Jonathan Freeny

Detroit Lions, Outside Linebacker
Age: 35-168d (Jun 15, 1989)
Exp: 7 Years
College: Rutgers
Drafted: Undrafted, MIA, 2011
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Jonathan Freeny signed a 1 year , $880,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $45,000 signing bonus, $45,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $880,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $880,000
Average Salary:
$880,000
Signing Bonus:
$45,000
GTD at Sign:
$45,000
Total GTD:
$45,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017

Jonathan Freeny signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the New England Patriots, 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
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2016-2018 Extension

Jonathan Freeny signed a 2 year , $4,080,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $1,300,000 signing bonus, $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,040,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,080,000
Average Salary:
$2,040,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,300,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,300,000
Total GTD:
$1,300,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2016

Jonathan Freeny signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2014

Jonathan Freeny signed a 1 year , $570,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $570,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,000
Average Salary:
$570,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2013

Jonathan Freeny signed a 3 year , $1,399,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $4,000 signing bonus, $4,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $466,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,399,000
Average Salary:
$466,333
Signing Bonus:
$4,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,000
Free Agent:
2014 / ERFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$6,194,147

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Reserve
Retained
$96,900
$4,000
$96,900
$100,900
2012 23
Active
$390,000
$490,900
2013 24
Active
$480,000
$970,900
2014 25
Active
$570,000
$1,540,900
2015 26
Active
$1,500,000
$3,040,900
2016 27
Injured
$2,549,131
$5,590,031
 Champion
2017 28
Retained
Retained
Retained
Active
$136,764
$240,000
$45,588
$136,764
$5,726,795
$5,966,795
$6,012,383
$6,149,147
2018 29
Retained
$45,000
$6,194,147
Total
$6,194,147

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,536,900 $4,000 - - - - $1,540,900
3 $1,635,588 $1,950,000 $502,500 - $31,240 $215,391 $4,334,719
1 $136,765 - - - - - $136,764
1 $136,765 - - - - - $136,764
1 - $45,000 - - - - $45,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$96,900
$4,000
$96,900
$4,000
$96,900
$100,900
2012
23
$390,000
$390,000
$490,900
2013
24
$480,000
$480,000
$970,900
2014
25
$570,000
$570,000
$1,540,900
2015
26
$850,000
$650,000
$1,500,000
$3,040,900
2016
27
$740,000
$1,300,000
$262,500
$31,240
$215,391
$2,549,131
$5,590,031
2017
28
$136,765
$45,588
$136,765
$240,000
$136,764
$240,000
$45,588
$136,764
$5,726,795
$5,966,795
$6,012,383
$6,149,147
2018
29
$45,000
$45,000
$6,194,147
Total
$3,446,018
$1,999,000
$502,500
$31,240
$215,391
$6,194,147

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,536,900 $4,000 - - - - $1,540,900
3 $1,635,588 $1,950,000 $502,500 - $31,240 $215,391 $4,334,719
1 $136,765 - - - - - $136,764
1 $136,765 - - - - - $136,764
1 - $45,000 - - - - $45,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 NE 6 - 17 Shoulder
  • Sep 02, 2018 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 26, 2018 Signed a 1 year $880,000 contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 14, 2017 Claimed off waivers by New Orleans (NO)
  • Dec 13, 2017 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Dec 06, 2017 Signed a contract with New England (NE)
  • Oct 28, 2017 Released by Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Oct 24, 2017 Signed a contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Oct 17, 2017 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Sep 27, 2017 Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Sep 01, 2017 Released by New England (NE)
  • Aug 27, 2016 Signed a 2 year $4.08 million extension with New England (NE)
  • Sep 24, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million extension with New England (NE)
  • Mar 12, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Mar 07, 2014 Assigned a 1 year $570k tender with Miami (MIA)
  • Jul 28, 2011 Signed a 3 year $1.399 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 NO 6 0 47 9.30 0 4 3 1 0 0
2016 NE 5 4 98 9.50 0 10 6 4 1 0
2015 NE 13 7 390 35.60 1 50 26 21 1 0
2014 MIA 12 0 41 3.90 1 15 2 3 0 0
2013 MIA 16 27 2.40 13 2 1
2012 MIA 16 38 3.40 14 5 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 02, 2018
Released by Detroit (DET)
Mar 26, 2018
Signed a 1 year $880,000 contract with Detroit (DET)
Dec 14, 2017
Claimed off waivers by New Orleans (NO)
Dec 13, 2017
Waived by New England (NE)
Dec 06, 2017
Signed a contract with New England (NE)
Oct 28, 2017
Released by Jacksonville (JAC)
Oct 24, 2017
Signed a contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
Oct 17, 2017
Released by Baltimore (BAL)
Sep 27, 2017
Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Sep 01, 2017
Released by New England (NE)
Aug 27, 2016
Signed a 2 year $4.08 million extension with New England (NE)
Sep 24, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1.75 million extension with New England (NE)
Mar 12, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with New England (NE)
Mar 07, 2014
Assigned a 1 year $570k tender with Miami (MIA)
Jul 28, 2011
Signed a 3 year $1.399 million contract with Miami (MIA)

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