Derrick Morgan

Tennessee Titans, Outside Linebacker
Age: 38-329d (Jan 06, 1986)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Georgia Tech
Drafted: Round 1 (#16 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Brian McLaughlin (VaynerSports)
RETIRED

2015-2018

Derrick Morgan signed a 4 year , $27,000,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $10,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $27,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,500,000
Total GTD:
$10,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2015 29 $4,000,000 2.79% $8,520,835 $8,520,835 $8,500,000
2016 30 $6,312,500 4.07% $4,812,500 $13,333,335 $9,000,000
2017 31 $7,968,750 4.77% $6,437,500 $19,770,835 $9,000,000
2018 32 $8,406,250 4.74% $6,906,250 $26,677,085 $8,000,000
2019 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2015 29 $2,500,000 $1,500,000 - $4,000,000 2.79% $8,500,000
2016 30 $4,500,000 $1,500,000 $312,500 $6,312,500 4.07% $9,000,000
2017 31 $6,000,000 $1,500,000 $468,750 $7,968,750 4.77% $9,000,000
2018 32 $6,500,000 $1,500,000 $406,250 $8,406,250 4.74% $8,000,000
2019 33
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 29 $2,500,000 $6,000,000 - $8,520,835 $8,520,835 $8,520,835 $6,669,271
2016 30 $4,500,000 - $312,500 $4,812,500 $13,333,335 $6,666,668 $6,052,083
2017 31 $6,000,000 - $437,500 $6,437,500 $19,770,835 $6,590,278 $6,671,875
2018 32 $6,500,000 - $406,250 $6,906,250 $26,677,085 $6,669,271 $6,906,250
Contract Notes
  • $8.5M initially guaranteed (signing bonus + 2015 base)
  • 2016 base fully guarantees on the 5th league day, 3/13/2016
  • Incentives: $3M
  • Per Game Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000 10 LTBE in 2016, 14 LTBE in 2018)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2014 Rookie

Derrick Morgan signed a 5 year , $15,395,010 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $1,000,010 signing bonus, $10,600,010 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,079,002.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $15,395,010
Average Salary:
$3,079,002
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,010
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$10,600,010
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$42,147,095

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 24
Active
$2,280,010
$2,280,010
2011 25
Active
$9,125,000
$11,405,010
2012 26
Active
$725,000
$12,130,010
2013 27
Active
$1,160,000
$13,290,010
2014 28
Active
$2,180,000
$15,470,010
2015 29
Injured
$8,520,835
$23,990,845
2016 30
Active
$4,812,500
$28,803,345
2017 31
Active
$6,437,500
$35,240,845
2018 32
Active
$6,906,250
$42,147,095
Total
$42,147,095

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $24,060,000 $7,000,010 $2,116,250 - $230,000 $2,765,835 $42,147,095
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
24
$320,000
$1,000,010
$960,000
$2,280,010
$2,280,010
2011
25
$405,000
$5,975,000
$2,745,000
$9,125,000
$11,405,010
2012
26
$725,000
$725,000
$12,130,010
2013
27
$1,045,000
$115,000
$1,160,000
$13,290,010
2014
28
$2,065,000
$115,000
$2,180,000
$15,470,010
2015
29
$2,500,000
$6,000,000
$20,835
$8,520,835
$23,990,845
2016
30
$4,500,000
$312,500
$4,812,500
$28,803,345
2017
31
$6,000,000
$437,500
$6,437,500
$35,240,845
2018
32
$6,500,000
$406,250
$6,906,250
$42,147,095
Total
$24,060,000
$7,000,010
$2,116,250
$5,975,000
$230,000
$2,765,835
$42,147,095

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $24,060,000 $7,000,010 $2,116,250 - $230,000 $2,765,835 $42,147,095

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 TEN 15 - 17 Shoulder
  • Jul 15, 2019 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 13, 2015 Signed a 4 year $27 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Oct 10, 2014 Fined $8,268 Late hit against Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 31, 2010 Signed a 5 year $15.4 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Apr 22, 2010 Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 1 (#16 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 21, 2011 for hit on Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco $7,500
Oct 10, 2014 Late hit against Cleveland (CLE) $8,268
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 TEN 13 13 534 53.30 1 25 19 6 0 0
2017 TEN 14 14 719 66.00 8 32 16 16 0 0
2016 TEN 15 15 765 71.40 9 33 24 9 0 0
2015 TEN 10 9 530 62.30 5 24 17 7 1 0
2014 TEN 16 16 1,005 88.10 7 63 43 20 2 0
2013 TEN 15 14 797 74.80 6 35 29 6 1
2012 TEN 16 16 914 81.10 7 59 35 24 1
2011 TEN 15 10 0.00 3 30 22 8

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 15, 2019
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 13, 2015
Signed a 4 year $27 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
Oct 10, 2014
Fined $8,268 Late hit against Cleveland (CLE)
Jul 31, 2010
Signed a 5 year $15.4 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
Apr 22, 2010
Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 1 (#16 overall)

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