Brian Cushing
Houston Texans, Inside Linebacker
Age: 37y-10m-30d (Jan 24, 1987)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#15 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
INACTIVE
2014-2019 Extension
Brian Cushing signed a 6 year , $52,500,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $9,000,000 signing bonus, $21,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,750,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $52,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$9,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$15,000,000
Total GTD:
$21,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
2009-2013 Rookie
Brian Cushing signed a 5 year , $15,900,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $8,338,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,180,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $15,900,000
Average Salary:
$3,180,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$8,338,000
Seasons
9 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$43,181,176
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | 22 |
Active
|
$1,516,000 |
$1,516,000 |
DROY | |
2010 | 23 |
Active
|
$9,221,059 |
$10,737,059 |
||
2011 | 24 |
Active
|
$774,000 |
$11,511,059 |
||
2012 | 25 |
Injured
|
$1,153,000 |
$12,664,059 |
||
2013 | 26 |
Injured
|
$7,814,911 |
$20,478,970 |
||
2014 | 27 |
Active
|
$8,937,500 |
$29,416,470 |
||
2015 | 28 |
Active
|
$5,093,750 |
$34,510,220 |
||
2016 | 29 |
Active
|
$6,015,625 |
$40,525,845 |
||
2017 | 30 |
Active
|
$2,655,331 |
$43,181,176 |
||
Total |
$43,181,176 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | $16,946,765 | $6,671,911 | $4,643,500 | - | - | $2,919,000 | $43,181,176 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | 22 |
$310,000
|
$1,206,000 |
$1,516,000 |
$1,516,000 |
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2010 | 23 |
$302,059
|
$6,000,000 |
$2,919,000 |
$9,221,059 |
$10,737,059 |
|||||
2011 | 24 |
$774,000
|
$774,000 |
$11,511,059 |
|||||||
2012 | 25 |
$1,153,000
|
$1,153,000 |
$12,664,059 |
|||||||
2013 | 26 |
$1,143,000
|
$6,671,911 |
$7,814,911 |
$20,478,970 |
||||||
2014 | 27 |
$2,000,000
|
$937,500 |
$6,000,000 |
$8,937,500 |
$29,416,470 |
|||||
2015 | 28 |
$4,000,000
|
$1,093,750 |
$5,093,750 |
$34,510,220 |
||||||
2016 | 29 |
$5,000,000
|
$1,015,625 |
$6,015,625 |
$40,525,845 |
||||||
2017 | 30 |
$2,264,706
|
$390,625 |
$2,655,331 |
$43,181,176 |
||||||
Total |
$16,946,765 |
$6,671,911 |
$4,643,500 |
$12,000,000 |
$2,919,000 |
$43,181,176 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | $16,946,765 | $6,671,911 | $4,643,500 | - | - | $2,919,000 | $43,181,176 |
- Feb 19, 2018 Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $7.6M in cap space
- Sep 13, 2017 Suspended 10 games for violating the league's PED policy (2nd offense), forfeiting $4,956,250 in 2017 salary/bonus with Houston (HOU)
- Dec 26, 2014 Fined $16,537 Roughing the Passer against Joe Flacco (BAL)
- Sep 03, 2013 Signed a 6 year $52.5 million extension with Houston (HOU)
- Aug 01, 2009 Signed a 5 year $14 million contract with Houston (HOU)
- Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#15 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 26, 2014 | Roughing the Passer against Joe Flacco (BAL) | $16,537 | ||
Oct 16, 2009 | Roughing the Passer against JaMarcus Russell (OAK) | $5,000 | ||
Fines: 2 | $21,537 |
Suspensions
Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 13, 2017 | PEDs | 10 | $4,956,250 | |
May 07, 2010 | PEDs | 4 | $92,941 | |
Suspensions: 2 | $5,049,191 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | HOU | 5 | 5 | 165 | 16.60 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | HOU | 13 | 13 | 613 | 61.50 | 0 | 65 | 38 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
2015 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 988 | 95.00 | 0 | 110 | 63 | 47 | 1 | 0 |
2014 | HOU | 14 | 14 | 724 | 64.80 | 1 | 72 | 41 | 31 | 1 | 0 |
2013 | HOU | 7 | 7 | 330 | 82.90 | 2 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
2012 | HOU | 5 | 5 | 246 | 80.70 | 30 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
2011 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 0.00 | 4 | 114 | 76 | 38 | 2 | 2 |