2010 Week 8 11/01
All 2009
Tom Ackerman
1996 2/.3625 TRV, .131/.164 BS
1996 .054 SB/2
1996 .0085 RB
1997 .005 RB
1998 1/.238 TRV, .238 BS
1999 .429 RFA tender
2000 4/6.89 TRV, .44/1.1/1.3/1.7 BS
2000 2.2 SB/4
2000-2001 .05 WO
2001 BS reduced to .5/.55/1.7
2001 .27 SB/3 added
2001 .1 NTLBE added (PT)
2001-2003 .5 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2002 CUT Pre
2002 .05 WO (removed)
2002 .75 RB added
2002 1.025 NLTBE added (PT)
Len Pasquarelli, CBS Sportsline: Ackerman signed a four-year, $6.89 million contract. It includes
a signing bonus of $2.2 million and base salaries of $440,000 (for 2000), $1.1 million (2001), $1.3
million (2002) and $1.7 million (2003). There are workout bonuses of $50,000 each for 20002002.
PJ Alexander
2002 PS, .068 BS
2003 .225 BS
2003 CUT Post week 4
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 Signed by DEN after week 7
Jonathan Amaya
2011 Acquired from NO (w/draft pick for Reggie Bush)
2011 .45 BS
Andy Alleman
2007 3/1.604 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .489 SB/3
2008 CUT Post (claimed by MIA)
Eric Allen
1995 5/14.028 TRV, .178/1.35/1.9/2/1.5 BS
1995 4.25 SB/5
1996 .5 RepB
1997 .6 RepB
1998 Traded to OAK Pre (for 4th)
1998 .75 RepB
1999 1 RepB
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Allen will get a $4.25 million signing bonus with respective annual
salaries and reporting bonuses of $178,000 (with no reporting bonus) in 1995; $1.35 million and
$500,000 in '96; $1.9 million and $600,000 in '97; $2 million and $750,000 in '98; and $1.5
million and $1 million in '99.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: The New Orleans Saints traded veteran cornerback Eric Allen
to the Oakland Raiders on Thursday for a fourth-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
James Allen
2002 3/1.386 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .481 SB/3
2005 1/.656 TRV, .455 BS
2005 .201 SB/1
2006 1/.71 TRV, .585 BS
2006 .1 SB/1
2006 .025 RB/WO
Jermaine Allen
2008 PS, .0884 BS
Roger Allen
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Terry Allen
2000 No SB/1 after week 11, .44 BS
Ashley Ambrose
1999 2/6.95 TRV, .725/2.25 BS
1999 .975 SB/2
2000 CUT Pre
2000 3 RB (not paid)
2003 4/7.015 TRV, .755/.76/1.5/2 BS
2003 1.5 SB/4
2005 CUT Pre
2006 .5 RB
AP: Ambrose signed a four-year, $8 million contract that included a $1.5 million signing bonus.
Morten Andersen
1982 2/.114 TRV, .043/.055 BS
1982 .016 SB/2
1984 2/.27 TRV, .115/.145 BS
1984-1985 .005 WO
1986 3/.9 TRV, .275/.3/.325 BS
1989 4/2.0775 TRV, .5/.5/.5/.5775 BS
1993 4/4.375 TRV, 1/.9/.875/.8 BS
1993 .66 SB/4
1993 .14 RepB
1995 CUT Post
Ben Archibald
2005 2/.54918 TRV, .23/.31 BS
2005 .00918 SB/2
2006 CUT Post
2006 PS, .0799 BS
Terron Armstead
2013 4/2.867436 TRV, .405/.525/.615/.705 BS
2013 .617436 SB/4
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Armstead signed a four-year deal that averages $716,859. He received a
$617,436 signing bonus.
Matt Armstrong
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0075 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Stanley Arnoux
2009 4/2.221744 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .471744 SB/4
2009 IR, .2175 BS (Achilles)
Adrian Arrington
2008 3/1.183375 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .033375 SB/3
2008 IR, .2 BS
2009 CUT Post
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 19, .31/.32/.405 BS
2010 CUT Post week 3
2010 PS, .0884 BS
KC Asiodu
2010 .395 BS
2010 CUT Post week 1
Remi Ayodele
2008 PS, .102 BS
2008 Activated after week 4, .37/.46 BS
2008 CUT Post week 10 (paid through week 11)
2008 PS after week 11, .102 BS
2008 Activated after week 15, .37/.46 BS
2010 1.101 RFA tender
Champ Bailey
2014 2/3.75 TRV, 6.75 TRMV, 1/1.5 BS
2014 .5 SB/2
2014 CUT Post
2014 .25 LTBE RB (6 games active, not earned)
2014 1.2 NLTBE (PT)
2014-2015 .15 NLTBE (ints)
2014-2015 .15 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2015 .25 RB
2015 .25 RB (53-man week 1)
2015 1.2 esc possible
Mike Florio, PFT: the future Hall of Famer received $500,000 in guaranteed money as part of his
two-year deal with the Saints. Initially reported as being worth “up to” $7 million, the contract
pays out a base amount of $1.75 million in 2014 and $2 million in 2015, for a base value of $3.75
million. To get the base amount in 2014, Bailey must be on the game-day roster for six or more
games. If he is, he gets $250,000. If not, he will have made $1.5 million in 2014. In 2015, the
Saints owe a $250,000 roster bonus on the fifth day of the league year. Bailey gets another
$250,000 if he’s on the 53-man roster for the first game of the 2015 season. The base salary is
$1.5 million. The deal also contains $150,000 in incentives per year based on interceptions, and
$150,000 per year for Pro Bowl. He can make $1.2 million in 2014 or 2015 for playing time, and
the deal includes a $1.2 million playing-time escalator for 2015. If the NFLPA numbers are right,
that’s a maximum value of $6.75 million…
Edwin Baker
2014 PS after week 2, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 7, .495 BS
2014 CUT Post week 11
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Marcus Ball
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .006 SB/3
Chris Barclay
2007 No SB/2 after week 16, .285/.37 BS
2008 CUT Post
Darian Barnes
2008 No SB/1 after week 11, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 CUT Post week 16
2009 1/.745 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 CUT Post
Tommy Barnhardt
1993 3/1.8 TRV, .5/?/? BS
1993 .15 SB/3
1994 CUT Post
1994 1/.45 TRV, .45 BS?
1999 3/? TRV, .4/?/? BS
1999 .1 SB/3
1999 CUT Pre
Alex Barron
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Barron’s deal, which was for $685,000, was structured with a split salary,
meaning his salary and cap hit drop dramatically if he’s placed on injured reserved or waived
while injured. Barron currently is on the injured-reserve list and his cap figure has dropped to
$228,000.
Nick Becton
2014 No SB/2 after week 9, .495/.585 BS (off NYG PS)
Joique Bell
2010 .06 SB/3 after week 17, .32/.405/.49 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2011 CUT Post week 2
2011 PS, .17 BS
2011 Signed by DET after week 16
Mike Bell
2008 No SB/2 after week 11, .445/.535 BS
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2010 Signed to offer sheet by PHI, not matched
Jay Bellamy
2001 4/4.4 TV, .5/.7/.8/1 BS
2001 .6 SB/4
2002 .2 RB
2003-2004 .3 RB
2005 3/3.6 TRV, .8/.85/1 BS
2005 .75 SB/3
2005 .075 RB/WO
2006 .05 RB/WO
2006 CUT Post
2006 No SB/1 after week 5, .85 BS, 7.7 dummy LTBE
2007 1/.86 TRV, .82 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 .04 RB
2007 CUT Post week 3
2007 No SB/1 after week 3, .82 BS (.435 MSB)
Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune: Bellamy's four-year, $4.4 million deal includes a $600,000 signing
bonus. He'll earn base salaries of $500,000 this season, $700,000 in 2002, $800,000 in 2003 and
$1 million in 2004.
Jacob Bender
2010 PS after week 1, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 3
Michael Bennett
2006 2/3 TRV, .7/1.2 BS
2006 1 SB/2
2007-2007 .05 RB/WO
2006 Traded to KC Post
LeCharles Bentley
2002 4/2.91 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455 BS
2002 1.55 SB/4
Mark Eckel, Times of Trenton: Bentley, a 2002 second-round pick (No. 44 overall) of New
Orleans, just completed a four-year deal with the Saints that paid him a total of just around $3
million and included a $1.55 million signing bonus.
Mitch Berger
2003 5/4.21 TRV, .6675/.6675/.77/.77/.77 BS
2003 .45 SB/5
2003 .081 WO/RB
2004 .095 WO/RB
2005-2006 .125 WO/RB
2006 CBA increase BS to .81
2006 IR
2007 CUT Pre
Ladell Betts
2010 1/.755 TRV, 1 TRMV, .755 BS
2010 CUT Post
2010 No SB/1 after week 2, .755 BS
Pat Yasinkas, ESPN: His one-year contract is for $755,000, but he could earn up to $1 million if
he reaches certain incentives.
Montez Billings
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 3 (paid through week 4?)
2010 PS after week 5
2010 CUT Post week 5 (paid through week 6?)
Nathan Black
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 CUT Post week 13
Jeff Blake
2000 4/17.4 TRV, .44/2.5/2.75/3.3 BS
2000 5 SB/4
2001 2 SB/3 CONV
2002 CUT Pre
2002 1.25 RB (not paid)
Pete Prisco, CBS Sportsline: The 31-year-old Blake has a cap figure of $6.166 million in 2002,
which is why the Saints want to trade him. They would save about $2 million by trading him. He
is also due a roster bonus of $1.25 million on March 2.
Colby Bockwoldt
2004 3/.94585 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004.02585 SB/3
2006 CUT Post (claimed by TEN)
Jason Boone
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Post?
Chris Bordano
1998 3/.598 TRV, .144/.18/.216 BS
1998 .058 SB/3
1999 CBA increase BS to .25/.358
2000 Traded to DAL (for Kevin Mathis)
Kirk Botkin
1994 No SB/1 after week 4, .108 BS
1995 1/.149 TRV, .149 BS
1996 1/.196 TRV, .196 BS
1996 CUT Post (claimed by PIT)
Todd Bouman
2003 Acquired from MIN (for 6th)
2003 1/1 TRV, .975 BS
2003 .025 WO
2004 3/3.805 TRV, .725/.75/.7
2004 1.255 SB/3
2004 1.35 NLTBE
2004-2006 .025 WO
2005-2006 .075 LTBE
2005-2006 1.275 NLTBE
2006 CBA increase BS to .71
2006 .3 RB
2006 CUT Post
Bill Williamson, St. Paul Pioneer Press: the New Orleans Saints and agents for Bouman, who will
back up Aaron Brooks, agreed to a new contract for this season, the final year of a three-year
contract Bouman signed with the Vikings in 2001.Bouman, 30, will earn $1 million from the
Saints for the 2003 season, a reduction from the $1.8 million he would have made with the
Vikings. That includes a $1 million roster bonus he was due April 1. The teams agreed to the
trade Wednesday contingent on the Saints redoing the contract. The Vikings, who likely were
going to release Bouman before his roster bonus was due, will receive a sixth-round pick in
return.
McKinley Boykin
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 9, .285/.37 BS
2007 IR after week 14
2008 CUT Pre
Jamal Branch
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 15, .275/.285 BS
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS after week 5, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 12, .285/.37 BS
2007 CUT Post week 13 (paid through week 15?)
2007 PS after week 13, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 14, .285/.37 BS
2007 IR after week 16
2008 CUT Post
Delvin Breaux
2014 3/1.587 TRV, .435/.525/.615 BS
2014 .012 BS
2014 .138 BS guaranteed
Evan Woodbury, Times-Picayune: His base salary is $435,000 in 2015, $525,000 in 2016 and
$615,000 in 2017. A portion of his 2015 salary -- $138,000, according to a league source -- is
guaranteed even if he's released by the team. Breaux, who joined the Saints after two years in
the Canadian Football League, also received a $12,000 signing bonus.
Drew Brees
2006 6/60 TRV, 1.9/2.8/4.8/9.8/9.8/9.8 BS
2006 8 SB/6/5
2006 12 OB/6/5
2006 .1 WO
2007-2011 .2 WO
2009 BS lowered to 4.4875/6.498/7.3935/9.29/10.98 after week 1 (equiv 4.8)
2009 5.001 SB/5 CONV
2009 3.301 OB/5 CONV
2011 2.4065 OB/3 CONV
2012-2013 VOID (into 2011?)
2012 16.371 Franchise tag (exclusive)
2012 5/100 TRV, 3/9.75/10.75/18.75/19.75 BS
2012 37 SB/5
2013-2016 .25 WO
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brees is coming off major surgery on his right
shoulder but that didn't stop the Saints from lavishing him with a six-year, $60 million deal ($8
million signing bonus, $12 million option bonus).
Andrew Brandt, NFP: Brees, ever the helpful teammate, converted more than half his $9.8M
salary this year into a signing bonus, giving the cap-needy Saints $3.4M in cap room. This
restructure, however, did not affect the remaining three years of the deal, as Brees is under
contract through 2011
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Drew Brees and Jahri Evans each are scheduled to receive $200,000
[workout] bonuses [in 2011]
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: The New Orleans Saints' $1.656 million in salary-cap room includes a
$16.371 million cap figure for QB Drew Brees…
Mike Florio, PFT: Brees, per a source with knowledge of the deal, will receive a $37 million
signing bonus and a $3 million base salary in 2012. The full signing bonus will be paid out within
the next six months. The $40 million paid in 2012 is fully guaranteed. For now, $20 million
beyond 2012 is guaranteed for injury only. Next year, on the third day of the waiver period
(typically, the third day after the Super Bowl), $15 million of the injury guarantee becomes fully
guaranteed. The extra $5 million remains guaranteed for injury only. In 2015, again on the third
day of the waiver period, more than half of his $19 million base salary becomes fully
guaranteed. Ditto for 2016; on the third day of the waiver period, more than half of the $20
million base salary becomes fully guaranteed… In all, he’ll receive $40 million this year, $10
million in 2013, $11 million in 2014, $19 million in 2015, and $20 million in 2016.
Mike Brewster
2014 PS after week 16, .1071 BS
2015 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Doug Brien
1995 No SB/2 after week 9, .35/.325 BS
1996 .025 RepB
1997 .361 RFA tender
1997 .025 RepB
1997 4/2.02 TRV ext, .3/.4/.5/.57 BS
1997 .7 special teams LTBE
1999-2000 .075 RB
2001 CUT Pre
2001 .1 RB (not paid)
Times-Picayune: the two-year, $700,000 contract calls for annual base salaries of $350,000 and
$325,000, plus a $25,000 reporting bonus in 1996.
Aaron Brooks
2000 Acquired from GB
2000 .275/.389/.45 BS
2001 .01 LTBE (pass yards)
2002 .04 LTBE (pass yards)
2002 6/36 TRV, 39.5 TRMV, .75/1.5/2.75/5.5/6.25/7.25 BS
2002 5 SB/6
2003 5.75 OB/5
2003-2007 .25 WO
2004 BS escalated to 3.25
2004 1 NLTBE
2006 CUT Pre
John Clayton, ESPN: The New Orleans Saints stepped up Friday and gave quarterback Aaron
Brooks a six-year, $36 million contract extension. The deal included a $5 million signing bonus…
Included in the Brooks deal is a $5.75 million option bonus in 2003.
Derrius Brooks
2014 .42/.51 BS
2014 .006 SB/2
2014 CUT Post
Aaron Brown
2007 PS after week 16, .0799 BS
Alex Brown
2010 2/5.5 TRV, 1/3 BS
2010 1.5 RB
Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune: The contract is worth $5.5 million
Brian Allee-Walsh, NewOrleans.com: Brown inked a two-year, $5.5M contract that includes base
salaries of $1M and $3M and a $1.5M signing bonus.
Charles Brown
2010 4/3.1 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 1 SB/4
2011-2013 .31 one-time NTLBE RB
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: 4-years, $3.1M ($1.31M guaranteed)
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Saints second-round offensive tackle Charles Brown's deal includes a $1
million signing bonus, per a league source.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Brown has a $450,000 base salary and a $310,000 roster bonus.
Darrick Brown
2009 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Derek Brown
1993 .1/.125/.1875 BS?
1993 .105 SB/3?
1993 .025 RepB?
1994 CBA increase BS to .135?
1994 .03125 RepB/RB?
1996 .361 RFA tender
1997 1/.25 TRV, .2 BS
1997 .05 SB/1?
1998 .01 SB/1?
1998 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Brown, the team's second selection in the fourth round, signed a
three-year contract. He received a $130,000 signing bonus.
Fakhir Brown
2002 2/.8325 TRV, .375/.45 BS
2002 CUT Post week 1
2002 No SB/2 after week 1, .375/.45 BS
2004 2/1.375 TRV, 2 TRMV, .535/.54 BS
2004 .3 SB/2
2004 .05 NLTBE (PT)
2005 .075 LTBE (PT)
2005 .5 esc possible
Jammal Brown
2005 5/11.0375 TRV, 14.5 TRMV, .23/.3475/.4225/.7525/1.015/2.8725/3.24 BS
2005 1.24 RB
2005 .1 NLTBE (RotY)
2006 5.96 OB/6/5
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435
2007 .99 OB/5
2007 2009 BS escalated to 2.465
2009 BS escalated to 3.29
2009 IR after week 3
2009 VOID 2010-2011
.08 PTI (earned in 2005)
2010 3.619 RFA tender (1st & 3rd)
2010 Traded to WAS (for 2011 pick)
Mike Florio, PFT: A league source tells us that the New Orleans Saints have signed first-round
offensive tackle Jammal Brown to a five-year deal worth up to $11 million. Brown will receive
$8.5 million in first year compensation via option boni worth $6.95 million, a 2005 roster bonus
of $1.24 million, and a one-time bonus of $80,000. Year five contains a $3.5 million escalator.
Michael David Smith, PFT: The Redskins will send either their third-round pick or their fourthround pick to Philly in 2011 to finalize the McNabb trade, based on whether certain triggers are
met in 2010. Whichever of those picks the Redskins don't send to the Eagles, they'll send to the
Saints. In return, the Saints will send the Redskins either their 2011 fifth-round pick (if they get
the Redskins' third-round pick) or their 2011 sixth- or seventh-round pick (if they get the
Redskins' fourth-round pick). There's also a chance of a 2012 sixth-round pick coming into play,
if Brown plays 90 percent of the snaps or makes the Pro Bowl.
Brandon Browner
2015 3/15 TRV, 16 TRMV, 1.1/2.75/2.75 BS
2015 3.9 SB/3
2015-2016 BS guaranteed
2015 .375 NLTBE (PT)
2015 .125 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2016-2017 .75 RB
2016-2017 .046875 RB/game active (equiv .75)
2016-2017 .046875 RB/game on 53-man (equiv .75)
2017 .375 NLTBE (PT)
2017 .125 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
Mike Triplett, ESPN: The Saints signed Browner to a three-year, $15 million contract that comes
with a 2015 cap cost of just $2.4 million. The deal includes $7.75 in fully-guaranteed money,
including a $3.9 million signing bonus and fully guaranteed base salaries of $1.1 million in 2015
and $2.75 million in 2016. But the contract also includes more playing-time incentives than most
deals. If Browner is active for all 16 games, he’ll earn exactly $5 million in each of his three
seasons. He has base salaries of $2.75 million in both 2016 and 2017, plus $750,000 roster
bonuses due in March in each of those years. Then he can earn up to $750,000 more each year
in weekly bonuses for being on the 53-man roster – plus another $750,000 each year in weekly
bonuses for being on the active 46-man roster. The deal also includes up to $500,000 in “not
likely to be earned” bonuses in both 2015 and 2017 based on playing time and making the Pro
Bowl – which could bump the total value up to $16 million over three years, if reached.
Nick Underhill, The Advocate: The deal also contains $375,000 in playtime incentives in 2015
and 2017 and a $125,000 Pro Bowl in 2015 and 2017. Both of these are listed as “not likely to be
earned” incentives. His cap hits in each of the three years are $2.4 million, $6.3 million, and $6.3
million, respectively.
Mark Brunell
2008 2/3.6 TRV, 9 TRMV, 1/1.1 BS
2008 .5 SB/2
2008 .545 RB/WO/LTBE
2008-2009 2.7 NLTBE
2009 .455 RB/WO
Tony Bryant
2004 1/.585 TRV, .535 BS
2004 .05 RB/WO
2005 2/1.5 TRV, .54/.6 BS
2005 .25 SB/2
2005 .025 WO
2006 .085 RB/WO?
2006 CUT Post
Mike Buck
1993 3/2.7 TRV, .85/.775/.7 BS
1993 .375 SB/3
1994 CUT Post
John DeShazier, Times-Picayune: Buck signed a three-year, $2.7 million contract with a $375,000
signing bonus in 1993. He earned $1.225 million last year and is scheduled to earn base salaries
of $775,000 this season and $700,000 next season. With his signing bonus prorated, his salary
will count $900,000 toward the salary cap this season and $825,000 next year.
Vince Buck
1992 .57/.365/.375 BS?
1994 .05 RB/LTBE?
1994 4/5 TRV ext, .8/.925/.9/.875 BS
1994 1 SB/5
1995 .1 RepB
1996 CUT Post
1996-1997 .125 RepB (not paid)
1998 .15 RepB (not paid)
Times-Picayune: He earned $400,700 in salary and bonus in 1994 in the final year of a threeyear, $1.3 million contract.
John DeShazier, Times-Picayune: Buck was scheduled to count $1.25 million (a $925,000 base
salary, $125,000 reporting bonus and $200,000 in prorated signing bonus) toward the salary cap
this season… By releasing him now, the Saints pick up $1.050 million (Buck's $925,000 salary and
$125,000 reporting bonus) this year. Next year, the remainder of his prorated signing bonus
($400,000) will be applied to the salary cap. Buck had completed the first year of a four-year, $5
million deal. Last year, he received a $1 million signing bonus, $800,000 salary and $100,000
reporting bonus. He was scheduled to earn a $900,000 base salary and $125,000 reporting
bonus in 1997 and a $875,000 base salary and $150,000 reporting bonus in 1998.
Josh Bullocks
2005 4/3.365 TRV, 1.98 bonuses, .23/.31/.385/.46/.545 BS
2005 .75 SB/5
2005 .22 RB
2006 1.01 OB/4
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435/.52
2008 VOID 2009 (.019331 into 2008, .367969 into 2009)
John Clayton, ESPN: the four-year contract signed by New Orleans Saints rookie S Josh Bullocks
contained $1.98 million in guarantees.
Brodrick Bunkley
2012 5/22.5 TRV, .7/3.7/4.4/4.4/4.4 BS
2012 4.5 SB/5
2013 2.85 SB/4 CONV
2013 .1 WO
2014 BS reduced to 1.3
2014 .3 RB added
2014 .05 WO (reduced from .1)
2014 .35 esc possible
2015 BS reduced to 1.25
2015 .25 RB added
2015 .05 WO (reduced from .1)
2015 .25 BS guarantee added
2015 .45 esc possible
2016 .1 WO
2016 .8 esc possible
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The deal averages $4.5 million a season and includes a $4.5 million signing
bonus … Bunkley helped the Saints out by accepting a base salary of $700,000 this year and
spreading out large chunks of money over the rest of the contract. In 2013, Bunkley has a $3.7
million base salary that’s fully guaranteed. In 2014, Bunkley’s salary jumps to $4.4 million and it
stays there for the final two years of the deal. Bunkley also has a $100,000 workout bonus each
year, starting in 2013. He also has escalator clauses that could drive up his base salary in any
season, starting next year.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Bunkley's new deal drops his cap number to $2.5 million in 2013.
Bunkley was slated to make $3.7 million in base salary. The Saints cut his base salary to
$750,000 and turned the other $3 million into signing bonus that will be spread through the
next four seasons.
Aaron Wilson, NFP: It amounted to a $2.85 million paycut for Bunkley. Bunkley restructured his
deal on Monday, receiving $300,000 guaranteed in a roster bonus due Thursday as his base
salary for this year was lowered from $4.4 million to $1.3 million with his salary-cap figure down
to $3.62 million for 2014. There's up to $350,000 in an escalator clause this year. In 2015, he's
still due a $4.4 million base salary with a $6.112 million salary-cap figure and a $100,000
workout bonus and up to $450,000 in an escalator clause. In 2016, he has a $4.4 million base
salary, a $100,000 workout bonus and up to $800,000 in an escalator clause.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: The Saints saved about $3 million in cash and cap space when Bunkley
agreed to a reduced contract last week (similar to what he did last year) -- though he can earn
up to $450,000 in unspecified escalators. Bunkley's base salary dropped from $4.4 million to
$1.25 million. His total bonuses climbed from $100,000 to $300,000. The Saints did not alter the
final year of Bunkley's deal in 2016.
Rafael Bush
2012 Acquired from DEN (waivers)
2012 .465 BS
2013 1/.555 TRV, .555 BS
2014 1.431 RFA tender
2014 signed by ATL to offer sheet, matched
2014 2/3.8 TRV, 4.55 TRMV, 1.85/1.95 BS
2014 .85 BS guaranteed
2015 .75 esc possible
Mike Triplett, ESPN: Bush’s deal is worth between $3.8 million and $4.55 million, depending on
incentives. He’ll make $1.85 million this year, which is also his 2014 salary-cap cost. Bush did not
receive a signing bonus, but $850,000 of his salary is guaranteed. He is due $1.95 million in
2015, which is also his 2015 cap cost. He can earn an escalator of up to $750,000 next year
based on interceptions and a Pro Bowl appearance this season.
Reggie Bush
2006 6/52.5 TRV, 62.05 TRMV, .275/.875/1.55/2.225/2.9/3.575 BS
2006 2.425 RB
2006-2011 1.5 NLTBE (playoffs, max 4 total)
2007 12.5 OB/5
2007 .3 LTBE (playoffs)
2009 8.5 buyback/3, 2.225/8/12.65 BS
2010-2011 voidable
2011 .05 NLTBE (5 Pro Bowls)
3.5 PTI
2008 4/32.925 TRV, 36.725 TRMV, 1.55/2.585/8/11.8 BS
2008 4 SB/4
2008 IR after week 15
2009 4.5 RB
2009 1.5 LTBE (removed)
2010 .49 RB guaranteed (skill/injury)
2010-2011 1.5 NLTBE
2011 Traded to MIA Post (for Jonathan Amaya & draft picks)
Adam Caplan/Pauline, Scout.com: A league source points out Bush would get a $200,000 bonus
if the Saints win a Wild Card game, $300,000 bonus if the team wins a game in the Divisional
round, $500,000 if the team wins a Conference Championship, and another $500,000 for a
Super Bowl win in any year of his contract.
