Mike Mitchell

Indianapolis Colts, Free Safety
Age: 37-175d (Jun 10, 1987)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Ohio
Drafted: Round 2 (#47 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Brian Hamilton (Plan B Sports Management)
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Mike Mitchell signed a 1 year , $915,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $915,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $915,000
Average Salary:
$915,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2018 31 $444,706 0.25% $645,882 $645,882 -
2019 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 31 $645,882 $444,706 0.25% -
2019 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 31 $645,882 $645,882 $645,882 $645,882 $645,882
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2018

Mike Mitchell signed a 5 year , $25,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $4,750,000 signing bonus, $5,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $25,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,250,000
Total GTD:
$5,250,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2013-2013

Mike Mitchell signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $250,000 signing bonus, $250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie

Mike Mitchell signed a 4 year , $3,778,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including $1,600,000 signing bonus, $2,028,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $944,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,778,000
Average Salary:
$944,500
Signing Bonus:
$1,600,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,028,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$25,589,102

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 22
Active
$1,910,000
$1,910,000
2010 23
Active
$823,000
$2,733,000
2011 24
Active
$525,000
$3,258,000
2012 25
Active
$615,000
$3,873,000
2013 26
Active
$1,000,000
$4,873,000
2014 27
Active
$6,000,000
$10,873,000
2015 28
Active
$4,070,220
$14,943,220
2016 29
Active
$5,000,000
$19,943,220
2017 30
Active
$5,000,000
$24,943,220
2018 31
Injured
$645,882
$25,589,102
Total
$25,589,102

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,845,000 $1,600,000 $428,000 - - - $3,873,000
1 $725,000 $250,000 - - $25,000 - $1,000,000
4 $7,380,000 $4,750,000 $500,000 $7,370,000 - $70,220 $20,070,220
1 $645,882 - - - - - $645,882
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
22
$310,000
$1,600,000
$1,910,000
$1,910,000
2010
23
$395,000
$428,000
$823,000
$2,733,000
2011
24
$525,000
$525,000
$3,258,000
2012
25
$615,000
$615,000
$3,873,000
2013
26
$725,000
$250,000
$25,000
$1,000,000
$4,873,000
2014
27
$750,000
$4,750,000
$500,000
$6,000,000
$10,873,000
2015
28
$745,000
$3,255,000
$70,220
$4,070,220
$14,943,220
2016
29
$885,000
$4,115,000
$5,000,000
$19,943,220
2017
30
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$24,943,220
2018
31
$645,882
$645,882
$25,589,102
Total
$10,595,882
$6,600,000
$7,370,000
$928,000
$25,000
$70,220
$25,589,102

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,845,000 $1,600,000 $428,000 - - - $3,873,000
1 $725,000 $250,000 - - $25,000 - $1,000,000
4 $7,380,000 $4,750,000 $500,000 $7,370,000 - $70,220 $20,070,220
1 $645,882 - - - - - $645,882

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2018 IND 0 - 0 Calf
  • Oct 09, 2018 Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 12, 2018 Released by Pittsburgh (PIT), clearing $5M in cap
  • Oct 20, 2017 Fined $46,820 Helmet to helmet hit against Charcandrick West (KC)
  • Oct 20, 2017 Fined $9,115 Late Hit against Alex Smith (KC)
  • Aug 26, 2016 Converted $4.115 million of his 2016 salary into bonus, clearing $2.74 million in cap space with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Dec 18, 2015 Fined $23,152 Hit on a defenseless receiver against Tyler Eifert (CIN)
  • Oct 16, 2015 Fined $8,681 Unncessary roughness against Antonio Gates (SD)
  • Feb 25, 2015 Restructured $1.255M of his 2015 salary and a $2M roster bonus into signing bonus with PIttsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 11, 2014 Signed a 5 year $25 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Oct 25, 2013 Fined $7,875 for taunting St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 20, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 27, 2009 Signed a 4 year $3.778 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 2 (#47 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 25, 2013 for taunting St. Louis $7,875
Oct 16, 2015 Unncessary roughness against Antonio Gates (SD) $8,681
Dec 18, 2015 Hit on a defenseless receiver against Tyler Eifert (CIN) $23,152
Oct 20, 2017 Late Hit against Alex Smith (KC) $9,115
Oct 20, 2017 Helmet to helmet hit against Charcandrick West (KC) $46,820
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 IND 8 4 224 32.90 0 28 22 6 2 1
2017 PIT 13 12 682 69.40 0 54 36 18 0 0
2016 PIT 16 16 1,004 96.10 0 78 55 23 0 1
2015 PIT 16 16 1,050 95.10 0 80 58 22 2 3
2014 PIT 16 16 958 96.80 0 71 53 18 2 0
2013 CAR 15 13 899 88.70 4 67 50 17 2 4
2012 OAK 16 2 331 32.10 1 41 24 8
2011 OAK 13 4 0.00 1 31 18 8 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 09, 2018
Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Mar 12, 2018
Released by Pittsburgh (PIT), clearing $5M in cap
Oct 20, 2017
Fined $46,820 Helmet to helmet hit against Charcandrick West (KC)
Oct 20, 2017
Fined $9,115 Late Hit against Alex Smith (KC)
Aug 26, 2016
Converted $4.115 million of his 2016 salary into bonus, clearing $2.74 million in cap space with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Dec 18, 2015
Fined $23,152 Hit on a defenseless receiver against Tyler Eifert (CIN)
Oct 16, 2015
Fined $8,681 Unncessary roughness against Antonio Gates (SD)
Feb 25, 2015
Restructured $1.255M of his 2015 salary and a $2M roster bonus into signing bonus with PIttsburgh (PIT)
Mar 11, 2014
Signed a 5 year $25 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Oct 25, 2013
Fined $7,875 for taunting St. Louis (STL)
Mar 20, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Jul 27, 2009
Signed a 4 year $3.778 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 2 (#47 overall)

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