Clinton McDonald

Arizona Cardinals, Defensive End
Age: 37-329d (Jan 06, 1987)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Memphis
Drafted: Round 7 (#249 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Schwartz & Feinsod
INACTIVE

2019-2019

Clinton McDonald signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $120,000 signing bonus, $120,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$120,000
GTD at Sign:
$120,000
Total GTD:
$120,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2019 32 $1,162,500 0.62% $1,185,389 $1,185,389 $1,050,000
2020 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2019 32 $930,000 $120,000 $112,500 $1,162,500 0.62% $1,050,000
2020 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 32 $930,000 $120,000 $112,500 $1,185,389 $1,185,389 $1,185,389 $1,185,389
Contract Notes
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $12,500 ($200,000, 15 LBTE)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018

Clinton McDonald signed a 1 year , $1,950,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including $820,000 signing bonus, $820,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,950,000
Signing Bonus:
$820,000
GTD at Sign:
$820,000
Total GTD:
$820,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2018-2019

Clinton McDonald signed a 2 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2014-2017

Clinton McDonald signed a 4 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $4,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$4,750,000
Total GTD:
$4,750,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2013-2013

Clinton McDonald signed a 1 year , $630,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $630,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $630,000
Average Salary:
$630,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2013-2013

Clinton McDonald signed a 1 year , $1,323,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $1,323,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,323,000
Average Salary:
$1,323,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Clinton McDonald signed a 1 year , $540,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $540,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $540,000
Average Salary:
$540,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2010-2010

Clinton McDonald signed a 1 year , $320,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $320,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $320,000
Average Salary:
$320,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2009-2012 Rookie

Clinton McDonald signed a 4 year , $1,789,035 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $39,035 signing bonus, $39,035 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $447,259.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,789,035
Average Salary:
$447,259
Signing Bonus:
$39,035
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$39,035
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$18,424,557

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 22
Active
Reserve
$349,035
$88,400
$349,035
$437,435
2010 23
Active
Reserve
$169,411
$88,400
$606,846
$695,246
2011 24
Active
$450,000
$1,145,246
2012 25
Active
$540,000
$1,685,246
2013 26
Active
$592,941
$2,278,187
Champion
2014 27
Active
$3,500,000
$5,778,187
2015 28
Injured
$3,260,981
$9,039,168
2016 29
Active
$3,250,000
$12,289,168
2017 30
Active
$2,000,000
$14,289,168
2018 31
Retained
Active
$1,000,000
$1,950,000
$15,289,168
$17,239,168
2019 32
Injured
$1,185,389
$18,424,557
Total
$18,424,557

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $656,211 $39,035 - - - - $695,246
3 $1,582,941 - - - - - $1,582,941
4 $11,000,000 - $1,000,000 - - $10,981 $12,010,981
1 $1,000,000 - - - - - $1,000,000
1 $880,000 $820,000 - - - $250,000 $1,950,000
1 $930,000 $120,000 $112,500 - - $22,889 $1,185,389
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
22
$310,000
$88,400
$39,035
$349,035
$88,400
$349,035
$437,435
2010
23
$169,411
$88,400
$169,411
$88,400
$606,846
$695,246
2011
24
$450,000
$450,000
$1,145,246
2012
25
$540,000
$540,000
$1,685,246
2013
26
$592,941
$592,941
$2,278,187
2014
27
$3,000,000
$500,000
$3,500,000
$5,778,187
2015
28
$3,250,000
$10,981
$3,260,981
$9,039,168
2016
29
$2,750,000
$500,000
$3,250,000
$12,289,168
2017
30
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$14,289,168
2018
31
$1,000,000
$880,000
$820,000
$250,000
$1,000,000
$1,950,000
$15,289,168
$17,239,168
2019
32
$930,000
$120,000
$112,500
$22,889
$1,185,389
$18,424,557
Total
$16,049,152
$979,035
$1,112,500
$283,870
$18,424,557

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $656,211 $39,035 - - - - $695,246
3 $1,582,941 - - - - - $1,582,941
4 $11,000,000 - $1,000,000 - - $10,981 $12,010,981
1 $1,000,000 - - - - - $1,000,000
1 $880,000 $820,000 - - - $250,000 $1,950,000
1 $930,000 $120,000 $112,500 - - $22,889 $1,185,389

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 TB 9 - 17 Pectoral
2019 ARI 10 - 17 Neck
  • Aug 26, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 12, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.95 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Sep 02, 2018 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 21, 2018 Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 11, 2014 Signed a 4 year $12 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Sep 14, 2013 Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Aug 31, 2013 Waived by Seattle (SEA)
  • Apr 02, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.323 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Aug 29, 2011 Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Cincinnati (CIN) for Kelly Jennings
  • Nov 08, 2010 Signed a 1 year $320k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Sep 04, 2010 Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 22, 2009 Signed a 4 year $1.789 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 7 (#249 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2019 ARI 9 0 126 10.90 0 8 2 6 0 0
2017 TB 14 3 467 43.80 5 29 18 11 0 0
2016 TB 12 12 484 45.60 4 36 25 11 0 0
2015 TB 6 6 247 50.30 0 31 21 10 0 0
2014 TB 13 13 619 56.60 5 46 35 11 0 1
2013 SEA 15 1 531 54.30 6 35 19 16 1
2012 SEA 14 287 29.00 25 17 8
2011 SEA 15 1 0.00 35 21 14
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