Adam Vinatieri

Indianapolis Colts, Kicker
Age: 51-344d (Dec 28, 1972)
Exp: 23 Years
College: South Dakota State
Drafted: Undrafted, NE, 1996
Agent(s): Premier Sports
RETIRED

2019-2019 Extension

Adam Vinatieri signed a 1 year , $3,875,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,875,000
Average Salary:
$3,875,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2019 47 $3,875,000 2.06% $3,875,000 $3,875,000 $3,875,000
2020 48
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2019 47 $1,875,000 $2,000,000 $3,875,000 2.06% $3,875,000
2020 48
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 47 $1,875,000 $2,000,000 $3,875,000 $3,875,000 $3,875,000 $3,875,000
Contract Notes

 

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018

Adam Vinatieri signed a 1 year , $3,625,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,625,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,625,000
Average Salary:
$3,625,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2016-2017

Adam Vinatieri signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2015

Adam Vinatieri signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2013

Adam Vinatieri signed a 3 year , $9,200,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $3,600,000 signing bonus, $3,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,066,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,200,000
Average Salary:
$3,066,667
Signing Bonus:
$3,600,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,600,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2006-2010

Adam Vinatieri signed a 5 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $3,500,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,400,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,500,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2005-2005 Franchise Tag

Adam Vinatieri signed a 1 year , $2,509,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $2,509,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,509,000
Average Salary:
$2,509,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2006 / UFA
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2002-2004

Adam Vinatieri signed a 3 year , $5,375,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $1,800,000 signing bonus, $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,791,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,375,000
Average Salary:
$1,791,667
Signing Bonus:
$1,800,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,800,000
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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1999-2001

Adam Vinatieri signed a 3 year , $2,500,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $900,000 signing bonus, $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $833,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$833,333
Signing Bonus:
$900,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$900,000
Free Agent:
2002 / UFA
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1998-1998

Adam Vinatieri signed a 1 year , $238,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $238,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $238,000
Average Salary:
$238,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1999 / RFA
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1996-1997 Rookie

Adam Vinatieri signed a 2 year , $310,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $1,000 signing bonus, $1,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $155,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $310,000
Average Salary:
$155,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000
Free Agent:
1998 / RFA
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Seasons

23 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$51,131,999

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1996 24
Active
$135,000
$135,000
1997 25
Active
$175,000
$310,000
1998 26
Active
$238,000
$548,000
1999 27
Active
$1,275,000
$1,823,000
2000 28
Active
$575,000
$2,398,000
2001 29
Active
$650,000
$3,048,000
 Champion
2002 30
Active
$2,549,999
$5,597,999
2003 31
Active
$1,650,000
$7,247,999
 Champion
2004 32
Active
$1,425,000
$8,672,999
 Champion
2005 33
Active / Franchise Tag
$2,759,000
$11,431,999
2006 34
Active
$4,480,000
$15,911,999
 Champion
2007 35
Active
$1,370,000
$17,281,999
2008 36
Active
$1,650,000
$18,931,999
2009 37
Active
$2,250,000
$21,181,999
2010 38
Active
$2,250,000
$23,431,999
2011 39
Active
$5,000,000
$28,431,999
2012 40
Active
$2,000,000
$30,431,999
2013 41
Active
$2,200,000
$32,631,999
2014 42
Active
$2,500,000
$35,131,999
2015 43
Active
$2,500,000
$37,631,999
2016 44
Active
$3,250,000
$40,881,999
2017 45
Active
$2,750,000
$43,631,999
2018 46
Active
$3,625,000
$47,256,999
2019 47
Injured
$3,875,000
$51,131,999
Total
$51,131,999

