All 2010 (verified)
All 2005
Isa Abdul-Quddus
2013 Acquired from NO after week 22 (2/5/2014)
2013 .555 BS
2014 1/.695 TRV, .645 BS
2014 .05 SB/1
2015 1/1.5 TRV, 1.2 BS
2015 .3 SB/1
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: The Lions re-signed safety Isa Abdul-Quddus to a one-year
contract worth $695,000, including a $50,000 signing bonus.
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Abdul-Quddus signed a one-year deal for $1.5 million -- $1.2 million in
base salary and a $300,000 signing bonus. His cap and cash totals for 2015 are the same: $1.5
million.
Chad Abram
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0075 SB/3
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Abram received the second-largest bonus at $7,500.
Kevin Abrams
1997 .21325/.266563/.319875/.373188 BS
1997 .695 SB/4
1999 CBA increase BS to .325/.385
Blue Adams
2003 3/.94875 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .03875 SB/3
2003 CUT Post week 1
David Akers
2013 1/1.005 TRV, .94 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
2013 .035 BS guaranteed
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Akers’ one-year contract includes a veteran minimum base
salary of $940,000 and a $65,000 signing bonus, which allows the team to get a lower veteran
benefit cap charge of $620,000. A portion of Akers’ base salary - $35,000 – also was guaranteed.
Daunte Akra
2011 3/1.3955 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .005 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Ikaika Alama-Francis
2007 4/2.975833 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .84 SB/4
2009 CUT Post
2010 .470833 BS guaranteed (accel into 2009 at .467618 PV)
.470833 PTI (not earned)
Allen Aldridge
1998 4/9.8 TRV, .4/1.65/2.145/2.605 BS
1998 3 SB/4
1999 1.25 SB/3 CONV
2001 BS reduced to 1.2
Gerald Alexander
2007 4/2.867 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .78 SB/4
2009 Traded to JAC Post (for Dennis Northcutt)
.422 PTI
Harold Alexander
1995 Acquired from ATL (for cond pick)
1995 .17385/.202825 BS?
1995 CUT Post
1995 .089 grievance
Stephen Alexander
2004 1/1.25 TRV, .65 BS
2004 .6 SB/1
Skyler Allen
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .001 SB/3
2013 CUT Pre
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $1,000 [2013 cap hit] $1,000 [2013 cash]
Courtney Anderson
2007 No SB/1 after week 3, .51 BS
2007 CUT Post week 8
2007 No SB/1 after week 8, .51 BS
2007 CUT Post week 10 (claimed by ATL)
Scotty Anderson
2001 3/1.00925 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .11325 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post (claimed by ARI)
Travis Anglin
2003 3/.934 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .024 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
Ziggy Ansah
2013 4/18.594502 TRV, .405/1.250205/2.09541/2.940615 BS
2013 11.903272 SB/4
2013-2016 BS guaranteed
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Ansah deal is $18.59 million, including $11.9 million bonus. No offset
language, full guarantees 2013 to 2016…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $3,380,818 [2013 cap hit] $12,308,272 [2013 cash payout]
Matthias Askew
2009 PS after week 2, .0884 BS
2009 IR after week 5
Rodney Austin
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .002 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
2012 PS, .0969 BS
2012 BS raised to .136 after week 16?
Cliff Avril
2008 3/1.634 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .484 SB/3
2011 2.611 RFA tender
2012 10.605 Franchise tag
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: The former Purdue University defensive end will receive the following
base salaries: (2008) $295,000 (2009) $385,000 (2010) $470,000 along with a signing bonus of
$484,000.
