NFL
Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez
New England Patriots, Tight End
Age: 35-18d (Nov 06, 1989)
Exp: 3 Years
College: Florida
Drafted: Round 4 (#113 overall), 2010
INACTIVE
2012-2018
Aaron Hernandez signed a 7 year , $39,582,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $12,500,000 signing bonus, $15,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,654,571.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $39,582,000
Average Salary:
$5,654,571
Signing Bonus:
$12,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$15,950,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
|
23 | $3,290,000 | 2.73% | $9,990,000 | $9,990,000 | $15,950,000 | |
| 2013 |
|
24 | $4,073,000 | 3.30% | - | $9,990,000 | $12,710,000 | |
| 2014 |
|
25 | $4,637,000 | 3.49% | $3,750,000 | $13,740,000 | $7,500,000 | |
| 2015 |
|
26 | $5,800,000 | 4.05% | $1,000,000 | $14,740,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| 2016 |
|
27 | $8,500,000 | 5.47% | $1,000,000 | $15,740,000 | $2,500,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
28 | $7,000,000 | 4.19% | $1,000,000 | $16,740,000 | - | |
| 2018 |
|
29 | $7,000,000 | 3.95% | $1,000,000 | $17,740,000 | $3,955,000 | |
| 2019 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
|
23 | $540,000 | $2,550,000 | $104,000 | $96,000 | $3,290,000 | 2.73% | $15,950,000 | ||
| 2013 |
|
24 | $1,323,000 | $2,550,000 | $118,000 | $82,000 | $4,073,000 | 3.30% | $12,710,000 | ||
| 2014 |
|
25 | $1,137,000 | $2,500,000 | - | $500,000 | $4,637,000 | 3.49% | $7,500,000 | ||
| 2015 |
|
26 | $2,300,000 | $2,500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $5,800,000 | 4.05% | $5,000,000 | ||
| 2016 |
|
27 | $5,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $8,500,000 | 5.47% | $2,500,000 | ||
| 2017 |
|
28 | $6,000,000 | - | $500,000 | $500,000 | $7,000,000 | 4.19% | - | ||
| 2018 |
|
29 | $6,000,000 | - | $500,000 | $500,000 | $7,000,000 | 3.95% | $3,955,000 | ||
| 2019 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
|
23 | $540,000 | $9,250,000 | $104,000 | $96,000 | $9,990,000 | $9,990,000 | $9,990,000 | $2,534,286 | |
| 2013 |
|
24 | - | - | - | - | - | $9,990,000 | - | - | |
| 2014 |
|
25 | - | $3,250,000 | - | $500,000 | $3,750,000 | $13,740,000 | $4,580,000 | $1,550,000 | |
| 2015 |
|
26 | - | - | $500,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $14,740,000 | $3,685,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2016 |
|
27 | - | - | $500,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $15,740,000 | $3,148,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
28 | - | - | $500,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $16,740,000 | $2,790,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2018 |
|
29 | - | - | $500,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $17,740,000 | $2,534,286 | $1,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- $15.95 million guaranteed
- 2013 Workout Bonus: $82,000
- 2013 Roster Bonus: $118,000
- 2015-18 Roster Bonus: $500,000
- 2014-18 Workout Bonus: $500,000
- NOTE: Patriots are disputing their position to pay Hernandez $3.25M in remaining signing bonus + the $82,000 workout bonus from 2013.
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2010-2013 Rookie
Aaron Hernandez signed a 4 year , $2,378,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $200,000 signing bonus, $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $594,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,378,000
Average Salary:
$594,500
Signing Bonus:
$200,000
GTD at Sign:
$200,000
Total GTD:
$200,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$11,236,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$596,000 |
$596,000 |
|
| 2011 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$650,000 |
$1,246,000 |
|
| 2012 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$9,990,000 |
$11,236,000 |
|
| Total |
$11,236,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,400,000 | $9,450,000 | $270,000 | - | $116,000 | - | $11,236,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
21 |
$320,000
|
$200,000 |
$76,000 |
$596,000 |
$596,000 |
||||
| 2011 |
|
22 |
$540,000
|
$90,000 |
$20,000 |
$650,000 |
$1,246,000 |
||||
| 2012 |
|
23 |
$540,000
|
$9,250,000 |
$104,000 |
$96,000 |
$9,990,000 |
$11,236,000 |
|||
| Total |
$1,400,000 |
$9,450,000 |
$270,000 |
$116,000 |
$11,236,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,400,000 | $9,450,000 | $270,000 | - | $116,000 | - | $11,236,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Snaps | Snaps% | Snaps | Snaps% | Pass Attempts | Pass Completions | Pass Completion % | Pass Yards | Pass Yards/Gm | Pass Touchdowns | Pass Interceptions | Pass Rating | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Yards/Gm | Rush Touchdowns | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int | Fum | FG ATT | FG MADE | FG MADE% | PAT ATT | PAT MADE | PAT MADE% | ATT | YDS | AVG | Inside 20 | Touchbacks | Drops | *PFF* Grade |
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