Darius Butler

Indianapolis Colts, Free Safety
Age: 38y-9m-4d (Mar 18, 1986)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Connecticut
Drafted: Round 2 (#41 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Buddy Baker (Exclusive Sports Group)
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Darius Butler signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,500,000
Total GTD:
$2,500,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 31 $2,875,000 1.72% $2,968,750 $2,968,750 $2,500,000
2018 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 31 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $375,000 $2,875,000 1.72% $2,500,000
2018 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2017 31 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $468,750 $2,968,750 $2,968,750 $2,968,750
Contract Notes
  • $2.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2017 salary)
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000, 12 LTBE)
Source: Aaron Wilson

2015-2016

Darius Butler signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014

Darius Butler signed a 2 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie

Darius Butler signed a 4 year , $4,325,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $1,081,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,325,000
Average Salary:
$1,081,250
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$15,901,250

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 23
Active
$440,000
$440,000
2010 24
Active
$1,672,500
$2,112,500
2011 25
Active
$25,000
$2,137,500
2012 26
Active
$795,000
$2,932,500
2013 27
Active
$2,000,000
$4,932,500
2014 28
Active
$2,500,000
$7,432,500
2015 29
Active
$3,000,000
$10,432,500
2016 30
Active
$2,500,000
$12,932,500
2017 31
Active
$2,968,750
$15,901,250
Total
$15,901,250

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 - - $440,000 - - - $2,112,500
1 - - - - $25,000 - $25,000
6 $8,270,000 $3,500,000 $1,468,750 - $25,000 $500,000 $13,763,750
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
23
$440,000
$440,000
$440,000
2010
24
$1,672,500
$1,672,500
$2,112,500
2011
25
$25,000
$25,000
$2,137,500
2012
26
$770,000
$25,000
$795,000
$2,932,500
2013
27
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$4,932,500
2014
28
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$7,432,500
2015
29
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$3,000,000
$10,432,500
2016
30
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$2,500,000
$12,932,500
2017
31
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$468,750
$2,968,750
$15,901,250
Total
$8,270,000
$3,500,000
$1,908,750
$1,672,500
$50,000
$500,000
$15,901,250

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 - - $440,000 - - - $2,112,500
1 - - - - $25,000 - $25,000
6 $8,270,000 $3,500,000 $1,468,750 - $25,000 $500,000 $13,763,750
  • Dec 08, 2017 Fined $18,231 Horsecollar tackle against Marqise Lee (JAC)
  • Mar 17, 2017 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Dec 23, 2016 Fined $24,309 Hit against a defenseless receiver, Adam Thielen (MIN)
  • Mar 08, 2015 Signed a 2 year $5 million extension with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Sep 06, 2011 Claimed off waivers by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 06, 2011 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Jul 10, 2009 Signed a 4 year $4.215 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 2 (#41 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 08, 2017 Horsecollar tackle against Marqise Lee (JAC) $18,231
Dec 23, 2016 Hit against a defenseless receiver, Adam Thielen (MIN) $24,309
Fines: 2 $42,540
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 IND 15 4 504 46.80 0 29 23 6 1 0
2016 IND 12 7 472 43.80 0 33 27 6 1 3
2015 IND 14 2 576 50.60 0 50 38 12 2 1
2014 IND 14 4 615 58.80 0 46 41 5 2 0
2013 IND 16 7 693 65.70 54 42 9 4
2012 IND 11 4 371 43.70 31 20 8 1 4
2011 CAR 13 6 0.00 33 27 5

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 08, 2017
Fined $18,231 Horsecollar tackle against Marqise Lee (JAC)
Mar 17, 2017
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Dec 23, 2016
Fined $24,309 Hit against a defenseless receiver, Adam Thielen (MIN)
Mar 08, 2015
Signed a 2 year $5 million extension with Indianapolis (IND)
Mar 12, 2013
Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Sep 06, 2011
Claimed off waivers by Carolina (CAR)
Sep 06, 2011
Waived by New England (NE)
Jul 10, 2009
Signed a 4 year $4.215 million contract with New England (NE)
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by New England (NE): Round 2 (#41 overall)

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