Takeo Spikes

San Diego Chargers, Linebacker
Age: 47-351d (Dec 17, 1976)
Exp: 15 Years
College: Auburn
Drafted: Round 1 (#13 overall), 1998
INACTIVE

2011-2013

Takeo Spikes signed a 3 year , $9,500,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $2,100,000 signing bonus, $3,625,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,166,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,166,667
Signing Bonus:
$2,100,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,625,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2011 35 $2,225,000 1.85% $3,625,000 $3,625,000 -
2012 36 $3,575,000 2.96% $2,875,000 $6,500,000 -
2013 37 $3,700,000 2.99% $3,000,000 $9,500,000 $700,000
2014 38
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2011 35 $1,525,000 $700,000 $2,225,000 1.85% -
2012 36 $2,875,000 $700,000 $3,575,000 2.96% -
2013 37 $3,000,000 $700,000 $3,700,000 2.99% $700,000
2014 38
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2011 35 $1,525,000 $2,100,000 $3,625,000 $3,625,000 $3,625,000 $3,166,667
2012 36 $2,875,000 - $2,875,000 $6,500,000 $3,250,000 $2,937,500
2013 37 $3,000,000 - $3,000,000 $9,500,000 $3,166,667 $3,000,000
Contract Notes
  • $3 million guaranteed
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2009-2010

Takeo Spikes signed a 2 year , $5,500,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2008-2008

Takeo Spikes signed a 1 year , $1,680,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including $300,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,680,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,680,000
Average Salary:
$1,680,000
Signing Bonus:
$300,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2003-2008

Takeo Spikes signed a 6 year , $32,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $9,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $5,333,333.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,333,333
Signing Bonus:
$9,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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1998-2002 Rookie

Takeo Spikes signed a 5 year , $6,030,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $3,600,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,206,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $6,030,000
Average Salary:
$1,206,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,600,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2003 / UFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$46,614,375

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1998 22
Active
$3,924,000
$3,924,000
1999 23
Active
$405,000
$4,329,000
2000 24
Active
$486,000
$4,815,000
2001 25
Active
$567,000
$5,382,000
2002 26
Active
$648,000
$6,030,000
2003 27
Active
$10,000,000
$16,030,000
2004 28
Active
$4,100,000
$20,130,000
2005 29
Active
$3,600,000
$23,730,000
2006 30
Active
$4,600,000
$28,330,000
2007 31
Active
$4,600,000
$32,930,000
2008 32
Active
$1,700,000
$34,630,000
2009 33
Active
$2,984,375
$37,614,375
2010 34
Active
$2,500,000
$40,114,375
2011 35
Active
$3,625,000
$43,739,375
2012 36
Active
$2,875,000
$46,614,375
Total
$46,614,375

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,430,000 $3,600,000 - - - - $6,030,000
4 $11,500,000 $9,000,000 - - $300,000 - $22,300,000
1 $4,500,000 - - - $100,000 - $4,600,000
3 $4,540,000 $1,300,000 $1,144,375 - - $200,000 $7,184,375
2 $4,400,000 $2,100,000 - - - - $6,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1998
22
$324,000
$3,600,000
$3,924,000
$3,924,000
1999
23
$405,000
$405,000
$4,329,000
2000
24
$486,000
$486,000
$4,815,000
2001
25
$567,000
$567,000
$5,382,000
2002
26
$648,000
$648,000
$6,030,000
2003
27
$1,000,000
$9,000,000
$10,000,000
$16,030,000
2004
28
$2,500,000
$1,500,000
$100,000
$4,100,000
$20,130,000
2005
29
$3,500,000
$100,000
$3,600,000
$23,730,000
2006
30
$4,500,000
$100,000
$4,600,000
$28,330,000
2007
31
$4,500,000
$100,000
$4,600,000
$32,930,000
2008
32
$1,040,000
$300,000
$160,000
$200,000
$1,700,000
$34,630,000
2009
33
$1,250,000
$1,000,000
$734,375
$2,984,375
$37,614,375
2010
34
$2,250,000
$250,000
$2,500,000
$40,114,375
2011
35
$1,525,000
$2,100,000
$3,625,000
$43,739,375
2012
36
$2,875,000
$2,875,000
$46,614,375
Total
$27,370,000
$16,000,000
$1,144,375
$1,500,000
$400,000
$200,000
$46,614,375

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,430,000 $3,600,000 - - - - $6,030,000
4 $11,500,000 $9,000,000 - - $300,000 - $22,300,000
1 $4,500,000 - - - $100,000 - $4,600,000
3 $4,540,000 $1,300,000 $1,144,375 - - $200,000 $7,184,375
2 $4,400,000 $2,100,000 - - - - $6,500,000
  • Mar 07, 2013 Released by San Diego (SD)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Feb 27, 2009 Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Aug 11, 2008 Signed a 1 year $1.34 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 06, 2008 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Mar 26, 2007 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Buffalo (BUF) with Kelly Holcomb for Darwin Walker and a conditional draft selection in 2008
  • Mar 11, 2003 Signed a 6 year $32 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 18, 1998 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 1 (#13 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 04, 2013 for scuffle with Raiders RB Mike Goodson $7,875
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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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 07, 2013
Released by San Diego (SD)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with San Diego (SD)
Feb 27, 2009
Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
Aug 11, 2008
Signed a 1 year $1.34 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
Mar 06, 2008
Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
Mar 26, 2007
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Buffalo (BUF) with Kelly Holcomb for Darwin Walker and a conditional draft selection in 2008
Mar 11, 2003
Signed a 6 year $32 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Apr 18, 1998
Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 1 (#13 overall)

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