Ed Thompson, Scout.com: Scout.com has learned that the New Orleans Saints and running back
Reggie Bush quietly renegotiated his contract in early June. The team included a $4 million
signing bonus as part of the new deal, which runs through 2011, and a $4.5 million roster bonus
for the 2009 season.
Bush had four years remaining on his original deal with $10.25 million in salary and $10 million
in prorated bonus money scheduled spread out through 2011. But he also had $20 million
dollars of "Not Likely to Be Earned" bonuses at a rate of $5 million per year that didn't count
against the Saints' cap unless he reached those incentives.
Under his new deal, which also runs through 2011, Bush will see practically all of that money as
long as he plays out his contract.
While his salary stays the same in 2008, he'll see a marginal increase in 2009 ($2.2 million to
$2.6 million) before making a huge jump from $2.9 million to $8.0 million in 2010. And in 2011,
he will receive $11.8 million in salary instead of the $3.575 million that was in his original
contract. In addition to the $4 million signing bonus, which adds an extra million dollars to the
Saints cap hit for each of the remaining four years, Bush will still have the opportunity to earn
$1.5 million in NLTBE bonuses. And he can earn $800,000 more in 2011. But all other NLTBE
bonuses have been eliminated.
Instead, the team has put up $1.5 million in "Likely to be Earned Bonus" money for both the
2009 and 2010 seasons, and another $700,000 in 2011. All of that money hits the cap
immediately when the contract year begins since it's assumed that the player will reach those
goals.
But perhaps the most significant move by the team is the huge carrot they've dangled to
encourage Bush to finally break out this year and become their featured back. The former USC
Trojan is eligible for a whopping $4.5 million roster bonus prior to the start of the 2009 season,
and then another $490,000 roster bonus prior to the start of the 2010 season.
So in the end, the team converted almost $18 million in NLTBE money into roughly $5 million in
roster bonuses and approximately $13.7 million in salary. And they threw in a $4 million signing
bonus to make it even more attractive. Other than the signing bonus, none of the rest of the
money is guaranteed. But if Bush plays out the entire contract, he'll average $8.2 million over
the four years.
For the 2008 season, Bush's salary cap hit goes up only $1 million dollars from $4.1 million to
$5.1 million. But largely due to the huge roster bonus in 2009 plus the LTBE bonus money, his
toll on the cap will jump roughly $7.4 million ($4.7 to $12.1) next year.
In 2010, the hit goes up by $8 million ($5.4 to $13.5) and, unless he has another new deal in
place by then, his salary cap charge in 2011 will be almost $10 million higher than it was in his
original contract ($6.1 to $16.0).
The team has given Bush all the incentive in the world to excel this season with the lure of a $4.5
million roster bonus awaiting early next year. They aren't likely to cut him loose in 2009 even if
he disappoints this season, simply because he would still hit them for $10.5 million in prorated
bonus money. That's too costly against the cap, even if they would spread it over two seasons
by making him a June 1 cut.
But after that, all bets are off. The team has set themselves up to be able to release him before
the 2010 season if he hasn't realized his potential. With just $7 million in prorated bonus money
remaining on the contract, the team could release him and not only cover the loss, but come
out ahead by roughly $3 million since he's scheduled to earn $8 million in salary, a $490,000
roster bonus and $1.5 million in LTBE bonus money that year.
Jermon Bushrod
2007 3/1.42586 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .31086 SB/3
2010 1.684 RFA tender
2011 2/9.5 TRV, 1/3 BS
2011 3.5 SB/2
2012 2 RB
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: The two-year deal, worth $9.5 million with a $3.5 million signing
bonus according to league sources, was a win-win for the Saints and Bushrod.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Bushrod is scheduled to make $1 million in base salary this season and
could earn up to $150,000 more in incentives.
Nate Bussey
2011 4/2.0859 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .0459 SB/4
Jerametrius Butler
2008 .605 BS
2008 Retired
Quincy Butler
2008 PS after week 6, .102 BS
2008 Signed by DAL after week 8
2010 No SB after week 6, .47 BS
2010 CUT Post week 6 (paid through week 7, claimed by STL)
Victor Butler
2013 2/3 TRV, .75/1.4 BS
2013 .75 SB/2
2014 voidable
2014 .1 WO
2014 .225 esc possible
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Victor Butler deal: two years, $3 million, $750,000 bonus, bases of
$750,000, $1.4 million; cap figures of $1.125 million and $1.875 million… In 2014, Victor Butler's
deal voids. However, Saints have right of first refusal. Deal has a $100,000 workout bonus in
2014.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: he received a $750,000 signing bonus and his $750,000 base
salary in 2013 is fully guaranteed. Butler could have voided the second season of the contract
and become an unrestricted free agent (with the Saints retaining the "right of first refusal") by
playing in 57.5 percent of the Saints' defensive snaps or by recording 6.5 sacks this season, but
neither of those scenarios will play out as Butler is expected to be placed on injured reserve.
Butler also could have added $225,000 to his $1.4 million base salary in 2014, but that will not
happen, either.
Israel Byrd
1993 PS after week 1, .0561 BS?
1993 Activated after week 17 (of 18), .1 BS
1994 .108 BS after week 7?
1994 CUT Post week 12
1994 .108 BS after week 16
1995 1/.149 TRV, .149 BS
1996 1/.196 TRV, .196 BS
1996 reserve/NFI
Jairus Byrd
2014 6/54 TRV, 1.3/2/7.4/7.9/8.4/8.6 BS
2014 11 SB/6/5
2015 6 RB CONV/5 (guaranteed)
2015 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2015-2019 .1 WO
2016 6 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2017-2019 .01875 RB/game active (equiv .3)
2017-2019 .5 de-esc possible
Tom Pelissero, USA Today: the six-year, $54 million deal Byrd agreed to Tuesday night with the
Saints included an $11 million signing bonus and $1.3 million guaranteed base salary in 2014.
Byrd then has a $6 million roster bonus due in March 2015 that will be fully guaranteed as of
next week, ensuring he’ll collect his $2 million base salary that year as well. He also has a
$100,000 workout bonus in each of the final four years of the deal. The Saints will have a
decision to make in 2016, when $6 million of Byrd’s $7.4 million base salary – guaranteed for
injury only at the time of signing – would become fully guaranteed on the third day of the league
year… they can go year-to-year, with base salaries of $7.9 million in 2017, $8.4 million in 2018
and $8.6 million in 2019. Byrd also has $300,000 in per-game roster bonuses available in each of
the last three years of the contract. There are up to $500,000 de-escalators in those years as
well.
Travis Cadet
2012 3/1.445 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .005 SB/3
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The Saints gave running back Travaris Cadet… a $5,000 signing bonus.
Dan Campbell
2009 1/.795 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 IR, .335 BS (.245 MSB)
Mark Campbell
2006 3/3.4 TRV, .6/.95/.95 BS
2006 .8 SB/3
2006-2008 .05 WO
2007 IR after week 2
2008 IR after week 11
Sean Canfield
2010 4/1.8359 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .0459 SB/4
2010 CUT Post
2010 PS after week 1, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 2
2010 PS after week 3, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 4
2010 PS after week 4, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 5
2010 PS after week 6, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 7
Danny Cox, NO Saints Examiner: Canfield agreed to a four-year deal worth $1.835 million with a
signing bonus of $45,900.
John Carney
2001 1/.5 TRV, .5 BS
2002 1/.775 TRV, .75 BS
2002 .025 SB/1
2003 5/4.42 TRV, .755/.76/.765/.77/.77 BS
2003 .5 SB/5
2003-2004 .05 RB
2006 BS escalated to .81/.82
2007 CUT Pre
2009 1/.895 TRV, .845 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 CUT Post week 15 (paid full BS?)
2010 No SB after week 3, .855 BS
2010 CUT Post week 5
Chris Canty
2000 Acquired from SEA after week 13 (waivers)
2000 .472 BS
Herman Carroll
1994 3/.4725 TRV, .11/.1375/.165 BS
1994 .06 SB/3
1995 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Carroll, the first of two fifth-round picks by the Saints, signed a
three-year $472,500 contract last week that included $60,000 in bonus money. Carroll's contract
includes base salaries of $110,000 in 1994, $137,500 in '95 and $165,000 in '96.
Travis Carroll
2002 2/.531 TRV, .225/.3 BS
2002 .006 SB/2
2003 CUT Post week 1
Brandon Carter
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 1
Dale Carter
2002 5/20 TRV, .65/.755/2.95/3.4/2.95/4/4 BS
2002 3 SB/7
2002 Suspended 8 games (weeks 1-8, substance abuse)
2003 1.5 OB/6 (reduced from 2.5)
2003 .345 RB (removed)
2003 BS raised to 1.6
2003 .2 NLTBE added
2003-2008 -.214286 SB payback
2003-2005 .4 esc possible
2003-2006 .05 WO
2004 CUT Pre
2004 1 RB (not paid)
2005 1.05 RB
2006 1.2 RB
2007-2008 voidable (10% PT any year)
Mike Freeman, NY Times: As part of the $28 million contract Carter signed with the Saints on
March 12, he is to receive a $3 million signing bonus.
Jonathan Casillas
2009 3/1.1925 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .0075 SB/3
2010 IR, .24 BS
2012 1.26 RFA tender
Chris Chamberlain
2012 3/4.05 TRV, .7/1.05/1.1 BS
2012 1.2 SB/3
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Chamberlain's three-year contract is worth $4.05 million, according to
a league source. It includes a $1.2 million signing bonus. The contract has base salaries of
$700,000, $1.05 million and $1.1 million. The deal includes escalator clauses that can boost his
base salary.
Orson Charles
2014 PS after week 3, .1071 BS
2015 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Jeff Charleston
2008 No SB/2 after week 5, .37/.46 BS
2008 4.610294 dummy LTBE
2010 1.101 RFA tender
Martin Chase
2000 .275 BS
2001 .512 RFA tender
2001 3/1.519 TRV, .389/.452/.53 BS
2001 .123 SB/3
2002 .025 RB/WO
2003 Traded to WAS (for cond 2004 7th)
Je’Rod Cherry
1996 3/1.59425 TRV, .275/.34375/.4125 BS
1996 .563 SB/3
1999 .453 RFA tender
Matt Clapp
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 1
Kendrick Clancy
2007 3/5.2 TRV, 1.25/1.6/1.8 BS
2007 .25 SB/3
2007-2008 .2 NLTBE
2008-2009 .15 WO
2009 IR after week 8
PFT: Clancy will receive $1.5 million in the first year of the deal, via salary and bonus money.
The payout matches the salary he would have earned in 2007 with the Cardinals. In 2008, he's
due to receive a base salary of $1.6 million and a workout bonus of $250,000. The base salary in
year three is $1.8 million, with a $150,000 workout bonus.
Danny Clark
2006 1/.625 TRV, .585 BS (not MSB eligible)
2006 .04 SB/1
2010 1/1.05 TRV, .855 BS
2010 .195 RB OATSB/1
2011 1/.96 TRV, .91 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .05 SB/1
2011 CUT Post
Vinnie Clark
1994 Acquired after week 12 from ATL (waivers)
1994 .5 BS
Cam Cleeland
1998 3/1.6455 TRV, .218/.2875/.35 BS
1998 .708 SB/3
1998 .032 RB/RepB
1999-2000 .025 WO
2001 .512 RFA tender
Charlie Clemons
2000 Signed to offer sheet, not matched by STL
2000 4/6 TRV, .45/1/1.1/1.3 BS
2000 2 SB/4
2001 .025 WO
2002 .1 WO
2003 VOID (50% PT any season)
2003 .025 WO
Len Pasquarelli, CBS Sportsline: The four-year deal is worth $6 million. It includes a signing
bonus of $2 million and base salaries of $450,000 (for 2000), $1 million (2001), $1.1 million
(2002) and $1.3 million (2003). But because Clemons is a restricted free agent, St. Louis has a
week to match the offer. If the Rams… decline to match, then… there is no compensation due
the Rams.
George Coghill
1993 2/.192 TRV, .06/.125 BS
1993 .007 SB/2
1993 CUT Post
Marquice Cole
2008 PS after week 14, .0884 BS
Brandon Coleman
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 16, .42/.435/.525 BS
Harry Coleman
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 5
Kenyon Coleman
2013 1/1.005 TRV, .94 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
2013 .3 BS guaranteed
Rod Coleman
2009 1/.795 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .02 SB/1
2009 .03 WO
2009 CUT Post
Brian Allee-Walsh: $745,000 base salary, $20,000 signing bonus, $30,000 workout bonus.
Jed Collins
2010 PS after week 1, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 1 (paid thru week 2)
2010 PS after week 2, .0884 BS (thru week 18)
2011 3/1.245 TRV, .33/.415/.5 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .375/.465/.555
Kerry Collins
1998 Acquired from CAR after week 6 (waivers)
1998 1.153 BS
Marques Colston
2006 3/1.1046 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .0246 SB/3
2008 4/15 TRV, 19.3 TRMV, .5/2.25/2.7/3 BS
2008 5 SB/4
2008 .325 OATSB/4
2008 1 RB
2008 .3 LTBE
2008 .65 NLTBE
2009 .1 LTBE
2009 .85 NLTBE
2010 .15 WO
2010 .2 LTBE
2010 .75 NLTBE
2011 .075 WO
2011 .2 LTBE
2011 .75 NLTBE
2011 .5 esc possible
2012 5/36.3 TRV, 1.2/4.5/5.5/6.9/7.7 BS
2012 10 SB/5
2012-2013 BS guaranteed
2012-2016 .1 WO
2013 2.8 SB/4 CONV
2014 2 BS guaranteed
2015 2/7 TRV, 1.445/2.65
2015 2.305 RB
2015-2016 .05 WO?
2016 .5 RB?
Details of 2008 extension courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
JI Halsell, FO: 10.0 gteed
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Colston has a $75,000 [workout] bonus [in 2011].
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Colston's deal is worth $36.3 million over five years. He received
a $10 million signing bonus, and a total of $17.7 million is guaranteed. His 2012 salary-cap
number is $3.3 million. Colston's base salary in 2012 will be $1.2 million, followed by $4.5
million in 2013, $5.5 million in 2014, $6.9 million in 2015 and $7.7 million in 2016. The 2012 and
2013 salaries are guaranteed, with another $2 million guaranteed in 2014. He'll receive a
$100,000 workout bonus in each year.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Colston converted $2.8 million of his base salary into signing
bonus, which will create $2.1 million in cap savings this year.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: Colston took a pay cut of $3.2 million in 2015, all of which was saved
against the salary cap. He went from $7 million in salary and bonuses to $3.8 million. The new
deal now calls for a roster bonus of $2.305 million (due this week), a base salary of $1.445
million and a workout bonus of $50,000. Colston also agreed to an even bigger reduction in
2016, which is the final year of his contract, dropping from $7.8 million in salary and bonuses to
$3.2 million.
Albert Connell
2001 5/13.15 TRV, .5/1.25/2/2.7/3 BS
2001 2.5 SB/4
2001 Suspended 4 games (conduct detrimental)
2002 CUT Pre
Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune: Connell's contract is a five-year, $13.15 million package, that
includes a $2.5 million signing bonus. He will earn base salaries of $500,000 this season, $1.25
million in 2002, $2 million in 2003, $2.7 million in 2004 and $3 million in 2005. Roster and
workout bonuses ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 are included for each season from 2002 to
2005.
Darion Conner
1994 .225 BS?
1994 .17 LTBE?
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Conner became Rickey Jackson's replacement at left outside
linebacker and ended up leading the team with 10.5 sacks for the salary of $225,000.
Ernie Conwell
2003 5/8.75 TRV, .8/.925/1.125/1.6/1.9 BS
2003 2.1 SB/5
2004-2007 .075 RB/WO
2007 CUT Pre
Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune: The final numbers have been reported on the five-year, $8.75
million contract tight end Ernie Conwell is expected to sign today. The deal includes a $2.1
million signing bonus and pays Conwell base salaries of $800,000 this season, $1 million in 2004,
$1.2 million in 2005, $1.675 million in 2006 and $1.975 million in 2007.
Brandin Cooks
2014 4/8.383452 TRV, .42/.801066/1.182132/.781599 BS
2014 4.417056 SB/4
2014-2017 BS guaranteed
2017 .781599 RB
Josh Cooper
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 12, .275/.36 BS
2007 4.7139 dummy LTBE added
Richard Cooper
1993 1/1.05/1.015 BS?
Terrence Copper
2006 Acquired from DAL (waivers)
2006 .425 BS
2007 1/1.1 TRV, 1.35 TRMV, .6 BS
2007 .35 SB/1
2007 .00625 RB/game active (equiv .1, .09375 LTBE/earned)
2007 .05 WO
2007 .25 NLTBE (recs)
2008 2/2.75 TRV, .75/1.1 BS
2008 .6 SB/2
2008-2009 .05 WO
2008 .00625 RB/game active (equiv .1, earned .03125)
2008 CUT Post week 5 (paid thru week 6)
2008 .044118 termination pay
2008 No SB/2 after week 6, .75/1.1 BS
2008 .0625 RB OATSB/2 (.00625/game active, earned 0)
2008 CUT Post week 7 (paid thru week 8))
2009 .00625 RB/game active (equiv .1)
John Murphy, Yahoo Sports: the one-year contract signed by New Orleans Saints restricted freeagent WR Terrance Copper is worth as much as $1.1 million and includes a $350,000 signing
bonus. His base salary for 2007 would be $600,000. Copper can make an additional $150,000 in
workout and roster bonuses, which would make his deal worth approximately $250,000 more
than his original tender. Copper, who becomes an unrestricted free agent when the contract
expires, has playing time incentives in his contract related to receptions. If the incentives are
completely reached, they could push the total value of the deal to $1.35 million.
Chad Cota
1998 3/5.4 TRV, 1/1.3/1.6 BS
1998 1.5 SB/3
1998 VOID 1999-2000
Don Hunt, Mail Tribune: The Ashland High graduate signed an offer sheet with the Saints worth
$5.4 million over three years last week. The Panthers had until noon (PST) today to match the
offer and retain Cota or take the Saints' seventh-round draft pick as compensation… Cota will
make $1 million in salary and $1.5 million in bonus money next season, his father George said.
He'll make $1.3 million in salary his second season and $1.6 million his third season, the elder
Cota added. However, Cota's contract will become void and he would become a free agent if the
team he plays for next season makes the playoffs, George Cota said.
Bryan Cox
2002 1/.775 TRV, .75 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 .025 SB/1
Jason Craft
2004 Acquired from JAC (for 5th-round pick)
2004 .725 BS
2004 .025 WO
2005 4/6.325 TRV, .75/1/1/.9 BS
2005 1.75 SB/4
2005-2007 .05 WO
2006 .4 RB
2008 .375 RB/WO
2008 CUT Post week 2 (paid full BS?)
Billy Cundiff
2006 No SB/1 after week 11, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 CUT Post week 16 (paid through week 17)
Chase Daniel
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 2, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 CUT Post week 10
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 13
2009 PS after week 13, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 16, .31/.395/.48 BS
Adam Caplan, The Sideline View: The New Orleans Saints and backup QB Chase Daniel have
agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract, an NFL source confirmed. The deal includes a
$300,000 signing bonus.
Jason David
2007 4/15 TRV, 3/2.5/2.5/3 BS
2007 1.3 SB/4
2007 2.2 RB
2007-2008 .1 NLTBE
2008 .5 RB
2008 BS reduced to 2.4/2.4/2.9
2008-2010 .1 WO added
2009 CUT Post
Brian Allee-Walsh: team officials have not restructured the contract of veteran cornerback Jason
David, who is scheduled to make a base salary of $2.4 million this year [2009], plus a $100,000
workout bonus.
Tanard Davis
2008 PS after week 8, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 10
Travis Davis
1995 2/.286 TRV, .119/.149 BS
1995 .018 SB/2
1995 CUT Post
1995 PS, .0561 BS
1995 signed by JAC after week 7
Troy Davis
1997 3/1.0245 TRV, .146/.2075/.251 BS
1997 .372 SB/3
1997 .028 RepB
1998-1999 .01 WO
1999 CBA increase BS to .325
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Davis agreed to a three-year, $1.03 million deal that includes
a $375,000 signing bonus and $25,000 reporting bonus in '97.
Sean Dawkins
1998 1/.75 TRV, .4 BS
1998 .15 SB/1
1998 .025 WO
1998 .175 RB
Rob Kroichick, SF Chronicle: Dawkins agreed to a one-year, $750,000 deal with the Saints.
AP: Dawkins' contract includes a $150,000 signing bonus, $400,000 base salary, $25,000
workout bonus and $175,000 roster bonus due Sept. 1, plus another $735,000 in incentives tied
to his performance.
Brian De La Puenta
2010 PS after week 5, .0884 BS
Curtis DeLoatch
2006 Acquired from NYG (waivers)
2006 .425 BS
Derek Dimke
2014 .42/.51 BS
2014 .005 SB/2
2014 CUT Post
Darnell Dinkins
2009 1/.795 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
Brian Allee-Walsh: $745,000 base salary, $50,000 signing bonus.
Brian Dixon
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
Jim Dombrowski
1990 3/2.025 TRV, .575/.675/.775 BS
1993 5/11.25 TRV, 2.15/1.5/2.05/2/2.3 BS?
1993 1.25 SB/5
1995 .75 SB/3 CONV?
1997 CUT Pre
Gerry Overton, AJC: Dombrowski arrived in camp after agreeing to a five-year contract
reportedly worth $ 11.25 million, which makes him the NFL's highest paid offensive lineman.
Dombrowski's contract includes a $ 1.25 million signing bonus and incentives that can push the
total to $ 12 million.
Don Cronin, USA Today: The Saints also terminated the contract of 11-year veteran guard Jim
Dombrowski, who was to make $ 1.75 million this season. They hope to re-sign him for less.
Herb Donaldson
2009 PS after week 7, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 10
Marques Douglas
2000 1/.193 TRV, .193 BS
2001 PS, .068 BS
2001 Signed by BAL after week 13
Justin Drescher
2010 No SB/2 after week 11, .32/.405 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2012 1/.54 TRV, .54 BS
2013 4/3.385 TRV, .63/.73/.745/.76 BS
2013 .44 SB/4
2013-2016 .02 WO
Shawn Draper
2003 .3 BS
2003 CUT Post week 1
2003 PS after week 7, .07395 BS
Tim Duckworth
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2008 PS, .102 BS
2009 PS, .0884 BS
Kevin Dudley
2007 PS, .0799 BS
Jo-Lonn Dunbar
2008 3/1.155 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Post
2008 PS, .102 BS
2008 Activated before week 1, .295/.385/.47 BS
2009 IR after week 13, .23 BS
2011 1/.65 TRV, .8 TRMV, .6 BS
2011 .05 SB/1
2011 .15 NLTBE (earned)
Karl Dunbar
1993 2/.389 TRV, .15/.2 BS
1993 .005 SB/2
1993 .034 RB
1994 CUT Post
Quinn Early
1991 2/.9 TRV, ?/? BS
1993 3/2.425 TRV, .6/.725/.9 BS?
1993 .2 SB/3?
Kyle Eckel
2009 No SB/1 after week 7, .46 BS
2009 CUT Post week 13
2009 No SB/1 after week 15, .46 BS
Kasim Edebali
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .006 SB/3
Dannell Ellerbe
2015 Acquired from MIA (for Kenny Stills & 3rd)
2015 1.1/4.1/4.1 BS
2015 2.1 RB guaranteed OATSB/3
2015-2017 .1 WO
2015 BS guaranteed
2016-2017 1 RB
2016 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
Evan Woodbery, Times-Picayune: a $2.1 million bonus for Ellerbe that was originally reported as
being covered by his old team, the Miami Dolphins, will now be attributed to the Saints' cap.
Treated as a signing bonus, the cash will be prorated over three years at $700,000 annually.
Sedrick Ellis
2008 5/32 TRV, 49 TRMV, 19.5 gteed, .295/.795/1.104/1.663/2.222/2.781 BS
2008 1.941 RB
2009 VOID 2013
2009 6 RB/4
2009-2012 1.48 one-time NLTBE RB (PTI)?
2009 BS escalated to 3.366/3.652/3.782/4.316
2010-2012 .25 WO
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Ellis has a $250,000 workout bonus [in 2011].
Heath Evans
2009 2/2.1 TRV, .745/.755 BS
2009 .6 SB/2
2009 IR after week 7
Mike Reiss, ESPN Boston: the Saints two-year offer included a $600,000 signing bonus and a
little more than $1 million in bonuses and guarantees.
Brian Allee-Walsh: $745,000, $755,000 base salaries, $600,000 signing bonus.
