus + 2012 salary)
  • Signing Bonus: $15 million
  • 2013 Roster Bonus: $3 million
  • 2014 Roster Bonus: $2 million
  • 2015 Roster Bonus: $1 million Week 1 Bonus
  • 2015 Per Game Bonus: $125,000
  • 2016 Roster Bonus: $1.5M (3/13/16)
  • 2016 Sack Bonus
    10: $250,000
    11: $500,000
    12: $1,000,000 
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2007-2011

Robert Mathis signed a 6 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $8,100,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,100,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2006-2006

Robert Mathis signed a 1 year , $8,600,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $8,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,600,000
Average Salary:
$8,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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2003-2005 Rookie

Robert Mathis signed a 3 year , $1,036,750 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $126,750 signing bonus, $126,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $345,583.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,036,750
Average Salary:
$345,583
Signing Bonus:
$126,750
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$126,750
Free Agent:
2006 / RFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$68,170,867

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 22
Active
$351,750
$351,750
2004 23
Active
$305,000
$656,750
2005 24
Active
$380,000
$1,036,750
2006 25
Active
$8,600,000
$9,636,750
Champion
2007 26
Active
$5,490,000
$15,126,750
2008 27
Active
$4,410,000
$19,536,750
2009 28
Active
$4,300,000
$23,836,750
2010 29
Active
$3,470,000
$27,306,750
2011 30
Active
$3,570,000
$30,876,750
2012 31
Active
$17,000,000
$47,876,750
2013 32
Active
$7,000,000
$54,876,750
2014 33
Reserve / non-football-injury
$4,294,117
$59,170,867
2015 34
Active
$4,000,000
$63,170,867
2016 35
Active
$5,000,000
$68,170,867
Total
$68,170,867

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
14 $27,904,117 $23,226,750 $16,400,000 - $640,000 - $68,170,867
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
22
$225,000
$126,750
$351,750
$351,750
2004
23
$305,000
$305,000
$656,750
2005
24
$380,000
$380,000
$1,036,750
2006
25
$500,000
$8,100,000
$8,600,000
$9,636,750
2007
26
$1,430,000
$3,900,000
$160,000
$5,490,000
$15,126,750
2008
27
$2,250,000
$2,000,000
$160,000
$4,410,000
$19,536,750
2009
28
$2,300,000
$2,000,000
$4,300,000
$23,836,750
2010
29
$2,310,000
$1,000,000
$160,000
$3,470,000
$27,306,750
2011
30
$2,410,000
$1,000,000
$160,000
$3,570,000
$30,876,750
2012
31
$2,000,000
$15,000,000
$17,000,000
$47,876,750
2013
32
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
$54,876,750
2014
33
$2,294,117
$2,000,000
$4,294,117
$59,170,867
2015
34
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$63,170,867
2016
35
$3,500,000
$1,500,000
$5,000,000
$68,170,867
Total
$27,904,117
$23,226,750
$16,400,000
$640,000
$68,170,867

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
14 $27,904,117 $23,226,750 $16,400,000 - $640,000 - $68,170,867
  • Sep 30, 2014 Signed a 1 year $6 million extension with Indianapolis (IND)
  • May 16, 2014 Suspended 4 games for violating the substance abuse policy, forfeiting $705,882
  • Mar 05, 2012 Signed a 4 year $36 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 05, 2012 Offered a 1 year $10.605 million franchise tag by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Jun 19, 2006 Signed a 5 year $30 million extension with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Apr 15, 2006 Signed a 1 year $8.6 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Apr 26, 2003 Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 5 (#138 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 24, 2010 Roughing the passer against David Garrard $10,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
May 16, 2014 Violating the NFL's substance abuse policy 4 $2,058,822
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2016 IND 14 12 534 49.60 5 20 15 5 3 0
2015 IND 15 10 543 47.70 7 20 15 5 1 0
2013 IND 16 16 841 79.80 20 59 43 16 8
2012 IND 12 12 627 59.40 8 33 22 11 1 1
2011 IND 16 15 0.00 10 45 29 16 3
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