Chris Carter

Washington Redskins, Inside Linebacker
Age: 35-238d (Apr 06, 1989)
Exp: 7 Years
College: Fresno State
Drafted: Round 5 (#162 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Priority Sports & Entertainment
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Chris Carter signed a 1 year , $885,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $885,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $885,000
Average Salary:
$885,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 28 $695,000 0.42% $855,000 $855,000 $855,000
2018 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 28 $775,000 $80,000 $695,000 0.42% $855,000
2018 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 28 $775,000 $80,000 $855,000 $855,000 $855,000 $855,000
Source: Aaron Wilson

2016-2016

Chris Carter signed a 1 year , $760,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, 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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2016-2016

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

Chris Carter signed a 1 year , $745,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, 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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2014-2015

Chris Carter signed a 2 year , $1,390,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $695,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,390,000
Average Salary:
$695,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2014 Rookie

Chris Carter signed a 4 year , $2,202,800 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $162,800 signing bonus, $162,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $550,700.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,202,800
Average Salary:
$550,700
Signing Bonus:
$162,800
GTD at Sign:
$162,800
Total GTD:
$162,800
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$5,578,682

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Active
$537,800
$537,800
2012 23
Injured
$465,000
$1,002,800
2013 24
Active
$555,000
$1,557,800
2014 25
Active
Retained
$645,000
$151,765
$2,202,800
$2,354,565
2015 26
Active
Retained
$87,647
$745,000
$2,442,212
$3,187,212
2016 27
Retained
Active
$1,000,000
$536,470
$4,187,212
$4,723,682
2017 28
Injured
$855,000
$5,578,682
Total
$5,578,682

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,395,000 $162,800 - - - - $1,557,800
2 $1,390,000 - - - - - $1,390,000
2 $688,235 - - - - - $688,235
2 $1,087,647 - - - - - $1,087,647
1 $775,000 $80,000 - - - - $855,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$375,000
$162,800
$537,800
$537,800
2012
23
$465,000
$465,000
$1,002,800
2013
24
$555,000
$555,000
$1,557,800
2014
25
$645,000
$151,765
$645,000
$151,765
$2,202,800
$2,354,565
2015
26
$87,647
$745,000
$87,647
$745,000
$2,442,212
$3,187,212
2016
27
$1,000,000
$536,470
$1,000,000
$536,470
$4,187,212
$4,723,682
2017
28
$775,000
$80,000
$855,000
$5,578,682
Total
$5,335,882
$242,800
$5,578,682

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,395,000 $162,800 - - - - $1,557,800
2 $1,390,000 - - - - - $1,390,000
2 $688,235 - - - - - $688,235
2 $1,087,647 - - - - - $1,087,647
1 $775,000 $80,000 - - - - $855,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2017 WAS 15 - 17 Leg
  • Mar 16, 2017 Signed a 1 year $885,000 contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Oct 13, 2016 Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Oct 12, 2016 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 22, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Dec 21, 2015 Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Dec 15, 2015 Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Dec 03, 2014 Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Oct 06, 2014 Waived by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Sep 09, 2014 Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 30, 2014 Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 28, 2011 Signed a 4 year $2.204 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 30, 2011 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 5 (#162 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 WAS 13 0 2 0.20 0 5 2 3 0 0
2016 IND 14 0 5 0.50 0 6 2 2 0 0
2015 BAL 15 0 117 11.80 0 12 7 2 0 0
2014 CIN 4 0 2 0.40 0 3 0 0 0 0
2013 PIT 13 1 84 7.90 6 1
2012 PIT 8 3 103 19.70 8 2 3
2011 PIT 8 0.00 3 1 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 16, 2017
Signed a 1 year $885,000 contract with Washington (WAS)
Oct 13, 2016
Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Oct 12, 2016
Released by Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 22, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Dec 21, 2015
Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Dec 15, 2015
Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
Dec 03, 2014
Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Oct 06, 2014
Waived by Indianapolis (IND)
Sep 09, 2014
Signed a contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Aug 30, 2014
Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jul 28, 2011
Signed a 4 year $2.204 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 30, 2011
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 5 (#162 overall)

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