Jahri Evans
2006 3/1.4263 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .3463 SB/3
2009 2.792 RFA tender
2010 3.168 RFA tender
2010 7/56.7 TRV, 7/3/3/7.2/6.8/6.8/8 BS
2010 12 SB/7/6
2010-2016 .2 WO
2012 2.3 SB/5 CONV
2013 4.16 SB/4 CONV
2014-2016 .5 RB
2015 3/18 TRV, 1.003/3.8/4.9 BS
2015 5.4 SB/3
2015 .5 RB
2015-2017 .1 WO
2015 BS guaranteed
2015 .0060625 RB/game active (equiv .097, .097 LTBE)
2016-2017 1 RB
2016 2 BS guaranteed
Brian Allee-Walsh, NewOrleans.com: 2010 - $7M base salary, $12M signing bonus, $200,000
workout bonus 2011 - $3M base salary, $200,000 workout bonus 2012 - $3M base salary,
$200,000 workout bonus 2013 - $7.2M base salary, $200,000 workout bonus 2014 - $6.8M base
salary, $500,000 roster bonus, $200,000 workout bonus 2015 - $6.8M base salary, $500,000
roster bonus, $200,000 workout bonus 2016 - $8M base salary, $500,000 roster bonus,
$200,000 workout bonus
Andrew Brandt, NFP: It contains 19M of guaranteed money, although no guaranteed money
after this year. It has 25.6M in the all-important category of money over the first three years. ...
he will receive 19M in the next seven months. Evans will receive a guaranteed salary of 7M this
year and a signing bonus of 12M paid as follows: 4M on May 15; 6M on July 15; 2M on January
15, 2011.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The new deal drops his cap figure from $5.2 million to $3.36 million. Evans
received a $2.3 million signing bonus as part of the deal. The Saints dropped his base salary to
$700,000 from $3 million.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Evans' 2013 base salary is now $3.04 million, down from a
scheduled $7.2 million. That difference was converted into signing bonus, so Evans will still get
all the money up front. But for accounting purposes, that $4.2 million will be spread out over
the final four years of his deal.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: Evans accepted a small pay cut in 2015 (from $7.5 million in salary and
bonuses to $7.1 million) and a larger pay cut in 2016 (from $8.7 million to $4.9 million). But the
payoff for the six-time Pro Bowler is that $9.5 million is guaranteed over the next two years,
including a $5.4 million signing bonus… 2015: $5.4 million signing bonus. $1.003 million base
salary. $500,000 roster bonus (already paid). Up to $97,000 total in per-game roster bonuses.
$100,000 workout bonus. Salary-cap cost: $7 million. 2016: $3.8 million base salary. $1 million
roster bonus. $100,000 workout bonus. Salary-cap cost: $8.2 million (down from original cap
cost of $10.2 million). 2017: $4.9 million base salary. $1 million roster bonus. $100,000 workout
bonus. Salary-cap cost: $7.8 million.
Troy Evans
2007 2/1.32 TRV, .595/.605 BS
2007 .1 SB/2
2007-2008 .01 WO
2009 2/1.62 TRV, .745/.755 BS
2009 .1 SB/2
2009-2010 .01 WO
2010 CUT Post
Willie Evans
2007 PS, .0799 BS
207 CUT Post week 1
Jim Everett
1994 Acquired from STL (for 7th)
1994 2.65/2.6 BS
1994 2/3.25 TRV, 1/1 BS
1994 .5 SB/2
1994 .25 RepB
1994 .5 NLTBE
1995 .5 OB/1 (not paid)
1995 1 esc possible
1995 5/16.551 TRV, .401/2.5/2.7/2.9/3.75 BS
1995 3.8 SB/5 (3.7255 PV?)
1995 .5 RB
1997 CUT Pre
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: The Saints refused to disclose what compensation was given up for
Everett other than to call it an undisclosed draft choice. But team sources with the Rams and
Saints said Los Angeles had received the Saints' seventh-round pick in the upcoming 1994 draft
on April 24-25… in 1994, Everett will receive $500,000 for signing, which is prorated over two
years for salary cap purposes, $250,000 for reporting, $1 million in base salary and $500,000 in
incentives. In 1995, Everett will receive $500,000 if the club renews his option. He then will
make a base salary up to $2 million, depending on the amount of his incentives from 1994.
Everett was scheduled to earn $2.65 million in 1994 and $2.6 million in 1995 with the Rams.
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Everett, who was scheduled to earn $2.65 million in 1994 and $2.6
million in 1995 from the Rams, can earn the same $5.25 million total from the Saints if he
achieves the $1 million in incentives written into his new contract… the significant numbers of
the contract are the cap dollar value, which is $1.5 million in 1994, and means the Saints have
gained an extra $2.3 million to spend on players after Wilson's release. Everett will count $2.75
million against the Saints' 1995 cap, pending whether he achieves his extra $1 million in
incentives.
John DeShazier, Times-Picayune: Everett, who signed the contract June 15, will earn $4.701
million this season. He received a $3.8 million signing bonus with a $401,000 base salary and
$500,000 roster bonus. His average salary for the next five years is $3.31 million… His base
salary will escalate to $2.5 million in 1996, $2.7 million in 1997, $2.9 million in 1998 and $3.75
million in 1999. His salary will count $1.661 million toward the $37.1 million salary cap this year,
$3.26 million toward the cap in 1996, $3.46 million in 1997, $3.66 million in 1998 and $4.51
million in 1999… Everett earned approximately $2.2 million in salary and performance incentives
last year, when his base salary was $1.5 million. His cap value would have been $2.2 million this
year. Under the contract extension, Everett's 1995 salary cap figure is $1.661 million, giving the
Saints savings of $539,000, about one-fifth of the total team officials said they needed to create
funds for the practice squad and rookie pool.
Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News: Everett will cost the Saints $1.115 million this season and
$1.115 million in 1998. Had he played for the Saints in 1997, his salary cap figure would have
been $3.445 million.
Tyler Ezell
2014 .42/.51 BS
2014 .004 SB/2?
2014 CUT Post
Jeff Faine
2006 Acquired from CLE
2006 .53875/.70125/.86375/1.026246 BS
2007 BS escalated to 3
2008 VOID 2008-2009
Greg Fassitt
2008 .295 BS
2008 IR after week 1, CUT (injury settlement)
2009 PS after week 11, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 15, .31 BS
2009 CUT Post week 16
2009 PS, .0884 BS
Mark Fields
1995 4/4.35 TRV, .9/1.125/1.1/.725 BS
1995-1996 BS guaranteed
1997 1 BS guaranteed
1997-1998 .25 RB
1998 6/26.1 TRV, .48547/2.05/3.1/3.71453/2.7/3 BS
1998 7 SB/6
1998 BS lowered to .216 after week 9, equiv .48547
1999 1.65 SB/5 CONV
1999 .75 RB
2000-2001 .6 RepB
2000-2003 .1 WO
2001 CUT Pre
2002 .7 RepB
2003 1 RepB
Alfred Fincher
2005 3/1.447 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .522 SB/3
2006 BS escalated to .35/.435
2007 IR after week 9
2008 CUT Pre
Tim Flanders
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Ronald Flemons
2002 PS after week 10, .068 BS
2002 Signed by ATL after week 11
Spencer Folau
2002 2/1.65 TRV, 3.425 TRMV, .525/.875 BS
2002 .2 SB/2
2002-2003 .025 WO
2002-2003 .625 NLTBE
2003 .525 BS guaranteed
2003 BS escalated to 1.4
2003 IR after week 15
2004 3/4 TRV, 4.75 TRMV, .8/1.1/1.05 BS
2004 .75 SB/3
2004 .15 RB
2004-2006 .05 WO
2004-2006 .25 NLTBE (PT)
2005 CUT Post
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Folau signed a two-year contract totaling $1.65 million, with $750,000 of
that payable in 2002. He got a signing bonus of $200,000, a base salary of $525,000 for '02 and a
$25,000 workout bonus. He is scheduled to earn a base salary of $875,000 for 2003, of which
$525,000 is guaranteed.
Brian Folkerts
2012 3/1.445 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .005 SB/3
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The Saints gave… lineman Brian Folkerts… a $5,000 signing bonus.
Jerry Fontenot
1997 2/1.6 TRV, .3/.8 BS
1997 .4 SB/2
1997 .1 RB
1999 4/6.7 TRV, .7/1.35/1.55/1.65 BS
1999 1.25 SB/4
1999-2000 .05 WO
2001-2002 .05 WO (not paid)
2001 2/3.3 TRV, .477/1.45/2/2 BS
2001 1.323 SB/4 CONV (2/2 voidable BS added)
2002 .05 WO
2003 VOID 2003-2004
2003 1/1.005 TRV, .755 BS
2003 .25 SB/1
2003 .5 NLTBE (PT)
2004 1/.785 TRV, .76 BS (.455 MSB)
2004 .025 SB/1
2004 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Signed two-year, $1.6 million deal ($400,000 to sign) to leave
Chicago Bears. Earned about $900,000 in 1997.
Khairi Fortt
2014 4/2.63256 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .41256 SB/4
2014 IR-DFR
2014 CUT Post week 5 (claimed by CIN)
Glenn Foster
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .007 SB/3
2014 IR after week 7, .318 BS?
Renardo Foster
2009 PS after week 3, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 15
Chris Francies
2008 PS after week 11, .102 BS
Aubrayo Franklin
2011 1/4 TRV, 1.25 BS
2011 2.75 SB/1
2011 BS guaranteed
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: $4 million [2011 cap charge]
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Franklin's deal is worth a total of $4 million, including a $2.75
million signing bonus and a $1.25 million salary.
Jerry Franklin
2014 PS after week 11, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 16, .57/.66 BS
Terrence Frederick
2013 No SB/3 after week 16, .405/.42/.51 BS (off CLE PS)
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 11, .42/.51 BS
Reggie Freeman
1993 .191251/.239063/.286877/.334689 BS?
1993 .475 SB/4
1994 CUT Post
Scott Fujita
2006 4/12 TRV, 1/2/2/2 BS
2006 4 SB/4
2006-2009 .15 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2009 1 RB
Bob MCGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: the Cowboys let Fujita walk (four years, $12 million,
$4 million signing bonus).
Junior Galette
2010 3/1.22 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .005 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2013 2.023 RFA tender
2013 3/7.5 TRV, .8/1.4/1.4 BS
2013 2.7 SB/3
2014-2015 .5 RB
2014-2015 .1 WO
2014 4/41.5 TRV ext, 48 TRMV, .75/1.25/5/5.2/6.4/7.3 BS
2014 3.5 SB/6/5
2014 .5 RB
2014-2019 .1 WO
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 12.5 RB guaranteed CONV/4
2015-2016 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2016 2.5 RB (incentivized, not earned)
2017 1.5 RB (incentivized, not earned)
2017-2019 .03125 RB/game active (equiv .5)
2018-2019 .5 RB
2018 1.3 esc possible
2019 1.2 esc possible
Details of 2013 deal courtesy of Jason Fitzgerald, OverTheCap.com
Mike Tripplett, Times-Picayune: also tracked down details of recent deal with Junior Galette:
3yrs, $7.5mil ($3.5mil fully guaranteed, $2.5mil signing bonus, $800k base salary in first year)…
Correction - that's a $2.7 million signing bonus.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: the four-year extension through 2019 includes $41.5 million in new money.
That could increase to as much as $48 million if Galette reaches 12 sacks this season. The deal is
worth a total of $45.5 million to $52 million over six yearsalette received a $3.5 million signing
bonus. His 2014 salary-cap number increases from $2.9 million to $2.95 million. The big jump
comes next year, when Galette is due a guaranteed roster bonus of $12.5 million, vaulting his
cap number to $15.45 million.
Jason Fitzgerald, OverTheCap.com: The contract also contains an interesting set of incentives
that hinge almost solely on his performance this season. If Galette notches 12 sacks in 2014 he
will unlock a $2.5 million roster bonus that is payable in 2016, a $1.3 million escalator in 2018,
and another $1.2 million escaltor in 2019. He must also remain a member of the team in good
standing to keep those incentives, none of which are guaranteed even if earned. If he is
suspended, holds out, or lands on the NFI list it will also void those additional payments.
Kendall Gammon
1996 2/.475 TRV, .2/.275 BS
1997 2/.815 TRV ext, .325/.4 BS
1997 .03 SB/3
1998-1999 .03 WO
Wayne Gandy
2003 6/25 TRV, 30 TRMV, 2/2.5/4.5/4/3.5/3.5 BS
2003 5 SB/6
2004 BS escalated to 2.75/5.25/4/3.5/3.5
2006 Traded to ATL Pre (for Bryan Scott & late 2007 pick)
AP: Gandy ended more than two days of suspense by accepting and signing a six-year, $30
million contract with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Included in the deal is a $5 million
signing bonus.
Sam Gash
2004 1/.785 TRV, .76 BS (.455 MSB)
2004 .025 SB/1
2004 CUT Post
Randall Gay
2008 4/13.55 TRV, 17.8 TRMV, .75/1.5/2.5/3.5 BS
2008 3.75 SB/4
2008-2011 .075 WO
2009 .25 RB
2010-2011 .5 RB
2010 IR after week 6 (concussion)
Staton: Gay, a former LSU cornerback from Brusly, signed a five-year, $17.6 million contract.
McCray, 6 feet 6, 262 pounds, signed a five-year contract worth a reported $20 million, including
a $5 million signing bonus. He will join the rotation at defensive end with Will Smith and Charles
Grant. Gay got a $3.75 million signing bonus as part of $5.4 million in guarantees in the first two
seasons.
Mike Florio, PFT: Gay has agreed to terms on a four-year, $17.8 million deal, which includes a
$3.75 million signing bonus and $6.9 million in guaranteed money.
ESPN.com reports free-agent CB Randall Gay (Patriots) has reportedly agreed to a four-year
contract worth up to $17.8 million with the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL.com and the
New Orleans Times-Picayune. The Times-Picayune reports the deal is worth about $6.7 million in
salary and bonuses over the first two years, with a chance to go up to $9 million based on
playing time.
Jumpy Geathers
1984 3/.89 TRV, .125/.175/.25 BS
1984 .325 SB/3
1984 .015 RepB
1987 1/.28 TRV, .28 BS
1988 1/.32 TRV, .32 BS
1989 2/.76 TRV, .3/.325 BS
1989 .06 RB
1990 CUT Pre
1990 .075 RB
Tearrius George
2008 No SB/2 after week 13, .295/.385 BS (off DAL PS)
2008 CUT Post week 16
Ronnie Ghent
2007 2/.655 TRV, .285/.37 BS
2008 CUT Post
Lavarus Giles
2008 PS after week 11, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 14
John Gilmore
2002 3/.962 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .057 SB/3
2002 CUT Post
Matt Giordano
2010 No SB/1 after week 5, .63 BS
Chris Givens
2012 3/ 1.4425 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .0025 SB/3
2012 IR, .273 BS
2013 IR, .303 BS
2014 1/.42 TRV, .42 BS
2014 CUT Pre
Steve Gleason
2000 PS after week 11, .068 BS?
2000 Activated after week 13, .193 BS
2001 1/.298 TRV, .298 BS
2001 CUT Post
2001 PS after week 9 (of 18), .068 BS
2001 Activated after week 11 (of 18), .298 BS
2002 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 1/.45 TRV, .45 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2005 3/2.03 TRV, .54/.545/.67 BS
2005 .25 SB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .585/.72
2007 .025 RB
Aaron Glenn
2008 1/.87 TRV, .83 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 .04 SB/1
2008 .16 BS guaranteed
2008 IR after week 12
Andrew Glover
2000 3/2.85 TRV, .5/.7/.9 BS
2000 .75 SB/3
2001 CUT Pre
Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune: The Saints expected Glover to be a key member of the offense
when they signed him to a three-year, $3.3 million deal in February.
La’Roi Glover
1997 Acquired from OAK (waivers)
1997 .164/.196 BS
1998 CBA increase BS to .238
1998 4/10.825 TRV ext, 20.108 TRMV, 1.6/1.76/1.936/2.129 BS
1998 3.2 SB/5
1999-2002 .05 WO
2000 2.2 esc possible
2001 2.42 esc possible
2001 2 LTBE one-time RB (incentivized (sacks))
2002 VOID
2002 2.663 esc possible
Mike Detillier, Saints Report: Terry O'Neil wrote a clause in the contract that the Saints could
purchase the final year, 2002 and pay Glover $5.5 million dollars. Glover has changed agents
throughout the years, Jim Sims to Tom Condon and the word is that Glover wants a big signing
bonus. In 1998, Glover received a $3.2 million dollar signing bonus.
Sims Sports Management: (’98, 4 yr., $21 million) * $3,200,000 million signing bonus *
$2,000,000 million roster bonus * $2,000,000 million incentives + escalators * 5th year voidable
* $5,500,000 million guaranteed buy back including $2,500,000 million signing bonus * $200,000
million workout bonus
Joey Goodspeed
2001 .005 SB/2?
2001 CUT Post
Jonathan Goodwin
2006 2/2.8 TRV, .8/1.3 BS
2006 .6 SB/2
2006-2007 .05 WO
2008 3/8 TRV, 8.5 TRMV, .65/1.95/2.45 BS
2008 2.8 SB/3
2008-2010 .05 WO
2009-2010 .25 RB
2010 BS escalated to 2.7
John Clayton, ESPN: Goodwin signed a three-year, $8.5 million deal with $3 million in
guarantees.
Danny Gorrer
2009 3/1.1925 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .0075 SB/3
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Signed by STL after week 8
2010 Acquired from STL (waivers)
2010 .395 BS
2010 CUT Post (claimed by IND)
Toby Gowin
2000 3/2.25 TRV, .45/.55/.65
2000 .6 SB/3
2002 CUT Post
2002 1/.525 TRV, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 .035 BS guaranteed
Martin Gramatica
2007 No SB/1 after week 14, .72 BS (.435 MSB)
2008 1/.77 TRV, .73 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 .04 SB/1
2008 IR after week 5, .32 BS (.23 MSB)
Charles Grant
2002 6/6.765 TRV, .225/.69375/8325/.97125/1.11/.545 BS
2002 1.8 SB/6
2002 .3 RepB
2003 1.65 OB/5, .31375/.4525/.59125/.6875/.545 BS
2003-2006 .05 WO
2006 BS escalated to 2.1875
2007 VOID
DEION: +.055 in 2003-2006, -.22 in 2007
2007 8.664 Franchise tag
2007 7/52.75 TRV, 63 TRMV, .7/.75/1.85/4/4.5/5/8 BS
2007 12 SB/7/6
2007-2008 .1 WO
2007-2008 .5 NLTBE
2008 8 RB CONV/6
2008 IR after week 9
2009-2013 .25 WO
2009 IR after week 17
2010 CUT Pre
2011 .5 RB
2012 1 RB
2013 5 RB
Ben Graham
2008 No SB/1 after week 7, .52 BS
2008 CUT Post week 8
Jimmy Graham
2010 4/2.45514 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .66514 SB/4
2014 7.053 Franchise tag
2014 4/40 TRV, 1/2.9/8.9/7.9 BS
2014 12 SB/4
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 Traded to SEA Pre (for 1st & Max Unger)
2015 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2015 5 RB guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2015-2017 .1 WO
2017 2 RB
Joel Corry, NFP: The 2010 third round pick is under contract through the 2013 season on a fouryear deal averaging $613,785 per year (including a $665,140 signing bonus).
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Graham's $40 million contract includs a $12 million signing bonus and $20.9
million in total guaranteed money. Graham's $1 million base salary for 2014 is fully guaranteed.
He has a first-year salary-cap figure of $4 million. In 2015, he has a $2.9 million base salary
guaranteed for injury only at signing. It becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of the 2015
league year. He's due a $5 million roster bonus guaranteed for injury only at signing and
becomes fully guaranteed if he's on the roster on the third day of the 2015 league year. He has
an $11 million salary-cap figure for 2015. He has $100,000 workout bonuses in 2015, 2016 and
2017. In 2016, Graham has an $8.9 million nonguaranteed base salary and a $12 million salarycap figure. In 2017, Graham has a $7.9 million nonguaranteed base salary and a $13 million
salary-cap figure.
Katherin Terrell, Times-Picayune: This is the second trade of the offseason for the Saints, who
Tuesday sent Jimmy Graham to the Seahawks for center Max Unger and a first-round pick in
2015.
Shayne Graham
2015 1/.98 TRV, .97 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .01 SB/1
Nick Underhill, The Advocate: Graham, who made 19-of-22 field goals last season, will make a
$970,000 base salary salary next season and received a $10,000 signing bonus. Since Graham
qualifies for the minimum salary benefit, his deal and bonus will count only $595,000 against the
cap.
Howard Green
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 Activated after week 13, .3/.38 BS
Marcus Green
2007 PS after week 14, .0799 BS
Paul Green
1996 .196 BS
1996 .02 SB/RB/LTBE?
1997 .038211 injury settlement
Skyler Green
2008 PS, .102 BS
2008 Activated after week 15, .445/.535 BS
2009 CUT Post
Victor Green
2003 .025 SB/1 after week 2, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
Donovan Greer
1997 1/.1345 TRV, .131 BS
1997 .0035 SB/1
1997 CUT Post (claimed by ATL)
1997 PS after week 1, .0561 BS
1997 Activated after week 11, .131 BS
Jabari Greer
2009 4/22 TRV, 3/3.6/4.5/5.4 BS
2009 3 SB/4
2009 BS guaranteed
2009 BS raised to 21.7 after week 15, equiv 5.2
2010 .2 OB/3 removed
2010 2 CB OATSB/3 removed
2010 1.8 BS guaranteed
2010-2012 .1 WO
2010-2011 .125 esc possible
2012 .725 esc possible
2012 3/15.6 TRV ext, 19.55 TRMV, 2.4/3.6/4/4.2 BS
2012 5.3 SB/4
2012 BS guaranteed
2012-2015 .1 WO
2012-2013 .2 NLTBE
2013 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2013 .4 RB
2013 .05 LTBE
2014 CUT Pre
2014-2015 .4 RB (not paid)
2014 1 LTBE (74% PT)
2014 .25 NLTBE
2015 1.5 LTBE (74% PT)
2015 .375 NLTBE
2015 .375 esc possible (Pro Bowl)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Greer's deal with the New Orleans Saints is a four-year, $23 million
contract. It includes $10 million in guarantees.
Brian Allee-Walsh, New Orleans Times-Picayune: Greer signed a four-year, $22 million contract
of which $10 million is guaranteed. His contract calls for annual base salaries of $3 million in
2009 (guaranteed), $3.6 million (guaranteed) in 2010, $4.5 million ($400,000 guaranteed) in
2011 and $5.4 million in 2012, plus a $3 million signing bonus. Other bonuses bring the contract
to $22 million
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: And Greer's deal, worth $22 million over four years, included a
signing bonus of $3 million and a 2010 completion bonus of $2 million, according to league
sources.
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Jonathan Vilma, Jabari Greer, Jon Stinchcomb and Devery Henderson each
have a $100,000 [workout] bonus [in 2011]
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Greer received a $5.3 million signing bonus and a total of $11.3
million in guaranteed money on his three-year extension. The extension averages $5.23 million
per year. His $2.4 million base salary for 2012 is fully guaranteed for skill, injury and cap. The
contract includes $250,000 in incentives and a $100,000 workout bonus this year. Greer's $3.6
million base salary in 2013 is guaranteed for injury only at this time, but will become fully
guaranteed for skill and salary cap if he's on the roster on the first day of the league year.
There's no offset language. He has a $400,000 roster bonus due on the third day of the league
year and a $100,000 workout bonus.
In 2014, his base salary is $4 million and there's a $400,000 roster bonus due on the third day of
the league year. He can make up to $1 million in incentives if he plays 74 percent of the snaps.
There's a $100,000 workout bonus. There's a $100,000 workout bonus in 2015, the final year of
the deal, and a $375,000 escalator clause if he makes the Pro Bowl. His 2015 base salary is $4.2
million and he can make $1.5 million in incentives if he plays 74 percent of the snaps. There's
also a $400,000 roster bonus due on the third day of the league year.
Clint Gresham
2011 3/1.223 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2011 .008 SB/3
2011 CUT Post (claimed by SEA)
Ryan Griffin
2013 3/1.49 TRV, .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .005 SB/3
2013 CUT Post
2013 .015 BS guaranteed
2013 PS, .102 BS
2013 Activated after week 7, .405/.495/.585 BS
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 16, .495/.51/.6 BS
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Griffin got $5,000 bonus from Saints, $15,000 portion of base salary
fully guaranteed…
DeJaun Groce
2006 Acquired from STL (waivers)
2006 .7216 BS
2007 1/? TRV, .7 BS
2007 .1 SB/RB/WO
2007 CUT Post
Ben Grubbs
2012 5/36 TRV, .7/5.2/6/6.5/7.2 BS
2012 10 SB/5
2012-2013 BS guaranteed
2013 4 SB/4 CONV
2013-2016 .1 WO
2015 Traded to KC Pre (for 5th)
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Grubbs' deal is worth $36 million over five years. He received a
$10 million signing bonus, and a total of $15.9 is guaranteed. His 2012 salary-cap number is $2.7
million. Grubbs' base salary in 2012 will be $700,000, followed by $5.2 million in 2013, $6.0
million in 2014, $6.5 million in 2015 and $7.2 million in 2016. The 2012 and 2013 salaries are
guaranteed. He'll receive a $100,000 workout bonus in each year from 2013-2016.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Grubbs converted $4 million of his 2013 salary into signing
bonus. His base salary will go from $5.2 million to $1.2 million.
Katherin Terrell, Times-Picayune: The New Orleans Saints have traded guard Ben Grubbs to the
Chiefs for a fifth-round pick in 2015…
Harland Gunn
2012 Signed by ATL after week 11
Spencer Hadley
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Az-Zahir Hakim
2005 1/.715 TRV, 1.165 TRMV, .69 BS
2005 .025 SB/1
2005 .45 NLTBE
John Clayton, ESPN: Hakim ended up getting $50,000 above the $665,000 NFL minimum salary
by signing with the New Orleans Saints… He will make $715,000 as the Saints third wide
receiver.
Corey Hall
2002 PS after week 16, .068 BS
Korey Hall
2011 2/2.11 TRV, .7/.75 BS
2011 .4 SB/2
2011-2012 .005 RB/game active (equiv .08)
2012 .1 WO
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Two years, $2.07M. Signing bonus: $400,000. Roster bonus:
$60,000 this year and '12. Workout bonus: $100,000 in '12. Base salaries: $700,000 this year,
$750,000 in '12.
Lynell Hamilton
2008 PS, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 10
2008 PS after week 14, .102 BS
2008 Activated after week 16, .295/.31/.395 BS
2010 IR
Je’Ron Hamm
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .004 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Norman Hand
2000 5/20 TRV, .9/1.9/3/3.9/4.5 BS
2000 5 SB/5
2000 .1 RB/WO
2001 1.4 SB/4 CONV
2001 .1 RB/WO CONV/4
2002-2004 .2 RB/WO
2003 Traded to SEA Pre (for 6th)
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Hand agreed to a five-year, $20 million contract ($5
million signing bonus) with New Orleans on Tuesday, the day he toured the Packers' facility with
his wife and dined with club officials.