Roderick Babers
2003 Acquired from NYG after week 1 (waivers)
2003 .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 IR after week 10, .13 BS
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 1, .305 BS
2004 IR after week 3, .15 BS
Jeff Backus
2001 5/6.573 TRV, .42/.298/.389/.418/.448 BS
2001 3.2 SB/5
2001 .1 RB
2002 1.3 OB/4
2002 CBA increase BS to .3/.389/.455/.54
2005 BS escalated to 2.298
2006 6/38 TRV, .75/1.95/2.7/4.45/4.95/5.45 BS
2006 12.75 SB/6/5
2006 2.75 RB
2007-2011 .05 WO
2007 BS reduced to .595 after week 3, equiv .834118
2007 1.115882 SB/5 CONV
2010-2011 1 RB
2012 2/5.85 TRV, 1.6/2.25 BS
2012 1.5 SB/2
2013 reserve/retired
2013 .5 RB
AP: Backus will reportedly receive $6.573 million with a $3.2 million signing bonus.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The 18th choice in the 2001 draft, Detroit offensive tackle Jeff Backus,
received a signing bonus of $3.2 million, an option bonus of $1.3 million and a $100,000
reporting bonus.
Sean Yuille, PrideOfDetroit.com: His last deal with the Lions, by comparison, was $38 million
over six years…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Backus’ deal is worth just under $6 million. That includes a $1.5
million signing bonus and a base salary this season of $1.6 million and $2.25 million in 2013.
Backus also is due a $500,000 roster bonus next year.
Boss Bailey
2003 5/4.6 TRV, .32/.4/.48/.56/.545 BS
2003 2.2 SB/5
2007 .095 RB
2007 CBA increase BS to .595
2007 BS escalated to 1.095
Robert Bailey
1997 1/.275 TRV, .275 BS
1998 2/.753 TRV, .303/.4 BS
1998 .05 SB/2
2001 1/.477 TRV, .477 BS
Johnny Baldwin
2007 3/1.2405 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .1255 SB/3
2007 CUT Post (claimed by KC)
Reggie Ball
2007 PS after week 13, .0799 BS
2008 2/.68 TRV, .295/.385 BS
2008 IR, .2 BS
2009 BS reduced to .31
2009 CUT Pre
Demario Ballard
2011 3/1.401 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .006 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Brad Banta
2001 5/2.485 TRV, .477/.477/.477/.477/.477 BS
2001 .1 SB/5
2002 CBA increase BS to .65/.655/.76 (.45/.45/.455 MSB)
2003 IR after week 14
2004 CUT Post
Quinn Barham
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .002 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
Darian Barnes
2008 No SB/1 after week 8, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 CUT Post week 10
Kevin Barnes
2012 Acquired from WAS (for cond 2013 pick)
2012 .615 BS
Ron Bartell
2012 No SB/2 after week 15, .7/1 BS
Idrees Bashir
2006 1/.61 TRV, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 .025 SB/1
2006 IR, .275 BS (.21 MSB), CUT Post (paid thru week 1)
2007 1/.595 TRV, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 IR after week 11
Charlie Batch
1998 .16625/.25/.358/.418 BS
1998 .835 SB/4
2000 5/30.19 TRV ext (after 2000), 1.34/2/3.5/4.5/4.85 BS
2000 10 SB/6 (9.833706 PV calc)
2003 CUT Pre
2003 3 OB/3 (not paid)
2005 1 RB
Tony Beckham
2007 No SB/1 after week 1, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 CUT Post week 3
2007 No SB/1 after week 4, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 CUT Post week 15
Joique Bell
2011 No SB/2 after week 16, .45/.54
2013 1/.63 TRV, .63 BS
2014 2.187 RFA tender
2014 3/9.3 TRV, 1.3/2.5/2.5 BS
2014 3 SB/3
2014 BS guaranteed
Justin Rogers, MLive.com: Bell received a three-year deal worth $9.3 million. His base salaries,
provided by the NFLPA, are $1.3 million in 2014 and $2.5 million in 2015 and 2016. Only next
season's salary is guaranteed. The running back was also awarded a $3 million signing bonus,
divided evenly over the course of his deal.
Marcus Bell
2004 Acquired from ARI (waivers)
2004 .628 BS
2005 3/3.55 TRV, .6/.9/.95 BS
2005 1 SB/3
2007 CUT Pre
2007 .1 RB (not paid)
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The three-year contract is worth $3.6 million and includes a $1 million
signing bonus.
