Robert Ayers

Detroit Lions, Defensive End
Age: 39-65d (Sep 06, 1985)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Tennessee
Drafted: Round 1 (#18 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Tony Agnone (Eastern Athletic Services)
RETIRED

2016-2018

Robert Ayers signed a 3 year , $19,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $10,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $19,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$7,500,000
Total GTD:
$10,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2014-2015

Robert Ayers signed a 2 year , $3,750,000 contract with the New York Giants, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,730,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,875,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,730,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2009-2013 Rookie

Robert Ayers signed a 5 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $8,195,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$8,195,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$30,767,329

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 24
Active
$1,370,000
$1,370,000
2010 25
Active
$8,725,000
$10,095,000
2011 26
Active
$880,000
$10,975,000
2012 27
Active
$965,000
$11,940,000
2013 28
Active
$1,060,000
$13,000,000
2014 29
Injured
$1,750,000
$14,750,000
2015 30
Active
$1,967,329
$16,717,329
2016 31
Active
$7,750,000
$24,467,329
2017 32
Active
$6,250,000
$30,717,329
2019 34
Retained
$50,000
$30,767,329
Total
$30,767,329

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $3,610,000 - $1,060,000 $4,725,000 - $3,605,000 $13,000,000
2 $1,960,000 $1,000,000 $687,500 - $40,000 $29,829 $3,717,329
2 $9,000,000 - $4,500,000 - - $500,000 $14,000,000
1 $50,000 - - - - - $50,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
24
$310,000
$1,060,000
$1,370,000
$1,370,000
2010
25
$395,000
$4,725,000
$3,605,000
$8,725,000
$10,095,000
2011
26
$880,000
$880,000
$10,975,000
2012
27
$965,000
$965,000
$11,940,000
2013
28
$1,060,000
$1,060,000
$13,000,000
2014
29
$730,000
$1,000,000
$20,000
$1,750,000
$14,750,000
2015
30
$1,230,000
$687,500
$20,000
$29,829
$1,967,329
$16,717,329
2016
31
$5,000,000
$2,500,000
$250,000
$7,750,000
$24,467,329
2017
32
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$250,000
$6,250,000
$30,717,329
2019
34
$50,000
$50,000
$30,767,329
Total
$14,620,000
$1,000,000
$4,725,000
$6,247,500
$40,000
$4,134,829
$30,767,329

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $3,610,000 - $1,060,000 $4,725,000 - $3,605,000 $13,000,000
2 $1,960,000 $1,000,000 $687,500 - $40,000 $29,829 $3,717,329
2 $9,000,000 - $4,500,000 - - $500,000 $14,000,000
1 $50,000 - - - - - $50,000
  • Jul 16, 2019 Retired from Professional Football
  • Aug 28, 2018 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 27, 2018 Signed a 1 year contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 17, 2018 Released by Tampa Bay (TB), clearing $6M in cap
  • Mar 11, 2016 Signed a 3 year $19.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 02, 2014 Signed a 2 year $3.75 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Aug 03, 2009 Signed a 5 year $13 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 1 (#18 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 TB 12 10 589 55.30 2 32 21 11 2 0
2016 TB 12 10 576 54.30 7 29 21 8 1 0
2015 NYG 12 11 569 49.70 10 41 31 10 1 0
2014 NYG 12 1 377 47.70 5 22 18 4 1 0
2013 DEN 15 3 505 45.60 6 29 23 6 1
2012 DEN 15 320 29.90 2 16 8 8
2011 DEN 16 13 0.00 3 39 25 14 1
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