Emmanuel Sanders

Denver Broncos, Wide Receiver
Age: 37-243d (Mar 17, 1987)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Southern Methodist
Drafted: Round 3 (#82 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Jordan Woy (Willis & Woy)
RETIRED

2021-2021 Free Agent

Emmanuel Sanders signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $2,750,000 signing bonus, $5,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,900,000
Total GTD:
$5,900,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2021

Emmanuel Sanders signed a 2 year , $24,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$10,000,000
Total GTD:
$10,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2016-2019 Extension

Emmanuel Sanders signed a 3 year , $33,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $10,750,000 signing bonus, $26,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $33,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$20,000,000
Total GTD:
$26,900,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2014-2016

Emmanuel Sanders signed a 3 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2013

Emmanuel Sanders signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2013-2013

Emmanuel Sanders signed a 1 year , $1,323,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $1,323,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,323,000
Average Salary:
$1,323,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2012 Rookie

Emmanuel Sanders signed a 3 year , $1,801,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $586,069 signing bonus, $586,069 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,801,000
Average Salary:
$600,333
Signing Bonus:
$586,069
GTD at Sign:
$767,000
Total GTD:
$586,069
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$68,411,997

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 23
Active
$906,069
$906,069
2011 24
Active
$405,000
$1,311,069
2012 25
Active
$490,000
$1,801,069
2013 26
Active
$2,500,000
$4,301,069
2014 27
Active
$6,000,000
$10,301,069
2015 28
Active
$4,850,000
$15,151,069
Champion
2016 29
Active
$13,250,000
$28,401,069
2017 30
Active
$6,850,000
$35,251,069
2018 31
Injured
$8,269,752
$43,520,821
2019 32
Retained
Active
$4,279,412
$5,970,588
$47,800,233
$53,770,821
2020 33
Active
$8,600,000
$62,370,821
2021 34
Active
Retained
$5,941,176
$100,000
$68,311,997
$68,411,997
Total
$68,411,997

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,715,000 $586,069 - - - - $4,301,069
6 $28,629,412 $13,750,000 $1,000,000 - $100,000 $19,752 $43,499,164
1 $5,970,588 - - - - - $5,970,588
2 $2,000,000 $6,100,000 - $100,000 - $500,000 $8,700,000
1 $2,800,000 $2,750,000 $391,176 - - - $5,941,176
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
23
$320,000
$586,069
$906,069
$906,069
2011
24
$405,000
$405,000
$1,311,069
2012
25
$490,000
$490,000
$1,801,069
2013
26
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$4,301,069
2014
27
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,000,000
$6,000,000
$10,301,069
2015
28
$4,850,000
$4,850,000
$15,151,069
2016
29
$2,500,000
$10,750,000
$13,250,000
$28,401,069
2017
30
$6,750,000
$100,000
$6,850,000
$35,251,069
2018
31
$8,250,000
$19,752
$8,269,752
$43,520,821
2019
32
$4,279,412
$5,970,588
$4,279,412
$5,970,588
$47,800,233
$53,770,821
2020
33
$2,000,000
$6,000,000
$100,000
$500,000
$8,600,000
$62,370,821
2021
34
$2,800,000
$2,750,000
$100,000
$391,176
$5,941,176
$100,000
$68,311,997
$68,411,997
Total
$43,115,000
$23,186,069
$100,000
$1,391,176
$100,000
$519,752
$68,411,997

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,715,000 $586,069 - - - - $4,301,069
6 $28,629,412 $13,750,000 $1,000,000 - $100,000 $19,752 $43,499,164
1 $5,970,588 - - - - - $5,970,588
2 $2,000,000 $6,100,000 - $100,000 - $500,000 $8,700,000
1 $2,800,000 $2,750,000 $391,176 - - - $5,941,176

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2018 DEN 14 - 17 Knee (ACL)
2020 NO 7 - 8 COVID-19
  • Sep 07, 2022 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 16, 2021 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 10, 2021 Released by New Orleans (NO), clearing $6.4M of cap
  • Mar 20, 2020 Signed a 2 year $24 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Oct 22, 2019 Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Denver (DEN) with 2020 5th round pick (#156) for 2020 3rd round pick (#95 McTelvin Agim) and 2020 4th round pick (#137)
  • Oct 19, 2018 Fined $10,026 Taunting against Troy Hill (LAR)
  • Dec 16, 2016 Fined $12,154 Excessive celebration against Tennessee (TEN)
  • Sep 07, 2016 Signed a 3 year $33 million extension with Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 15, 2014 Signed a 3 year $15 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 14, 2013 Pittsburgh (PIT) matched the 1 year $2.5 million offer sheet from New England (NE)
  • Jun 15, 2010 Signed a 3 year $1.801 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 23, 2010 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#82 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 09, 2012 for faking an injury during an Oct. 21 game in Cincinnati $15,000
Dec 16, 2016 Excessive celebration against Tennessee (TEN) $12,154
Oct 19, 2018 Taunting against Troy Hill (LAR) $10,026
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Touchdowns Fum
2021 BUF 14 13 747 62.40 42 626 4 0
2020 NO 14 5 559 52.00 61 726 5 1
2019 SF 17 16 859 77.20 66 869 5 0
2018 DEN 12 12 658 84.30 71 868 4 1
2017 DEN 12 11 635 56.40 47 555 2 0
2016 DEN 16 16 868 80.40 79 1,032 5 1
2015 DEN 15 15 860 77.50 76 1,135 6 2
2014 DEN 16 16 1,000 88.70 101 1,404 9 1
2013 PIT 16 11 797 75.80 67 740 6 1
2012 PIT 16 7 722 67.70 44 626 1 3
2011 PIT 11 0 0.00 22 288 2 0
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