Chris Hanson
2007 1/.635 TRV, .595 BS
2007 .04 SB/1
2007 CUT Post
Parys Haralson
2013 Acquired from SF
2013 1.15 BS
2013 .009375 RB/game active (equiv .15, 0 NLTBE)
2013 .4 NLTBE
2014 1/.92 TRV, .855 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2014 .2525 BS guaranteed
2015 1/.95 TRV, .87 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
2015 .27 BS guaranteed
Nick Underhill, The Advocate: Haralson, a linebacker, received a base salary of $870,000. His
deal comes with an $80,000 signing bonus and $270,000 of his base salary is fully guaranteed,
according to a source. Haralson also qualified for the minimum salary benefit, meaning his cap
charge will be $665,000 for 2015.
Tony Hargrove
2009 1/.62 TRV, .62 BS (.46 MSB)
2010 1.226 RFA tender
Alvin Harper
1997 Acquired from NO after week 14 (waivers)
1997 .3/.9/1.4 BS
1998 CUT Post
1999 .2 RB
Deveron Harper
2003 .375/.455 BS
2004 CUT Post week 5
Rod Harper
2009 3/1.1865 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .0015 SB/3
2009 IR after week 5, .215 BS
2010 CUT Post
Roman Harper
2006 4/3.5545 TRV, 4.0795 TRMV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .88 SB/4
2006 .109 RB
2006 .225 NLTBE (honors)
2006-2009 .025 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2006-2007 .05 NLTBE (INTs)
2007 .36 OB/3
2008 .05 LTBE (INTs)
2009 CBA increase BS to .535
2009 .05 NLTBE (INTs)
.5955 PTI (earned in 2007)
2010 2.521 RFA tender
2011 4/25 TRV, 28.4 TRMV, 1.9/4.5/5.25/6 BS
2011 7 SB/4
2011-2014 .85 NLTBE
2012-2013 .1 WO
2014 .15 WO
2013 3/10.5 TRV, 11.25 TRMV, .84/2.35/2.7 BS
2013 2.91 SB/3
2013 .1 WO
2013-2015 .25 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2014 CUT Pre
2014-2015 .65 RB (not paid)
2014-2014 .15 WO (not paid)
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Harper said he really didn’t want to leave New Orleans. But he might have
if the Saints hadn’t stepped up with a four-year, $28.5 million contract.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Harper's deal is worth $25 million over four years, which is
slightly less than the $28 million originally reported. He received a $7 million signing bonus.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: If they wanted to get rid of him, they would have done it by the third day
of the league year when $2.6 million of his base salary became guaranteed.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: He will count $3.66 million against the cap now, down from $7.1
million. Harper took a pay cut of $1.5 million this year as part of the deal (from $5.35 million to
$3.85 million). But it was a win-win now that he gets almost all of the money up front and
doesnt have to worry about being released as a cost-saving measure. Harper received a signing
bonus of $2.91 million, plus a base salary of $840,000 in 2013. He also kept his $100,000
workout bonus. Next year Harpers salary will drop from $6 million to $2.35 million, with another
$800,000 in bonuses. His cap number will drop from $7.9 million in 2014 to $5.87 million. The
new deal now includes an extension into 2015. Harpers salary will be $2.7 million that year, with
another $800,000 in bonuses and a cap figure of $4.47 million.
Mike Florio, PFT: Harper’s cap number for 2013 has plunged from $7.15 million to $3.66
million… The new deal extends Harper’s contract by one more year, via a base salary of $2.7
million, a roster bonus of $650,000, and a workout bonus of $150,000 in 2015.
Joey Harrington
2008 No SB/1 after week 2, .605 BS
2008 CUT Post week 3 (paid thru week 4)
2008 No SB/1 after week 4, .605 BS
2008 CUT Post week 4 (paid thru week 5)
2008 No SB/1 after week 5,
2008 .01 RB (53-man 1 game)
2008 .01 RB (53-man 3 games)
2008 .01 RB (53-man 5 games)
2008 .01 RB (53-man 7 games)
2008 7.087115 dummy LTBE added (for cap carryover)
2009 1/.795 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 CUT Post
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: $745,000 base salary, $50,000 signing bonus.
Bryce Harris
2012 after week 1 (off ATL PS)
2015 1/.72 TRV, .66 BS
2015 .06 SB/1
Evan Woodbery, Times-Picayune: Harris will make $60,000 in bonus money in addition to his
$660,000 base salary…
Derrick Harris
2001 2/? TRV
2001 .015 SB/2
2001 CUT Post
Orien Harris
2007 No SB/2 after week 15, .36/.37 BS (off BUF PS)
2008 CUT Post (claimed by CIN)
Garrett Hartley
2008 No SB/1 after week 8, .295 BS
2009 2/.855 TRV, .385/.47 BS
2009 Suspended 4 games (weeks 1-4, banned substance policy)
2011 5/12.8 TRV, .558/.65/.734/.822/.91 BS
2011 2.526 SB/5
2011 CBA increase BS to .6/.685
Brian Allee-Walsh, sportsNOLA.com: Hartley’s contract calls for: A $2.526 million signing bonus.
Annual base salaries of $558,000, $650,000, $734,000, $822,000 and $910,000 from 2011
through 2015. Attainable performance escalators of $6.6 million brings the total package to
$12.8 million.
Richard Harvey
1995 2/.48 TRV, .175/.245 BS?
1995 .06 SB/2?
1997 .3 BS
1998 2/1.2 TRV, 3.15 TRMV, .5/? BS
1998 .1 SB/2
1998 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Ex-Tulane player has proven to be a valuable addition after signing
two-year, $480,000 contract to leave Denver Broncos as unrestricted free agent.
Mike Strom/Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Harvey reached agreement on a two-year, $1.2
million contract Monday. Harvey, who earned about $350,000 in 1997 with the Saints, will earn
$600,000 in each year of the deal in bonuses and salary. The contract includes another $950,000
in incentives. Harvey, an eight-year veteran who is entering his fourth season as a Saint, could
earn an additional $200,000 each year for being a starter. The $200,000 would increase to
$475,000 if Harvey is a starter and the team wins nine games.
Mike Hass
2006 .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .085875 SB/3?
2006 CUT Post
Andre Hastings
1997 2/1.85 TRV, .2/.63 BS
1997 .5 SB/2
1997 .25 RepB
1997 VOID 1998 (player declined, still accel)
1998 2.47 RB (not paid)
1998 3/5.06 TRV, 1/1.1/1.21 BS
1998 1.72 SB/3
1998-2000 .01 WO
1999 BS escalated to 1.21/1.331
2000 CUT Pre
2000 voidable
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Hastings, a five-year veteran, will be paid $950,000 in 1997 with
$500,000 in signing bonus, $250,000 in reporting bonus and $200,000 in base salary.
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Signed two-year, $1.85 million deal ($500,000 to sign) to leave
Pittsburgh Steelers. Earned $950,000 in 1997… Due $2.47 million roster bonus Feb. 13 that
Saints will not pay. Hastings' contract will be terminated, and he will be an unrestricted free
agent.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Hastings signed a three-year, $5.06 million contract that
features salaries of $1 million, $1.1 million and $1.21 million, a signing bonus of $1.72 million
and annual workout bonuses of $10,000. Hastings can void the third year of the contract if he
makes the Pro Bowl in 1998 or '99. If Hastings voids the third year, the Saints can retain the right
of first refusal by tendering him an offer equivalent to the average salary of the top five players
at his position based on 1999 figures.
David Hawthorne
2012 5/19 TRV, .7/1/1/2/4 BS
2012 3.8 SB/5
2013 3 RB CONV/4
2014 1 RB
2015 2.5 RB (not paid)
2016 .75 esc possible
2015 2/5.5 TRV, 1.19/1.75 BS
2015 1.5 SB/2
2015 .56 RB
2016 .5 RB?
Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune: Hawthorne signed a five-year, $19 million deal, which included a
$3.8 million signing bonus. The deal is very cap friendly this season. Hawthorne will earn a
$700,000 base salary in 2012, giving him a salary cap figure of only $1.46 million. In 2013,
Hawthorne is scheduled to earn a $3 million roster bonus and a $1 million base salary. In 2014,
he'll earn a $1 million base salary and $1 million roster bonus. In 2015, he'll earn a $2 million
base salary and $2.5 million roster bonus. In 2016, he's scheduled to earn a $4 million base
salary.
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Hawthorne's $19 million five-year deal signed this month includes
$3.8 million signing bonus, $8.5 million total guaranteed…
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Hawthorne's deal will save the Saints $2.05 million, according to
Yasinskas. He converted a scheduled $3 million roster bonus into a signing bonus.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: Hawthorne took a pay cut of $1.25 million -- though it saves a total of $2
million against New Orleans' 2015 cap because of the way it was structured. Hawthorne
received a $1.5 million signing bonus, a base salary of $1.19 million and a roster bonus of
$560,000 (due this week). That's a total of $3.25 million, which is down from the $4.5 million he
was scheduled to make. Hawthorne also agreed to a reduction in 2016, the final year of his deal,
from $4 million in salary and bonuses to $2.25 million.
Michael Hawthorne
2000 3/.876 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .05 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2002 IR after week 15
2003 1/.45 TRV, .45 BS
2003 CUT Post week 1
Michael Haynes (WR)
1994 4/10 TRV, 2/2/2/2 BS
1994 2 SB/4
1997 CUT Pre
Peter Finney, Times-Picayune: the Falcons failed to match the Saints' four-year, $10 million
package for a 28-year-old receiver who has averaged 42 catches a year for six seasons.
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Haynes' offer sheet includes a $2 million signing bonus with four
annual base salaries of $2 million. Although Haynes receives $4 million in 1994, only $2.5 million
of the contract will count against the Saints' or Falcons' 1994 salary caps.
Michael Haynes (DE)
2006 Acquired from CHI (waivers)
2006 .61/.83/1.08 BS
2006 CUT Post week 1
Bobby Hebert
1985 5/4.05 TRV, .25/.35/.45/.55/.65 BS
1985 1.8 SB/5
1991 2/2.73 TRV, 1.3/1.43 BS
1992 1.75 esc possible
Thomas George, New York Times: Hebert is again in the Saints' fold, having signed a two-year,
$2.73-million contract two months ago after the long dispute for more money.
Devery Henderson
2004 4/ 2.79 TRV, .23/.305/.385/.46 BS
2004 1.035 SB/4
2004 .09 RB
2005 .285 OB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .425/.51
2008 1/2 TRV, .95 BS
2008 .95 SB/1
2008 .1 WO
2009 4/12 TRV, 1.5/1.8/2.25/2.65 BS
2009 3.5 SB/4
2009 BS guaranteed
2010 1 BS guaranteed
2010-2012 .1 WO
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Henderson re-signed with the Saints for a four-year deal
worth $12 million, of which $6 million is guaranteed. His contract calls for annual base salaries
of $1.5 million in 2009 (guaranteed), $1.8 million in 2010 ($1 million guaranteed), $2.25 million
in 2011 and $2.65 million in 2012, plus a $3.5 million signing bonus.
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Jonathan Vilma, Jabari Greer, Jon Stinchcomb and Devery Henderson each
have a $100,000 [workout] bonus [in 2011]
Zach Herold
2007 PS after week 10, .0799 BS
2007 CUT Post week 12
Will Herring
2011 3/5 TRV, 6.5 TRMV, 1/1.3/1.5 BS
2011 1 SB/3
2012-2013 .1 WO
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Herring's deal starts out as a three-year deal worth $5 million,
including a $1 million signing bonus. He also has the chance to earn and additional $1.5 million
in escalators.
Earl Heyman
2009 PS after week 9, 0884 BS
Craig Heyward
1988 3/1.216 TRV, .204/.223/.257 BS
1988 .512 SB/3
1989-1990 .01 WO
1991 2/1.2 TRV, .5/.65 BS
1991 .05 SB/2
Washington Post: Heyward says his three-year contract is worth $ 1.2 million, including a $
10,000 bonus for reporting to training camp weighing less than 265 pounds.
Akiem Hicks
2012 4/2.6804 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .5429 SB/4
2013-2015 .0125 WO
2015 BS escalated to 1.5295 (PPE)
Tim Hightower
2015 1/.745 TRV, .745 BS (.585 MSB)
Josh Hill
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .005 SB/3
PJ Hill
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Signed by PHI after week 7
2010 Acquired from WAS (waivers)
2010 .395/.48 BS
2010 IR, .24 BS
Randal Hill
1997 2/.8 TRV, .225/? BS
1997 .06 SB/2
1997 .065 RepB
1997 VOID 1998
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Signed two-year, $800,000 contract to leave Miami Dolphins…
Voided 1998 portion of contract after collecting about $450,000 in salary, signing bonus and
earned incentives.
Zach Hilton
2003 2/.535 TRV, .225/.305 BS
2003 .005 SB/2
2004 CUT Post week 2
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 13, .305 BS
2005 .38/.46 BS
2005 .02 RB/WO
2006 CUT Post (claimed by NYJ)
Daryl Hobbs
Dan Pompei, Chicago Sun-Times: Before trading malcontent receiver Daryl Hobbs to the Seattle
Seahawks for a conditional seventh-round draft pick, the New Orleans Saints paid him a
$500,000 signing bonus to restructure the last two years of a contract he signed with the
Oakland Raiders, and they must pay him $150,000 of his $800,000 salary in 1998. Hobbs will
count $483,333 against the Saints' salary cap next season.
Billy Joe Hobert
1997 No SB/3 after week 12, .255/.25/1 BS
1998 .125 RB/WO
1999 .25 RB/WO
San Jose Mercury News: The Saints (4-7) gave no figures for Hobert's three-year, no-option
contract. A television station reported he got no signing bonus and will be paid $15,000 a game
this season. He could get $900,000 next year if he plays in 70 percent of the games.
Elizabethe Holland, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: he signed a three-year, $ 1.88 million contract with
New Orleans.
Sedrick Hodge
2001 3/1.411 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .515 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2004 .628 RFA tender
2005 1/.565 TRV, .54 BS
2005 .025 SB/1
Augie Hoffman
2006 .275 BS
2006 IR, .18 BS
Terrence Holt
2008 No SB/1 after week 13, .605 BS (.445 MSB?)
Dustin Hopkins
2014 PS after week 15, .204 BS
Joe Horn
2000 4/9.9 TRV, .45/?/?/? BS
2000 2.15 SB/4
2000 .1 WO
2001 4/11.2 TRV, .5/1.7/2.7/2.9 BS
2001 2.7 SB/4
2002 .2 RB
2003 .2 RB (paid before extension)
2003-2004 .1 WO (not earned)
2004 .1 RB (not paid)
2003 3/13 TRV, .7/.7/3.8 BS
2003 5.1 SB/3
2003 1.5 RB
2005 1 RB (paid before extension)
2005 6/41 TRV, .665/1.635/4.45/4.73/5.01/5.29 BS
2005 7 SB/6/5
2006 1.5 RB
2006 .2 WO
2007 CUT Pre
2007 1 RB (not paid)
2007-2008 WO?
2008 2 RB
2009 3 RB
2010 4 RB
Matt Winklejohn, Atlanta Journal Constitution: The Saints gave him a modest $ 2.15 million
signing bonus as part of a four- year, $ 9.9 million contract…
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times Picayune: Mueller extended Horn’s contract after the 2000 season,
when he caught a career-high 94 passes for 1,340 yards and eight touchdowns and was selected
to the Pro Bowl. The extension included a $2.7 million signing bonus.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Horn is scheduled to earn a base salary of $2.7 million for 2003, with a
roster bonus of $200,000 and an offseason workout bonus of $100,000 for which he almost
certainly will not meet the qualifications. In 2004, the final season of his current deal, his base
salary is $2.9 million and he is due a $100,000 roster bonus.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Under his old contract, Horn was due a total of $6 million in 2003-2004.
The new contract, which adds a season and now binds Horn to New Orleans through 2005, is
worth $13 million, but only raises the Saints' cap charge for '03 from $4.212 million to $5.312
million. Under the new deal, Horn received a $5.1 million signing bonus that is payable in six
installments. He already pocketed a $200,000 roster bonus on March 15 and then got an
additional $1.5 million roster bonus on Thursday. His base salaries for 2003 and 2004 are
$700,000 each (down from the scheduled $2.7 million for this year and $2.9 million for 2004
under the old deal) and then the base jumps to $3.8 million for 2005. There is also a $1 million
roster bonus due in the spring of 2005.
Jeff Duncan, Times Picayune: The final numbers are in the books for Joe Horn's six-year, $41
million contract extension. Horn will earn base salaries of $665,000 (2005), $1.635 million
(2006), $4.450 million (2007), $4.73 million (2008), $5.010 million (2009) and $5.29 million
(2010). The deal included a $7 million signing bonus. It also includes roster bonuses of $1.5
million (2006), $1 million (2007), $2 million (2008), $3 million (2009) and $4 million (2010). Horn
will receive workouts bonuses of $100,000 and $200,000 each season…
Kevin Houser
2000 3/.8945 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .0285 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2002 2/1.085 TRV ext, .45/.535 BS
2002 .075 SB/3
2002 .025 LTBE (Pro Bowl)
2003-2004 .025 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2005 5/3.345 TRV, .54/.545/.67/.67/.67 BS
2005 .2 SB/5
2005-2009 .01 WO
2006 CBA increase BS to .585/.72/.73/.745
2009 CUT Post
Darren Howard
2000 4/3.3 TRV, .34/.425/.51/.595/.68 BS
2000 1.43 SB/5
2002 .05 LTBE?
2004 VOID
2004 6.503 Franchise tag
2005 7.804 Franchise tag
Mike Littwin, Salina Journal: He signed a five-year deal with the fifth year voidable. The contract
includes a $1.43 million signing bonus and is worth $3.98 million.
Reggie Howard
2000 PS, .068 BS
2000 Activated after week 7, .193 BS
2000 CUT Post week 8 (claimed by CAR)
Tyrone Hughes
1993 3/.45 TRV, .1/.125/.15 BS
1993 .075 SB/3
1994 CBA increase BS to .135/.178
1995 2/1.1 TRV, .2/.5 BS?
1995 .4 SB/2
1996 .015 LTBE?
Times-Picayune: That would make the deal similar to the three-year, $450,000 contract signed
by last year's fifth-round pick, defensive back/kick returner Tyrone Hughes, who received a
$75,000 signing bonus.
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Hughes agreed to a $ 1.1-million deal that replaces the final option
year of his original contract. Hughes, who was scheduled to earn $ 178,000 this season, will get
$ 600,000 in bonus money and salary in 1995 and $ 500,000 in 1996. Performance incentives
could increase the deal's value by another $ 500,000.
Ramon Humber
2010 No SB/1 after week 12, .395 BS
2011 1/.48 TRV, .48 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2011 CUT Post
2011 No SB/1 after week 3, .525 BS
2012 1/.615 TRV, .615 BS
2012 suspended 3 games (weeks 1-3)
2013 1/.75 TRV, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .025 SB/1
2013 .01 RB (53-man week 1)
2014 1/.795 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2014 .235 BS guaranteed
2015 2/2.085 TRV, 3.05 TRMV, .85/.901 BS
2015 .334 SB/2
2016 .965 esc possible (PT)
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The Saints did a similar maneuver with linebacker Ramon Humber. His oneyear deal is worth $740,000. But the veteran minimum benefit puts his cap number at $550,000.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: Humber’s deal is worth $795,000, including a $65,000 signing bonus.
However, he will only count $635,000 against the Saints’ cap as part of the NFL rules regarding
veteran salaries on minimum-level deals.
Nick Underhill, The Advocate: Ramon Humber’s two-year deal with the Saints carries a
maximum value of $3.05 million, according to a source. At it’s core, the deal is a two-year pact
worth $2.085 million with a $334,000 signing bonus. But with a playtime escalator in 2016 worth
up to $965,000, the maximum value could reach $3.05 million. The deal has base salaries of
$850,000 in 2015 and $901,000 in 2016.
Tory Humphrey
2009 No SB/1 after week 15, .46 BS
2009 CUT Post week 15 (paid through week 16?)
2009 No SB/2 after week 16, .46/.47 BS
2010 CUT Post
2010 1/.47 TRV, .47 BS
Darrell Hunter
2008 PS after week 5, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 6
Clint Ingram
2010 .65 BS
2010 PUP, CUT Post week 6
Brian Allee-Walsh, NewOrleans.com: Ingram is due $676,000 in roster bonuses to be paid out
over the course of the season. Depending on the wording of the contract, each would be
entitled to a portion of their roster bonuses even if they start the season on Reserve/PUP.
Jake Ingram
2011 No SB/1 after week 10, .395 BS
2011 CUT Post week 11
Mark Ingram
2011 4/7.41675 TRV, .375/.712125/1.04925/1.386375 BS
2011 3.894 SB/4
2015 4/16 TRV, 16.6 TRMV, 1/3/3/4 BS
2015 3.6 SB/4
2015 BS guaranteed
2015-2018 .1 WO
2016 1.5 BS guaranteed
2016 1.5 BS vests to guaranteed
2016 .2 esc possible (rush yds)
2017 .4 esc possible (rush yds)
2017-2018 .5 RB
2018 voidable (two Pro Bowls 2015-2017 or All-NFL 2017)
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: New Orleans running back Mark Ingram, taken 28th overall, will count
$1,348,500 against the rookie pool. That’s 29.45 percent of New Orleans’ rookie pool. The total
value of Ingram’s deal is $7,416,750 and the average per year is $1,854,188. Ingram’s signing
bonus was $3,894,000. His 2011 base salary is $375,000. In 2012, he’ll earn $712,125. In 2013,
his salary will jump to $1,049,250 and in 2014 it will be $1,386,375.
Aaron Wilson, NFP: four years, $16M, $7.6M guaranteed, $3.6M sign bonus, salaries $1M, $3M,
$3M, $4M, annual $100,000 workout bonus… Ingram has $500,000 roster bonuses in 2017 and
2018, $3 million 2016 base salary fully guaranteed at time of signing… Ingram has up to
$200,000 base salary escalator for rushing yards in 2016, up to $400,000 escalator in 2017 for
rushing yards… Ingram due $4 million in 2018, but voids if he makes Pro Bowl between 2015 to
2017 or is named All-Pro in 2017
Ken Irvin
2002 1/.65 TRV, .65 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 .2 BS guaranteed
Qadry Ismail
1998 4/6 TRV, .25/.7/1.725/2.175 BS
1998 .125 SB/3
1998 .075 RB
1998-2001 .05 WO
1999 CUT Pre
1999 .75 RB (not paid)
2001 voidable
Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta Journal Constitution: Ismail agreed to a $6 million, four-year contract
with the New Orleans Saints.
Steve Israel
2000 3/4.25 TRV, .45/.85/1.2 BS
2000 1.3 SB/3
2001 .15 RB
2001 BS reduced to .477
2001-2002 .15 NLTBE
2002 CUT Pre
2002 .3 RB (not paid)
Chris Ivory
2010 3/1.22 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .005 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2011 PUP, .273 BS, activated after week 7
2012 .0792 SB/1 added
2013 2.023 RFA tender
2013 Traded to NYJ (for 4th)
Brian McIntyre, NFL.com: the former Washington State back was signed to a three-year, $1.22
million rookie contract by the Saints.
Brian McIntyre, NFL.com: the team has tacked on a $72,900 signing bonus to the final year of his
contract, making up for the income he lost while on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list
last season.
Larry Holder, Times-Picayune: the Saints traded the running back to the New York Jets for a
fourth-round pick during Friday night's portion of the NFL draft… Ivory visited the Jets nearly
two weeks ago as an unsigned restricted free agent, but the Jets didn't submit an offer sheet
before the deadline. Instead, Ivory signed his one-year, $2.023 million contract tender as the
Saints tendered him at a second-round compensation level.
Bobby Iwuchukwu
2006 3/1.085 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .005 SB/3
2006 CUT Post
Grady Jackson
2002 2/3.275 TRV, 7.35 TRMV, .525/1 BS
2002 .75 SB/2
2002 .775 NLTBE
2003 1 RB (up to 3 esc possible)
2003 suspended 1 game (week 9, conduct)
2003 CUT Post week 9 (claimed by GB)
2003 .3 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2003 voidable (71% 2002 PT)
John Clayton, ESPN: The Saints beat out four other teams in some quick bidding and agreed to a
two-year, $3.275 million contract with Jackson that included a $750,000 signing bonus… Jackson
decided the signing bonus and the $525,000 base was good enough for him to take on a shortterm deal.
Greg Jackson
1996 1/.425 TRV, .225 BS
1996 .2 SB/1?
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Former LSU player signed one-year, $425,000 deal to leave
Philadelphia Eagles.
Willie Jackson
2000 .44/.5 BS
Nic Jacobs
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 signed by JAC after week 3
Kendyl Jacox
2002 5/10.15 TRV, .525/1.1/2/2.5/3 BS
2002 .325 SB/5
2003 .05 WO
2003 .15 RB
2004 .5 RB
2004-2006 voidable
2003 3/7.225 TRV ext, .75/1.325/1.825 BS
2003 2.5 SB/4
2003 .3 RB
2004-2006 .025 WO
2004 .25 RB
2006 CUT Pre
2006 .2 RB (not paid)
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Jacox has signed a three-year, $6.925 million contract extension with the
New Orleans Saints. The deal includes a signing bonus of $2.5 million and base salaries of
$750,000 (2004), $1.325 million (2005) and $1.825 million (2006). The contract includes
workout bonuses of $25,000 for each year of the deal. There are roster bonuses of $250,000 in
2004 and of $200,000 in 2006.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The five-year contract that was signed with New Orleans by former San
Diego center/guard Kendyl Jacox totals $10.15 million, but he'll probably never see that kind of
money since the deal voids after two seasons. There is a $325,000 signing bonus and the base
salaries are $525,000 (2002), $1.1 million (2003), $2 million (2004), $2.5 million (2005) and $3
million (2006). Jacox can earn a $50,000 workout bonus and $150,000 roster bonus in 2003 and
in 2004 there is a roster bonus of $500,000.