Tatum Bell
2007 Acquired from DEN (w/George Foster for Dre’ Bly)
2007 .51/.605 BS
2008 VOID
2008 1/1.6 TRV, 1.1 BS
2008 .5 SB/1
2008 CUT Post
Ron Bellamy
2007 PS, .0799 BS
Thump Belton
2004 3/.9235 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .0035 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 8, .23 BS
2004 CUT Post week 10 (paid thru week 11)
2004 PS after week 11, .07395 BS
2004 Signed by CHI after week 16
Tommy Bennett
2001 1/.477 TRV, .477 BS
2001 Suspended 4 games (weeks 14-17, steroid policy)
Bill Bentley
2012 4/2.709112 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .549112 SB/4
2013-2015 .02 WO
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Bentley ($549,112)… got signing bonuses in line with last year…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $20,000 (workout) [due in 2013]
Brock Berlin
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 2
Aaron Berry
2010 3/1.2165 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .0015 SB/3
2010 IR after week 1
2011 BS reduced to .33/.415
2011 CBA increase BS to .375/.465
2012 CUT Post
Jahvid Best
2010 5/9.8 TRV, 12.7 TRMV, .32/.405/.6405/.876/.8565 BS
2010 1.64 SB/5
2010 .622 RB
2010 BS guaranteed
2011 3.09 OB/4
2011 .082 BS guaranteed
2011 1.1 LTBE one-time RB (PTI)
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2013 CUT Post
2014 .25 CB
2014 2.9 esc possible
Details of 2010 deal courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: 5-years, $9.8M/$12.7M max; $7.095M guaranteed
Eric Beverly
1997 1/.1345 TRV, .131 BS
1997 .0035 SB/1
1997 CUT Post
1997 PS, .0561 BS
1997 Activated after week 16, .131 BS
1998 1/.158 TRV, .158 BS
1999 1/.25 TRV, .25 BS
2000 1/.358 TRV, .358 BS
2001 .512 RFA tender
2001 matched MIA offer sheet
2001 3/2.5 TRV, .7/.5/.8 BS
2001 .2 SB/3
2001 BS raised to 1.52125 after week 10 (of 18), equiv 1.065
2001-2003 .01 LTBE
2002 CBA increase BS to .525
2003 .3 RB
2007 1/.76 TRV, .72 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 .04 SB/1
2007 CUT Post
Alex Marvez, South Florida Sun-Sentinel: The Dolphins signed Detroit center/tight end Eric
Beverly, a restricted free agent, to a three-year contract offer that included a $200,000 signing
bonus, but the Lions are expected to match the offer sheet…
Darnell Bing
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 14, .295/.385 BS
2009 CUT Post week 4
Kerlin Blaise
1998 .158/.25/.358 BS
2001 .512 RFA tender
2002 1/.535 TRV, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 .01 SB/1
2002 IR after week 1 (ACL)
2003 No SB/1 after week 9, .53 BS (.45 MSB)
Greg Blue
2007 No SB/1 after week 11, .36 BS
Dre’ Bly
2003 5/24.5 TRV, 2/4/4/3.8/4.2 BS
2003 6.5 SB/5
2007 Traded to DEN Pre (for George Foster, Tatum Bell & 5th)
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The team addressed that deficiency early Saturday morning, signing
unrestricted free-agent cornerback Dre Bly to a five-year, $24.5 million contract… that includes a
signing bonus of $6.5 million and base salaries of $2 million (for 2003), $4 million (2004), $4
million (2005), $3.8 million (2007) and $4.2 million (2008).
Leigh Bodden
2008 Acquired from CLE (w/3rd for Shaun Rogers)
2008 1.7/1.8 BS
2008-2009 .03125 RB/game active (equiv .5)
2008-2009 .85 Inc
2008 .5 LTBE
2008 6/32.2 TRV, .7/2.5/3.5/4.35/3.45/4.4 BS
2008 2 SB/6
2009 CUT Pre
2009 8.6 OB/5 (not paid)
