Everson Griffen

Minnesota Vikings, Defensive End
Age: 36y-11m-30d (Dec 22, 1987)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 4 (#100 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Athletes First
INACTIVE

2021-2021 Free Agent

Everson Griffen signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 34 $850,000 0.47% $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000
2022 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 34 $1,075,000 $850,000 0.47% $1,075,000
2022 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2021 34 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-0

Everson Griffen signed a 0 year contract with the Detroit Lions.
Contract Terms:
0 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2020-2020

Everson Griffen signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $3,000,000 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:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$3,000,000
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2017-2022 Extension

Everson Griffen signed a 4 year , $58,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $34,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $58,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$18,800,000
Total GTD:
$34,000,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2014-2018

Everson Griffen signed a 5 year , $42,500,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $19,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $42,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$19,800,000
Total GTD:
$19,800,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2010-2013 Rookie

Everson Griffen signed a 4 year , $2,330,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $540,000 signing bonus, $540,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $582,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,330,000
Average Salary:
$582,500
Signing Bonus:
$540,000
GTD at Sign:
$540,000
Total GTD:
$540,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$63,027,231

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 23
Active
$860,000
$860,000
2011 24
Active
$405,000
$1,265,000
2012 25
Active
$540,000
$1,805,000
2013 26
Active
$630,000
$2,435,000
2014 27
Active
$13,000,000
$15,435,000
2015 28
Active
$7,000,000
$22,435,000
2016 29
Active
$7,000,000
$29,435,000
2017 30
Active
$9,000,000
$38,435,000
2018 31
Active
$10,000,000
$48,435,000
2019 32
Active
$7,468,750
$55,903,750
2020 33
Retained
Active
$2,571,591
$3,476,890
$58,475,341
$61,952,231
2021 34
Reserve
$1,075,000
$63,027,231
Total
$63,027,231

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $35,870,000 $8,540,000 $11,968,750 - $600,000 - $56,978,750
1 $1,235,294 - $1,312,500 - - $23,797 $2,571,591
1 $1,764,706 - $1,687,500 - - $24,684 $3,476,890
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
23
$320,000
$540,000
$860,000
$860,000
2011
24
$405,000
$405,000
$1,265,000
2012
25
$540,000
$540,000
$1,805,000
2013
26
$630,000
$630,000
$2,435,000
2014
27
$6,900,000
$6,000,000
$100,000
$13,000,000
$15,435,000
2015
28
$6,900,000
$100,000
$7,000,000
$22,435,000
2016
29
$6,900,000
$100,000
$7,000,000
$29,435,000
2017
30
$1,900,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$100,000
$9,000,000
$38,435,000
2018
31
$3,900,000
$6,000,000
$100,000
$10,000,000
$48,435,000
2019
32
$6,400,000
$968,750
$100,000
$7,468,750
$55,903,750
2020
33
$1,235,294
$1,764,706
$1,312,500
$1,687,500
$23,797
$24,684
$2,571,591
$3,476,890
$58,475,341
$61,952,231
2021
34
$1,075,000
$1,075,000
$63,027,231
Total
$38,870,000
$8,540,000
$14,968,750
$600,000
$48,481
$63,027,231

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $35,870,000 $8,540,000 $11,968,750 - $600,000 - $56,978,750
1 $1,235,294 - $1,312,500 - - $23,797 $2,571,591
1 $1,764,706 - $1,687,500 - - $24,684 $3,476,890

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 MIN 12 - 0 Illness
2020 DET 14 - 15 COVID-19
  • Sep 01, 2021 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Sep 01, 2021 Released by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Aug 23, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Oct 27, 2020 Traded to Detroit (DET) from Dallas (DAL) for 2021 6th round pick (#192 Quinton Bohanna)
  • Aug 12, 2020 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Feb 20, 2020 Declined a 3 year option with Minnesota, clearing $13M of cap space
  • Mar 14, 2019 Reduced his baes salary from $10.9M to $6.4M, increasing Per Game Active Bonuses from $500,000 to $1.5M with Minnesota (MIN), clearing $3.4M of cap space
  • Jul 26, 2017 Signed a 4 year $58 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Sep 16, 2016 Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN)
  • Mar 09, 2014 Signed a 5 year $42.5 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 27, 2010 Signed a 4 year $2.33 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 24, 2010 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 4 (#100 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 16, 2016 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN) $18,231
Dec 07, 2012 for roughing Packers QB Aaron Rodgers $15,750
Sep 14, 2012 for helmet-to-helmet contact with Jacksonville quarterback Blaine Gabbert $15,750
Fines: 3 $49,731
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2021 MIN 9 6 457 37.80 5 15 10 5 1 0
2020 DET 14 2 527 43.60 6 33 18 15 0 0
2019 MIN 15 15 863 78.40 8 41 26 15 0 1
2018 MIN 11 10 584 80.10 6 33 23 10 0 0
2017 MIN 15 15 795 80.00 13 45 31 14 1 0
2016 MIN 16 16 888 86.10 8 48 36 12 2 0
2015 MIN 15 15 866 80.70 11 44 34 10 1 0
2014 MIN 16 16 967 89.40 12 56 39 17 1 0
2013 MIN 16 698 60.10 6 26 17 9 1
2012 MIN 16 1 607 53.90 8 27 20 3 1 1
2011 MIN 16 0.00 4 21 8 4 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 01, 2021
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Sep 01, 2021
Released by Minnesota (MIN)
Aug 23, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Oct 27, 2020
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Dallas (DAL) for 2021 6th round pick (#192 Quinton Bohanna)
Aug 12, 2020
Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Feb 20, 2020
Declined a 3 year option with Minnesota, clearing $13M of cap space
Mar 14, 2019
Reduced his baes salary from $10.9M to $6.4M, increasing Per Game Active Bonuses from $500,000 to $1.5M with Minnesota (MIN), clearing $3.4M of cap space
Jul 26, 2017
Signed a 4 year $58 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
Sep 16, 2016
Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Marcus Mariota (TEN)
Mar 09, 2014
Signed a 5 year $42.5 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 27, 2010
Signed a 4 year $2.33 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Apr 24, 2010
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 4 (#100 overall)

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