Steve McLendon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Defensive Tackle
Age: 38y-11m-19d (Jan 03, 1986)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: US
College: Troy
Drafted: Undrafted, PIT, 2009
Agent(s): Kevin McGuire (Element Sports Group)
INACTIVE

2021-2021 Free Agent

Steve McLendon signed a 1 year , $1,212,500 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $1,212,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,212,500
Average Salary:
$1,212,500
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 35 $987,500 0.54% $1,212,500 $1,212,500 $1,212,500
2022 36
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 35 $1,075,000 $137,500 $987,500 0.54% $1,212,500
2022 36
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2021 35 $1,075,000 $137,500 $1,212,500 $1,212,500 $1,212,500
Contract Notes
  • Week 1 Bonus: $137,500
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2019-2020 Extension

Steve McLendon signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $1,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,650,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2016-2018

Steve McLendon signed a 3 year , $10,500,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $2,250,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2013-2015

Steve McLendon signed a 3 year , $7,250,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $1,675,000 signing bonus, $1,675,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,416,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $7,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,416,667
Signing Bonus:
$1,675,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,675,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2013

Steve McLendon signed a 1 year , $1,323,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $1,323,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,323,000
Average Salary:
$1,323,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Steve McLendon signed a 1 year , $540,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $540,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $540,000
Average Salary:
$540,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2010-2011

Steve McLendon signed a 2 year , $725,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $362,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $725,000
Average Salary:
$362,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2009-2011 Rookie

Steve McLendon signed a 3 year , $1,186,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $1,000 signing bonus, $1,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $395,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,186,000
Average Salary:
$395,333
Signing Bonus:
$1,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$26,367,803

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 23
Active
Reserve
Retained
$310,000
$176,800
$1,000
$310,000
$486,800
$487,800
2010 24
Active
Reserve
$225,882
$176,800
$713,682
$890,482
2011 25
Active
$450,000
$1,340,482
2012 26
Active
$540,000
$1,880,482
2013 27
Active
$2,575,000
$4,455,482
2014 28
Active
$2,425,000
$6,880,482
2015 29
Active
$2,274,824
$9,155,306
2016 30
Active
$4,000,000
$13,155,306
2017 31
Active
$3,375,000
$16,530,306
2018 32
Active
$3,375,000
$19,905,306
2019 33
Active
$2,750,000
$22,655,306
2020 34
Retained
Active
$1,534,924
$965,073
$24,190,230
$25,155,303
 Champion
2021 35
Active
$1,212,500
$26,367,803
Total
$26,367,803

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $7,454,482 $1,676,000 - - - $24,824 $9,155,306
5 $9,291,174 $3,650,000 $1,843,750 - - - $15,034,924
2 $1,883,824 - $293,750 - - - $2,177,573
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
23
$310,000
$176,800
$1,000
$310,000
$176,800
$1,000
$310,000
$486,800
$487,800
2010
24
$225,882
$176,800
$225,882
$176,800
$713,682
$890,482
2011
25
$450,000
$450,000
$1,340,482
2012
26
$540,000
$540,000
$1,880,482
2013
27
$900,000
$1,675,000
$2,575,000
$4,455,482
2014
28
$2,425,000
$2,425,000
$6,880,482
2015
29
$2,250,000
$24,824
$2,274,824
$9,155,306
2016
30
$1,750,000
$2,250,000
$4,000,000
$13,155,306
2017
31
$2,875,000
$250,000
$250,000
$3,375,000
$16,530,306
2018
32
$3,125,000
$250,000
$3,375,000
$19,905,306
2019
33
$1,100,000
$1,400,000
$250,000
$2,750,000
$22,655,306
2020
34
$441,174
$808,824
$1,093,750
$156,250
$1,534,924
$965,073
$24,190,230
$25,155,303
2021
35
$1,075,000
$137,500
$1,212,500
$26,367,803
Total
$18,629,480
$5,326,000
$2,137,500
$250,000
$24,824
$26,367,803

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $7,454,482 $1,676,000 - - - $24,824 $9,155,306
5 $9,291,174 $3,650,000 $1,843,750 - - - $15,034,924
2 $1,883,824 - $293,750 - - - $2,177,573

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2020 TB 17 - 17 COVID-19
  • Nov 26, 2021 Fined $6,736 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against New Yorl (NYG)
  • Apr 14, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Oct 19, 2020 Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from New York (NYJ) with 2023 7th round pick (#230 - traded) for 2022 6th round pick (#206 - traded)
  • Oct 09, 2020 Fined $15,000 Helmet to helmet hit against Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 12, 2019 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
  • Mar 14, 2019 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Feb 20, 2018 New York (NYJ) exercised a $250,000 option for 2018
  • Mar 15, 2016 Signed a 3 year $10.5 millioncontract with New York (NYJ))
  • Apr 18, 2013 Signed a 3 year $7.25 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 09, 2013 Offered a 1 year $1.323 million tender with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $540k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 28, 2009 Signed a 3 year $1.186 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 26, 2021 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against New Yorl (NYG) $6,736
Oct 09, 2020 Helmet to helmet hit against Denver (DEN) $15,000
Fines: 2 $21,736
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2021 TB 12 0 253 22.40 1 11 7 4 1 1
2020 TB 15 6 443 40.70 0 31 15 16 0 0
2019 NYJ 16 16 470 41.90 3 36 21 15 0 0
2018 NYJ 16 14 472 42.10 1 36 21 15 0 0
2017 NYJ 16 14 488 43.60 2 46 30 16 0 0
2016 NYJ 11 9 380 36.70 4 28 20 8 0 0
2015 PIT 16 9 379 34.30 1 15 11 4 0 0
2014 PIT 12 11 303 30.60 1 21 12 9 0 0
2013 PIT 14 10 350 32.70 33 20 13 1
2012 PIT 16 135 13.70 2 7 4 3 1
2011 PIT 14 1 0.00 1 13 9 4

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 26, 2021
Fined $6,736 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against New Yorl (NYG)
Apr 14, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Oct 19, 2020
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from New York (NYJ) with 2023 7th round pick (#230 - traded) for 2022 6th round pick (#206 - traded)
Oct 09, 2020
Fined $15,000 Helmet to helmet hit against Denver (DEN)
Oct 12, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
Mar 14, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYJ)
Feb 20, 2018
New York (NYJ) exercised a $250,000 option for 2018
Mar 15, 2016
Signed a 3 year $10.5 millioncontract with New York (NYJ))
Apr 18, 2013
Signed a 3 year $7.25 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Mar 09, 2013
Offered a 1 year $1.323 million tender with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $540k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 28, 2009
Signed a 3 year $1.186 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)

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