NFL
Donald Butler
Donald Butler
Miami Dolphins, Inside Linebacker
Age: 36y-2m-4d (Oct 17, 1988)
Exp: 6 Years
College: Washington
Drafted: Round 3 (#79 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Roosevelt Barnes (Independent Sports & Entertainment)
INACTIVE
2016-2016
Donald Butler signed a 1 year , $760,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $760,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $760,000
Average Salary:
$760,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
28 | $564,705 | 0.36% | $715,294 | $715,294 | - |
| 2017 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
28 | $760,000 | $564,705 | 0.36% | - | |
| 2017 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
28 | $715,294 | $715,294 | $715,294 | $715,294 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2016-2016
Donald Butler signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2020
Donald Butler signed a 7 year , $51,800,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $11,150,000 signing bonus, $11,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,400,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $51,800,000
Average Salary:
$7,400,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,150,000
GTD at Sign:
$11,150,000
Total GTD:
$11,150,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2010-2013 Rookie
Donald Butler signed a 4 year , $3,346,500 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $808,500 signing bonus, $808,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $836,625.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,346,500
Average Salary:
$836,625
Signing Bonus:
$808,500
GTD at Sign:
$808,500
Total GTD:
$808,500
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons
6 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$19,136,544
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,033,500 |
$1,033,500 |
|
| 2011 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$405,000 |
$1,438,500 |
|
| 2012 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$490,000 |
$1,928,500 |
|
| 2013 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,323,000 |
$3,251,500 |
|
| 2014 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$11,900,000 |
$15,151,500 |
|
| 2015 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$3,269,750 |
$18,421,250 |
|
| 2016 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$715,294 |
$19,136,544 |
|
| Total |
$19,136,544 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$6,443,000 | $11,958,500 | - | - | - | $19,750 | $18,421,250 |
| 1 |
|
$715,294 | - | - | - | - | - | $715,294 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
22 |
$225,000
|
$808,500 |
$1,033,500 |
$1,033,500 |
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| 2011 |
|
23 |
$405,000
|
$405,000 |
$1,438,500 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
24 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$1,928,500 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
25 |
$1,323,000
|
$1,323,000 |
$3,251,500 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
26 |
$750,000
|
$11,150,000 |
$11,900,000 |
$15,151,500 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
27 |
$3,250,000
|
$19,750 |
$3,269,750 |
$18,421,250 |
|||||
| 2016 |
|
28 |
$715,294
|
$715,294 |
$19,136,544 |
||||||
| Total |
$7,158,294 |
$11,958,500 |
$19,750 |
$19,136,544 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$6,443,000 | $11,958,500 | - | - | - | $19,750 | $18,421,250 |
| 1 |
|
$715,294 | - | - | - | - | - | $715,294 |
-
Sep 13, 2016
Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Sep 02, 2016
Released by Arizona (ARI)
-
Jul 27, 2016
Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 03, 2016
Released by way of a declined option bonus by San Diego (SD), clearing $190,000 in cap space.
-
Nov 01, 2014
Fined $10,000 Late Hit against Ronnie Hillman (DEN)
-
Oct 24, 2014
Fined $5,512 Uniform Violation (black shoes) against Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 28, 2014
Signed a 7 year $51.8 million contract extension with San Diego (SD)
-
Jul 09, 2010
Signed a 4 year $3.34 million contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Apr 23, 2010
Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 3 (#79 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2014 |
|
Late Hit against Ronnie Hillman (DEN) | $10,000 | |
| Oct 24, 2014 |
|
Uniform Violation (black shoes) against Kansas City (KC) | $5,512 | |
| Fines: 2 | $15,512 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | 14 | 5 | 356 | 33.20 | 0 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SD | 13 | 12 | 699 | 70.40 | 1 | 84 | 71 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2012 | SD | 12 | 12 | 706 | 66.80 | 3 | 78 | 50 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | SD | 16 | 16 | 0.00 | 2 | 95 | 75 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
