NFL
Rafael Bush
Rafael Bush
Buffalo Bills, Free Safety
Age: 37y-7m-13d (May 12, 1987)
Exp: 9 Years
College: South Carolina State
Drafted: Undrafted, ATL, 2010
RETIRED
2018-2019
Rafael Bush signed a 2 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $600,000 signing bonus, $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$600,000
GTD at Sign:
$900,000
Total GTD:
$900,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2017-2017
Rafael Bush signed a 1 year , $855,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $80,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $855,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $855,000
Average Salary:
$855,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016
Rafael Bush signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $250,000 signing bonus, $250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
$250,000
Total GTD:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2015
Rafael Bush signed a 2 year , $3,800,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,900,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$850,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014
Rafael Bush signed a 1 year , $1,431,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $1,431,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,431,000
Average Salary:
$1,431,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013
Rafael Bush signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / RFA
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2010-2012
Rafael Bush signed a 3 year , $1,215,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $1,000 signing bonus, $1,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $405,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,215,000
Average Salary:
$405,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000
Free Agent:
2013 / ERFA
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Seasons
9 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$9,762,425
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 |
|
Reserve
Active
Retained
|
$88,400 $37,647 $1,000 |
$88,400 $126,047 $127,047 |
|
| 2011 | 24 |
 |
Reserve
Active
|
$96,900 $262,058 |
$223,947 $486,005 |
|
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$465,000 |
$951,005 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$555,000 |
$1,506,005 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Injured
|
$1,850,000 |
$3,356,005 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Injured
|
$1,951,420 |
$5,307,425 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$6,807,425 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$855,000 |
$7,662,425 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$9,662,425 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
|
Retained
|
$100,000 |
$9,762,425 |
|
| Total |
$9,762,425 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$222,947 | $1,000 | - | - | - | - | $223,947 |
| 1 |
|
$262,058 | - | - | - | - | - | $262,058 |
| 5 |
|
$5,595,000 | $80,000 | - | - | - | $1,420 | $5,676,420 |
| 1 |
|
$1,000,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | - | - | - | $1,500,000 |
| 2 |
|
$1,300,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $200,000 | - | $2,100,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
23 |
$88,400 $37,647
|
$1,000 |
$88,400 $37,647 $1,000 |
$88,400 $126,047 $127,047 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
24 |
$96,900 $262,058
|
$96,900 $262,058 |
$223,947 $486,005 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$465,000
|
$465,000 |
$951,005 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$555,000
|
$555,000 |
$1,506,005 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$1,850,000
|
$1,850,000 |
$3,356,005 |
||||||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$1,950,000
|
$1,420 |
$1,951,420 |
$5,307,425 |
|||||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$1,000,000
|
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$6,807,425 |
||||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$775,000
|
$80,000 |
$855,000 |
$7,662,425 |
|||||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$1,300,000
|
$600,000 |
$100,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$9,662,425 |
||||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
$9,762,425 |
||||||
| Total |
$8,380,005 |
$931,000 |
$250,000 |
$200,000 |
$1,420 |
$9,762,425 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$222,947 | $1,000 | - | - | - | - | $223,947 |
| 1 |
|
$262,058 | - | - | - | - | - | $262,058 |
| 5 |
|
$5,595,000 | $80,000 | - | - | - | $1,420 | $5,676,420 |
| 1 |
|
$1,000,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | - | - | - | $1,500,000 |
| 2 |
|
$1,300,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $200,000 | - | $2,100,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
NO |
2 - 17 | Pectoral |
-
Jul 19, 2019
Retired from Professional Football
-
Mar 13, 2018
Signed a 2 year $3.5 mililon contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Mar 30, 2017
Signed a 1 year $855,000 contract with New Orleans (NO)
-
Mar 12, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Apr 07, 2014
New Orleans (NO) matched a 2 year $3.8 million offer sheet from Atlanta (ATL)
-
Apr 04, 2014
Signed a 2 year $4.5 million offer sheet from Atlanta (ATL)
-
Mar 06, 2014
Offered a 1 year $1.431 million tender with New Orleans (NO)
-
Jan 18, 2014
Fined $21,000 for defenseless hit on Seahawks WR Percy Harvin
-
Feb 11, 2013
Signed a 1 year $555k contract with New Orleans (NO)
- Sep 03, 2011 Waived by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Dec 29, 2010
Signed a 3 year $1.215 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Apr 25, 2010
Signed with Atlanta (ATL)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2014 |
|
for defenseless hit on Seahawks WR Percy Harvin | $21,000 | |
| Fines: 1 | $21,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BUF | 15 | 7 | 452 | 47.00 | 2 | 46 | 31 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | NO | 14 | 0 | 184 | 17.40 | 1 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | DET | 16 | 4 | 501 | 48.80 | 1 | 51 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | NO | 1 | 1 | 21 | 33.90 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | NO | 10 | 7 | 468 | 71.20 | 0 | 55 | 43 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NO | 13 | 6 | 514 | 52.90 | 41 | 26 | 11 | |||
| 2012 | NO | 16 | 122 | 10.70 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2011 | DEN | 6 | 0.00 | 3 |