Stanley Jean-Baptiste
2014 4/3.636732 TRV, .42/.585306/.750612/.915918 BS
2014 .964896 SB/4
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 .433 BS guaranteed
Jason Jefferson
2005 3/.9947 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .0697 SB/3
2005 CUT Post
Haywood Jeffires
1995 1/.3 TRV, .275 BS
1995 .025 SB/RB/Inc
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Signed one-year, $275,000 contract after Houston Oilers decided
not to re-sign the 10-year veteran.
Dameian Jeffries
1995 .119/.149/.178 BS?
1995 .1941 SB/3
1996 CUT Post
John Jenkins
2013 4/2.79256 TRV, .405/.515/.605/.7 BS
2013 .56756 SB/4
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Jenkins got a four-year deal that averages $698,140, and he received a
$567,560 signing bonus.
Malcolm Jenkins
2009 5/14.75 TRV, 19 TRMV, .31/.432/.812/1.192/1.264/1.644 BS
2009 .25 SB/6/5
2009 1.21 RB
2009 BS guaranteed
2010 5.872 OB/5/4
2010 3.158 LTBE one-time RB (PTI)
2010 .2 BS guaranteed (injury only)
2010 2011 BS reduced to .712/1.092/1.164
2011 .25 one-time WO (2010-2013, incentivized)
2011-2013 .1 WO (incentivized)
2011 2013 BS escalated to 1.524
2012 2013 BS escalated to 2.264
2012 .75 esc possible
2013 BS escalated to 2.414 (addl 2.25 esc possible)
2014 VOID
Details courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Top draft pick Malcolm Jenkins has agreed to terms on a
five-year, $19 million contract with the New Orleans Saints and is expected to report to training
camp Monday, NFL sources confirmed Sunday night... It is believed the contract includes $11
million in guarantees with escalator clauses in the last two years that could increase that figure
by $500,000, according to league sources.
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Malcolm Jenkins has a team-high $350,000 workout bonus [in 2011]…
Austin Johnson
2013 PS, .102 BS
2013 CUT Post week 2
2013 PS after week 3, .102 BS
2013 CUT Post week 3, paid thru week 4?
2013 PS after week 4, .102 BS
2014 2/.93 TRV, .42/.51 BS
2014 IR after week 9, .303 BS
Bethel Johnson
2006 Acquired from NE
2006 .5/.546 BS
2006 IR, CUT Post week 2, .029411 injury settlement
Dirk Johnson
2002 1/.225 TRV, .225 BS
2002 CUT Post week 1
Eric Johnson
2007 1/2 TRV, 2.25 TRMV, .75 BS
2007 .5 SB/1
2007 .25 WO
2007 .03125 RB/game on 53-man (equiv .5)
2007 .25 NLTBE (recs, PT)
2008 1/1.025 TRV, .8 BS
2008 .2 RB
2008 .025 WO
2008 CUT Post
2008 .1 LTBE (recs, PT)
2008 .4 NLTBE (recs, PT)
Joe Johnson
1994 4/3.815 TRV, .33/.4125/.495/.5775 BS
1994 2 SB/4
1998 5/22 TRV, 26 TRMV, 2/2.9/2.9/4.9/? BS
1998 8 SB/5
1999-2002 .1 WO
2001 2.9 SB/2 CONV
2002 VOID
Larry Weisman, USA Today: $3.816M for 4 years. $2M signing bonus. Salaries of $330,000,
$413,000, $495,000, $578,000.
AP: A week after ending a holdout in return for a $3 million tender offer, defensive end Joe
Johnson signed a five-year, $22 million contract with the New Orleans Saints…
The contract includes incentives that could boost the value as high as $26 million, and could
allow Johnson to void the fifth year… Johnson can earn a $1 million bonus any season in which
he makes a minimum of nine sacks. He can void the fifth year if he has a combined 42 sacks,
fumbles caused, fumbles recovered and touchdowns.
Tom Johnson
2011 3/1.47 TRV, 2.47 TRMV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .075 SB/3
2013 BS escalated to .75 (addl .805 esc possible)
Chris Tomasson, St> Paul Pioneer Press: Johnson got a three-year deal that would end up paying
him more than $1.6 million. His $75,000 signing bonus alone was more than seven years worth
of NFL Europe money.
Rufus Johnson
2013 4/2.265308 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .105308 SB/4
2013 CUT Post
2013 PS, .102 BS
2013 Activated after week 17, .405/.42/.51 BS
2014 CUT Post
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Johnson’s four-year deal averages $566,327 per year and he received a
$105,308 signing bonus.
Charlie Jones
2000 No SB/1 after week 6, .413 BS?
2000 CUT Post week 11
2000 .02 injury settlement
Clarence Jones
1996 3/4.01 TRV, .8/1/1.25 BS
1996 .96 SB/3
1997 BS escalated to 1.2/1.55?
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: the Saints signed free-agent offensive tackle Clarence Jones
to a three-year, $4.01 million contract that includes base salaries of $800,000, $1 million and
$1.25 million, plus a signing bonus of $960,000.
Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The contract for three years is worth about $ 4.5 million,
including a $ 1 million signing bonus.
David Jones
2007 3/1.25032 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .13532 SB/3
2007 CUT Post (claimed by CIN)
Dhani Jones
2007 .6 BS
2007 CUT Post
Donta Jones
2000 1/.44 TRV, .44 BS
Herana-Daze Jones
2009 No SB/1 after week 15, .535 BS
2009 CUT post week 16
Jamal Jones
2006 .275/.36 BS
2007 CUT Post
Julius Jones
2010 No SB/1 after week 5, .63 BS
Marcel Jones
2012 4/2.1486 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .0486 SB/4
2013 CUT Post
2013 PS, .102 BS
Reggie Jones
2009 3/1.19 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .005 SB/3
2009 IR, .215 BS
2010 CUT Post
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 4 (paid through week 5?)
2010 PS after week 5, .0884 BS
Seantavius Jones
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0021 SB/3?
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 14, .42/.51/.6 BS
Tebucky Jones
2003 Acquired from NE (for 3rd, 7th, & 2004 4th)
2003 3.043 BS
2003 7/29.25 TRV, 30.125 TRMV, 1.25/1/1.75/2.95/3.3/4/4.5 BS
2003 5 SB/7
2003-2009 .125 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2004 1 OB/6
2004-2006 .4 RB
2004-2009 .1 WO
2005 CUT Pre
2007-2009 .9 RB
2008-2009 voidable
AP: The Patriots will get a third- and seventh-round pick this year and a fourth-rounder in the
2004 draft.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Jones and New Orleans officials already have a contract agreement in
principle: a five-year deal that totals about $18.75 million, includes a $5 million signing bonus
and then an additional option bonus of $1 million.
Cameron Jordan
2011 4/7.7314 TRV, .375/.726427/1.077855/1.429282 BS
2011 4.122836 SB/4
2011-2013 BS guaranteed
2015 6.969 OY
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Jordan's rookie deal is worth a total of $7.73 million, including a $4.12
million bonus.
Keith Joseph
2006 .275/.36 BS
2006 IR
2007 CUT Pre
Kevin Kaesviharn
2007 4/10 TRV, .8/1.2/1.5/2.4 BS
2007 3.2 SB/4
2007-2010 .1 WO
2008 .5 RB
2008 IR after week 13
2009 CUT Pre
Kolomona Kapanui
2008 PS after week 12, .102 BS
Mike Karney
2004 3/1.034 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .114 SB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2006 4/5.52 TRV ext, .87/.9/.95/1.2 BS
2006 1.2 SB/5
2007-2010 .1 WO
2007-2010 .075 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2009 CUT Pre
John Kasay
2011 .91 BS (.525 MSB?)
2012 1/.99 TRV, .925 BS (.54 MSB?)
2012 .065 SB/1?
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Kasay's deal is worth $990,000 and includes a $65,000 bonus…
Curtis Keaton
2002 Acquired from CIN (for cond. 2003 4th)
2002 .375 BS
2003 .605 RFA tender
2003 CUT Post
Senio Kelemete
2014 1/.495 TRV, .495 BS
2015 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Eddie Kennison
1999 Acquired from STL (for 2nd)
1999 .8425/.97 BS
1999-2000 .05 WO
2000 Traded to CHI Pre (for 5th)
William Kershaw
2008 PS after week 3, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 5
Logan Kilgore
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3?
2014 CUT Post
Ed King
1995 1/.178 TRV, .178 BS
1996 .214 BS
1996 .25 SB/RB/LTBE?
1997 .275 BS
1997 CUT Post week 9, .016176 injury settlement
David Kirtman
2008 PS after week 10, .0884 BS
2008 BS raised to .102 after week 12
2008 CUT Post week 14
Sammy Knight
1997 1/.1385 TRV, .131 BS
1997 .0075 SB/1
1998 1/.198 TRV, .198 BS
1999 5/9.225 TRV, 11.025 TRMV, .325/.925/1.925/2/1.925 BS
1999 2 SB/5
1999 .025 RB
2000-2003 .025 WO
2000 .45 RB (incentivized, not earned)
2001 .45 RB (incentivized, .225 earned)
2002 .45 RB (incentivized, earned)
2002 VOID 2003
2003 .45 RB (incentivized)
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Knight, a former rookie free agent from Southern California
in 1997, signed a five-year, $9.225 million contract Thursday that includes a $2 million signing
bonus. Knight, an exclusive-rights player, had been offered a one-year contract worth
$325,000… Knight, the team's interception leader the past two seasons, is scheduled to make
annual base salaries of $325,000, $925,000, $1.925 million, $2 million and $1.925 million.
Kyle Knox
2013 PS after week 7, .102 BS
2013 Activated after week 17, .405/.495/.585 BS
Olin Kreutz
2011 2 BS
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Kreutz, who is scheduled to make $2 million in base salary… can make
another $225,000 in incentives.
Jason Kyle
2009 1/.87 TRV, .845 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .025 S B/1
2010 2/? TRV, .855/.865 BS
2010 .2 SB/2
2011 CUT Post
JI Halsell, FO: $0.2 gteed
Antwan Lake
2006 Acquired from ATL (waivers)
2006 .7216 BS
2007 2/2.25 TRV, .75/.9 BS
2007 .45 SB/2
2007 .05 WO
2008 .1 RB/WO
Nate Lawrie
2005 Acquired from TB
2005 .305/.385/.46 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .425/.51
2006 CUT Post week 11
Josh Lay
2006 .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .084 SB/3?
2006 CUT Post
Vonta Leach
2006 Acquired from GB after week 1 (waivers)
2006 .425 BS
2006 CUT Post week 2
Nick Leckey
2009 .62 BS (not MSB eligible)
2009 CUT Post week 2 (paid through week 3)
2009 No SB/1 after week 3, .62 BS (not MSB eligible)
Carl Lee
1994 2/? TRV, .375/? BS?
1995 CUT Pre
Mike Lehan
2008 No SB/1 after week 15, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
Matt Lehr
2008 1/.76 TRV, .73 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 .03 SB/RB/WO
2008 CUT Post
2008 No SB/1 after week 2, .73 BS (.445 MSB)
Rod Leisle
2004 3/1.045999 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .125999 SB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2007 .85 RFA tender
2007 CUT Post
2009 No SB/2 after week 16, .535/.545 BS
2009 IR after week 18
2010 CUT Pre
Tim Lelito
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .005 SB/3
Jim Leonhard
2013 1/.905 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: $840,000 salary, $65,000 bonus; Cap: $620,000 under min. salary
benefit.
Keenan Lewis
2013 5/25.5 TRV, 26.3 TRMV, 1/3.3/4.1/4.45/4.95 BS
2013 6 SB/5
2014 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2014-2017 .05 WO
2014-2017 .2 esc possible (All-Pro)
2015 .2 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2015-2017 .25 RB
2015-2017 .015625 RB/game active 9equiv .25)
2014 4/18.5 TRV, 1/1.8/4.25/4.75 BS
2014 4.4 SB/4
2014-2017 .05 WO
2014-2017 .2 esc possible (All-Pro)
2015-2017 .04375 RB/game active (equiv .7)
2015 3/13.05 TRV, .85/2.7/4.75 BS
2015 3.9 SB/3
2015-2017 .05 WO
2015-2016 BS guaranteed
2017 .04375 RB/game active (equiv .7)
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Lewis got a five-year, $25.5 million deal… The Saints gave Lewis a $6 million
signing bonus and his base salary will be $1 million this year. In 2014, Lewis’ base salary will be
$3.3 million. His salary jumps to $4.1 million in 2015, when he also can collect a $500,000 roster
bonus. In 2016, Lewis’ base salary is scheduled to be $4.45 million and he also can earn a
$500,000 roster bonus. In 2017, his base salary rises to $4.95 million and he can collect a
$500,000 roster bonus. The deal also includes a $50,000 workout bonus in each year of the
contract. Lewis also can earn escalators of $200,000 each year from 2013 through 2016.
Nakia Hogan, Times-Picayune: Lewis 5-yr deal with the #Saints worth $26.3M with $10. 5M in
guarantees, $6M signing bonus.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: He received a $4.4 million signing bonus as part of the restructured deal,
which essentially replaced the salary. He also added slightly to future roster bonuses. Here's the
new year-by-year breakdown, according to ESPN Stats and Information: Signing bonus: $4.4
million 2014: Base salary $1 million, workout bonus $50,000. Salary-cap cost $3.35 million. 2015:
Base salary $1.8 million, roster bonuses $700,000, workout bonus $50,000. Salary-cap cost
$4.85 million. 2016: Base salary $4.25 million, roster bonuses $700,000, workout bonus $50,000.
Salary-cap cost $7.3 million. 2017: Base salary $4.75 million, roster bonuses $700,000, workout
bonus $50,000. Salary-cap cost $7.8 million.
Katherine Terrell, Times-Picayune: The Saints have restructured Lewis' contract, according to a
source, guaranteeing an additional $10.4 million and giving him more money upfront. Lewis is
not getting any additional money with the restructure… The Saints did this by converting
portions of his 2015 and 2016 base salaries and combining that with $700,000 roster bonuses in
those years. Added together, the Saints were able to pro-rate the $3.9 million over three years,
which added an additional $1.3 million in bonuses in 2015-17. That dropped his 2015 base salary
from $1.8 million to $850,000 and his 2016 base salary from $4.25 million to $2.7 million. His
2015 and 2016 base salaries are fully guaranteed. Lewis' 2015 cap hit will drop from $4.85
million to $4.5 million. His 2017 base salary of $4.75 million remains the same.
Michael Lewis
2000 PS after week 14, .068 BS
2001 2/.52 TRV, .212/.303 BS
2001 .005 SB/2
2001 CUT Post week 8 (of 18)
2001 PS, .068 BS (.072 over 18 weeks)
2001 CUT Post week 11 (of 18)
2001 PS after week 11 (of 18), .068 BS (.072 over 18 weeks)
2001 CUT Post week 12 (of 18, paid thru week 12)
2001 PS after week 13 (of 18), .068 BS (.072 over 18 weeks)
2001 Activated after week 15 (of 18), .212 BS
2002 1/.3 TRV, .425 TRMV, .3 BS
2002 .02 LTBE
2002 .105 NLTBE
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 2/2.045 TRV ext, 3.345 TRMV, .455/.54 BS
2003 .8 SB/3
2003 .2 RB OATSB/3
2003 .275 LTBE
2004-2005 .025 WO
2004 .2 esc possible
2004-2005 .275 NLTBE
2005 .275 esc possible
2005 .2 RB added
2006 3/3.3 TRV, 6.7 TRMV, .6/.9/1
2006 .5 SB/3
2006-2008 .05 WO
2006-2008 .05 RB (53-man week 1)
2006-2008 .9 NLTBE
2007 CUT Post
2007-2008 .5 esc possible
Louis Lipps
1992 .025 SB/2 after week 3, .75/.75 BS
1992 CUT Post week 8
1992-1993 .025 RB
Earl Little
1997 PS after week 5, .0561 BS
1998 1/.158 TRV, .158 BS
1999 1/.25 TRV, .25 BS
1999 CUT Post week 7 (claimed by CLE)
Curtis Lofton
2012 5/27.5 TRV, 29.75 TRMV, .7/1.1/1/2.4/5.4/6 BS
2012 5 SB/6/5
2012-2014 BS guaranteed
2013 5 RB CONV/5
2014 2.2 RB
2015 BS escalated to 2.65/5.65
2015 CUT Pre
2015 4.5 RB
2015 addl .5 esc possible
2015-2016 .1 WO
2016 addl 1.25 esc possible
2017 voidable
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Lofton's five-year contract is worth up to $33.5 million and includes a
$5 million signing bonus, according to a league source. During the first three years of the deal,
the base salaries are fully guaranteed. That includes $700,000 in 2012, $1.1 million in 2013 and
$1 million in 2014. He's also due roster bonuses of $5 million in 2013, $2.2 million in 2014 and
$4.5 million in 2015. He's also due base salaries of $2.4 million in 2015, $5.4 million in 2015 and
$6 million in 2016, which is a voidable year under the terms of the contract. The deal includes
escalator clauses.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Lofton got a five-year deal that averages $5.5 million per season… In 2015,
Lofton is scheduled to earn $2.4 million in base salary and collect yet another roster bonus for
$4.5 million and a $100,000 workout bonus. In 2016, Lofton’s base salary rises to $5.4 million
and he’s scheduled to receive a $100,000 workout bonus.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Lofton’s cap figure was scheduled to be $7.1 million. But the Saints were
able to drop that number to $3.1 million by replacing a scheduled $5 million roster bonus with a
$5 million signing bonus that will be pro-rated over the remainder of the contract.
Chip Lohmiller
1995 1/.4 TRV, ? BS
1995 CUT Post week 9
1995 .02 injury settlement
Clare Farnsworth, Seattle Post-Intelligencer: The Saints signed Chip Lohmiller to a $400,000
contract last Sunday
Tyler Lorenzen
2009 PS after week 1, .0884 BS
Erik Lorig
2014 4/4.8 TRV, 5.2 TRMV, .75/.75/.9/.95 BS
2014 1 SB/4
2014-2017 .05 WO
2014-2017 .1 NLTBE (recs, Pro Bowl)
2016 .1 RB
2017 .15 RB
Mike Triplett, ESPN: four years, $4.8 million… Signing bonus: $1 million. 2014: Base salary
$750,000, workout bonus $50,000. Salary-cap cost $1.05 million. 2015: Base salary $750,000,
workout bonus $50,000. Salary-cap cost $1.05 million. 2016: Base salary $900,000, roster bonus
$100,000, workout bonus $50,000. Salary-cap cost $1.3 million. 2017: Base salary $950,000,
roster bonus $150,000, workout bonus $50,000. Salary-cap cost $1.4 million.
Chase Lyman
2005 3/1.243 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .318 SB/3
2006 CUT Post
2006 PS, .0799 BS
Elbert Mack
2012 No SB after week 2, .7 BS (.54 MSB?)
2012 CUT Post week 4
2012 No SB/1 after week 5, .7 BS (.54 MSB?)
Nick Maddox
2004 PS after week 2, .07395 BS
2004 CUT Post week 5
Marcus Mailei
2009 No SB/3 after week 13, .31/.395/.48 BS (off PHI PS)
2009 IR after week 15
2010 IR, .24 BS
Olindo Mare
2007 Acquired from MIA (for 6th-round pick)
2007 1.5/1.5/1.5 BS
2007 IR after week 14
2008 CUT Pre
2008-2009 .25 RB
Jamie Martin
2006 2/2.01 TRV, .81/1 BS
2006 .2 SB/2
Wayne Martin
1989 4/2 TRV, .2/.25/.3/.35 BS
1989 .75 SB/4
1989 .03 RB (6 games active)
1990-1992 .04 RB (6 games active)
1993 4/10.1 TRV, 3/2.35/2.05/2.1 BS
1993 .5 RepB
1994 .1 RepB
1995 .025 LTBE (Pro Bowl)
1996 5/17.460939 TRV, 1.0258/.95/2.538899/2.5801/3.0552 BS
1996 5 SB/5 (4.866631 PV)
1997 .71094 LTBE (528 def snaps)
1998 .1 RepB
1999 .5 RepB
1999-2000 .3 WO
1999-2000 .2 LTBE (appearances)
1999 BS lowered to .5401 after week 14, equiv 2.2201
1999 .36 SB/2 CONV
2000 CUT Pre
USA Today: Signing bonus, $ 750,000; base salaries of $ 200,000, $ 250,000, $ 300,000 and $
350,000; roster bonus (for making team six games instead of normal requirement of three), $
30,000 each year. Total pkg., 4 years, $ 1.97 million.
Peter Finney, Times-Picayune: To keep Martin, the Saints have until Wednesday to match an
offer from the Redskins: four years, $10.1 million, a contract that will make the 27-year-old
defensive end one of the highest-paid athletes at his position in the NFL.
Ken Denlinger, Washington Post: Martin, a restricted free agent, would receive a $ 500,000
reporting bonus next season, with salaries of $ 3 million in 1993, $ 2.45 million in '94, $ 2.1
million in '95 and $ 2.05 million in '96.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: $17,367,350 - Total worth of defensive tackle Wayne
Martin's five-year contract signed in July. It included a signing bonus of $4,866,631.
Kevin Mathis
2000 Acquired from DAL (for Chris Bordano)
2000 .472 BS
2001 5/13 TRV, .5/1.65/2.1/2.85/3.2 BS
2001 2 SB/5
2002 .1 RB/WO
2002 CUT Post
2003-2005 .2 RB/WO?
Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune: Mathis' contract is a four-year, $14.75 million deal that includes a
$2 million signing bonus. He will earn base salaries of $500,000 this season, $1.65 million in
2002, $2.1 million in 2003, $2.85 million in 2004 and $3.2 million in 2005.
Jermane Mayberry
2005 4/12.035 TRV, .665/.77/1/1.4 BS
2005 5.5 SB/4
2005 .1 RB
2006 2 RB
2006 CBA increase BS to .81
2006 IR
2006 retired Post
2007-2008 .1 RB (not paid)
Fred McAfee
2000 No SB/1 after week 5, .44 BS
2001 2/1.037 TRV, .477/.55 BS
2001 .01 SB/2
2002 CBA increase BS to .75
2003 1/.78 TRV, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
2004 No SB/1 after week 5, .76 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 1/.79 TRV, .765 BS (.455 MSB)
2006 1/.85 TRV, .81 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 .04 SB/1
2006 CUT Post
2006 No SB/1 after week 11, .81 BS (.425 MSB)
Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune: the two-year contract signed by RB Fred McAfee with the New
Orleans Saints included a $10,000 signing bonus. He'll earn base salaries of $477,000 this season
and $550,000 next season.
Deuce McAllister
2001 6/6.915 TRV, .209/.32/.4/.47/.55/.665 BS
2001 3 SB/6
2001 .251 RB
2002 .8 OB/5
2002-2006 .05 WO
2006 voidable
2005 8/50.05 TRV, 12.5 bonuses, .6/1.45/2.6/3.6/5.2/6.2/7.1/8.1 BS
2005 7 SB/8/5
2006 4 OB/7/5
2006 1.5 RB
2006-2012 .1 WO
2007 1 RB
2007 IR after week 3
2008 BS reduced to 2/3.2/6.2/7.1/8.1
2008 1 RB (removed)
2008 1.6 NLTBE added?
2009 CUT Pre
2009 2 RB added (not paid)
Thompson: 2008 is a pivotal year for Deuce McAllister. He renegotiated his contract back in
April, and will likely see roughly $3.3 million if he has a successful year.
Chris McAlister
2009 No SB/1 after week 10, .845 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 CUT Post week 13
Turk McBride
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: The Saints signed McBride to a one-year, $1.2 million
contract that contained $300,000 in incentives after the lockout.
Marcus McCauley
2009 No SB/1 after week 13, .46 BS
2009 CUT Post week 15
Andy McCollum
1994 No SB/1 after week 11, .123759 BS? (off CLE PS)
1995 1/.149 TRV, .149 BS
1996 .196/.425/.8 BS
1996 .324 SB/3?
1998 .095 RB/RepB?
Luke McCown
2013 1/.84 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
2014 1/.92 TRV, .855 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2015 1/1.05 TRV, .97 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
2015 .27 BS guaranteed?
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: He'll earn $840,000 in base salary (there are no bonuses or incentives in the
one-year deal), but the minimum benefit means McCown only will count $555,000 against the
salary cap.
Sheldon Mickles, The Advocate: McCown signed a one-year, $840,000 contract with a $65,000
signing bonus.
Alex Marvez, Fox Sports One: McCown re-signed 1-year, $970K, $80K signing bonus & 1/3 total
of $350k fully guaranteed…
Matt McCoy
2007 No SB/1 after week 8, .435 BS
Bobby McCray
2008 5/20 TRV, 24.5 TRMV, .65/1/2/3/3.5 BS
2008 3 SB/5
2008 2 RB
2008-2010 .05 WO
2009 1.25 RB
2010 CUT Post
2010 1.25 RB (not paid)
2011-2012 1 RB
2011-2012 .1 WO
2010 1/1.5 TRV, 2.5 TRMV, 1 BS
2010 .1 RepB
2010 CUT Post
2010 .4 RB (not paid)
Brian Allee-Walsh, NewOrleans.com: Some will have you believe McCray’s release after two
seasons in New Orleans has more to do with a $1.2 million roster bonus due him in 10 days and
a $2 million base salary next season than his playing ability.
Mike Florio, PFT: The Saints have done it again; McCray has re-signed with the team, per a
league source. According to the source, the deal has a base salary of $1.5 million, with another
$1 million available in incentives.
