Michael Johnson

Cincinnati Bengals, Defensive End
Age: 37y-10m-15d (Feb 07, 1987)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Georgia Tech
Drafted: Round 3 (#70 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Rick Smith (Priority Sports & Entertainment)
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Michael Johnson signed a 1 year , $4,750,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $4,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,750,000
Average Salary:
$4,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2018 31 $4,737,500 2.67% $4,737,500 $4,737,500 $4,550,000
2019 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 31 $4,550,000 $187,500 $4,737,500 2.67% $4,550,000
2019 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2018 31 $4,550,000 $187,500 $4,737,500 $4,737,500 $4,737,500
Contract Notes
  • Annual Per Game Bonus: $12,500 ($200,000, 15 LTBE in 2018)
  • Annual Sacks Incentive (10): $1M
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2015-2018

Michael Johnson signed a 4 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2014-2018

Michael Johnson signed a 5 year , $43,750,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $18,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,750,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $43,750,000
Average Salary:
$8,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$16,000,000
Total GTD:
$18,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2013-2013 Franchise Tag

Michael Johnson signed a 1 year , $11,175,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $11,175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,175,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,175,000
Average Salary:
$11,175,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$11,175,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie

Michael Johnson signed a 4 year , $2,613,020 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $863,020 signing bonus, $863,020 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $653,255.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,613,020
Average Salary:
$653,255
Signing Bonus:
$863,020
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$863,020
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$50,626,020

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 22
Active
$1,173,020
$1,173,020
2010 23
Active
$395,000
$1,568,020
2011 24
Active
$525,000
$2,093,020
2012 25
Active
$1,408,000
$3,501,020
2013 26
Active / Franchise Tag
$11,175,000
$14,676,020
2014 27
Active
$9,000,000
$23,676,020
2015 28
Active
Retained
$5,975,000
$7,000,000
$29,651,020
$36,651,020
2016 29
Active
$5,000,000
$41,651,020
2017 30
Active
$3,987,500
$45,638,520
2018 31
Active
Retained
$4,737,500
$250,000
$50,376,020
$50,626,020
Total
$50,626,020

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $25,763,000 $5,363,020 $2,750,000 - $750,000 - $34,626,020
2 $8,000,000 - $8,000,000 - - - $16,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
22
$310,000
$863,020
$1,173,020
$1,173,020
2010
23
$395,000
$395,000
$1,568,020
2011
24
$525,000
$525,000
$2,093,020
2012
25
$1,408,000
$1,408,000
$3,501,020
2013
26
$11,175,000
$11,175,000
$14,676,020
2014
27
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$9,000,000
$23,676,020
2015
28
$1,300,000
$3,000,000
$4,500,000
$175,000
$4,000,000
$5,975,000
$7,000,000
$29,651,020
$36,651,020
2016
29
$2,550,000
$2,200,000
$250,000
$5,000,000
$41,651,020
2017
30
$3,550,000
$187,500
$250,000
$3,987,500
$45,638,520
2018
31
$4,550,000
$187,500
$250,000
$4,737,500
$250,000
$50,376,020
$50,626,020
Total
$33,763,000
$5,363,020
$10,750,000
$750,000
$50,626,020

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $25,763,000 $5,363,020 $2,750,000 - $750,000 - $34,626,020
2 $8,000,000 - $8,000,000 - - - $16,000,000
  • Sep 02, 2018 Signed a 1 year contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Sep 01, 2018 Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Sep 16, 2016 Fined $9,115 Roughing the Passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ)
  • Mar 15, 2015 Signed a 4 year $20 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 11, 2015 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 11, 2014 Agreed to a 5 year $43.75 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed 1 year $11.175 million franchise tag by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jul 29, 2009 Signed a 4 year $2.613 million contract with Cincinnati
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 3 (#70 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 16, 2016 Roughing the Passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ) $9,115
Fines: 1 $9,115
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 CIN 15 15 466 44.50 1 33 18 15 0 1
2017 CIN 15 15 690 60.40 5 49 35 14 0 0
2016 CIN 16 16 831 76.90 4 45 32 13 0 0
2015 CIN 16 15 848 77.90 5 42 29 13 3 0
2014 TB 14 13 628 57.40 4 27 20 7 2 0
2013 CIN 15 15 907 84.80 4 56 34 22 2 1
2012 CIN 16 15 853 80.70 12 52 35 17 1
2011 CIN 16 5 0.00 6 42 27 15 1 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 02, 2018
Signed a 1 year contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Sep 01, 2018
Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
Sep 16, 2016
Fined $9,115 Roughing the Passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ)
Mar 15, 2015
Signed a 4 year $20 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 11, 2015
Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 11, 2014
Agreed to a 5 year $43.75 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 01, 2013
Signed 1 year $11.175 million franchise tag by Cincinnati (CIN)
Jul 29, 2009
Signed a 4 year $2.613 million contract with Cincinnati
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 3 (#70 overall)

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