NFL
Everson Griffen
Everson Griffen
Minnesota Vikings, Defensive End
Age: 37y-0m-0d (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
| 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 |