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $7,718,470 $2,701,000 $314,000 $198,529 - $500,000 $11,431,999
14 $27,390,000 $9,600,000 $2,200,000 $510,000 - - $39,700,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1996
24
$131,000
$1,000
$3,000
$135,000
$135,000
1997
25
$164,000
$11,000
$175,000
$310,000
1998
26
$238,000
$238,000
$548,000
1999
27
$375,000
$900,000
$1,275,000
$1,823,000
2000
28
$425,000
$150,000
$575,000
$2,398,000
2001
29
$500,000
$150,000
$650,000
$3,048,000
2002
30
$551,470
$1,800,000
$198,529
$2,549,999
$5,597,999
2003
31
$1,400,000
$250,000
$1,650,000
$7,247,999
2004
32
$1,425,000
$1,425,000
$8,672,999
2005
33
$2,509,000
$250,000
$2,759,000
$11,431,999
2006
34
$980,000
$3,500,000
$4,480,000
$15,911,999
2007
35
$1,370,000
$1,370,000
$17,281,999
2008
36
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$18,931,999
2009
37
$1,490,000
$510,000
$250,000
$2,250,000
$21,181,999
2010
38
$2,000,000
$250,000
$2,250,000
$23,431,999
2011
39
$1,400,000
$3,600,000
$5,000,000
$28,431,999
2012
40
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$30,431,999
2013
41
$2,000,000
$200,000
$2,200,000
$32,631,999
2014
42
$2,000,000
$500,000
$2,500,000
$35,131,999
2015
43
$2,000,000
$500,000
$2,500,000
$37,631,999
2016
44
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$40,881,999
2017
45
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$43,631,999
2018
46
$2,625,000
$1,000,000
$3,625,000
$47,256,999
2019
47
$1,875,000
$2,000,000
$3,875,000
$51,131,999
Total
$35,108,470
$12,301,000
$708,529
$2,514,000
$500,000
$51,131,999

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $7,718,470 $2,701,000 $314,000 $198,529 - $500,000 $11,431,999
14 $27,390,000 $9,600,000 $2,200,000 $510,000 - - $39,700,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2019 IND 15 - 17 Knee
  • May 26, 2021 Retired from Professional Football
  • Jan 25, 2019 Signed a 1 year $3.875 million contract extension with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Feb 22, 2018 Signed a 1 year $3.625 million contract extension with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 08, 2016 Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 11, 2014 Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 3 year $10.4 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 22, 2006 Signed a 5 year $12 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Feb 10, 2005 Signed a 1 year 2.509 million franchise tag with New England (NE)
  • Mar 15, 2002 Signed a 3 year $5.375 million contract extension with New England (NE)
  • Feb 10, 2002 Offered a 1 year $1.24 million franchise tag by New England (NE)
  • Mar 12, 1999 Signed a 3 year $2.5 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Jul 20, 1998 Signed a 1 year $1.238 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Jun 28, 1996 Signed a 2 year $310k contract with New England (NE)
Year Team GP Snaps Snaps% FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE%
2019 IND 12 45 0.00 25 17 68.0 28 22 78.6
2018 IND 16 46 0.00 27 23 85.2 47 44 93.6
2017 IND 15 46 0.00 34 29 85.3 24 22 91.7
2016 IND 16 53 0.00 31 27 87.1 44 44 100.0
2015 IND 16 48 0.00 27 25 92.6 35 32 91.4
2014 IND 16 32 0.00 31 30 96.8 50 50 100.0
2013 IND 15 68 0.00 40 35 87.5 34 34 100.0
2012 IND 16 47 0.00 33 26 78.8 37 37 100.0
2011 IND 16 0.00 27 23 85.2 24 24 100.0

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TRANSACTIONS

May 26, 2021
Retired from Professional Football
Jan 25, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3.875 million contract extension with Indianapolis (IND)
Feb 22, 2018
Signed a 1 year $3.625 million contract extension with Indianapolis (IND)
Mar 08, 2016
Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Mar 11, 2014
Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 3 year $10.4 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Mar 22, 2006
Signed a 5 year $12 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Feb 10, 2005
Signed a 1 year 2.509 million franchise tag with New England (NE)
Mar 15, 2002
Signed a 3 year $5.375 million contract extension with New England (NE)
Feb 10, 2002
Offered a 1 year $1.24 million franchise tag by New England (NE)
Mar 12, 1999
Signed a 3 year $2.5 million contract with New England (NE)
Jul 20, 1998
Signed a 1 year $1.238 million contract with New England (NE)
Jun 28, 1996
Signed a 2 year $310k contract with New England (NE)

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