James Ihedigbo

Buffalo Bills, Strong Safety
Age: 41y-0m-21d (Dec 03, 1983)
Exp: 8 Years
College: Massachusetts
Drafted: Undrafted, NYJ, 2007
RETIRED

2016-2016

James Ihedigbo signed a 1 year , $885,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including an average annual salary of $885,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $885,000
Average Salary:
$885,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2016 33 $364,411 0.23% $364,411 $364,411 -
2017 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2016 33 $364,411 $364,411 0.23% -
2017 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2016 33 $364,411 $364,411 $364,411 $364,411
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2015

James Ihedigbo signed a 2 year , $3,150,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $750,000 signing bonus, $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,575,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,575,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$750,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2013

James Ihedigbo signed a 1 year , $780,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $35,000 signing bonus, $35,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $780,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $780,000
Average Salary:
$780,000
Signing Bonus:
$35,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$35,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

James Ihedigbo signed a 1 year , $765,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $25,000 signing bonus, $25,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $765,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $765,000
Average Salary:
$765,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$25,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

James Ihedigbo signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010

James Ihedigbo signed a 1 year , $1,101,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $1,101,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,101,000
Average Salary:
$1,101,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2007-2009 Rookie

James Ihedigbo signed a 3 year , $1,215,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $405,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,215,000
Average Salary:
$405,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$7,816,681

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 24
Active
$190,000
$190,000
2008 25
Active
Reserve
$295,000
$88,400
$485,000
$573,400
2009 26
Active
$385,000
$958,400
2010 27
Active
$1,101,000
$2,059,400
2011 28
Active
$600,000
$2,659,400
2012 29
Active
Retained
$740,000
$25,000
$3,399,400
$3,424,400
Champion
2013 30
Active
$780,000
$4,204,400
2014 31
Active
$1,622,870
$5,827,270
2015 32
Active
$1,625,000
$7,452,270
2016 33
Injured
$364,411
$7,816,681
Total
$7,816,681

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,059,400 - - - - - $2,059,400
2 $600,000 $25,000 - - - - $625,000
2 $1,415,000 $35,000 $70,000 - - - $1,520,000
2 $1,850,000 $750,000 $500,000 - $50,000 $97,870 $3,247,870
1 $364,411 - - - - - $364,411
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
24
$190,000
$190,000
$190,000
2008
25
$295,000
$88,400
$295,000
$88,400
$485,000
$573,400
2009
26
$385,000
$385,000
$958,400
2010
27
$1,101,000
$1,101,000
$2,059,400
2011
28
$600,000
$600,000
$2,659,400
2012
29
$700,000
$25,000
$40,000
$740,000
$25,000
$3,399,400
$3,424,400
2013
30
$715,000
$35,000
$30,000
$780,000
$4,204,400
2014
31
$750,000
$750,000
$25,000
$97,870
$1,622,870
$5,827,270
2015
32
$1,100,000
$500,000
$25,000
$1,625,000
$7,452,270
2016
33
$364,411
$364,411
$7,816,681
Total
$6,288,811
$810,000
$570,000
$50,000
$97,870
$7,816,681

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,059,400 - - - - - $2,059,400
2 $600,000 $25,000 - - - - $625,000
2 $1,415,000 $35,000 $70,000 - - - $1,520,000
2 $1,850,000 $750,000 $500,000 - $50,000 $97,870 $3,247,870
1 $364,411 - - - - - $364,411

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 BUF 15 - 17 Ankle
  • Mar 19, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Jun 02, 2017 Suspended 4 games for an undisclosed violation
  • Nov 15, 2016 Signed a contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Nov 14, 2014 Fined $10,000 Facemask penalty against Miami (MIA)
  • Oct 31, 2014 Fined $10,000 Late hit against Roddy White (ATL)
  • Oct 03, 2014 Fined $16,537 Roughing the Passer against Geno Smith (NYJ)
  • Mar 25, 2014 Signed a 2 year $3.15 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 03, 2014 Fined $15,750 Hit to a defenseless player against Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 1 year $780k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jun 23, 2012 Signed a 1 year $765k contract with New England (NE)
  • Mar 22, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.01 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • May 15, 2007 Signed a 3 year $1.215 million contract with New York (NYJ)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 14, 2014 Facemask penalty against Miami (MIA) $10,000
Oct 31, 2014 Late hit against Roddy White (ATL) $10,000
Oct 03, 2014 Roughing the Passer against Geno Smith (NYJ) $16,537
Jan 03, 2014 Hit to a defenseless player against Cincinnati (CIN) $15,750
Oct 21, 2009 Unsportsmanlike Conduct, punching Derek Fine (BUF) $5,000
Fines: 5 $57,287

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Jun 02, 2017 Substance Abuse 4 -
Suspensions: 1 $0
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2016 BUF 4 3 146 30.70 0 15 9 6 0 0
2015 DET 15 8 598 57.40 1 64 47 16 2 1
2014 DET 13 13 824 78.90 2 71 59 12 3 4
2013 BAL 16 16 1,072 99.60 100 61 37 1 3
2012 BAL 16 3 289 25.40 1 25 12 7
2011 NE 16 12 0.00 70 46 22
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