Christian Ponder

San Francisco 49ers, Quarterback
Age: 36-279d (Feb 25, 1988)
Exp: 5 Years
College: Florida State
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Jimmy Sexton (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2016-2016

Christian Ponder signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2016 28 $800,000 0.52% $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
2017 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2016 28 $760,000 $40,000 $800,000 0.52% $800,000
2017 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2016 28 $760,000 $40,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2015-2015

Christian Ponder signed a 1 year , $745,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $745,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $745,000
Average Salary:
$745,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2015-2015

Christian Ponder signed a 1 year , $2,250,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,500,000
Total GTD:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Christian Ponder signed a 4 year , $10,158,698 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $5,888,144 signing bonus, $10,158,698 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,539,675.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $10,158,698
Average Salary:
$2,539,675
Signing Bonus:
$5,888,144
GTD at Sign:
$10,158,698
Total GTD:
$10,158,698
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$12,546,345

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 23
Active
$6,263,144
$6,263,144
2012 24
Active
$836,759
$7,099,903
2013 25
Active
$1,298,518
$8,398,421
2014 26
Active
$1,760,277
$10,158,698
2015 27
Retained
Retained
$87,647
$1,500,000
$10,246,345
$11,746,345
2016 28
Active
$800,000
$12,546,345
Total
$12,546,345

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $4,270,554 $5,888,144 - - - - $10,158,698
1 $87,647 - - - - - $87,647
1 - $1,500,000 - - - - $1,500,000
1 $760,000 - $40,000 - - - $800,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
23
$375,000
$5,888,144
$6,263,144
$6,263,144
2012
24
$836,759
$836,759
$7,099,903
2013
25
$1,298,518
$1,298,518
$8,398,421
2014
26
$1,760,277
$1,760,277
$10,158,698
2015
27
$87,647
$1,500,000
$87,647
$1,500,000
$10,246,345
$11,746,345
2016
28
$760,000
$40,000
$800,000
$12,546,345
Total
$5,118,201
$7,388,144
$40,000
$12,546,345

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $4,270,554 $5,888,144 - - - - $10,158,698
1 $87,647 - - - - - $87,647
1 - $1,500,000 - - - - $1,500,000
1 $760,000 - $40,000 - - - $800,000
  • Aug 17, 2016 Signed a 1 year $800k contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Dec 09, 2015 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Nov 25, 2015 Signed a contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Sep 04, 2015 Released by Oakland (OAK)
  • Mar 13, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • May 01, 2014 Minnesota (MIN) declined a $9.686 million 5th-year option for 2015
  • Jul 31, 2011 Signed a 4 year $10.15 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 28, 2011 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#12 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2016 SF 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2015 DEN 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2014 MIN 2 1 89 8.70 44 22 50.0 222 111.0 0 2 45.83 4 16 1 0
2013 MIN 9 9 511 49.10 239 152 63.6 1,648 183.1 7 9 77.89 34 151 4 7
2012 MIN 16 16 1,032 99.70 483 300 62.1 2,935 183.4 18 12 81.23 60 253 2 7
2011 MIN 11 10 0 0.00 291 158 54.3 1,853 168.5 13 13 70.14 28 219 0 6

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TRANSACTIONS

Aug 17, 2016
Signed a 1 year $800k contract with San Francisco (SF)
Dec 09, 2015
Released by Denver (DEN)
Nov 25, 2015
Signed a contract with Denver (DEN)
Sep 04, 2015
Released by Oakland (OAK)
Mar 13, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
May 01, 2014
Minnesota (MIN) declined a $9.686 million 5th-year option for 2015
Jul 31, 2011
Signed a 4 year $10.15 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Apr 28, 2011
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#12 overall)

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