Kelvin Sheppard

Detroit Lions, Inside Linebacker
Age: 36-339d (Jan 02, 1988)
Exp: 7 Years
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: Round 3 (#68 overall), 2011
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Kelvin Sheppard signed a 1 year , $915,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $915,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $915,000
Average Salary:
$915,000
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 30 $333,529 0.19% $484,411 $484,411 -
2019 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2018 30 $484,412 $333,529 0.19% -
2019 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 30 $484,412 $484,411 $484,411 $484,411 $484,411
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Kelvin Sheppard signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the New York Giants, including an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Kelvin Sheppard signed a 1 year , $840,000 contract with the New York Giants, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $840,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

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

Kelvin Sheppard signed a 1 year , $645,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $645,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $645,000
Average Salary:
$645,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Kelvin Sheppard signed a 4 year , $2,047,367 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $690,832 signing bonus, $690,832 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $511,842.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,047,367
Average Salary:
$511,842
Signing Bonus:
$690,832
GTD at Sign:
$690,832
Total GTD:
$690,832
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$7,535,074

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 23
Active
$1,095,832
$1,095,832
2012 24
Active
$510,000
$1,605,832
2013 25
Active
$644,243
$2,250,075
2014 26
Retained
Active
$30,000
$607,059
$2,280,075
$2,887,134
2015 27
Active
$2,000,000
$4,887,134
2016 28
Active
$840,000
$5,727,134
2017 29
Retained
Active
$900,000
$423,529
$6,627,134
$7,050,663
2018 30
Active
$484,411
$7,535,074
Total
$7,535,074

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $855,000 $690,832 - - $60,000 - $1,605,832
2 $614,243 - - - $60,000 - $674,243
2 $1,682,059 $250,000 - - $25,000 $650,000 $2,607,059
2 $1,183,529 $80,000 - - - - $1,263,529
1 $900,000 - - - - - $900,000
1 $484,412 - - - - - $484,411
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
23
$375,000
$690,832
$30,000
$1,095,832
$1,095,832
2012
24
$480,000
$30,000
$510,000
$1,605,832
2013
25
$614,243
$30,000
$644,243
$2,250,075
2014
26
$607,059
$30,000
$30,000
$607,059
$2,280,075
$2,887,134
2015
27
$1,075,000
$250,000
$25,000
$650,000
$2,000,000
$4,887,134
2016
28
$760,000
$80,000
$840,000
$5,727,134
2017
29
$900,000
$423,529
$900,000
$423,529
$6,627,134
$7,050,663
2018
30
$484,412
$484,411
$7,535,074
Total
$5,719,243
$1,020,832
$145,000
$650,000
$7,535,074

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $855,000 $690,832 - - $60,000 - $1,605,832
2 $614,243 - - - $60,000 - $674,243
2 $1,682,059 $250,000 - - $25,000 $650,000 $2,607,059
2 $1,183,529 $80,000 - - - - $1,263,529
1 $900,000 - - - - - $900,000
1 $484,412 - - - - - $484,411
  • Oct 31, 2018 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 08, 2017 Signed a contract with New York (NYG)
  • Sep 01, 2017 Released by Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 18, 2017 Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 10, 2016 Signed a 1 year $840k contract with New York (NYG)
  • Mar 10, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Sep 08, 2014 Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Aug 30, 2014 Waived by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Apr 29, 2013 Traded to Indianapolis (IND) from Buffalo (BUF) for Jerry Hughes
  • Jul 30, 2011 Signed a 4 year $3 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 29, 2011 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 3 (#68 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2018 DET 7 1 11 2.00 0 5 5 0 0 0
2017 NYG 7 6 388 73.30 0 49 32 17 0 2
2016 NYG 16 11 453 40.80 0 48 27 20 0 0
2015 MIA 16 13 709 61.90 0 107 75 30 0 0
2014 MIA 14 1 120 12.50 0 24 14 6 1 0
2013 IND 15 7 333 31.60 1 46 18 25
2012 BUF 16 15 504 46.40 2 80 53 24
2011 BUF 16 9 0.00 70 42 19

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 31, 2018
Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
Nov 08, 2017
Signed a contract with New York (NYG)
Sep 01, 2017
Released by Chicago (CHI)
Aug 18, 2017
Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHI)
Apr 10, 2016
Signed a 1 year $840k contract with New York (NYG)
Mar 10, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Sep 08, 2014
Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
Aug 30, 2014
Waived by Indianapolis (IND)
Apr 29, 2013
Traded to Indianapolis (IND) from Buffalo (BUF) for Jerry Hughes
Jul 30, 2011
Signed a 4 year $3 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Apr 29, 2011
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 3 (#68 overall)

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