2010-2013 .25 WO
2012 1 RB
2013 .7 RB
Shaun Bodiford
2006 3/1.0925 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .0125 SB/3
2006 CUT Post week 7 (claimed by GB)
Patrick Body
2007 PS after week 7, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 14, .36/.445 BS
2008 CUT Post
Alfonso Boone
2000 3/.845 TRV, .198/.275/.358 BS
2000 .019 SB/3
2000 CUT Post
2000 PS, .193 BS
2000 BS lowered to .68 after week 1
2000 signed by CHI after week 12
Korey Bosworth
2010 1/.32 TRV, .32 BS
2010 Waived/injured (settlement?)
Stephen Boyd
1995 3/.532 TRV, .119/.149/.178 BS
1995 .086 SB/3
1996 CBA increase BS to .164/.196
1998 .397 RFA tender
1999 6/22.5 TRV, .75/2.3/2.55/3.55/3.125/3.225 BS
1999 5.25 SB/6
2000 1.86 SB/5 CONV
2002 CUT Pre
2002-2003 .875 RB (not paid)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: $22.5 million [total] $5.25 million [signing bonus]
Pat Boyle
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .0015 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
Corey Bradford
2006 4/7.45 TRV, .8/1.25/1.5/1.7 BS
2006 2 SB/4
2006-2009 .05 WO
2006 CUT Post week 3 (paid thru week 4), .611765 termination pay
2006 No SB/1 after week 10, .71 BS (not MSB eligible)
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The eight-year veteran signed a four-year, $7.4 million contract that
included a $2 million signing bonus.
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, Detroit Free Press: He will receive his signing bonus of $2 million and base
salary of $800,000 for this season…
Jon Bradley
2007 1/.51 TRV, .51 BS
2007 2/1.645 TRV ext, .615/.755 BS
2007 .275 SB/3
2008 IR
2009 BS reduced to .62
2009 CUT Pre
Barrett Brooks
1999 2/.85 TRV, .375/.425 BS
1999 .05 SB/2
2000 CBA increase BS to .44
Michael Brooks
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .0075 SB/3
2013 CUT Pre (claimed by SEA)
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $7,500 [2013 cap hit] $7,500 {2013 cash]
John Broussard
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 3
Aaron Brown
2009 3/1.260285 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .075285 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2011 CUT Post
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: it's a three-year, $1.26 million deal. The contract includes a signing
bonus worth $75,285.
CC Brown
2010 .63 BS
Corwin Brown
1999 No SB/1 after week 4, .4 BS
2000 1/.44 TRV, .44 BS
JB Brown
1999 1/.4 TRV, .4 BS
2000 No SB/1 after week 14, .44 BS
Lomas Brown
1985 3/1.45 TRV, .175/.2/.225 BS
1985 .75 SB/3
1986-1987 .025 RepB
1986-1987 .025 RB
1988 4/1.7675 TRV, .3/.4/.425/.4675 BS
1988 .125 SB/4
1989-1990 .025 RepB
1991 2/1.925 TRV, .825/.925 BS
1991 .125 SB/2
1991 .025 WO
1992 .025 RB
1993 2/4.4 TRV, 2.58/1.82 BS
1995 2.7 Franchise tag, held out 1 game
Tim Smith, NY Times: Brown signed a one-year deal worth $2.7 million with no signing bonus. He
was docked one week's pay, $159,000, for missing the season opener, reducing his salary to
$2.541 million. Plus, he took a $1 million advance (he'll have to pay back at the end of the
season) against the $2.7 million.
