Frank Kearse

New England Patriots, Defensive End
Age: 36-58d (Oct 05, 1988)
Exp: 4 Years
College: Alabama A&M
Drafted: Round 7 (#231 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Chris Martin (OTG Sports)
INACTIVE

2016-2016

Frank Kearse signed a 1 year , $840,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $30,000 signing bonus, $30,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $840,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
$30,000
GTD at Sign:
$30,000
Total GTD:
$30,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Frank Kearse signed a 1 year , $660,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including an average annual salary of $660,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $660,000
Average Salary:
$660,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2015

Frank Kearse signed a 2 year , $1,230,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including an average annual salary of $615,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,230,000
Average Salary:
$615,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2015

Frank Kearse signed a 3 year , $1,945,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including an average annual salary of $648,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,945,000
Average Salary:
$648,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2012-2014

Frank Kearse signed a 3 year , $1,665,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,665,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Frank Kearse signed a 4 year , $2,087,150 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $47,150 signing bonus, $47,150 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $521,788.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,087,150
Average Salary:
$521,788
Signing Bonus:
$47,150
GTD at Sign:
$47,150
Total GTD:
$47,150
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$2,301,837

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 23
Active
Retained
$375,000
$47,150
$375,000
$422,150
2012 24
Active
$465,000
$887,150
2013 25
Active
Retained
$65,294
$18,000
$952,444
$970,444
2014 26
Active
$674,017
$1,644,461
2015 27
Active
Retained
Retained
$519,730
$38,823
$38,823
$2,164,191
$2,203,014
$2,241,837
2016 28
Retained
$60,000
$2,301,837
Total
$2,301,837

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $840,000 - - - - - $840,000
1 - $47,150 - - - - $47,150
1 $65,294 - - - - - $65,294
1 $18,000 - - - - - $18,000
2 $1,152,351 - - - - $119,042 $1,271,393
1 - $30,000 - - $30,000 - $60,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
23
$375,000
$47,150
$375,000
$47,150
$375,000
$422,150
2012
24
$465,000
$465,000
$887,150
2013
25
$65,294
$18,000
$65,294
$18,000
$952,444
$970,444
2014
26
$570,000
$104,017
$674,017
$1,644,461
2015
27
$504,705
$38,823
$38,823
$15,025
$519,730
$38,823
$38,823
$2,164,191
$2,203,014
$2,241,837
2016
28
$30,000
$30,000
$60,000
$2,301,837
Total
$2,075,645
$77,150
$30,000
$119,042
$2,301,837

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $840,000 - - - - - $840,000
1 - $47,150 - - - - $47,150
1 $65,294 - - - - - $65,294
1 $18,000 - - - - - $18,000
2 $1,152,351 - - - - $119,042 $1,271,393
1 - $30,000 - - $30,000 - $60,000
  • Sep 03, 2016 Released by New England (NE)
  • Aug 23, 2016 Released by New England (NE)
  • Mar 11, 2016 Signed a 1 year $840k contract with New England (NE)
  • Oct 05, 2015 Re-signed by Washington (WAS)
  • Oct 03, 2015 Waived by Washington (WAS)
  • Sep 21, 2015 Re-signed with Washington (WAS)
  • Sep 20, 2015 Waived by Washington (WAS)
  • Sep 14, 2015 Re-signed by Washington (WAS)
  • Sep 12, 2015 Released by Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 13, 2014 Fined $8,268 Excessive facemask against Shaun Hill (STL)
  • May 18, 2014 Signed a contract with Washington (WAS)
  • May 12, 2014 Released by Dallas (DAL)
  • Aug 27, 2013 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 26, 2012 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 20, 2011 Claimed off waivers by Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 04, 2011 Waived by Miami (MIA)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 4 year $2.087 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 30, 2011 Drafted by Miami (MIA) from New York (NYJ): Round 7 (#231 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 13, 2014 Excessive facemask against Shaun Hill (STL) $8,268
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2015 WAS 4 0 77 8.70 1 4 1 3 0 0
2014 WAS 15 0 259 25.10 3 15 11 3 0 0
2013 DAL 2 34 25.60 1 1
2012 CAR 8 4 157 21.80 1 13 8 5
2011 CAR 6 4 0.00 1 9 6 3

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 03, 2016
Released by New England (NE)
Aug 23, 2016
Released by New England (NE)
Mar 11, 2016
Signed a 1 year $840k contract with New England (NE)
Oct 05, 2015
Re-signed by Washington (WAS)
Oct 03, 2015
Waived by Washington (WAS)
Sep 21, 2015
Re-signed with Washington (WAS)
Sep 20, 2015
Waived by Washington (WAS)
Sep 14, 2015
Re-signed by Washington (WAS)
Sep 12, 2015
Released by Washington (WAS)
Dec 13, 2014
Fined $8,268 Excessive facemask against Shaun Hill (STL)
May 18, 2014
Signed a contract with Washington (WAS)
May 12, 2014
Released by Dallas (DAL)
Aug 27, 2013
Waived by Carolina (CAR)
Oct 26, 2012
Waived by Carolina (CAR)
Sep 20, 2011
Claimed off waivers by Carolina (CAR)
Sep 04, 2011
Waived by Miami (MIA)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 4 year $2.087 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Apr 30, 2011
Drafted by Miami (MIA) from New York (NYJ): Round 7 (#231 overall)

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