Sam Shields

Los Angeles Rams, Cornerback
Age: 36-359d (Dec 08, 1987)
Exp: 8 Years
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Undrafted, GB, 2010
Agent(s): Robert Brown (Universal Sports & Entertainment)
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Sam Shields signed a 1 year , $1,004,999 contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including an average annual salary of $1,004,999.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,004,999
Average Salary:
$1,004,999
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2018 31 $1,004,999 0.57% $1,004,999 $1,004,999 -
2019 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 31 $915,000 $89,999 $1,004,999 0.57% -
2019 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 31 $915,000 $89,999 $1,004,999 $1,004,999 $1,004,999 $1,004,999
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2017

Sam Shields signed a 4 year , $39,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $12,500,000 signing bonus, $12,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $39,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$12,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,500,000
Total GTD:
$12,500,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2013-2013

Sam Shields signed a 1 year , $2,023,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an average annual salary of $2,023,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,023,000
Average Salary:
$2,023,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2012

Sam Shields signed a 3 year , $1,222,500 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $7,500 signing bonus, $7,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $407,500.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,222,500
Average Salary:
$407,500
Signing Bonus:
$7,500
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$7,500
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$34,068,346

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 23
Active
$327,500
$327,500
 Champion
2011 24
Active
$450,000
$777,500
2012 25
Active
$540,000
$1,317,500
2013 26
Active
$2,023,000
$3,340,500
2014 27
Active
$14,960,336
$18,300,836
2015 28
Active
$5,887,511
$24,188,347
2016 29
Injured
$8,875,000
$33,063,347
2018 31
Active
$1,004,999
$34,068,346
Total
$34,068,346

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $15,333,000 $12,507,500 $3,687,500 - $1,050,000 $485,347 $33,063,347
1 $915,000 - $89,999 - - - $1,004,999
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
23
$320,000
$7,500
$327,500
$327,500
2011
24
$450,000
$450,000
$777,500
2012
25
$540,000
$540,000
$1,317,500
2013
26
$2,023,000
$2,023,000
$3,340,500
2014
27
$1,500,000
$12,500,000
$437,500
$50,000
$472,836
$14,960,336
$18,300,836
2015
28
$2,500,000
$2,875,000
$500,000
$12,511
$5,887,511
$24,188,347
2016
29
$8,000,000
$375,000
$500,000
$8,875,000
$33,063,347
2018
31
$915,000
$89,999
$1,004,999
$34,068,346
Total
$16,248,000
$12,507,500
$3,777,499
$1,050,000
$485,347
$34,068,346

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $15,333,000 $12,507,500 $3,687,500 - $1,050,000 $485,347 $33,063,347
1 $915,000 - $89,999 - - - $1,004,999

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 GB 7 - 17 Concussion
  • Mar 08, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.004 million contract with Los Angeles (LA)
  • Sep 02, 2017 Suspended 2 games for an undisclosed reason
  • Feb 08, 2017 Released by Green Bay (GB), clearing $8.5M in 2017 cap.
  • Mar 08, 2014 Signed a 4 year $39 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2.023 million tender with Green Bay (GB)
  • Apr 26, 2010 Signed a 3 year $1.223 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 LAR 15 2 338 36.70 0 22 18 4 0 1
2016 GB 1 1 62 6.00 0 3 3 0 0 0
2015 GB 12 12 697 66.30 0 39 37 2 0 3
2014 GB 14 14 820 75.00 0 40 33 7 0 2
2013 GB 14 14 878 83.60 61 51 10 4
2012 GB 10 8 586 53.90 1 28 22 4 3
2011 GB 15 7 0.00 45 38 2 4

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 08, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1.004 million contract with Los Angeles (LA)
Sep 02, 2017
Suspended 2 games for an undisclosed reason
Feb 08, 2017
Released by Green Bay (GB), clearing $8.5M in 2017 cap.
Mar 08, 2014
Signed a 4 year $39 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
Mar 12, 2013
Signed a 1 year $2.023 million tender with Green Bay (GB)
Apr 26, 2010
Signed a 3 year $1.223 million contract with Green Bay (GB)

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