Ray Brown
2002 1/.75 TRV, .75 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 1/.78 TRV, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
2003 .45 BS guaranteed
Reggie Brown
1996 4/4.5 TRV, .4/.5/.6/.7 BS
1996 2.3 SB/4
1998 CUT
Ryan Broyles
2012 4/3.6785 TRV, .39/.557205/.57/.66 BS
2012 1.115272 SB/4
2013 BS guaranteed (injury only, .307205 full)
2014 .104409 RepB
2014-2015 .05 WO
2015 .181614 RepB
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Broyles' four-year deal is worth $3.678 million and includes a $1.115
million bonus…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $104,409 (reporting) [in 2014]
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $181,614 (reporting) and $50,000 (workout) [in 2015]
Copeland Bryan
2009 Acquired from BUF (waivers)
2009 .46 BS
2009 IR after week 6
Anthony Bryant
2006 No SB/2 after week 12, .35/.435 BS
2007 CUT Pre
Fernando Bryant
2004 6/24 TRV, 1.75/1.75/2/3.25/3.25/3.75 BS
2004 7 SB/6
2004 .25 RB
2007 BS reduced to 2.25/3.35/3.75
2008 CUT Pre
2008-2009 .5 RB
Shawn Bryson
2003 1/.475 TRV, .475 BS
2003 .1 BS guaranteed
2004 2/1.985 TRV, .535/.725 BS
2004 .65 SB/2
2005 .075 RB
2006 3/4.5 TRV, .7/1/1.3 BS
2006 1.5 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Sean Bubin
2004 No SB/1 after week 14, .23 BS (off JAC PS)
Phillip Buchanon
2009 2/8.5 TRV, 1/3.5 BS
2009 1 SB/2
2009 2.5 RB
2009 .5 2010 RB OATSB/2
2010 CUT Pre
Cotsonika: the Detroit Lions have agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million deal with free-agent CB
Phillip Buchanon (Buccaneers).
Alex Bullard
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Bullard [received] a $500 bonus.
Daniel Bullocks
2006 4/3.7025 TRV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .406 RB
2007 1.47375 OB/3
2009 .0425 RB
2009 IR
.17025 PTI
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2010 CUT Post
Nate Burleson
2010 5/25 TRV, 3.125/2.875/4/4.5/5.5 BS
2010 3.5 SB/5
2010 1.5 RB
2010-2011 BS guaranteed
2011 BS lowered to .81 after week 8, equiv 1.781765
2011 1.093235 SB/4 CONV
2012 3.175 SB/3 CONV
2013 BS reduced to 2
2014 CUT Pre
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Signed to a five-year, $25 million contract in March of
2010, Burleson was earning a $2.875 million base salary and had a cap number of $3.575 million
in 2011. Under the renegotiation, which was signed on November 2, Burleson received a
$1,093,235 signing bonus and lowered his base salary to a rate of $810,000 for the remaining
nine weeks of the season. The eight weeks at the previous rate ($1,352,941), the signing bonus
($1,093,235) and nine weeks at the $810,000 rate ($428,824, which was guaranteed for skill and
injury) equals $2.875 million, but has lowered Burleson's cap hit to $2.755 million, freeing up
nearly $820,000 in space under the salary cap.
AP: he agreed to have his $4 million base salary for this year converted into a $3.125 million
signing bonus to save the Lions $2.17 million in cap space.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Burleson took a pay cut to $2 million, from $4.5 million.
Troy Burrell
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .001 SB/3?
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $667 [2013 cap hit]
Reggie Bush
2013 4/16 TRV, 1/3.5/3.25/3.75 BS
2013 4 SB/4
2014 BS lowered to .855 after week 2, equiv 1.166176
2014 2.333824 SB/3 CONV
2015 CUT Pre
2015-2016 .25 RB (not paid)
Mike Florio, PFT: Bush signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Lions. The deal includes
a $4 million signing bonus and a $1 million base salary in 2013, a $3.5 million base salary in
2014, a $3.25 million base salary and a $250,000 roster bonus in 2015, and a $3.75 million base
salary and $250,000 roster bonus in 2016. The cap charges in 2013 will be only $2 million. Next
year, it moves to $4.5 million. In 2015, it will be $4.5 million again, with a cap number of $5
million in 2016.
Carson Butler
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 3
Kelly Butler
2004 3/.99864 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .07864 SB/3
2006 CUT Post (claimed by CLE)
Matt Butler
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 1
Josh Bynes
2015 2/1.81 TRV, .66/.9 BS
2015 .25 SB/2
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Bynes, who signed a two-year deal with the franchise, for $1.81
million… was given a signing bonus of $250,000 and that's all the money he'll definitely be
collecting. He has base salaries of $660,000 in 2015 and $900,000 in 2016 with no roster
bonuses, workout bonuses or incentives.He has a cap hit of $785,000 in 2015 and $1,025,000 in
2016.
