T.J. Yates

Houston Texans, Quarterback
Age: 37-192d (May 24, 1987)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: US
College: North Carolina
Drafted: Round 5 (#152 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Brian Ayrault
INACTIVE

2017-2017

T.J. Yates signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the Houston Texans, 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 30 $410,294 0.25% $410,294 $410,294 -
2018 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 30 $410,294 $410,294 0.25% -
2018 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 30 $410,294 $410,294 $410,294 $410,294 $410,294
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

T.J. Yates signed a 1 year , $815,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $40,000 signing bonus, $40,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $815,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $815,000
Average Salary:
$815,000
Signing Bonus:
$40,000
GTD at Sign:
$40,000
Total GTD:
$40,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

T.J. Yates signed a 1 year , $760,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $760,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $760,000
Average Salary:
$760,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

T.J. Yates signed a 1 year , $745,000 contract with the Houston Texans, 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

T.J. Yates signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $375,000 signing bonus, $375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$375,000
GTD at Sign:
$375,000
Total GTD:
$375,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

T.J. Yates signed a 4 year , $2,225,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $185,000 signing bonus, $185,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $556,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,225,000
Average Salary:
$556,250
Signing Bonus:
$185,000
GTD at Sign:
$185,000
Total GTD:
$185,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$3,668,234

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 24
Active
$560,000
$560,000
2012 25
Active
$465,000
$1,025,000
2013 26
Active
$555,000
$1,580,000
2014 27
Active
$645,000
$2,225,000
2015 28
Retained
Injured
$375,000
$438,235
$2,600,000
$3,038,235
2016 29
Active
$134,117
$3,172,352
2017 30
Retained
Active
$85,588
$410,294
$3,257,940
$3,668,234
Total
$3,668,234

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,243,529 $185,000 - - - - $2,428,529
2 $645,000 $375,000 - - - - $1,020,000
1 $134,117 - - - - - $134,117
1 $45,588 $40,000 - - - - $85,588
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
24
$375,000
$185,000
$560,000
$560,000
2012
25
$465,000
$465,000
$1,025,000
2013
26
$555,000
$555,000
$1,580,000
2014
27
$645,000
$645,000
$2,225,000
2015
28
$438,235
$375,000
$375,000
$438,235
$2,600,000
$3,038,235
2016
29
$134,117
$134,117
$3,172,352
2017
30
$45,588
$410,294
$40,000
$85,588
$410,294
$3,257,940
$3,668,234
Total
$3,068,234
$600,000
$3,668,234

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,243,529 $185,000 - - - - $2,428,529
2 $645,000 $375,000 - - - - $1,020,000
1 $134,117 - - - - - $134,117
1 $45,588 $40,000 - - - - $85,588

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 HOU 16 - 17 Knee (ACL)
2017 BUF 1 - 1 Concussion
  • Nov 03, 2017 Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 12, 2017 Released by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 10, 2017 Signed a 1 year $815,000 contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Dec 14, 2016 Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Oct 27, 2015 Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 04, 2015 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 09, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 17, 2014 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Houston (HOU) for Akeem Dent
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 4 year $2.25 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 30, 2011 Drafted by Houston (HOU) from Indianapolis (IND): Round 5 (#152 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
2017 HOU 4 3 206 30.40 97 47 48.5 523 130.8 4 3 65.79 5 51 0 5
2016 MIA 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2015 HOU 4 2 132 27.60 57 28 49.1 370 92.5 3 1 80.30 6 0 0 1
2014 ATL 1 0 17 1.60 4 3 75.0 64 64.0 0 1 77.08 0 0 0 0
2013 HOU 3 50 4.50 22 15 68.2 113 37.7 0 2 42.42 1 0 0 1
2012 HOU 4 23 2.00 10 4 40.0 38 9.5 0 1 11.67 2 -1 1 2
2011 HOU 6 5 0 0.00 134 82 61.2 949 158.2 3 3 80.72 14 57 0 5

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 03, 2017
Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
Sep 12, 2017
Released by Buffalo (BUF)
Apr 10, 2017
Signed a 1 year $815,000 contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Dec 14, 2016
Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
Oct 27, 2015
Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
Sep 04, 2015
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 09, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Jun 17, 2014
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Houston (HOU) for Akeem Dent
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 4 year $2.25 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Apr 30, 2011
Drafted by Houston (HOU) from Indianapolis (IND): Round 5 (#152 overall)

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