Brian Allee-Walsh, SportsNOLA.com: 1 year, $1.5 million ... features $1million base salary,
$100,000 reporting bonus and $400,000 roster bonus…
Wane McGarity
2001 No SB/1 after week 6, .389 BS
Phil McGeoghan
2003 No SB after week 16, .3/.305 BS
2004 CUT Post
Mike McKenzie
2004 Acquired from GB (for 2nd-round pick and JT O'Sullivan)
2005 5/22 TRV, 25 TRMV, .55/1.5/2/3/4.45 BS
2005 7 SB/5
2006-2008 1 RB
2006-2009 .125 WO
2007 IR after week 16
2008 IR after week 10
2009 CUT Pre
2009 No SB/1 after week 11, .845 BS (.46 MSB?)
2009 CUT Post week 16 (paid through week 17?)
Mike Florio, PFT: He also can earn up to $3 million in escalators under the following formula. If
he makes the Pro Bowl in 2005 or 2006, he gets $500,000 in 2007. If he does it in 2006 or
2007, he gets $500,000 in 2008. If he does it in 2007 or 2008, he gets it in 2009. Also, if he
participates in 85 percent of the snaps and gets six interceptions in 2005 or 2006, he gets
$500,000 in 2007. If he does it in 2006 or 2007, he gets $500,000 in 2008. If he does it in 2007
or 2008, he gets it in 2009.
Alvin McKinley
2008 No SB after week 1, .73 BS? (.445 MSB?)
2008 CUT Post week 2
Ronald McKinnon
2005 1/.69 TRV, .665 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 .025 SB/1
Corey McIntyre
2006 No SB/1 after week 1, .35 BS
2006 CUT Post week 11 (claimed by ATL)
Nate McManus
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Pre
Adrian McPherson
2005 3/1.050775 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .125775 SB/3
2006 CUT Post
Robert Meachem
2007 5/8.215 TRV, 11.315 TRMV, .285/.37/.485/.6555/.7 BS
2007 1.3 SB/5
2007 .445 RB
2007 .1 NLTBE (RotY)
2007-2011 .1 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2008 2.17 OB/4
2009 BS adjusted to .4925/.648/.7
2009 .0675 WO
2010 .0795 WO
2010 2011 BS escalated to .95
2011 .147 WO
1.5105 PTI
2013 1/.715 TRV, .715 BS
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Meachem is scheduled for a $147,000 [workout] bonus [in 2011].
Joel Corry, NFP: Meachem's 1-year with the Saints is for $715k. San Diego gets to offset the
money he makes from this deal against his GTD $5M.
Shad Meier
2005 2/1.6 TRV, .54/.575 BS
2005 .35 SB/2
2005 .05 WO
2006 CBA increase BS to .585
2006 CUT Pre
2006 .025 WO (not paid)
Taylor Mehlhaff
2008 .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .0761 SB/3?
2008 CUT Post
2008 No SB/3 after week 5, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 CUT Post week 8
Darren Mickell
1996 3/5.1 TRV, .6/1.95/2.1 BS
1996 .45 SB/3
1996 .05 WO?
1996 suspended 4 games (weeks 6-10, SAP)
1997 .15 WO?
1997 BS lowered to ? after week ?
1997 1.2 SB/2 CONV?
1998 Retired
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: The New Orleans Saints addressed one of their offseason
priorities Tuesday, signing free agent defensive end Darren Mickell of the Kansas City Chiefs to a
three-year, $5.1 million contract. Mickell, 25, is scheduled to make base salaries of $600,000,
$1.95 million and $2.1 million, plus a signing bonus of $450,000, resulting in a 1996 cap value of
$750,000.
Brian Allee-Walsh/Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Mickell will lose $176,470.58 in pay, fiveseventeenths of his $600,000 base salary. The suspension includes the open week of Oct.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Mickell, who abruptly retired one year ago at age 27, said
Thursday he is considering returning to football. Mickell, who was suspended for four games in
1996 for violating the NFL drug and alcohol policy, remains the property of the Saints. He has
one year remaining on a contract worth $1.2 million in base salary ($900,000) and roster and
workout bonuses ($300,000).
Andrew Miller
2014 PS after week 15, .1071 BS
2014 1/.435 TRV, .435 BS
Billy Miller
2006 No SB/1 after week 7, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2007 1/.76 TRV, .72 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 .04 SB/1
2008 2/2 TRV, .73/.92 BS
2008 .2 RB
2008-2009 .025 WO
2008 CUT Post week 1 (paid thru week 2)
2008 No SB/2 after week 2, .73/.92 BS
2009 .1 RB
2009 IR
Mark McMillian
1996 3/5.175 TRV, .475/1.3/1.35 BS
1996 1.8 SB/3
1997 CUT Post
1997 .1 RepB (not paid)
1998 .15 RepB
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: three years, $5.175 million; annual base salaries of
$475,000, $1.3 million and $1.35 million, plus a $1.8 million signing bonus and reporting
bonuses of $100,000 and $150,000 in 1997 and '98. His '96 cap number is $1.075 million.
Akim Millington
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Pre
Sam Mills
1994 1/.9 TRV, .9 BS?
1994 .25 LTBE?
John DeShazier, Times-Picayune: Mills is expected to make a base salary of about $900,000 in
'94 plus incentives that could increase the value of the contract in excess of $1.2 million.
Brandon Minor
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 2 (paid through week 3?)
Johnny Mitchell
2001 2/1.102 TRV, 1.502 TRMV, .477/.55 BS
2001 CUT Post
2001-2002 .2 NLTBE
2002 .05 RB
2002 .025 WO
2001 No SB/1 after week 16 (of 18), .477 BS
2002 1/.55 TRV, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 .01 SB/1
2002 .01 WO
2002 CUT Post
2002 .005 RB (not paid)
Kawika Mitchell
2010 No SB/1 after week 13, .755 BS
Keith Mitchell
1997 1/.139 TRV, .131 BS
1997 .008 SB/1
1998 1/.198 TRV, .198 BS
1999 1/.325 TRV, .325 BS
1999 4/8.8 TRV ext, .4/1.925/1.925/1.925 BS
1999 2.025 SB/5
2000 .45 RB (addl .675 possible)
2000-2003 .025 WO
2001 .175 RB
2001 .9 LTBE
2001-2003 1.125 NLTBE RB
2002 CUT Post
2003 voidable
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Mitchell's contract is worth $8.8 million, including a $2.025
million signing bonus and annual base salaries of $325,000, $400,000, and $1.925 million in each
of the 2001, 2002 and 2003 seasons.
Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union: Mitchell got a five-year, $8.8 million deal with the Saints in
1999 with a $2.025 million signing bonus and became a Pro Bowl player in 2000 when he had 6
1/2 sacks and returned two fumble recoveries for touchdowns.
Marvin Mitchell
2007 3/1.1573 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .0423 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 4, .285/.37 BS
2009 1/.46 TRV, .46 BS
2010 1.101 RFA tender
Ben Moffitt
2008 PS after week 9, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 10
Alex Molden
1996 7/9.925 TRV, .5/.625/.75/.875/1/1.125/1.25 BS
1996 3.8 SB/7
2000 VOID 2001-2002 (.065891 into 2000, 1.019824 into 2001)
NY Times: Terminating the contract hinges on Molden's playing 75 to 80 percent of the time in
two of the first five years.
Eddie Moore
2006 Acquired from MIA
2006 CUT Post
Eric Moore
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 3, .35/.435 BS
2006 CUT Post week 9
Lance Moore
2005 PS after week 6?, .0799 BS
2005 Activated after week 7, .23 BS
2005 CUT Post week 14
2006 .275 BS
2006 CUT Post week 8
2007 2/.955 TRV, .435/.52 BS
2009 1.545 RFA tender
2010 1.759 RFA tender
2011 5/20 TRV, 21.5 TRMV, 2/2/2.5/3.1/3.1 BS
2011 3 SB/5
2012 1.5 RB CONV OATSB/4
2012 1.175 SB/4 CONV
2012-2015 .2 WO
2013 BS escalated to 2.6 (addl .2 esc possible)
2013 .5 RB
2014 CUT Pre
2014 .5 RB (not paid)
2014-2015 .3 esc possible
2015 1 RB
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: The five-year deal is worth $20 million, plus another $1.5 million
in incentives. He received a $3 million signing bonus, and a total of $7 million is guaranteed.
Moore's scheduled base salaries are $2 million in 2011 and 2012, $2.5 million in 2013 and $3.1
million in 2014 and 2015. He's also due to receive roster bonuses of $1.5 million in 2012,
$500,000 in 2013 and 2014, and $1 million in 2015. And he's due to receive workout bonuses of
$200,000 in each year between 2012-2015. He'll earn an extra $100,000 every time he
surpasses 65, 70 and 75 receptions per year.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The Saints dropped Moore’s cap figure for this year from $4.3 million to
$2.9 million. Moore didn’t lose any money. His base salary was dropped from $2 million to
$825,000, but he made that up by receiving a $1.175 million signing bonus…
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Additionally, Moore's $1.5 million roster bonus in 2012
was converted to an "amount treated like a signing bonus" that will also be prorated over the
four remaining seasons of the contract. The two tweaks reduce Moore's 2012 cap number from
$4.3 million to $2.29375 million.
Dan Morgan
2008 1/1.48 TRV, 2.48 TRMV, .73 BS
2008 .75 SB/1
2008 Retired
2009 Reinstated, .745 BS
2009 Retired
Joe Morgan
2011 3/1.399 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .004 SB/3
2011 IR, .258 BS
2013 IR
2014 1/.495 TRV, .495 BS
2014 suspended 2 games (weeks 9-10, conduct)
Mike Triplett, ESPN: Morgan’s deal is for the minimum $495,000 with no bonuses.
Thomas Morstead
2009 4/1.915 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .165 SB/4
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2011 BS escalated to 1.26
2012 6/21.9 TRV ext, 1.275/2.15/2.185/2.35/3/3.15/3.55 BS
2012 3.5 SB/7/5
2013 1.25 SB/6/5 CONV
2013-2018 .1 WO
2016 .4 RB
2017-2018 .5 RB
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Morstead got a six-year extension that keeps him under contract through
2018 and the total deal is worth $23.16 million. Morstead got a $3.5 million signing bonus. He
already was scheduled to make $1.275 million in base salary this year and his salary-cap figure
will be $2.016 million. In 2013, the first year of the new deal, Morstead’s base salary is a
guaranteed $2.15 million and his cap figure is $2.95 million. In 2014, Morstead’s base salary
rises to $2.185 million and his cap figure will be $2.985 million. In 2015, Morstead’s base salary
is scheduled to be $2.35 million and his cap figure is set at $3.15 million. Morstead’s biggest
raise in base salary comes in 2016 when he is scheduled to make $3 million with a $4.2 cap
figure. In 2017, the base salary is $3.15 million and the cap figure is $3.75 million. In 2018, the
base salary is $3.55 million and the cap figure is $4.15 million. Morstead also can earn a
$100,000 workout bonus each offseason, starting in 2013. The deal also includes a roster bonus
in each of the final three years of the deal. Morstead will collect a $400,000 bonus if he is still on
the roster on the fifth day of the league year. In 2017 and ’18, the roster bonus is $500,000 per
season.
Chad Morton
2000 3/.919 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .093 SB/3
2001 Traded to NYJ (for Earthwind Moreland & 2002 6th)
Christian Morton
2004 PS after week 4, .07395 BS
2004 CUT Post week 5
Jerome Murphy
2012 Acquired from STL (waivers)
2012 .49/.575 BS
2012 CUT Post week 2 (claimed by DET)
Brad Muster
1993 3/4.05 TRV, 1.3/1/.75 BS
1993 1 SB/3
1994 BS reduced to .5
1995 CUT Post
1996 .05 SB/1?
1996 CUT Post
John DeShazier, Times-Picayune: Muster, who is entering his seventh season, was scheduled to
earn $1 million this season. But he would have counted $1.33 million to the team's $34.6 million
salary cap because his signing bonus, $1 million, was to be prorated over the length of his three-
year contract… Muster signed a $4.05 million, three-year deal 1993. He received a $1.3 million
salary in addition to his signing bonus in '93.
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Muster agreed to a salary reduction of approximately 50 percent
to $500,000 right before the opening of camp…
Leonard Myers
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 CUT Post week 2
Chris Naeole
1997 5/7.886 TRV, .576/.72/.864/1.008/1.123 BS
1997 3.595 SB/5
2001 2/.77 TRV, .5/2 BS
2001 .27 SB/2
2001 .1 NLTBE
2002 VOID
2002 2 RB (not paid)
Ikechuku Ndukwe
2005 2/.545 TRV, .23/.31 BS
2005 .005 SB/2
2005 CUT Post
2005 PS, .0799 BS
2005 CUT Post week 7
Lorenzo Neal
1993 2/.34875 TRV, .1/.19375 BS
1993 .055 RepB
1995 1/.299 TRV, .149 BS
1995 .15 SB/1
1996 1/.376 TRV, .336 BS
1996 .025 SB/1
1996 .015 RB
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Neal… is working under a one-year, $300,000 contract he signed
this offseason as an exclusive rights free agent.
Jamar Nesbit
2004 3/2.12 TRV, 2.87 TRMV, .535/.54/.67 BS
2004 .3 SB/3
2004-2006 .025 WO
2004-2006 .25 NLTBE (PT)
2006 CBA increase BS to .71
2006 1/1.4 TRV ext, .95 BS
2006 .4 SB/2
2006 .5 NLTBE (PT)
2007 .05 WO
2007 BS escalated to 1.45
2007 .5 LTBE (PT)
2008 3/7.7 TRV, 1/1.9/1.9 BS
2008 2.6 SB/3
2008-2010 .1 WO
2008-2010 .1 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2008 Suspended 4 games (weeks 4-7, steroid policy)
2009-2010 -.067973 SB repayment
2009 BS reduced to 1/1.33
2009 CUT Post week 21 (3/4/2010)
2010 .9 RB (added in 2009 restructure, incentivized)
2010 .57 esc possible (added in 2009 restructure)
Anthony Newman
1995 3/2.075 TRV, .2/.55/.875 BS?
1995 .45 SB/3?
Carl Nicks
2008 3/1.26775 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .11775 SB/3
2011 2.611 RFA tender
Rob Ninkovich
2006 3/1.22428 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .14428 SB/3
2007 CUT Post (claimed by MIA)
2008 No SB/2 after week 13, .445/.535 BS (off MIA PS)
2009 CUT Post
Moran Norris
2001 3/1.187 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .291 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2002 CUT Post week 2 (claimed by HOU)
Ty Nsekhe
2014 .495/.585 BS
2014 .0075 SB/2
2014 IR, .318 BS
2014 CUT Post week 1
JT O’Sullivan
2002 3/.837 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .068 SB/3
2003 CUT Post week 2
2003 No SB/2 after week 2, .3/.38 BS
2004 Traded to GB Post week 4 (w/2nd for Mike McKenzie & cond pick)
Toben Opurum
2014 PS after week 14, .1071 BS
2015 1/.435 TRV, .435 BS
Buck Ortega
2007 PS after week 12, .0799 BS
2008 PS, .102 BS
2008 Activated after week 1, .295/.385 BS
2008 CUT Post week 5
2008 PS after week 6, .102 BS
2008 Activated after week 10, .295/.385 BS
2009 CUT Post week 1
TC Ostrander
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Pre
John Owens
2006 No SB/2 after week 9, .5/.595 BS
2007 CUT Post week 10 (claimed by DET)
Glenn Pakulak
2008 No SB/2 after week 8, .295/.385 BS
Tyler Palko
2007 2/.665 TRV, .285/.37 BS
2007 .01 SB/2
2007 CUT Post week 1
2007 No SB after week 1, .285/.37 BS
2007 CUT Post week 5
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 16, .285/.37 BS
2008 CUT Post
Jermy Parnell
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2010 PS after week 3, .136 BS
2010 Signed by DAL after week 5
Mark Parson
2009 PS after week 8, .0884 BS
2010 PS after week 4, .0884 BS
Jerome Pathon
2002 4/10.075 TRV, .525/.55/1.5/2.5 BS
2002 1 SB/4
2003 2.5 OB/3
2004-2005 .65 RB
2004-2005 .1 WO
2005 CUT Pre
David Patten
2007 1/1.02 TRV, 1.8 TRMV, .82 BS
2007 .2 SB/1
2007 .78 NLTBE
2008 2/6 TRV, 1/2.25 BS
2008 1.5 SB/2
2008 .45 RB
2008 .05 WO
2009 CUT Pre
2009 .5 RB (not paid)
2009 .25 WO
Johnny Patrick
2011 4/2.72738 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .54538 SB/4
2012 .037 WO
2013 .05 WO
2014 .055 WO
Darren Perry
2000 1/.44 TRV, .44 BS
Rob Petitti
2006 Acquired from DAL (waivers)
2006 .35/.435 BS
2007 CUT Post
Marvin Philip
2008 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Anwar Phillips
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2007 PS, .0799 BS
Kenny Phillips
2015 1/.745 TRV, .745 BS (.585 MSB)
Artose Pinner
2007 No SB/1 after week 16, .595 BS (.435 MSB?)
Antonio Pittman
2007 3/1.47017 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .35517 SB/3
2007 CUT Post (claimed by STL)
David Pittman
2008 No SB/1 after week 10, .445 BS
2008 CUT Post week 14
Tommy Polley
2006 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 IR, .275 BS (.21 MSB)
Keith Poole
1997 3/.706 TRV, .131/.164/.196 BS
1997 .215 SB/3
1998 CBA increase BS to .18/.325
1999 4/6.95 TRV ext, .625/.825/1.4/2 BS
1999 2 SB/5
2000 BS escalated to 1.5?
2000-2003 .025 WO
2001 CUT Pre
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Each third-year player signed a five-year deal Wednesday,
tying him to the club through the 2003 season. Poole's contract is worth $7.275 million,
including a $2 million signing bonus and annual base salaries of $325,000, $625,000, $825,000,
$1.4 million and $2 million.
Nate Poole
2005 No SB after week 2, .455/.545 BS
2005 IR after week 9, .205 BS?
2006 CUT Pre
Rufus Porter
1995 3/3.6 TRV, .85/.95/1.05 BS
1995 .75 SB/3
1997 CUT Pre
Mike Strom/Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Porter's three-year, $3.6 million contract with
the Saints includes a $750,000 signing bonus with annual salaries of $750,000, $850,000 and
$1.05 million.
Tracy Porter
2008 4/4.275 TRV, .295/.455/.545/.63 BS
2008 1.42 SB/4
2008 .08 RB
2008 IR after week 5
2010 .85 LTBE one-time RB (PTI)
Eric Boynton, GoUpsate.com: The 40th pick — New Orleans defensive back Tracy Porter —
signed a reported four-year, $4.2 million contract with a guaranteed signing bonus of $1.42
million.
Ron Powell
2014 4/2.38886 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .16886 SB/4
Waylon Prather
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Post
DeMario Pressley
2008 3/1.28875 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .13875 SB/3
2008 IR, .2 BS
2009 CUT Post
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 8, .31/.395 BS
2010 CUT Post
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 23 (Feb, claimed by IND)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: The former North Carolina St. University defensive lineman will
receive minimum base salaries of: (2008) $295,000 (2009) $385,000 (2010) $470,000 with a
signing bonus of close to $139,000.
Marcus Price
2000 .358/.418 BS
Pierson Prioleau
2009 1/.795 TRV, .745 BS
2009 .05 WO
2010 .855 BS
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: $745,000 signing bonus, $50,000 workout bonus.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Prioleau is scheduled to earn $910,000 in base salary. He also got a $50,000
signing bonus. Under normal circumstances, Prioleau would count $960,000 million against the
salary cap. But the benefit drops his cap figure to just $575,000.
Patrick Ramsey
2010 1/1 TRV, .755 BS
2010 .1 RepB
2010 CUT Post
2010 .145 RB (53-man any game, not earned)
Brian Allee-Walsh, SportsNOLA.com: 1 year, $1 million… features $755,000 base salary,
$145,000 roster bonus and $100,000 reporting bonus…
Walter Rasby
2003 1/.68 TRV, .655 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
Kevin Reddick
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Jake Reed
2000 2/4.5 TRV, .5/2.3 BS
2000 1.2 SB/2
2001 CUT Pre
2001 .2 RB (not paid)
2002 1/.925 TRV, .925 BS
2002 .625 BS guaranteed
James Reed
2008 1/.73 TRV, .73 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 IR, .32 BS (.23 MSB)
Chris Reis
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 3, .285/.37 BS
2009 1/.46 TRV, .46 BS
2010 1.101 RFA tender
2010 IR after week 4
Tutan Reyes
2000 3/.942 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .116 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2002 CUT Post week 1
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Signed by TB after week 4
Dane Ridgeway
2007 PS after week 5, .0799 BS
2007 IR after week 16
Victor Riley
2002 2/2.075 TRV, .525/1 BS
2002 .3 SB/2
2002 Suspended 1 game (week 1, personal conduct)
2002 .5 NLTBE
2002 1/2.5 TRV ext, 1.75 BS
2002 .1 SB/3
2003 .15 RB (reduced from .25)
2003 .1 WO added
2003 .5 NLTBE (increased from .4)
2004 .15 RB
2004 .1 WO
2004 .4 LTBE
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Riley signed a two-year deal worth $2.075 million. But he got a signing
bonus of just $300,000 and a 2002 base salary of $525,000. His cap number for 2002 is only
$675,000, the compensation for this year is $825,000, and the second year of the contract voids
if Riley plays in 60 percent of the offensive snaps this year.
Marcellus Rivers
2006 No SB after week 14, .585 BS (.425 MSB?)
2006 CUT Post week 15 (paid through week 16?)
David Roach
2008 PS after week 1, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 5
Willie Roaf
1993 5/5.5 TRV, .4/.5/.6/.7/.8 BS
1993 2.5 SB/5
1994 VOID 1997 (.040351 into 1994, .459649 into 1995)
1996 .196/.5/2.7/2.35/3.055/3.295/3.25/2.758 BS
1996 5.999999 SB/8/7 (5.862164 PV)
1997 .1 WO
1997 .716212 LTBE added after week 9 (PT)
1997-2002 .1 LTBE (public appearances)
1998 .125 WO
1999 .15 WO
2000 1 SB/4 CONV
2000 .175 WO
2000 .15 dummy LTBE
2001 .25 WO
2002 .4 WO
2001 6/25.055 TRV, 27.055 TRMV, 1.895/1.825/2.16/3.3/3.85/4.2 BS
2001-2002 .1 LTBE (public appearances, not paid 2002)
2002 6.5 OB/5 (not paid)
2002 .325 WO (not paid)
2003-2006 .2 WO (not paid)
2005-2006 1 esc possible
2002 5/12.45 TRV, .65/.8/2/3/3.5 BS
2002 .5 gteed RB OATSB/5
2002 Traded to KC Pre (for 2003 3rd)
2002 3 OB/5
2002-2004 .5 NLTBE (90% PT)
2003 .1 WO
2003 .00625 RB/game active (equiv .1)
2004-2006 .25 WO
2004-2006 .015625 RB/game active (equiv .25)
Gordon Forbes, USA Today: $5.5 million for five years. $2.31 million to sign. Salaries of
$400,000, $500,000, $600,000, $700,000, $800,000. Fifth year voids if Pro Bowl selection.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: $27,900,570 - Total worth of tackle William Roaf's eight-year
contract signed in July. It included a signing bonus of $6,362,169.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: The Saints' highest-paid player is offensive tackle William
Roaf, whose 1998 salary cap number is $3,762,500 and '98 base salary is $2.7 million.
NY Times: Roaf signed a three-year, $16.56 million contract extension with the New Orleans
Saints… Added to the three years left on Roaf's deal, the extension keeps him with New Orleans
through 2007… He will make $25.025 million over the next six years, and the deal includes
escalators that could add $2 million if he continues to be a Pro Bowl player.
Tootie Robbins
1993 3/4.7 TRV, 1.4/1.4/1.4 BS
1993 .5 RepB
1993 CUT Post
NY Times: Robbins, an unrestricted free agent, agreed to a three-year, $4.7 million contract with
the New Orleans Saints.
Chris Mortenson, The Sporting News: The Saints ate a $ 500,000 signing bonus when they
decided to cut offensive tackle Tootie Robbins, who was signed as a free agent this offseason.
They didn't want to pay his $ 1.2-million salary because it became apparent that Robbins, who
suffered a shoulder injury, wasn't going to beat out first-round pick Willie Roaf.
Khiry Robinson
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .001 SB/3
Patrick Robinson
2010 5/9.352 TRV, 12.352 TRMV, .32/.405/.5275/.725/.8725
2010 2.21 SB/5
2010 .47 RB
2011 2.33 OB/4
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2012-2014 .075 WO
2012 1.267 LTBE one-time RB CONV/3 (PTI)
2014 3 esc possible
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: 5-years, $9.352M/$12.352M max; $6.597M guaranteed
Pat Yasinkas, ESPN: Robinson got a $2.2 million signing bonus and a $470,000 roster bonus for
this year. Like Weatherspoon, this is a deal with a club option for 2014 that has to be exercised
in 2011. Robinson gets a 2.3 million option bonus if that happens. He also is to earn $2.33 in
base salaries over the course of the contract, but those numbers could kick up on the back end
of the deal. Robinson also has a $75,000 workout bonus for each of the last three years of his
deal.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Robinson’s cap figured dropped from $2.9 million to $2.06 million. That
was accomplished by turning a $1.267 million roster bonus into a signing bonus that Robinson
received up front. Instead of counting the full $1.267 million against this year’s cap, that number
now is spread over the three remaining seasons on his contract.
Courtney Roby
2008 No SB/1 after week 6, .445 BS
2008 IR after week 14
2009 No SB/1 after week 1, .535 BS
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2013 1/.905 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1?
2013 CUT Post
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Roby got a one-year deal worth $905,000. But the Saints designated Roby
as a veteran minimum benefit player, meaning his cap figure for this year is just $555,000.
Derrick Rodgers
2003 Acquired from MIA (for 2004 7th)
2003 1/1 TRV, .53 BS
2003 .47 SB/1
2003 Suspended 1 game (personal conduct)
2004 3/4.8 TRV, .71/1.1/1.2 BS
2004 1.65 SB/3
2004 .14 RB/WO
2005 CUT Post
Jake Rogers
2011 3/1.397 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .002 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Shaun Rogers
2011 1/4 TRV, 2.5 BS
2011 .5 SB/1
2011 1 BS guaranteed
2011 .023125 RB/game active (equiv .37)
2011 .63 LTBE (weight clause)
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: It previously has been reported in various outlets as being worth $4 million.