Brian Calhoun
2006 4/2.363 TRV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .753 SB/4
2007 IR after week 4
2008 IR
2009 CUT Pre
Rob Calloway
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Caleb Campbell
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Dan Campbell
2006 5/11.375 TRV, 1/1.5/1.8/2.1/2.4 BS
2006 2.2 SB/5
2006-2010 .075 WO
2007 IR after week 2
2008 IR after week 1
2009 CUT Pre
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Lions GM Matt Millen signs a different veteran tight
end each year. This time it's Dan Campbell (five years, $11.38 million, $2.2 million signing
bonus).
LaMar Campbell
1998 .155/.25/.358 BS
2001 .512 RFA tender
2002 4/4.4 TRV, .525/.53/.535/1.25 BS
2002 1 SB/4
2003 CUT Post
Trevor Canfield
2010 Acquired from SEA (waivers)
2010 .32/.405 BS
2010 waived/injured, IR, .225 BS
2010 CUT Post week 22 (Feb 2011)
Anthony Cannon
2006 3/1.1077 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .0277 SB/3
2008 CUT Post
2008 No SB/2 after week 7, .445/.535 BS
Alex Carder
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .0025 SB/3
2013 CUT Pre
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $2,500 [2013 cap hit] $2,500 [2013 cash]
Don Carey
2012 2/1.42 TRV, .54/.63 BS
2012 .1 SB/2
2013 .15 RB (week 1)
2013 3/3.135 TRV ext, .73/.745/.76 BS
2013 .8 SB/4
2015-2016 .05 RB
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $150,000 [bonus due in 2013] (if active Week 1)
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Carey signed a three-year extension late last month that should
keep him in Detroit through the 2016 season. The deal included an $800,000 signing bonus and
has $50,000 roster bonuses in each of the last two years.
Bobby Carpenter
2010 No SB/1 after week 5, .63 BS
2011 1/.735 TRV, .685 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .05 SB/1
2011 .1 BS guaranteed
Mark Carrier
1997 3/2.4 TRV, .325/.475/.6 BS
1997 .675 SB/3
1998 .15 RB
1998 Suspended 1 game (week 5, helmet-to-helmet)
1999 .175 RB (paid)
1999 1/3.7 TRV ext, .4/3.5 BS
1999 Suspended 1 game (week 12, helmet-to-helmet)
2000 CUT Pre
2000 voidable
Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune: The Lions, 5-11 and desperate for veteran help at safety, are
paying Carrier $1 million this year, including a $675,000 signing bonus as part of a three-year,
$2.4 million deal.
Marty Carter
2001 No SB/1 after week 14 (of 18), .477 BS
Stoney Case
2000 1/.46 TRV, .44 BS
2000 .02 SB/1
Chris Cash
2002 2/.575066 TRV, .225/.3 BS
2002 .050066 SB/2
2003 IR, .145 BS (ACL & MCL)
2004 1/.305 TRV, .305 BS
2005 .656 RFA tender
2005 CUT Post
Aveion Cason
2001 No SB/1 after week 10, .209 BS (off KC PS)
2002 2/.3 TRV, .3 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 Traded to DAL Pre (for 7th)
2006 No SB/1 after week 9, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2007 No SB/1 after week 1, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 CUT Post week 3
2007 No SB/1 after week 4, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 CUT Post week 6
2007 No SB/1 after week 7, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2008 1/.77 TRV, .73 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 .04 SB/1
2008 IR, CUT Post
2008 No SB/1 after week 10, .73 BS (.445 MSB)
Gosder Cherilus
2008 5/12.275 TRV, 14.825 TRMV, .295/.495/.745/.61/.81 BS
2008 .5 SB/5
2008 .985 RB
2009 4.42 OB/4
2010 .06 RB
2010 2.575 one-time LTBE RB (PTI)
2010 2012 BS escalated to 1.56
2011 .33 RB
2012 BS escalated to 2.31 (addl 1.05 esc possible)
2012 .45 RB
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: A league source notes Gosder Cherilus signed a five-year deal with the
following base salaries: (08) $295,000 (09) $1,600,000 (10) 1,920,000 (11) $2,240,000 (12)
$855,000. The source adds Cherilus will receive $8.86 million guaranteed and he can make a
maximum of just over $14.8 million.
