Chad Johnson

Miami Dolphins, Wide Receiver
Age: 46y-11m-15d (Jan 09, 1978)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Oregon State
Drafted: Round 2 (#36 overall), 2001
INACTIVE

2012-2012

Chad Johnson signed a 1 year , $925,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $925,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2012 34 $925,000 0.77% - - -
2013 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2012 34 $925,000 $925,000 0.77% -
2013 35
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2012 34 - - - -
Contract Notes
  • approximately $2 million available through incentives
  • base non-guaranteed
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2013

Chad Johnson signed a 3 year , $11,950,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $4,750,000 signing bonus, $4,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,983,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $11,950,000
Average Salary:
$3,983,333
Signing Bonus:
$4,750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,750,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2006-2011

Chad Johnson signed a 6 year , $35,350,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $5,891,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $35,350,000
Average Salary:
$5,891,667
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2005-2009

Chad Johnson signed a 5 year , $27,103,250 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $5,420,650.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $27,103,250
Average Salary:
$5,420,650
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2001-2004 Rookie

Chad Johnson signed a 4 year , $3,091,500 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $1,436,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $772,875.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,091,500
Average Salary:
$772,875
Signing Bonus:
$1,436,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$48,866,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2001 23
Active
$1,737,000
$1,737,000
2002 24
Active
$376,250
$2,113,250
2003 25
Active
$7,426,500
$9,539,750
2004 26
Active
$826,750
$10,366,500
2005 27
Active
$4,850,000
$15,216,500
2006 28
Active
$11,850,000
$27,066,500
2007 29
Active
$2,950,000
$30,016,500
2008 30
Active
$3,250,000
$33,266,500
2009 31
Active
$4,500,000
$37,766,500
2010 32
Active
$5,350,000
$43,116,500
2011 33
Active
$5,750,000
$48,866,500
Total
$48,866,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $20,355,500 $13,436,000 $450,000 - $1,525,000 $350,000 $43,116,500
1 $1,000,000 $4,750,000 - - - - $5,750,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2001
23
$301,000
$1,436,000
$1,737,000
$1,737,000
2002
24
$351,250
$25,000
$376,250
$2,113,250
2003
25
$426,500
$7,000,000
$7,426,500
$9,539,750
2004
26
$526,750
$250,000
$50,000
$826,750
$10,366,500
2005
27
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
$250,000
$100,000
$4,850,000
$15,216,500
2006
28
$2,750,000
$5,000,000
$250,000
$3,500,000
$250,000
$100,000
$11,850,000
$27,066,500
2007
29
$2,500,000
$200,000
$250,000
$2,950,000
$30,016,500
2008
30
$3,000,000
$250,000
$3,250,000
$33,266,500
2009
31
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$37,766,500
2010
32
$5,000,000
$250,000
$100,000
$5,350,000
$43,116,500
2011
33
$1,000,000
$4,750,000
$5,750,000
$48,866,500
Total
$21,355,500
$18,186,000
$450,000
$7,000,000
$1,525,000
$350,000
$48,866,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $20,355,500 $13,436,000 $450,000 - $1,525,000 $350,000 $43,116,500
1 $1,000,000 $4,750,000 - - - - $5,750,000
  • Aug 11, 2012 Released by Miami (MIA)
  • Jun 11, 2012 Signed a 1 year $925k contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Jun 07, 2012 Released by New England (NE)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 3 year $11.95 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Traded to New England (NE) from Cincinnati (CIN) for 2012 draft pick and a 2013 draft pick
  • Apr 21, 2006 Signed a 6 year $35.5 million extension with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Nov 12, 2003 Signed a 5 year $24.3 million extension with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 21, 2001 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 2 (#36 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 12, 2010 Wearing gold cleats against Pittsburgh (PIT) $20,000
Aug 26, 2010 Social Media Policy (tweeting) $25,000
Dec 09, 2009 Wearing a sombrero after scoring a TD against Detroit (DET) $30,000
Nov 14, 2009 Taking a dollar bill onto the field during an official review $20,000
Oct 25, 2009 Wearing the wrong-colored chin strap $10,000
Nov 03, 2006 Wearing $5,000
Dec 04, 2005 Excessive Celebration (used a pylon to putt the football) against Baltimore (BAL) $5,000
Fines: 7 $115,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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