James Laurinaitis

New Orleans Saints, Inside Linebacker
Age: 37-356d (Dec 03, 1986)
Exp: 8 Years
College: Ohio State
Drafted: Round 2 (#35 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Ben Dogra (CAA Sports)
RETIRED

2016-2018

James Laurinaitis signed a 3 year , $8,250,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $1,800,000 signing bonus, $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $8,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,800,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,800,000
Total GTD:
$1,800,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2013-2017

James Laurinaitis signed a 5 year , $41,500,000 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $13,620,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,300,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $41,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$13,620,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie

James Laurinaitis signed a 4 year , $5,090,000 contract with the St. Louis Rams, including $3,290,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,272,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,090,000
Average Salary:
$1,272,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,290,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$35,831,297

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 23
Active
$850,000
$850,000
2010 24
Active
$2,930,000
$3,780,000
2011 25
Active
$620,000
$4,400,000
2012 26
Active
$2,715,000
$7,115,000
2013 27
Active
$13,250,000
$20,365,000
2014 28
Active
$9,000,000
$29,365,000
2015 29
Active
$3,666,297
$33,031,297
2016 30
Retained
$2,800,000
$35,831,297
Total
$35,831,297

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $15,475,000 $2,000,000 $11,980,000 - $285,000 $41,297 $33,031,297
1 $950,000 $1,800,000 - - $50,000 - $2,800,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
23
$310,000
$540,000
$850,000
$850,000
2010
24
$395,000
$440,000
$2,000,000
$95,000
$2,930,000
$3,780,000
2011
25
$525,000
$95,000
$620,000
$4,400,000
2012
26
$620,000
$2,000,000
$95,000
$2,715,000
$7,115,000
2013
27
$1,000,000
$11,000,000
$1,250,000
$13,250,000
$20,365,000
2014
28
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$29,365,000
2015
29
$3,625,000
$41,297
$3,666,297
$33,031,297
2016
30
$950,000
$1,800,000
$50,000
$2,800,000
$35,831,297
Total
$16,425,000
$3,800,000
$11,980,000
$3,250,000
$335,000
$41,297
$35,831,297

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $15,475,000 $2,000,000 $11,980,000 - $285,000 $41,297 $33,031,297
1 $950,000 $1,800,000 - - $50,000 - $2,800,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2016 NO 9 - 10 Quad
  • Apr 11, 2017 Retired from Professional Football
  • Nov 15, 2016 Released by New Orleans (NO)
  • Mar 17, 2016 Signed a 3 year $8.25 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Feb 19, 2016 Released by Los Angeles (LAR), clearing $5.525M in 2016 cap space
  • Sep 08, 2012 Signed a 5 year $42.12 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 29, 2009 Signed a 4 year $5.09 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 2 (#35 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2016 NO 5 3 216 31.80 0 17 9 8 0 0
2013 LA 16 16 1,055 99.10 4 117 85 31 2
2012 LA 16 16 1,076 100.00 1 142 117 25 2
2011 LA 16 16 0.00 3 142 105 37 2
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