Brian Orakpo

Tennessee Titans, Outside Linebacker
Age: 38-123d (Jul 31, 1986)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 1 (#13 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Relativity Sports
RETIRED

2015-2018

Brian Orakpo signed a 4 year , $31,000,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $13,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $31,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,000,000
Total GTD:
$13,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2015 29 $4,468,750 3.12% $8,250,275 $8,250,275 $8,000,000
2016 30 $8,250,000 5.31% $7,000,000 $15,250,275 $10,250,000
2017 31 $9,450,000 5.66% $8,200,000 $23,450,275 $10,200,000
2018 32 $9,000,000 5.08% $7,750,000 $31,200,275 $8,500,000
2019 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2015 29 $3,000,000 $1,250,000 $218,750 $4,468,750 3.12% $8,000,000
2016 30 $6,500,000 $1,250,000 $500,000 $8,250,000 5.31% $10,250,000
2017 31 $6,200,000 $1,250,000 $2,000,000 $9,450,000 5.66% $10,200,000
2018 32 $7,250,000 $1,250,000 $500,000 $9,000,000 5.08% $8,500,000
2019 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 29 $3,000,000 $5,000,000 $218,750 $8,250,275 $8,250,275 $8,250,275 $7,800,069
2016 30 $6,500,000 - $500,000 $7,000,000 $15,250,275 $7,625,138 $7,650,000
2017 31 $6,200,000 - $2,000,000 $8,200,000 $23,450,275 $7,816,758 $7,975,000
2018 32 $7,250,000 - $500,000 $7,750,000 $31,200,275 $7,800,069 $7,750,000
Contract Notes
  • $8M initially guaranteed (2015 base + signing bonus)
  • 2016 salary fully guarantees on on 5th league day, 3/13/2016
  • Annual Per Game Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000)
  • Pro Bowl: $200,000 base escalator (exercised in 2017)
  • 2017 Roster Bonus: $1.5M (3/13/2017)

 

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2014 Franchise Tag

Brian Orakpo signed a 1 year , $11,455,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including $11,455,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,455,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,455,000
Average Salary:
$11,455,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$11,455,000
Total GTD:
$11,455,000
Free Agent:
2015
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2009-2013 Rookie

Brian Orakpo signed a 5 year , $17,795,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including $3,500,000 signing bonus, $7,496,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,559,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $17,795,000
Average Salary:
$3,559,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,496,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$60,450,275

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 23
Active
$4,388,000
$4,388,000
2010 24
Active
$7,712,000
$12,100,000
2011 25
Active
$662,000
$12,762,000
2012 26
Injured
$1,339,000
$14,101,000
2013 27
Active
$3,694,000
$17,795,000
2014 28
Injured
$11,455,000
$29,250,000
2015 29
Active
$8,250,275
$37,500,275
2016 30
Active
$7,000,000
$44,500,275
2017 31
Active
$8,200,000
$52,700,275
2018 32
Active
$7,750,000
$60,450,275
Total
$60,450,275

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $16,838,000 $3,500,000 $3,742,000 - $1,595,000 - $29,250,000
4 $22,950,000 $5,000,000 $3,218,750 - - $31,525 $31,200,275
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
23
$888,000
$3,500,000
$4,388,000
$4,388,000
2010
24
$395,000
$3,742,000
$3,575,000
$7,712,000
$12,100,000
2011
25
$525,000
$137,000
$662,000
$12,762,000
2012
26
$765,000
$574,000
$1,339,000
$14,101,000
2013
27
$2,810,000
$884,000
$3,694,000
$17,795,000
2014
28
$11,455,000
$11,455,000
$29,250,000
2015
29
$3,000,000
$5,000,000
$218,750
$31,525
$8,250,275
$37,500,275
2016
30
$6,500,000
$500,000
$7,000,000
$44,500,275
2017
31
$6,200,000
$2,000,000
$8,200,000
$52,700,275
2018
32
$7,250,000
$500,000
$7,750,000
$60,450,275
Total
$39,788,000
$8,500,000
$6,960,750
$3,575,000
$1,595,000
$31,525
$60,450,275

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $16,838,000 $3,500,000 $3,742,000 - $1,595,000 - $29,250,000
4 $22,950,000 $5,000,000 $3,218,750 - - $31,525 $31,200,275
  • Dec 31, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 13, 2015 Signed a 4 year $31 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $11.455 million franchise tag by Washington (WAS)
  • Oct 25, 2013 Fined $15,750 for roughing Bears QB Josh McCown
  • Oct 25, 2013 Fined $15,750 for roughing Bears QB Josh McCown
  • Jul 31, 2009 Signed a 5 year $15.336 million contract with Washington
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#13 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 21, 2011 Helmet to Helmet hit against QB Michael Vick $15,000
Oct 25, 2013 for roughing Bears QB Josh McCown $15,750
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 TEN 13 13 575 55.00 2 28 18 10 0 0
2017 TEN 16 16 836 76.70 7 44 30 14 2 0
2016 TEN 16 16 864 80.70 11 46 39 7 0 0
2015 TEN 16 16 961 90.70 7 51 38 13 1 0
2014 WAS 7 7 385 84.80 1 24 15 9 0 0
2013 WAS 15 15 813 79.60 10 60 43 17 1
2012 WAS 2 2 83 59.30 1 5 5 1
2011 WAS 16 16 0.00 9 59 34 25 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 31, 2018
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 13, 2015
Signed a 4 year $31 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $11.455 million franchise tag by Washington (WAS)
Oct 25, 2013
Fined $15,750 for roughing Bears QB Josh McCown
Oct 25, 2013
Fined $15,750 for roughing Bears QB Josh McCown
Jul 31, 2009
Signed a 5 year $15.336 million contract with Washington
Apr 25, 2009
Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#13 overall)

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