Vinny Ciurciu
2009 No SB/1 after week 6, .62 BS (.46 MSB?)
Chris Claiborne
1999 4/6.51 TRV, .82/.975/1.08/1.385 BS
1999 2 SB/4
2000-2002 .05 WO
2001 .1 RB/RepB
2001-2002 .5 BS guaranteed
2001 BS escalated to 1.39
2002 BS escalated to 1.74
Ben Claxton
2008 PS after week 1, .0884 BS
Willie Clay
Jim Greenidge, Boston Globe: Clay, paid $327,000 last season [1995], was second in the league
in interceptions with eight.
Avon Cobourne
2003 2/.535 TRV, .225/.305 BS
2003 .005 SB/2
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
Shaun Cody
2005 4/3.461 TRV, .23/.31/.385/.46 BS
2005 .76 SB/4
2005 .286 RB
2006 1.005 OB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435/.52
2006-2008 .025 WO
2007-2008 .05 RB
Joe Cohen
2009 PS after week 6, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 8, .31/.395 BS
2010 Waived/injured, IR
Landon Cohen
2008 3/1.19375 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .04375 SB/3
2010 CUT Post (claimed by JAC)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Cohen signed for the same base salaries over his three-year deal. He'll
also get a signing bonus of just short of $44,000.
Keary Colbert
2008 No SB/1 after week 13, .605 BS (.445 MSB?)
Colin Cole
2003 No SB after week 16, .225/.305 BS
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 CUT Post week 1
Erik Coleman
2011 .81 BS
2011 .075 SB/1?
2012 .825 BS (.54 MSB?)
Jed Collins
2014 1/.71 TRV, .645 BS
2014 .065 SB/1
Michael Rosthein, ESPN: Collins has a base salary of $645,000 and a signing bonus of $65,000 for
a total of $710,000… The only guarantee on his deal is the $65,000 signing bonus.
Mike Compton
1993 3/.8675 TRV, .163/.2075/.252 BS
1993 .2 SB/3
1993-1995 .0009375 RB/game (equiv .015)
1995 3/? TRV ext, .55/?/? BS
1995 .5 SB/4
1997 4/5.1 TRV, .2/.85/1.1/1.3 BS
1997 .7 SB/4
1997 .3 RepB
1998 .2 RepB
1999 .2 RB
2000 .25 RB
Damion Cook
2008 1/.605 TRV, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 missed 1 game
2009 1/.645 TRV, .62 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .025 SB/1
2009 IR (triceps), .31 BS (.245 MSB)
Rafael Cooper
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 CUT Post week 2
2002 PS after week 3, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 9, .225/.3 BS
2003 CUT Post
Brandon Copeland
2015 1/.46 TRV, .435 BS
2015 .025 SB/1
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Brandon Copeland one-year Lions deal: $460,000, $435,000 salary, $25,000
signing bonus…
Michael Cosgrove
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .001 SB/3?
2012 CUT Post (settlement?)
Junius Coston
2008 No SB/2 after week 16, .52/.62 BS
2009 BS reduced to .535
2009 CUT Pre
Jerome Couplin
2014 .42/.52/.6 BS
2014 .006 SB/3
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Couplin’s $6,000 signing bonus was the third-biggest the Lions
gave any of their rookie free agents…
Germane Crowell
1998 4/2.24675 TRV, .144/.254/.61275/.714875 BS
1998 .2645 RB/RepB
1999 .256625 RB/RepB
2002 3/7.5 TRV, .525/1/2.975 BS
2002 1 SB/3
2003 CUT
2003 2 RB (not paid)
Larry Lage, AP: The Detroit Lions and oft-injured wide receiver Germane Crowell have agreed to
terms on a three-year contract. Crowell's deal is worth $7.5 million, according to a team official
who spoke on condition of anonymity. The contract, with just one year guaranteed, includes a
$1 million signing bonus and a $2 million roster bonus that can be exercised by the Lions before
the second year of the contract.