That’s accurate. But let’s take a look at the entire structure. Rogers received a $500,000 signing
bonus. His base salary will be $2.5 million, with $1 million of that guaranteed. There also is a
$370,000 bonus in the deal that comes due if Rogers is on the opening-day roster. The deal also
includes $630,000 in incentives that fall into the “likely-to-be-earned’’ category.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: $4 million [2011 cap charge]
Brian Allee-Walsh, sportsNOLA.com: Rogers’ one-year contract is the least complicated of the
three but it does contain a weight clause. It calls for: A 2.5 million base salary in 2011 of which
$1 million is guaranteed. A $500,000 signing bonus. Numerous roster bonuses worth $370,000.
A $630,000 weight bonus which calls for him to keep his playing weight at a maximum of 350
pounds throughout the season. He weighed around 375 at the time of his signing, according to
team sources.
Greg Romeus
2011 .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .049824 SB/4
2011 NFI, IR after week 12, .258 BS?
2012 IR, .288 BS?
2013 CUT Pre
Tavon Rooks
2014 4/2.317432 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .097432 SB/4
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
Andre Royal
1998 4/3.805 TRV, 6.655 TRMV, .8/.4/.535/.67 BS
1998 .8 SB/4?
1998 BS guaranteed
1998-2001 .05 WO
1998 Traded to IND Post (for Scott Slutzker)
1999 .4 RB guaranteed
Gordon Forbes, USA Today: Royal, a speed rusher, signed a $ 6.655 million deal with the Saints.
Like Cota, Royal was tendered a low-ball $ 397,000 contract by Carolina. The Saints, however,
got creative on the backside with agent Steve Weinberg. Royal's contract voids after one year if
the Saints improve in one of five defensive categories.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: The New Orleans Saints waded into the restricted free-agent
pool again Wednesday, signing Carolina Panthers inside linebacker Andre Royal to a four-year,
$3.805 million offer sheet… Royal, who made $196,000 last season, will receive $2.05 million in
1998 - a guaranteed base salary of $2 million plus a $50,000 workout bonus. He received no
signing bonus. If the Panthers match the offer sheet, they would have to pay Royal a significant
amount of money with the likelihood that after the season, he would become an unrestricted
free agent. If Royal does not become a free agent after the 1998 season, he would make annual
salaries of $400,000, $535,000 and $670,000 from 1999 through 2001. Royal could earn $2.86
million in incentives for the length of the contract based on playing time, bringing the maximum
possible contract to $6.665 million.
Mike Strom/Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Royal was traded Sunday to the Indianapolis
Colts for tight end Scott Slutzker. Saints officials have paid Royal $850,000 of the contract, the
first $2.05 million of which was guaranteed. The Colts will be responsible for Royals guaranteed
$800,000 salary and $400,000 guaranteed roster bonus due in mid-February.
Mark Royals
1997 2/.56 TRV, .249/.275? BS
1997 .02 SB/2
1997 .001 RB/game (equiv .016)
1997 2/.6 TRV ext, .249/.35/.4 BS
1997 .075 SB/3
1998-1999 .025 RB (paid)
1999 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Left Detroit Lions to sign two-year, $560,000 deal with Saints…
Signed one-year contract extension through 1999 worth another $400,000 at end of '97 season.
Orlando Ruff
2003 3/3.175 TRV, .65/.9/1.1 BS
2003 .375 SB/3
2003-2005 .05 WO
2005 CUT Post
Barrett Ruud
2012 Acquired from SEA (for 2013 7th)
2012 .825 BS (.54 MSB)
2012 CUT Post week 5, .582353 termination pay?
Sean Ryan
2008 No SB/1 after week 3, .605 BS (.445 MSB?)
2008 CUT Post week 4
Titus Ryan
2007 PS after week 2, .0799 BS
2007 CUT Post week 5
Pio Sagapolutele
1997 1/.325 TRV, .275 BS
1997 .05 RB
1997 2/.975 TRV ext, .3/35? BS
1997 .225 SB/3?
1998-1999 .05 WO?
1998 .01 LTBE?
1999 CUT Post
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Saints officials got the answer they wanted Sunday from
veteran free-agent defensive tackle Pio Sagapolutele, who agreed to a one-year, $325,000
contract. Sagapolutele (pronounced SONG-a-poo-la-tel-lee) is scheduled to make a base salary
of $275,000 plus a roster bonus of $50,000.
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: In December, re-signed to two-year, $975,000 deal through 1999.
Luke Sanders
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Pre
Jamarca Sanford
2015 1/.825 TRV, .745 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
Jalen Saunders
2014 No SB/2 after week 11, .42/.51 BS (off SEA PS)
Josh Savage
2007 PS after week 1, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 15, .36/.445 BS
2007 7.106176 dummy LTBE added (prorated over 2 years)
2008 CUT Pre
2008 PS, .23 BS
2008 Activated after week 1, .445 BS
2008 CUT Post week 4
2008 PS after week 5, .23 BS
2008 Activated after week 12, .445 BS
2008 CUT Post week 15
2008 PS, .0884 BS
Bryan Scott
2006 Acquired from ATL (for late 2007 pick & Wayne Gandy)
2006 .5/.595 BS
2007 VOID
Rocky Schwatrz
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Pre
Ryan Senser
2008 3/1.16 TRV, .295/.385/.475 BS
2008 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Pre
Chad Setterstrom
2006 .275 BS
2006 IR, .18 BS
Siddeeq Shabazz
2005 No SB after week 5, .38 BS
2005 CUT Post week 9
Scott Shanle
2006 Acquired from DAL (for 7th)
2006 .7216 BS
2007 4/11 TRV, 11.4 TRMV, .7/1.5/2.1/1.8 BS
2007 4 SB/4
2007-2010 .1 WO
2007-2010 .1 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2010 .5 RB
2011 2/4 TRV, 1.25/1.05 BS
2011 1 SB/2
2012 .03125 RB/game active (equiv .5)
2012 .2 WO
Sheldon Mickles, Baton Rouge Advocate: what seemed like a meaningless preseason trade into a
steal for the Saints and earned Shanle, who could have become an unrestricted free agent, a
four-year contract that included a $4 million signing bonus.
Adam Schefter, ESPN: Saints reach agreement with LB Scott Shanle on a two-year, $4 million
deal.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: It’s only a two-year contract, but the Saints gave Shanle a $1 million signing
bonus and a $1.25 base salary for this year. In 2012, Shanle’s base salary drops to $1.05 million.
But, assuming he’s still with the Saints next year, Shanle can get rewarded because the deal calls
for a $500,000 roster bonus and a $200,000 workout bonus.
Darren Sharper
2009 1/1.7 TRV, 1 BS
2009 .2 SB/1
2009 .25 RB (6 games active)
2009 .25 RB (12 games active)
2010 1/2.5 TRV, 1.5 BS
2010 .075 SB/1
2010 .175 RB
2010 PUP, activated after week 6
2010 .25 RB (53-man 1 game)
2010 .25 RB (6 games active)
2010 .25 RB (12 games active, not earned)
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: S Darren Sharper (one year): $1 million base salary,
$200,000 signing bonus, $500,000 roster bonus ($250,000 to be paid after first six games,
remaining $250,000 after 12 games).
Brian Allee-Walsh, NewOrleans.com: Sharper will make $1.5M in base salary in 2010 with a
$75,000 signing bonus and can earn an additional $925,000 in roster bonuses
Jeremy Shockey
2008 Acquired from NYG Post (for 2009 2nd & 5th)
2008 1.925/3.025/3.825/4.508332 BS
2008-2011 .5 RepB
2009 BS de-escalated to 2.725
2010 BS de-escalated to 3.525/4.208332
Heath Shuler
David Elfin, Washington Times: Shuler's reported four-year contract with New Orleans is worth
$8.36 million, $760,000 more than previously reported… Shuler, Washington's top 1994 draft
pick, was traded to the Saints on April 17 for a fifth-rounder this year and third-rounder next
year. Shuler's deal includes a $1 million signing bonus with base salaries of $200,000 (1997),
$230,000 (1998), $2 million (1999) and $3.5 million (2000). He'll receive a $430,000 reporting
bonus in 1998 and bonuses of $500,000 each to report and to make the roster in 1999. And
there are incentives for playing time and performance in 1997 and 1998 that could greatly
enhance the contract's value.
Jimmy Smith, Times-Picayune: Shuler deposited more than $400,000 in bonus money into his
bank account in midsummer when he amazingly passed his team physical despite his inability to
participate in training camp past the first couple of days. As long as Shuler remains on the
roster, he continues to collect incremental portions of his $546,250 in salary for each week he
remains on the 53-man list.
Ricky Siglar
1997 .2/1.9 TRV, .2/.8 BS?
1997 .05 SB/2
1997 .6 RB/WO
1998 .35 RB
1998 CUT Post
1998 No SB/1 after week 8, .325 BS?
1998 CUT Post week 13
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Signed two-year, $1.9 million contract to leave Kansas City Chiefs…
Due about $1.05 million salary in '98.
Times-Picayune: How about paying (former Saints) tackle Ricky Siglar a $350,000 roster bonus
and cutting him?
Aderious Simmons
2012 3/1.445 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .005 SB/3
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The Saints gave… lineman Aderious Simmons… a $5,000 signing bonus.
Anthony Simmons
2006 1/1.5 TRV, 1.5 BS
2006 retired
Brian Simmons
2007 3/10.5 TRV, 11.85 TRMV, .72/3.3/2.7 BS
2007 3 SB/3
2007 .08 WO
2007-2009 .45 NLTBE (honors)
2008 CUT Pre
2008-2009 .1 WO
2009 .5 RB
Matt Simon
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 1
Mark Simoneau
2006 Acquired from PHI (with draft pick for Donte’ Stallworth)
2006 1.1/.95 BS
2007 .25 RB
2008 3/4.8 TRV, 5.7 TRMV, .73/1.17/1.25 BS
2008 1.4 SB/3
2008-2010 .05 WO
2008 IR after week 1
2009 .1 RB
2009 IR
2009-2010 .45 NLTBE (PT)
2009 CUT Post week 21 (Mar 2010), accel into 2009
John Clayton, ESPN: They also re-signed linebacker Mark Simoneau to a three-year, $4.9 million
contract that included a $1.4 million signing bonus.
TJ Slaughter
2005 1/.565 TRV, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 .025 SB/1
David Sloan
2002 4/7.05 TRV, .65/1/1.2/3 BS
2002 1.2 SB/4
2003 CUT Post
2003 No SB/1 after week 13, 1 BS
2003 3.75 dummy LTBE
Scott Slutzker
1998 Acquired from IND (for Andre Royal)
1998 .2235 BS
1999 .429 RFA tender
Torrance Small
1992 .105/.14/.162 BS
1992-1994 .03 RB
1994 .051 RepB
1995 4/5.5 TRV, 1/1/1/1 BS
1995 1.5 SB/4
1997 CUT Pre
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: The New Orleans Saints, faced with a seven-day deadline for
matching wide receiver Torrance Small's four-year, $5.5 million contract offer from Seattle… The
Seahawks' proposal includes a $1.5 million signing bonus with annual salaries of $1 million.
Joel Smeenge
1990 3/.72 TRV, .13/.16/.21 BS
1990 .13 SB/3
1990-1992 .03 RB
1993 2/1.1 TRV, .475/.55 BS
1993 .075 SB/2
1994 .015 LTBE
Antowain Smith
2005 1/.68 TRV, .665 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 .025 SB/1
Brady Smith
1996 3/.98775 TRV, .169/.21125/.2535 BS
1996 .354 SB/3
1999 .429 RFA tender
Darrin Smith
2000 1/.5 TRV, .44 BS
2000 .06 SB/1
2001 4/7.502 TRV, .477/1.2/1.725/2.25
2001 1.65 SB/4
2003 .05 RB?
2004 .15 RB?
2004 BS reduced to .9
2004 CUT Post
2004 No SB/1 after week 12, 1 BS
Mike Florio, PFT: Smith has agreed to take a $1.35 million reduction in his salary, which was
slated to be $2.25 million in 2004, the final year of his deal.
Dwight Smith
2005 5/15.2 TRV, .9/1.2/1.6/2.5/3.5 BS
2005 3.5 SB/5
2006-2008 .5 RB
2005-2009 .1 WO
2006 CUT Post
Irv Smith
1993 5/3.525 TRV, .27/.3375/.405/.4725/.54 BS
1993 1.5 SB/5
1994 .19 esc possible
1995 BS escalated to .455 (addl .14 esc possible)
1996 BS escalated to .5225
1997 .96 esc possible
Gordon Forbes, USA Today: $ 3.525 million for five years. $ 1.5 million to sign. Salaries of $
270,000, $ 337,500, $ 405,000, $ 472,500, $ 540,000. If he catches 154 passes in first four
seasons or goes to two Pro Bowls or has 3,204 total receiving yards or leads teams in receptions
or receiving yards in any one year, the fifth-year salary goes to $ 1.5 million. Avg.: $ 705,000, or
$ 897,000 at increased fifth-year salary.
Jason Smith
2013 1/.78 TRV, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: one year, $780,000, $65,000 bonus, $715,000 salary; $620,000 salarycap figure under minimum salary benefit…
Lamar Smith
1998 4/7.1 TRV, .216/1.65/1.75/1.8 BS
1998 1.384 SB/4
1998-2001 .0375 RB?
1999-2001 .05 WO
2000 CUT Pre
2003 No SB/1 after week 12, .655 BS (.45 MSB)
2004 1/.785 TRV, .76 BS (.455 MSB?)
2004 .025 SB/1
2004 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: the Saints will make a strong push to sign
Smith, who earned $361,000 in 1997
Juneau Empire: Smith, previously regarded as the likely successor to starter Chris Warren, left
the Seahawks to sign with New Orleans last weekend for $7.1 million over four years... Smith's
contract reportedly includes no signing bonus, but has $2 million guaranteed in the first two
years - $1.5 million in 1998 and $500,000 in 1999. He also has a one-time incentive of $800,000
for rushing for 1,000 yards in any season and can void the final season if he rushes for 1,000 in
any of the first three seasons.
Quinton Smith
2007 PS after week 4
2007 CUT Post week 5
Shaun Smith
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 1, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 CUT Post week 12 (claimed by CIN)
Terrelle Smith
2000 3/1.131 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .305 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2003 .605 RFA tender
Will Smith
2004 5/? TRV, 11.95 TRMV, .23/.305/.5/.695/.85/1.045 BS
2004 2.1 SB/6
2004 .55 RB
2005 3.35 OB/5
2008 BS escalated to 2.2
2009 voidable
DEION: +.4025 in 2005-2006, -.268333 in 2007-2008, -.268334 in 2009
2008 7/63 TRV, .7/1.07/1.93/6/7/9/10.4 BS
2008 12 SB/7/6
2008 .25 NLTBE
2009 5.45 RB (guaranteed)
2009 BS guaranteed
2009-2012 .15 WO
2010 5.55 RB (guaranteed)
2010 .93 BS guaranteed
2011 suspended 2 games (weeks 1-2, Starcaps)
2012 6.175 SB/3 CONV
2012 1 RB CONV/3?
2012 -.117647 SB return/3?
2013 BS reduced to 3
2013 1 RB (removed)
2013 .25 WO (increased from .15)
2013 .75 NLTBE added
2014 CUT Pre
2014 1 RB (not paid)
2014 .15 WO (not paid)
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: five-year, $11.95 million contract (actually a six-year deal in which he
already has earned the right to void the final season)
Mike Florio, PFT: the deal is worth, by our calculations, $61.4 million over seven years. The value
increases to $62.3 million if Smith earns a $150,000 workout bonus in each of the six seasons
from 2009 through 2014… The contract contains guaranteed money in the amount of $25
million. If the non-guaranteed 2008 base salary of $700,000 is included, the practical guarantee
increases to $25.7 million. Smith pocketed a $12 million signing for signing his name on the
dotted line. He’ll receive a $5.45 million roster bonus in 2009, which is guaranteed for skill and
injury. Ditto for 2010, with the roster bonus increasing to $5.55 million. Also, his 2009 base
salary of $1.07 million is fully guaranteed, as is $930,000 of his $1.93 million salary in 2010. The
deal also includes up to $3 million in escalators based on sacks.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: it dropped Smith’s 2012 base salary from $7 million down to the veteran
minimum of $825,000. But Smith was well compensated for working with the Saints. He
received a $6.175 signing bonus as part of the restructure. He also is scheduled to earn a $1
million roster bonus in late March and a $150,000 bonus for taking part in an unspecified
number of the team’s offseason workouts. The only downside is that Smith’s 2013 cap figure
jumps to more than $14.5 million and will be almost $14 million in 2014, the final year of the
contract.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Smith was scheduled to count $14.502 million against the cap. In
the renegotiated deal, Smith's $1 million roster bonus and $150,000 workout bonus remain, but
his salary has been reduced to $3 million, a $6 million pay cut that lowers his cap number to
$8.502 million for the upcoming season. The 2014 season on Smith's contract, which calls for a
$10.4 million base salary, $1 million roster bonus and $150,000 workout bonus, was unchanged.
Willlie Snead
2014 PS after week 14, .1071 BS
2015 2/.96 TRV, .435/.525 BS
Olaniyi Sobomehin
2008 PS, .102 BS
2008 Activated after week 3, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 IR after week 5
2009 IR, CUT Post week 5
Anthony Spencer
2015 1/.95 TRV, .87 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
2015 .15 BS guaranteed
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Anthony Spencer one-year Saints deal: $950,000, $870,000 salary ($150K of
it gtd), $80,000 signing bonus, cap is $665K min. salary benefit…
Jimmy Spencer
1992 2/.5175 TRV, .175/.1925 BS
1992 .03 SB/2
1992-1993 .015 RepB
1992-1993 .045 RB
1994 2/.95625 TRV, .271875/.478125 BS
1994 .20525 SB/2
Paul Spicer
2009 1/.795 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 CUT Post
2009 No SB/1 after week 17, .745 BS
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: $745,000 base salary, $50,000 signing bonus.
CJ Spiller
2015 4/16 TRV, 18 TRMV, .75/1.7/3.1/2.9 BS
2015 5 SB/4
2015 BS guaranteed
2016 1.55 RB guaranteed (skill/injury, vested to full)
2016 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2017-2018 .5 RB
2017 .7 esc possible (rush yds & rec yds, Pro Bowl)
2018 1.3 esc possible (rush yds & rec yds, Pro Bowl)
2018 voidable
Mike Florio, PFT: The deal has a total value of four years, $18 million. Initially, I thought that
was the base value of the contract. It actually was the maximum value, with the base value
being $16 million over four… Spiller can make the extra $2 million via escalators in 2017 and
2018. In 2017, he gets up to $700,000 based on factors such as getting to the Pro Bowl and
generating specific amounts of rushing and receiving yards. In 2018, Spiller gets up to $1.3
million based on the same factors. Also, the 2018 season voids (making it a three-year, $12.6
million deal) if Spiller makes it to two Pro Bowls in the next three years or becomes a first-team
All Pro in 2017. The deal includes a $5 million signing bonus, a fully-guaranteed base salary of
$750,000 in 2015, a $1.7 million base salary in 2016 guaranteed for injury at signing and fullyguaranteed on the third day of the 2016 league year, a fully-guaranteed (five days after signing)
roster bonus of $1.55 million due in 2016, a $3.1 million salary and a $500,000 roster bonus in
2017, and a $2.9 million salary and a $500,000 roster bonus in 2018.
Darren Sproles
2011 4/14 TRV, 14.4 TRMV, 1/2.4/2.9/3.4 BS
2011 3 SB/4
2011 BS guaranteed
2011-2014 .1 NLTBE
2012 1 RB guaranteed (skill/injury only)
2012 1 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2012-2014 .1 WO
2014 Traded to PHI Pre (for 5th)
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune: His new contract, according to a source, would pay him
slightly more over its duration ($14 million) than he made in the past two years. Approximately
$6 million of the deal is guaranteed.
Donte’ Stallworth
2002 6/9.47 TRV, .325/.305/.435/.615/.77/.545 BS
2002 2.9 SB/6
2002 .4 RB
2003 2.975 OB/5
2004-2007 .05 WO
2005 BS escalated to 1.115
2006 BS escalated to 1.92
2006 Traded to PHI Post (for Mark Simonaeu and draft pick)
2007 voidable
DEION: +.13475 in 2003-2006, -.539 in 2007
Montavious Stanley
2008 No SB/1 after week 5, .445 BS
2008 IR after week 6
Kendrick Starling
2005 PS after week 10, .0799 BS
2005 CUT Post week 14
Aaron Stecker
2004 4/4.4 TRV, 12.4 TRMV, .535/.675/1/1.25 BS
2004 .65 SB/4
2004-2007 .025 WO
2004-2007 2 NLTBE
2008 1/1.3 TRV, 1.05 BS
2008 .235 SB/1
2008 .015 WO
2008 IR after week 11
Cameron Stephenson
2008 PS after week 6, .102 BS
Jon Stinchcomb
2003 4/3.21 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.46 BS
2003 1.845 SB/4
2006 CBA increase BS to .5
2007 2/7 TRV, .9/1.65 BS
2007 4 SB/2
2007-2008 .1 WO
2008 .25 RB
2009 5/22.5 TRV, 1.5/1.8/2.25/2.7/3.15 BS
2009 5 SB/5
2010 5.5 CB/4
2010 .2 OB/4
2010-2013 .1 WO
2011 CUT Post
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The former University of Georgia star has signed a four-year contract that
includes a signing bonus of $1.845 million and standard league minimum base salaries.
Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News: Colombo received a deal that resembles New Orleans'
tackle Jon Stinchcomb who signed a two-year $7 million contract.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Stinchcomb's deal, worth $22.5 million over four years, included
a signing bonus of $5 million and a 2010 completion bonus of $5.5 million, according to league
sources.
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Jonathan Vilma, Jabari Greer, Jon Stinchcomb and Devery Henderson each
have a $100,000 [workout] bonus [in 2011]
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: The Saints did pick up the option year (2013) on
Stinchcomb's contract, which will pay out $8.1 million in base salary over the next three
seasons, with up to $7 million available in salary escalators in the final two years of the deal.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Stinchcomb’s $2.25 million base salary for this year was guaranteed, so the
Saints are on the hook for that. Throw in this year’s share of prorated bonuses ($2.425 million)
and the Saints are taking a $4.675 million cap hit this year. It could even be a little more.
Stinchcomb also was scheduled for a $100,000 workout bonus this offseason.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Reports that Jon Stinchomb's 2011 salary was guaranteed were
not accurate. The New Orleans Saints will save $2.25 million this year after releasing the eightyear veteran on Monday. Apparently, Stinchcomb's contract originally called for a guaranteed
salary this season, but the guarantee was voided after he received a $5.5 million "completion"
bonus in 2010.
Kenny Stills
2013 4/2.354452 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .194452 SB/4
2015 Traded to MIA Pre (for Dannell Ellerbe & 3rd)
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Stills got a four-year deal that averages $588,613, and he received a
$194,452 signing bonus.
Darin Gantt, PFT: the Saints are dealing wide receiver Kenny Stills to the Dolphins, in exchange
for linebacker Dannell Ellerbe and a third-round pick.
Omar Stoutmire
2006 1/.75 TRV, .71 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 .04 SB/1
Zach Strief
2006 3/1.12593 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .04593 SB/3
2009 1.545 RFA tender
2010 1.759 RFA tender
2011 3/5.75 TRV, 7.45 TRMV, 1/1.9/1.925 BS
2011 .75 SB/3
2012 .075 WO
2012 BS escalated to 2.05 (addl .7 esc possible)
2013 .1 WO
2012 BS escalated to 2.225 (addl .55 esc possible)
2013 .5 NLTBE (PT, reduced from .8 by earned esc, earned)
2014 5/20 TRV, .9/2/1/1/1.1 BS
2014 5.5 SB/5
2014 BS guaranteed
2015-2018 .1 WO
2016-2017 1.5 RB
2016 .05625 RB/game active (equiv .9)
2017-2018 .0875 RB/game active (equiv 1.4)
2018 1.4 RB
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Strief's deal starts out as a three-year deal worth $5.75 million,
including a $750,000 signing bonus. But he has the chance to earn an additional $1.7 million in
escalators, especially now that he appears to be in line for a starting job.
Mike Triplett, ESPN: five years, $20 million… Signing bonus: $5.5 million. 2014: Base salary
$900,000. Salary-cap cost $2 million. 2015: Base salary $2 million, workout bonus $100,000.
Salary-cap cost $3.2 million. 2016: Base salary $1 million, roster bonuses $2.4 million, workout
bonus $100,000. Salary-cap cost $4.6 million. 2017: Base salary $1 million, roster bonuses $2.9
million, workout bonus $100,000. Salary-cap cost $5.1 million. 2018: Base salary $1 million,
roster bonuses $2.9 million, workout bonus $100,000. Salary-cap cost $5.1 million.
Fred Stokes
1996 3/2 TRV, .5/.55/.55 BS
1996 .4 SB/3
1997 BS reduced to .275
1997 CUT Post
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: $2M/3 years, base salaries of $500,000, $550,000, $550,000,
plus $400,000 signing bonus…
Johnathan Sullivan
2003 5/14.71479 TRV, .849/.394583/.476833/.689083/.901333/1.243583/1.455829 BS
2003 7.4 SB/7
2004 4 OB/6
2006 Traded to NE Post (for Bethel Johnson)
2008-2009 voidable
DEION: +.861904 in 2004-2006, -.861904 in 2007-2009
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The contract is for seven years, but will void to just five seasons, provided
that Sullivan reaches minimum playing time levels. Total value of the contract is $19 million and
the total bonus money, $11.4 million, is the highest ever paid in franchise history. Sullivan, 22,
will receive an initial signing bonus of $7.4 million and then a second-tier option bonus of $4
million next spring.
Vinnie Sunseri
2014 4/2.3965 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .1765 SB/4
Rod Sweeting
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Pat Swilling
1992 signed to offer sheet by DET, matched
1992 3/5.475 TRV, 1.2/1.2/1.2 BS
1992 1.775 SB/3
1993 Traded to DET Pre (for 1st & 4th)
1993-1994 .05 RB/WO?
