Justin Houston

Miami Dolphins, Defensive End
Age: 35-322d (Jan 12, 1989)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: US
College: Georgia
Drafted: Round 3 (#70 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Joel Segal (Lagardere Unlimited)
INACTIVE

2023-2023 Free Agent

Justin Houston signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $4,835,000 signing bonus, $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,835,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Free Agent

Justin Houston signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $2,380,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,380,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,500,000
Total GTD:
$3,500,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

Justin Houston signed a 1 year , $2,075,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,075,000
Average Salary:
$2,075,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2019-2020

Justin Houston signed a 2 year , $24,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $18,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$18,500,000
Total GTD:
$18,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2020 Extension

Justin Houston signed a 6 year, $101,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a $20,500,000 signing bonus, $52,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,833,333. The deal includes $32.5 million in upfront guarantees, consisting of his signing bonus, 2015 salary, and $11 million of his 2016 salary. An additional $3 million of 2016 salary plus $6.75M of his 2017 salary becomes fully guaranteed on the 3rd league day of 2016. $6.75M more of his 2017 salary fully guarantees on the 3rd league day of 2017.

Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $101,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,833,333
Signing Bonus:
$20,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$32,500,000
Total GTD:
$52,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2015 Franchise Tag

Justin Houston signed a 1 year , $13,195,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $13,195,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $13,195,000
Average Salary:
$13,195,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Justin Houston signed a 4 year , $2,786,248 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $671,248 signing bonus, $671,248 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $696,562.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,786,248
Average Salary:
$696,562
Signing Bonus:
$671,248
GTD at Sign:
$671,248
Total GTD:
$671,248
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$107,165,369

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Active
$1,046,248
$1,046,248
2012 23
Active
$490,000
$1,536,248
2013 24
Active
$580,000
$2,116,248
2014 25
Active
$1,431,000
$3,547,248
2015 26
Active
$13,000,000
$16,547,248
2016 27
Active
$23,500,000
$40,047,248
2017 28
Active
$16,500,000
$56,547,248
2018 29
Active
$15,000,000
$71,547,248
2019 30
Active
$14,000,000
$85,547,248
2020 31
Active
$9,043,121
$94,590,369
2021 32
Active
$2,075,000
$96,665,369
2022 33
Active
$4,500,000
$101,165,369
2023 34
Retained
$6,000,000
$107,165,369
Total
$107,165,369

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $42,301,000 $21,171,248 - $7,500,000 $575,000 - $71,547,248
2 $9,000,000 - $14,000,000 - - $43,121 $23,043,121
2 $2,195,000 $3,380,000 - - - $1,000,000 $6,575,000
1 $1,165,000 $4,835,000 - - - - $6,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$375,000
$671,248
$1,046,248
$1,046,248
2012
23
$465,000
$25,000
$490,000
$1,536,248
2013
24
$555,000
$25,000
$580,000
$2,116,248
2014
25
$1,406,000
$25,000
$1,431,000
$3,547,248
2015
26
$1,000,000
$12,000,000
$13,000,000
$16,547,248
2016
27
$7,400,000
$8,500,000
$7,500,000
$100,000
$23,500,000
$40,047,248
2017
28
$16,350,000
$150,000
$16,500,000
$56,547,248
2018
29
$14,750,000
$250,000
$15,000,000
$71,547,248
2019
30
$1,000,000
$13,000,000
$14,000,000
$85,547,248
2020
31
$8,000,000
$1,000,000
$43,121
$9,043,121
$94,590,369
2021
32
$1,075,000
$1,000,000
$2,075,000
$96,665,369
2022
33
$1,120,000
$2,380,000
$1,000,000
$4,500,000
$101,165,369
2023
34
$1,165,000
$4,835,000
$6,000,000
$107,165,369
Total
$54,661,000
$29,386,248
$7,500,000
$14,000,000
$575,000
$1,043,121
$107,165,369

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $42,301,000 $21,171,248 - $7,500,000 $575,000 - $71,547,248
2 $9,000,000 - $14,000,000 - - $43,121 $23,043,121
2 $2,195,000 $3,380,000 - - - $1,000,000 $6,575,000
1 $1,165,000 $4,835,000 - - - - $6,000,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 KC 1 - 9 Knee
2021 BAL 3 - 4 COVID-19
2021 BAL 15 - 16 COVID-19
2023 CAR 9 - 15 Hamstring
  • Jan 09, 2024 Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Dec 19, 2023 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Aug 06, 2023 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 07, 2022 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 31, 2021 Signed a 1 year $2.075 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 21, 2019 Signed a 2 year $24 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 10, 2019 Released by Kansas City (KC), clearing $14M of cap space
  • Sep 14, 2016 Converted $7.5M of his 2016 salary into bonus, clearing $6M in cap space with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jul 15, 2015 Signed a 6 year $101 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 02, 2015 Offered a 1 year $13.195 million franchise tag by Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 04, 2011 Signed a 4 year $2.78 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Apr 29, 2011 Drafted by Kansas City (KC) from Cleveland (CLE): Round 3 (#70 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 16, 2012 Excessive group celebration against Cincinnati (CIN) $7,875
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2023 CAR 7 7 180 41.20 1 9 5 4 0 0
2022 BAL 14 1 397 36.30 10 21 14 7 1 1
2021 BAL 15 15 579 53.20 5 34 19 15 1 0
2020 IND 16 16 608 60.10 8 25 19 6 0 0
2019 IND 16 16 685 66.10 11 44 33 11 2 0
2018 KC 12 12 719 69.20 9 37 28 9 5 1
2017 KC 15 15 952 86.30 10 59 46 13 0 0
2016 KC 5 5 295 26.40 5 22 20 2 1 0
2015 KC 11 11 621 57.20 8 30 25 5 1 2
2014 KC 16 16 1,032 97.50 22 68 59 9 4 0
2013 KC 11 11 696 62.90 11 44 41 3 1
2012 KC 16 16 993 99.50 10 66 53 13 1 1
2011 KC 16 10 0.00 6 56 43 8 1
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