Akeem Ayers

New York Giants, Outside Linebacker
Age: 35y-5m-5d (Jul 10, 1989)
Exp: 7 Years
College: California-Los Angeles
Drafted: Round 2 (#39 overall), 2011
Agent(s): CAA Sports
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Akeem Ayers signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the New York Giants, including an average annual salary of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 28 $319,117 0.19% $319,117 $319,117 -
2018 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 28 $319,118 $319,117 0.19% -
2018 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2017 28 $319,118 $319,117 $319,117 $319,117
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2016-2017

Akeem Ayers signed a 2 year , $5,200,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2016

Akeem Ayers signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$2,750,000
Total GTD:
$2,750,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Akeem Ayers signed a 4 year , $4,926,516 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $2,082,924 signing bonus, $3,056,856 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,231,629.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,926,516
Average Salary:
$1,231,629
Signing Bonus:
$2,082,924
GTD at Sign:
$3,056,856
Total GTD:
$3,056,856
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$11,794,397

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Active
$2,457,924
$2,457,924
2012 23
Active
$598,932
$3,056,856
2013 24
Active
$822,864
$3,879,720
2014 25
Active
Retained
$615,762
$431,033
$4,495,482
$4,926,515
 Champion
2015 26
Active
$2,948,765
$7,875,280
2016 27
Active
Retained
$3,100,000
$500,000
$10,975,280
$11,475,280
2017 28
Active
$319,117
$11,794,397
Total
$11,794,397

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,227,829 $2,082,924 - - - - $4,310,753
1 $615,762 - - - - - $615,762
2 $1,250,000 - $2,171,875 - - $26,890 $3,448,765
1 $1,550,000 $1,000,000 $550,000 - - - $3,100,000
1 $319,118 - - - - - $319,117
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$375,000
$2,082,924
$2,457,924
$2,457,924
2012
23
$598,932
$598,932
$3,056,856
2013
24
$822,864
$822,864
$3,879,720
2014
25
$615,762
$431,033
$615,762
$431,033
$4,495,482
$4,926,515
2015
26
$1,250,000
$1,671,875
$26,890
$2,948,765
$7,875,280
2016
27
$1,550,000
$1,000,000
$550,000
$500,000
$3,100,000
$500,000
$10,975,280
$11,475,280
2017
28
$319,118
$319,117
$11,794,397
Total
$5,962,709
$3,082,924
$2,721,875
$26,890
$11,794,397

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,227,829 $2,082,924 - - - - $4,310,753
1 $615,762 - - - - - $615,762
2 $1,250,000 - $2,171,875 - - $26,890 $3,448,765
1 $1,550,000 $1,000,000 $550,000 - - - $3,100,000
1 $319,118 - - - - - $319,117
  • Nov 14, 2017 Signed a contract with New York (NYG)
  • Sep 02, 2017 Released by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Sep 06, 2016 Signed a 2 year $5.2 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Sep 03, 2016 Released by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Mar 12, 2015 Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Oct 31, 2014 Fined $8,250 Kicking Kyle Long (CHI)
  • Oct 21, 2014 Traded to New England (NE) from Tennessee (TEN) with 2015 7th round pick (#219 - traded) for 2015 6th round pick (#208 Andy Gallik)
  • Jul 30, 2011 Signed a 4 year $4.92 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Apr 29, 2011 Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 2 (#39 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 31, 2014 Kicking Kyle Long (CHI) $8,250
Fines: 1 $8,250

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
May 04, 2018 Undisclosed 4 -
Suspensions: 1 $0
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 NYG 6 0 4 0.90 0 3 2 1 0 0
2016 IND 16 0 365 33.90 2 20 12 7 0 1
2014 NE 11 4 392 35.10 4 23 13 4 0 1
2013 TEN 16 14 722 67.80 1 48 37 11 1 1
2012 TEN 16 13 861 76.40 6 104 66 38 1 1
2011 TEN 16 16 0.00 2 76 48 23 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 14, 2017
Signed a contract with New York (NYG)
Sep 02, 2017
Released by Indianapolis (IND)
Sep 06, 2016
Signed a 2 year $5.2 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Sep 03, 2016
Released by Los Angeles (LAR)
Mar 12, 2015
Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Oct 31, 2014
Fined $8,250 Kicking Kyle Long (CHI)
Oct 21, 2014
Traded to New England (NE) from Tennessee (TEN) with 2015 7th round pick (#219 - traded) for 2015 6th round pick (#208 Andy Gallik)
Jul 30, 2011
Signed a 4 year $4.92 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
Apr 29, 2011
Drafted by Tennessee (TEN): Round 2 (#39 overall)

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