Gordon Forbes/Gary Mihoces, USA Today: the New Orleans Saints matched a three-year, $
5.475 million offer from the Detroit Lions… Swilling, whose deal includes a $ 1.775 million
signing bonus and a clause allowing no trade without his approval, is the fifth player to get an
offer in 14 years under the NFL's restrictive free-agency system.
Brian Allee-Walsh, The Sporting News: Swilling will earn a base salary of $ 1.2 million for each of
next three seasons.
Andy Tanner
2010 PS after week 16, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 17 (paid thru week 18)
2011 PS, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 5
2011 PS after week 5, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 5 (paid thru week 6)
2011 PS after week 6, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 7 (paid thru week 8)?
2011 PS after week 8, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 8 (paid thru week 9)
2011 PS after week 9, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 11 (paid thru week 12)
2011 PS after week 12, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 12 (paid thru week 13)
2011 PS after week 13, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 13 (paid thru week 14)
2011 PS after week 14, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 14 (paid thru week 15)
2011 PS after week 15, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 15 (paid thru week 16)
2011 PS after week 16, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 16 (paid thru week 17)
2012 PS, .119 BS
2013 1/.39 TRV, .39 BS
2013 CUT Post week 1 (paid thru week 2)
2013 PS after week 2, .102 BS
2014 2/.93 TRV, .42/.51 BS
2014 IR, .303 BS
2015 BS reduced to .435
Chris Taylor
2010 PS after week 5, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 6
2010 PS after week 7, .0884 BS
Matt Tennant
2010 4/1.9665 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .1765 SB/4
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: $176,500 signing bonus
Daryl Terrell
1998 PS, .06205 BS
1999 .175/.275/.389 BS
Corey Terry
2000 No SB after week 6, .275 BS
2000 CUT Post week 13
Anthony Thomas
2005 No SB/1 after week 9, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
David Thomas
2009 Acquired from NE (for 2011 7th)
2009 .535 BS
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2011 3/5.5 TRV, 1/1.1/1.5 BS
2011 1.5 SB/3
2012-2013 .2 WO
2013 CUT Pre
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Thomas' deal is worth $5.5 million over three years, including a
$1.5 million signing bonus.
Fred Thomas
2000 2/2.4 TRV, .5/1.3? BS
2000 .6 SB/2
2001 3/3.75 TRV, .5/.75/1.2 BS
2001 .9 SB/3
2002-2003 .2 RB
2004 4/14 TRV, .75/2.15/1.9/2 BS
2004 5 SB/4
2004-2005 .1 RB
2006-2007 1 RB
2007 1/2 TRV, 1.5 BS
2007 .5 RB
Hollis Thomas
2006 Acquired from PHI (w/4th for 4th)
2006 .71 BS
2006 Suspended 4 games (weeks 14-17, PED policy)
2007 4/12 TRV, 2/.875/1.705/1.9 BS
2007 3.82 SB/4
2007-2008 .05 WO
2007-2008 .2 LTBE (weight clause)
2008 IR after week 1, CUT (paid thru week 2, .051471 injury settlement, .720588 term pay)
2009-2010 .2 WO
2009-2010 .4 LTBE (weight clause)
2008 .3 SB/3 after week 9, .83/1.4/1.55 BS
2008 .05 LTBE (weight clause)
2009 CUT Pre
2009-2010 .2 WO
2009-2010 .4 LTBE (weight clause)
Joey Thomas
2005 Acquired from GB (waivers)
2005 .305/.385/.46 BS
2005 CUT Post week 16
Johnny Thomas
2012 3/1.445 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .005 SB/3
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The Saints gave… safety Johnny Thomas each a $5,000 signing bonus.
Pierre Thomas
2007 3/1.12 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .005 SB/3
2010 1.684 RFA tender
2011 4/11.5 TRV, 13.3 TRMV, .64/2.16/2.1/2.5 BS
2011 2.45 RB
2011 BS guaranteed
2011 CBA increase BS to .685
2011 .04675 RB/game active (equiv .75)
2012 BS guaranteed (complicated vesting)
2012-2014 .1 WO
2012-2014 .6 esc possible
2013-2014 .3 RB
2014 3/6.9 TRV, .855/2.1/2.2 BS
2014 1.245 SB/3
2014 .3 RB
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 CUT Pre
2015-2016 .05 WO
2016 .1 RB
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: The Saints didn’t give Thomas a signing bonus, but they structured the deal
to include something similar. Thomas’ $640,000 base salary for this season is guaranteed, and
he’ll also get a $2.7 million roster bonus. Unlike a lot of deals, this one isn’t back loaded.
Thomas’ biggest salary-cap hit will come this year when his figure is $3.4 million. In 2012,
Thomas’ base salary will jump to $2.16 million and $860,000 of that is guaranteed. He also has a
$100,00 workout bonus, and his cap figure will be $2.6 million. In 2013, Thomas’ base salary will
be $2.1 million. He’ll also have a $300,000 roster bonus and a $100,000 workout bonus. His cap
figure will be $2.5 million. In 2014, the base salary will be $2.5 million. Thomas has a $300,000
roster bonus and a $100,000 workout bonus. His cap figure will be $2.9 million. The deal also
includes escalators in each of the final three years that could boost Thomas’ base salaries.
Brian Allee-Walsh, sportsNOLA.com: Thomas’ contract totals $11,031,250 and calls for:
Numerous roster bonuses worth $2,731,250 during the first year of the contract in 2011. Annual
base salaries of $640,000 (guaranteed), $2.16 million (guaranteed), $2.1 million and $2.5 million
from 2011 through 2014. He also is due a $100,000 workout bonus in 2012, and $300,000 roster
bonuses and $100,000 workout bonuses each in 2013 and ’14.
Larry Holder, Times-Picayune: Thomas' base salary for 2014 is now $855,000 after originally
being set for $2.5 million before the extension. His 2014 salary is fully guaranteed and with a
$1.245 million signing bonus. Thomas' base salaries are $2.1 million for 2015 and $2.2 million for
2016. There's no guaranteed money for Thomas in 2015 and 2016. Thomas has a $50,000
workout bonus in 2015 and 2016 and a $100,000 roster bonus in 2016.
Andrew Tiller
2012 4/2.212 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .112 SB/4
2012 IR, .273 BS
2013 CUT Post
Pago Togafau
2008 PS after week 5, .102 BS
Nick Toon
2012 4/2.507612 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .407612 SB/4
Leigh Torrence
2008 Acquired from WAS after week 10 (waivers)
2008 .445 BS
2009 1.01 RFA tender
2009 IR after week 11
2010 .63 BS
2010 CUT Pre week 1 (paid through week 1?)
2010 No SB/1 after week 1, .63 BS
2010 CUT Post week 3 (paid through week 4)
2010 No SB/1 after week 4, .63 BS
Winfred Tubbs
1994 3/.8025 TRV, .108/.1495/.191 BS
1994 .18 SB/3
1994-1996 .058 RepB
1994 .055 LTBE (honors)
1996 CBA increase BS to .196
1997 .361 RFA tender
Kyle Turley
1998 .662/.7275/.893/1.0585/1.224/? BS
1998 5.76 SB/6
1999-2003 .1 WO
2003 Traded to STL Pre (for 2nd)
Renaldo Turnbull
1990 5/2.9 TRV, .25/.325/.4/.44/.485 BS
1990 .9 SB/5
1990-1991 .025 RB
1992 .05 RB
1994 5/15 TRV, 1.75/2.25/2.25/2.25/2.25 BS
1994 3.25 SB/5
1995-1998 .25 RB/WO
1995 5/12.5 TRV, .75/1.5/2.25/2.75/2.25 BS
1995 3 SB/5
1997 CUT Post
USA Today: $900,000 signing bonus; salaries of $250,000, $325,000, $400,000 and $440,000,
$485,000 for 1990-94 and roster bonuses of $25,000 in first two years, $50,000 the third year.
Total: $2.9 million over five years.
John DeShazier, Times-Picayune: Turnbull received a $3.25 million signing bonus and collected
$5 million last year (his signing bonus, plus $1.75 million in salary), when he counted $2.4 million
against the salary cap. For the next four seasons, his base salaries will be $2.25 million per year,
and he will count $3.15 million against the salary cap.
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Right before training camp, Turnbull agreed to restructure
his contract in order to free up $1.15 million under the salary cap for Saints officials. In return,
Turnbull was paid a $3 million signing bonus, of which $1 million was deferred to this year,
meaning he has pocketed $6.25 million in two years. Four years remain on Turnbull's contract.
He is scheduled to receive annual base salaries of $1.5 million this season (cap figure of $2.75
million), $2.25 million in '97 ($3.5 million), $2.75 million in '98 ($4 million) and $2.25 million in
'99 ($2.85 million).
Under his old contract, Turnbull would have realized $10 million from 1995 through '98. Under
the new contract, he actually will realize $10.25 million, with the potential to make a lot more.
There are two key clauses in the new contract: In '98, Turnbull is guaranteed $1 million of his
base salary based upon playing time from 1995 through '97. In '99, he is guaranteed the average
base salary of the NFL's five highest-paid defensive ends, if he gets at least 40 sacks from '95
through '98.
John DeShazier, Times-Picayune: In 1997, Turnbull would be entering the third year of a fiveyear, $12.5 million contract. He would earn a base salary of $2.25 million and has collected a $3
million signing bonus and base salaries of $750,000 in 1995 and $1.5 million this year.
Floyd Turner
1989 2/.23 TRV, .0775/.0925 BS
1989 .022 SB/2
1989 .018 RB
1990 .02 RB
1991 2/.55 TRV, .25/.3 BS
1993 1/.6 TRV, .5 BS
1993 .025 SB/1
1993 .075 RB
Jeff Uhlenhake
1994 2/1.45 TRV, .485/.6 BS?
1994 .365 SB/2?
1995 BS escalated to .95?
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Lured from the Dolphins and quarterback Dan Marino for a twoyear, $1.45 million contract, Uhlenhake immediately solidified the middle of the line…
George Uko
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Max Unger
2015 Acquired from SEA (w/1st for Jimmy Graham)
2015 4.5/4.25 BS
2016 .25 RB
Chidera Uzo-Diribe
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Kenny Vaccaro
2013 4/9.424704 TRV, .405/.833396/1.261792/1.690188 BS
2013 5.234328 SB/4
2013-2016 BS guaranteed
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: His deal is fully guaranteed and the total value is $9,424,704. Vaccaro also
got a signing bonus of $5,234,328. Vaccaro’s first-year salary will be $405,000 and his cap figure
will be $1,713,582. His 2014 base salary will be $833,396 and his cap figure will be $2.141
million. In 2015, Vaccaro’s base salary rises to $1,261,792 and his cap figure will be $2,570,374.
In 2016, his base salary will be $1,690,188 and his cap figure will be $2,998,770.
Chip Vaughn
2009 4/2.228 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .478 SB/4
2009 IR, .215 BS (torn meniscus)
2010 CUT Post
Jimmy Verdon
2005 .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .037 SB/3?
2005 CUT Post
2006 CUT Post
Mike Verstegen
1995 3/.895 TRV, .155/.2/.24 BS
1995 .295 SB/3
1995 .005 RB
1998 .397 RFA tender
1998 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Verstegen, the 18th offensive lineman selected, signed a threeyear, $895,000 deal that included a $295,000 signing bonus. His salaries are $155,000, $200,000
and $240,000 with a $5,000 roster bonus this year.
Brandon Villareal
2008 PS, .0799 BS
2008 CUT Post week 1
Jonathan Vilma
2008 Acquired from NYJ (for 4th & cond. 2009 pick)
2008 4.0975 BS
2009 5/34 TRV, 3.3/4.14/5.13/5.4/5.9 BS
2009 6 SB/5
2009 BS guaranteed
2010 .2 OB/4
2010 3.53 CB OATSB/4
2010 3.97 BS guaranteed (2 for skill/cap only)
2010-2013 .1 WO
2012 BS reduced to 1.6/4.8
2012 1 SB/2 added
2012 Suspended (bounties), suspension vacated
2012 PUP, activated after week 6
2012 .6 RB added
2013 1.1 RB added (removed)
2013 BS reduced to 1
2013 WO increased to .2
JI Halsell, FO: 5/34, 13.5 gteed, 22.5 over 3
Adam Schefter, NFL.com: The Saints reached agreement with free-agent linebacker Jonathan
Vilma on a five-year, $34 million contract that includes $17 million guaranteed and $23 million
in the first three years.
Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune: Vilma's deal calls for a $6 million signing bonus and a base salary
of $3.3 million in 2009, then a $3.5 million completion bonus and a base salary of $4.1 million in
2010, according to league sources.
AdamJT13: $3.53 million [completion bonus] for Vilma
Pat Yasinksas, ESPN: Jonathan Vilma, Jabari Greer, Jon Stinchcomb and Devery Henderson each
have a $100,000 [workout] bonus [in 2011]…
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Vilma received a $1 million signing bonus and lowered his base salary
for this year from $5.4 million to $1.6 million. There's also a $600,000 roster bonus this year. His
salary cap figure for 2012 is $4.93 million, down from an originally scheduled $7.632 million. In
the final year of his contract in 2013, Vilma's base salary is $4.8 million and he has an $8.63
salary-cap figure. There's a $1.1 million roster bonus due next year. The deal includes annual
$100,000 workout bonuses.
Pat Yaskinskas, ESPN: The Saints also added a $600,000 roster bonus, which might not come into
play, if Vilma is suspended. The deal also kept a $100,000 workout bonus.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Assuming Vilma does not have the suspension overturned on appeal, his
contract “tolls’’ over according to league rules. What he was supposed to make in 2012 will now
be his 2013 deal. What had been scheduled for 2013 will be pushed back to 2014. But Vilma will
not be paid this year. That means he’ll have to wait until next year to earn his $1.6 million base
salary, a $600,000 roster bonus and a $100,000 workout bonus.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Vilma was scheduled to earn a $1.1 million roster bonus, which
was due on Wednesday, along with a $100,000 workout bonus and $4.8 million salary for a 2013
cap number of $8.6325 million. Under the renegotiation, Vilma's roster bonus was erased and
his base salary was reduced to $1 million. The Saints doubled his workout bonus to $200,000, all
of which results in Vilma having a 2013 cap number of $3.8325 million, a reduction of $4.8
million for the upcoming season.
Lawrence Virgil
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 12, .42/.51 BS
Frank Wainright
1991 3/.3933 TRV, .08/.1075/.1198 BS
1991 .021 SB/3
1991 .025 RB
1992-1993 .02 RB (not paid)
1992 1/.19 TRV, .135 BS
1992 .04 SB/1
1992 .015 RB
1993 2/.65 TRV, .3/.3 BS
1993 .05 SB/2
Seneca Wallace
2013 1/.84 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Wallace's one-year Saints deal is worth $840,000 with no bonus.
Under minimum salary benefit, salary-cap figure is $555,000…
Wesley Walls
1994 2/.74 TRV, .25/.375 BS
1994 .04 SB/2
1994 .075 RB (.025 for 7, 9 & 11 games)
1994 .01 LTBE (TDs)
1995 BS escalated to .475
1995 .175 LTBE
Steve Walsh
1990 Acquired from DAL after week 3 (for 1991 1st & 3rd & 1992 2nd)
1990 .775/.825/.825 BS?
1993 2/2.6 TRV, 1.3/1.1 BS?
1993 .2 SB/2
1993 CUT Pre
Dan Pompei, Chicago Sun-Times: He was scheduled to make $1.1 million in 1994, the second
year of a $2.6 million deal.
Pierre Warren
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .004 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 CUT Post week 2 (paid thru week 3?)
2014 No SB/2 after week 11, .42/.51 BS (off MIN PS)
Mickey Washington
1997 .25/? BS
1997 .2 RB/WO?
1998 .05 RB/WO?
1998 CUT Post
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Signed two-year deal worth about $1 million to leave Jacksonville
Jaguars.
Jimmy Smith, Times-Picayune: Consider what the Saints have paid out in bonuses to players no
longer on the roster… Washington got $250,000.
Anthony Waters
2009 No SB/2 after week 13, .46/.545 BS (off BUF PS)
Ben Watson
2013 3/4.95 TRV, .95/1/1.2 BS
2013 1.2 SB/3
2014-2015 .05 WO
2014 .015625 RB/game active (equiv .25, .24375 LTBE)
2015 .015625 RB/game active (equiv .25)
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN: Watson’s three-year deal is worth $4.95 million. He got a $1.2 million
signing bonus and a $950,000 first-year base salary. Watson’s 2014 salary jumps to $1 million
and he has a $250,000 roster bonus and a $50,000 workout bonus. In 2015, Watson’s salary will
be $1.2 million and he also will have a $250,000 roster bonus and a $50,000 workout bonus.
Courtney Watson
2004 5/2.977 TRV, .23/.305/.385/.46/.545 BS
2004 1.052 SB/5
2006 Traded to BUF Pre (for Tim Euhus)
Steve Weatherford
2006 3/1.0875 TRV, .275/.36/.465 BS
2006 .0075 SB/3
2006 CUT Post
2006 3/1.08 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2008 CUT Post week 6 (paid thru week 7, claimed by KC)
Joe West
2008 PS after week 2, .102 BS
2008 CUT Post week 6
Corey White
2012 4/2.2765 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .1765 SB/4
2015 BS escalated to 1.542 (PPE)
2015 CUT Pre (claimed by DAL)
Stylez G. White
2003 PS after week 2
2003 CUT Post week 4 (paid thru week 5)
Willie Whitehead
1999 2/.425 TRV, .175/.25 BS
2000 CBA increase BS to .275
2001 1/.389 TRV, .389 BS
2002 .563 RFA tender
2003 3/2.73 TRV, .55/.65/.75 BS
2003 .5 SB/3
2003 .25 RB
2003 .05 LTBE
2003-2005 .275 NLTBE
2004 BS escalated to .85
2004-2005 .015 WO
2005 BS escalated to 1.15
2006 3/4.165 TRV, 4.367006 TRMV, .965/1.1/1.2 BS
2006 .75 SB/3
2006 .002006 NLTBE (sacks)
2006-2008 .05 WO
2007 CUT Post
2007-2008 .1 NLTBE (sacks)
Jimmy Wilkerson
2010 1/2 TRV, .9 BS
2010 .5 SB/1
2010 .021875 RB/game on 53-man (equiv .35)
2010 .15 RB (53-man 16 games)
2010 .1 RB (active 10 games)
Brian Allee-Walsh, NewOrleans.com: Wilkerson agreed to a one-year, $2M contract that
includes a $900,000 base salary, $500,000 signing bonus and three roster bonuses that total
$600,000 over the course of the season.
Boo Williams
2002 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2004 3/? TRV, .455/.85/?
2004 1.1 SB/3
2004-2006 .075 RB/WO
2006 CUT Pre
Brian Williams
2001 1/.55 TRV, 2.525 TRMV, .477 BS
2001 .073 SB/1
2001 CUT Post week 13 (of 18, claimed by DET)
2001 1.975 NLTBE
James Williams
1994 4/5 TRV, .6/.95/?/? BS
1994 .9 SB/4
1995 acquired by JAC via expansion draft
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Williams was signed to a four-year, $5 million contract but was
benched halfway through the season… If Williams isn't picked in the expansion draft, the Saints
would be responsible for his $1.175 million contract. If he's cut, the Saints still would be
responsible for the remaining $675,000 of his 1994 signing bonus of $900,000.
Jimmy Williams
2005 1/.565 TRV, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 .025 SB/1
2005 CUT Post
Ricky Williams
1999 8/14.615 TRV, 68 TRMV, .175/.25/.325/.35/.375/.4/.4/3.5 BS
1999 8.84 SB/8/7
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389/.45
2002 Traded to MIA (for 1st-rounder and cond. 2003 first-rounder)
CBS Sportsline: Contract includes annual bonuses of $1 million for 1,600 rushing yards, $1.5
million for 1,800 rushing yards, $2 million for 2,000 rushing yards, $2.5 million for 2,100 rushing
yards and $2 million if Williams breaks the NFL single season record. There also are 26 "target"
areas each year with with bonuses of $50,000 each. Total contract value can reach $68 million if
all incentives are achieved.
Ricky Williams
2002 2/.53 TRV, .225/.3 BS
2002 .005 SB/2
2002 Traded to IND (for cond 2003 7th)
Wally Williams
1999 5/18.5 TRV, .4/1/2.9/3.1/3.2 BS
1999 7 SB/5
1999-2003 .1 WO
2000-2003 .1 LTBE (weight clause)
2001 2.423 SB/3 CONV
2002 3/6 TRV, .75/1/1 BS
2002 1.25 SB/3
2003 CUT Pre
2003-2004 1 RB (not paid)
AP: Williams, who played for the Baltimore Ravens last season, signed a five-year contract with
the New Orleans Saints. Williams will be paid $ 18.5 million, including a $ 7 million signing
bonus.
Len Pasquarelli, CBS Sportsline: The team will reduce Williams' scheduled base salary for 2001
from $2.9 million to the minimum of $477,000 and guarantee the difference in a signing bonus.
Williams' salary cap value for 2001 will be reduced from $4.5 million to about $2.88 million.
Klaus Wilmsmeyer
1995 2/.678 TRV, .178/.3 BS
1995 .15 SB/2
1996 .05 RepB?
Ira Miller, SF Chronicle: Wilmsmeyer, the team's punter the last three years, has agreed to a
two-year, $678,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints… The Saints will pay Wilmsmeyer a
$50,000 signing bonus, $100,000 to report and a base salary of $178,000 this season. In 1996,
he's due to earn a total of $350,000, non-guaranteed.
Jerry Wilson
2001 No SB/1 after week 17 (of 18), .477 BS
2002 No SB after week 1, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 CUT Post week 10
Kyle Wilson
2015 1/.825 TRV, .745 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
Mike Triplett, ESPN: Wilson received a one-year, $825,000 contract, including an $80,000 signing
bonus. Wilson's deal only counts $665,000 against the salary cap since it qualifies as a veteranminimum deal.
Martez Wilson
2011 4/2.876324 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .656324 SB/4
2012 .044 WO
2013 .06 WO
2014 .076 WO
Robert Wilson
Jeff Duncan, Times Picayune: He signed with the Saints in March for the league minimum of
$358,000.
Wade Wilson
1993 3/6 TRV, 1.7/2/1.875 BS
1993 .375 SB/3
1993 .05 RepB
1994 BS escalated to 2.8
1994 CUT Pre
1994 1.15 LTBE (PT & starts)
1994 2/1.9 TRV, .9/.9 BS
1994 .1 SB/2
1995 CUT Pre
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Signed to a three-year, $6 million contract to replace Bobby
Hebert. Received a $375,000 signing bonus to leave the Atlanta Falcons.
Len Pasquarelli, AJC: Wilson's three-year, $ 5.975 million contract with New Orleans calls for a
signing bonus of $ 375,000 and a first-year reporting bonus of $ 50,000. Base salaries are $ 1.7
million (in 1993), $ 2 million ('94) and $ 1.85 million ('95).
AP: Wilson, who was being courted as a backup by the Cowboys and at least two other teams,
reached a two-year agreement to return to the Saints… the Times-Picayune said the deal
potentially was worth $1.9 million. That would be substantially less than the $2.8 million Wilson
received in 1993 as the starter.
Mike Strom, Times-Picayune: Wilson agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year deal that
includes an option for 1995. He will receive $1 million in 1994 - a $100,000 signing bonus and
$900,000 in salary. He would earn $900,000 in 1995… The contract includes incentives that
could increase its 1994 value and allow Wilson to renegotiate the 1995 contract.
Cedric Woodard
2005 No SB/1 after week 12, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
2006 1/.635 TRV, .76 TRMV, .585 BS
2006 .05 SB/1
2006 CUT Post
2006 .125 NLTBE
Al Woods
2010 4/2.25212 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .46212 SB/4
2010 CUT Post
Danny Cox, NO Saints Examiner: Woods was drafted in the fourth round and agreed with the
team on a four-year deal worth $2.252 million and a signing bonus of $462,120.
D’Juan Woods
2009 2/.705 TRV, .31/.395 BS
2009 IR, .215 BS
2009 CUT Post week 21 (Feb 2010)
Danny Wuerffel
1997 .131/.18/.325 BS
1997 .2465 SB/3
DeShawn Wynn
2010 .545 BS
2010 CUT Post week 2
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 3, .545 BS
2010 CUT Post week 5
Renaldo Wynn
2007 No SB/1 after week 1, .903125 BS (equiv .85)
2007 .45 NLTBE (sacks)
Brian Young
2004 4/10.035 TRV, .535/.95/1.95/2.45 BS
2004 3.6 SB/4
2004 .35 RB
2004-2007 .05 WO
2007 IR after week 15
2008 3/12 TRV, .85/1.5/2 BS
2008 4 SB/3
2008 .0625 RB/game active (equiv 1, earned .625)
2008-2010 .05 WO
2008 IR after week 10
2009 BS reduced to .745/.855
2009 CUT Pre
2009 .75 RB
2009 .046875 RB/game active (equiv .75)
2010 .5 RB
2010 .03125 RB/game active (equiv .5)
Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Young signed a four-year, $10 million free-agent contract
with the Saints. According to figures obtained by the Post-Dispatch, Young received a $3.6
million signing bonus, along with a $350,000 roster bonus this season. His base salaries are
$535,000 in '04; $950,000 in '05; $1.95 million in '06; and $2.45 million in '07. The contract also
includes an offseason workout bonus of $50,000 in all four years.
John Clayton, ESPN: they re-signed defensive tackle Brian Young to a three-year, $12 million
contract with the $4 million to sign.
Usama Young
2007 3/1.736 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .621 SB/3
2010 1.101 RFA tender
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Young signed a three-year, $1.76 million contract, which included a
signing bonus of $621,000, on June 12.
Ray Zellars
Brian Allee-Walsh, Times-Picayune: Thursday's on-field confrontation with New Orleans Saints
coach Jim Mora resulted in a one-game suspension for running back Ray Zellars. The suspension
covers Sunday's game against Jacksonville, meaning Zellars will lose $18,382.35, oneseventeenth of his $312,500 base salary.
Ty Zimmerman
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0045 SB/3
2014 IR, .303 BS
2015 BS reduced to .435