Aaron Williams

Buffalo Bills, Strong Safety
Age: 34-223d (Apr 23, 1990)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 2 (#34 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Relativity Sports
RETIRED

2015-2018 Extension

Aaron Williams signed a 4 year , $26,007,844 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $6,500,000 signing bonus, $8,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,501,961.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $26,007,844
Average Salary:
$6,501,961
Signing Bonus:
$6,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,750,000
Total GTD:
$8,750,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Aaron Williams signed a 4 year , $5,259,148 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $2,324,836 signing bonus, $4,166,992 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,314,787.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,259,148
Average Salary:
$1,314,787
Signing Bonus:
$2,324,836
GTD at Sign:
$4,166,992
Total GTD:
$4,166,992
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$22,612,680

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 21
Active
$2,645,523
$2,645,523
2012 22
Active
$614,052
$3,259,575
2013 23
Injured
$853,105
$4,112,680
2014 24
Active
$8,850,000
$12,962,680
2015 25
Injured
$5,975,000
$18,937,680
2016 26
Injured
$3,675,000
$22,612,680
Total
$22,612,680

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $7,987,844 $8,824,836 $1,000,000 - $300,000 - $22,612,680
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
21
$320,687
$2,324,836
$2,645,523
$2,645,523
2012
22
$614,052
$614,052
$3,259,575
2013
23
$853,105
$853,105
$4,112,680
2014
24
$2,250,000
$6,500,000
$100,000
$8,850,000
$12,962,680
2015
25
$1,375,000
$4,500,000
$100,000
$5,975,000
$18,937,680
2016
26
$2,575,000
$1,000,000
$100,000
$3,675,000
$22,612,680
Total
$7,987,844
$8,824,836
$1,000,000
$4,500,000
$300,000
$22,612,680

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $7,987,844 $8,824,836 $1,000,000 - $300,000 - $22,612,680

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 BUF 6 - 13 Neck
2016 BUF 9 - 17 Neck
  • Jan 31, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 09, 2017 Released by Buffalo (BUF), clearing $1.775 million in cap (after 6/1)
  • Oct 07, 2016 Fined $12,514 Pre-Game Fight against New England (NE)
  • Mar 05, 2014 Signed a 4 year $26 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 4 year $5.2 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 29, 2011 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 2 (#34 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 11, 2013 Helmet to helmet hit against Davone Bess (CLE) $12,514
Oct 07, 2016 Pre-Game Fight against New England (NE), amount undisclosed -
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2016 BUF 7 5 339 31.60 0 20 13 7 0 0
2015 BUF 3 3 193 50.80 0 15 9 6 0 1
2014 BUF 15 14 903 83.80 0 75 50 25 0 1
2013 BUF 14 14 926 86.50 82 60 22 1 4
2012 BUF 11 10 547 50.30 32 24 8
2011 BUF 9 6 0.00 32 27 3 1 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 31, 2018
Retired from Professional Football
Mar 09, 2017
Released by Buffalo (BUF), clearing $1.775 million in cap (after 6/1)
Oct 07, 2016
Fined $12,514 Pre-Game Fight against New England (NE)
Mar 05, 2014
Signed a 4 year $26 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 4 year $5.2 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Apr 29, 2011
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 2 (#34 overall)

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