Marcus Benard

Arizona Cardinals, Outside Linebacker
Age: 39-129d (Jul 26, 1985)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Jackson State
Drafted: Undrafted, CLE, 2009
INACTIVE

2014-2014

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year , $730,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $730,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $730,000
Average Salary:
$730,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 29 $402,352 0.30% $515,294 $515,294 -
2015 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2014 29 $730,000 $402,352 0.30% -
2015 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 29 $515,294 $515,294 $515,294 $515,294 $515,294
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2014

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year , $740,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $740,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year , $630,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $630,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $630,000
Average Salary:
$630,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2013-2013

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year , $630,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including an average annual salary of $630,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $630,000
Average Salary:
$630,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year , $615,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including an average annual salary of $615,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $615,000
Average Salary:
$615,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year , $525,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including an average annual salary of $525,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2010-2010

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year , $395,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including an average annual salary of $395,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $395,000
Average Salary:
$395,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2009-2011 Rookie

Marcus Benard signed a 3 year , $1,186,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $1,000 signing bonus, $1,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $395,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,186,000
Average Salary:
$395,333
Signing Bonus:
$1,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$2,488,647

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 24
Active
Reserve
Retained
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$234,283
$235,283
2010 25
Active
$395,000
$630,283
2011 26
Active
$525,000
$1,155,283
2012 27
Retained
$192,187
$1,347,470
2013 28
Active
$481,765
$1,829,235
2014 29
Active
Retained
$515,294
$144,118
$2,344,529
$2,488,647
Total
$2,488,647

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,346,470 $1,000 - - - - $1,347,470
2 $1,131,177 - - - $10,000 - $1,141,177
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
24
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$234,283
$235,283
2010
25
$395,000
$395,000
$630,283
2011
26
$525,000
$525,000
$1,155,283
2012
27
$192,187
$192,187
$1,347,470
2013
28
$481,765
$481,765
$1,829,235
2014
29
$515,294
$134,118
$10,000
$515,294
$144,118
$2,344,529
$2,488,647
Total
$2,477,647
$1,000
$10,000
$2,488,647

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,346,470 $1,000 - - - - $1,347,470
2 $1,131,177 - - - $10,000 - $1,141,177
  • Sep 10, 2014 Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Aug 29, 2014 Waived by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 12, 2014 Signed a 1 year $740k contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Dec 20, 2013 Fined $15,750 Roughing the Passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN)
  • Oct 02, 2013 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 30, 2013 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Oct 09, 2012 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 1 year contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 17, 2010 Signed a 1 year $395k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Sep 06, 2009 Waived by Cleveland (CLE)
  • May 01, 2009 Signed a 3 year $1.186 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 20, 2013 Roughing the Passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN) $15,750
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2014 ARI 12 0 70 8.20 1 9 7 0 0 0
2013 ARI 12 1 180 22.40 3 17 9 1 1
2011 CLE 4 0.00 1 3 1 1
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