Morgan Burnett

Green Bay Packers, Strong Safety
Age: 35-304d (Jan 13, 1989)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Georgia Tech
Drafted: Round 3 (#71 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Kevin Conner (Universal Sports & Entertainment)
RETIRED

2019-2020

Morgan Burnett signed a 2 year , $7,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $2,560,000 signing bonus, $3,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,560,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,650,000
Total GTD:
$3,650,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2020

Morgan Burnett signed a 3 year , $14,350,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $4,250,000 signing bonus, $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,783,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $14,350,000
Average Salary:
$4,783,333
Signing Bonus:
$4,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,250,000
Total GTD:
$4,250,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2013-2017 Extension

Morgan Burnett signed a 4 year , $24,750,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $8,250,000 signing bonus, $8,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,187,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $24,750,000
Average Salary:
$6,187,500
Signing Bonus:
$8,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,250,000
Total GTD:
$8,250,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2010-2013 Rookie

Morgan Burnett signed a 4 year , $3,508,100 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $875,100 signing bonus, $875,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $877,025.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,508,100
Average Salary:
$877,025
Signing Bonus:
$875,100
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$875,100
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$37,226,475

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 21
Active
$1,195,100
$1,195,100
 Champion
2011 22
Active
$450,000
$1,645,100
2012 23
Active
$540,000
$2,185,100
2013 24
Active
$9,573,000
$11,758,100
2014 25
Active
$3,224,761
$14,982,861
2015 26
Active
$3,428,073
$18,410,934
2016 27
Active
$4,381,250
$22,792,184
2017 28
Active
$5,275,000
$28,067,184
2018 29
Active
$5,250,000
$33,317,184
2019 30
Injured
$3,909,291
$37,226,475
Total
$37,226,475

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $15,233,000 $9,125,100 $2,456,250 - $1,200,000 $52,834 $28,067,184
1 $1,000,000 $4,250,000 - - - - $5,250,000
1 $1,000,000 $2,650,000 $125,000 - $100,000 $34,291 $3,909,291
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
21
$320,000
$875,100
$1,195,100
$1,195,100
2011
22
$450,000
$450,000
$1,645,100
2012
23
$540,000
$540,000
$2,185,100
2013
24
$1,323,000
$8,250,000
$9,573,000
$11,758,100
2014
25
$1,150,000
$1,743,750
$300,000
$31,011
$3,224,761
$14,982,861
2015
26
$2,900,000
$206,250
$300,000
$21,823
$3,428,073
$18,410,934
2016
27
$3,800,000
$281,250
$300,000
$4,381,250
$22,792,184
2017
28
$4,750,000
$225,000
$300,000
$5,275,000
$28,067,184
2018
29
$1,000,000
$4,250,000
$5,250,000
$33,317,184
2019
30
$1,000,000
$2,650,000
$125,000
$100,000
$34,291
$3,909,291
$37,226,475
Total
$17,233,000
$16,025,100
$2,581,250
$1,300,000
$87,125
$37,226,475

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $15,233,000 $9,125,100 $2,456,250 - $1,200,000 $52,834 $28,067,184
1 $1,000,000 $4,250,000 - - - - $5,250,000
1 $1,000,000 $2,650,000 $125,000 - $100,000 $34,291 $3,909,291

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2019 CLE 12 - 17 Knee (ACL)
  • Aug 30, 2022 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 16, 2020 Released by Cleveland (CLE), clearing $3.375 million in cap space
  • Apr 05, 2019 Signed a 2 year $7.5 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Apr 01, 2019 Released by Pittsburgh (PIT), clearing $3.6M of cap
  • Jul 15, 2013 Signed a 4 year $24.75 million extension with Green Bay (GB)
  • Jul 17, 2010 Signed a 4 year $2.665 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Apr 23, 2010 Drafted by Green Bay (GB): Round 3 (#71 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2019 CLE 8 8 377 34.70 2 41 26 15 0 1
2018 PIT 11 2 390 51.50 0 30 17 13 0 0
2017 GB 12 12 728 69.10 0 68 48 20 1 0
2016 GB 15 15 948 91.90 3 90 67 23 0 2
2015 GB 11 11 683 65.00 0 68 47 21 2 0
2014 GB 15 15 943 86.30 2 129 89 33 1 1
2013 GB 13 13 856 81.50 96 57 36
2012 GB 16 16 1,088 100.00 2 123 87 35 2 2
2011 GB 16 16 0.00 1 106 75 29 2 3

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TRANSACTIONS

Aug 30, 2022
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 16, 2020
Released by Cleveland (CLE), clearing $3.375 million in cap space
Apr 05, 2019
Signed a 2 year $7.5 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Apr 01, 2019
Released by Pittsburgh (PIT), clearing $3.6M of cap
Jul 15, 2013
Signed a 4 year $24.75 million extension with Green Bay (GB)
Jul 17, 2010
Signed a 4 year $2.665 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Apr 23, 2010
Drafted by Green Bay (GB): Round 3 (#71 overall)

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