Johnny Culbreath
2011 4/2.103732 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .063732 SB/4
2012 CUT Post
Daunte Culpepper
2008 .04 SB/2 after week 9, .73/2.5 BS
2008 1 NLTBE
2009 2.5 RB (not paid)
2009 1/5 TRV, 2.5 BS
2009 2.25 RB
2009 .25 WO
Mike Florio, PFT: For 2009, Culpepper is due to receive a $2.5 million roster bonus in March, and
a base salary of $2.5 million.
Mike Florio, PFT: We were under the impression that Culpepper received the money if he
participated in five percent of the offensive snaps, and if any of the following four things
occurred: (1) Culpepper threw six or more touchdown passes; (2) the team average more than
4.0 yards rushing; (3) the team improved its turnover ratio of minus-1; or (4) the team allowed
fewer than 54 sacks. Because the Lions allowed only 52 sacks, we assumed Culpepper earned
his million bucks. As it turns out, the sacks factor wasn’t based on allowing fewer sacks. As Tom
Kowalski of Mlive.com reports (and as we’ve separately confirmed), the trigger was satisfied
only if the Lions didn’t finish in the bottom five in the league in sacks allowed.
Mike Florio, PFT: The $2.5 million roster bonus due to be paid on February 27 is gone. In its
place? A $2.25 million roster bonus. Due on February 28. What about the extra $250,000? It
has been moved to a workout bonus.
Donte’ Curry
2002 Acquired from WAS (waivers)
2002 .3 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 3/3 TRV ext, .54/.75/.75 BS
2004 .8 SB/4
2005 .035 WO
2006-2007 .05 WO
2007 .025 RB
2007 CUT Post
2007 No SB/1 after week 3, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 CUT Post week 6
Julius Curry
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 CUT Post week 9
2003 PS after week 11, .07395 BS
2003 Activated after week 14, .225 BS
Ronald Curry
2009 1/.67 TRV, .62 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 Traded to STL Post (for Orien Harris)
AJ Dalton
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0025 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Dalton got a $2,500 bonus…
Chuck Darby
2008 3/4.7 TRV, .73/.745/.76 BS
2008 1.2 SB/3
2008 .965 RB
2008-2010 .1 WO
2009 CUT Post
2009 No SB after week 3, .745 BS (.46 MSB?)
2009 CUT Post week 5
Jason David
2009 No SB/1 after week 8, .605 BS (.46 MSB?)
2009 CUT Post week 9
AJ Davis
2007 3/1.47485 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .35985 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 CUT Post week 1
Buster Davis
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 15, .285/.37 BS
2008 CUT Post (claimed by IND)
Dowayne Davis
2008 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Eric Davis
2002 1/.775 TRV, .75 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 .025 SB/1
Frank Davis
2006 3/1.085 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .005 SB/3
2008 CUT Post (claimed by CIN)
James Davis
2002 3/1.031 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2002 .121 SB/3
2006 .7216 RFA tender
2006 CUT Post
Quentin Davie
2011 3/1.4 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .005 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Rashied Davis
2011 .685 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .05 SB/1?
Tristan Davis
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 7
Victor DeGrate
2007 PS after week 12, .0799 BS
2007 CUT Post week 15
Louis Delmas
2009 4/5.85 TRV, 5.95 TRMV, .31/.395/.60875/.8225 BS
2009 .545 RB
2010 2.02125 OB/3
2010 .69675 NLTBE earned (PTI)
2010-2012 .1 WO (incentivized, not earned 2010)
2012 BS escalated to .97325 (addl .1 esc possible)
2013 2/7.715 TRV, 9.465 TRMV, .715/5.5 BS
2013 1 SB/2
2013 1.75 NLTBE (PT, earned)
2014 CUT Pre
2014 .5 RB (not paid)
Justin Rogers, mlive.com: Delmas' two-year, $9.465 million contract… will have a base salary of
$715,000, the veteran's minimum for a player with 4-6 accrued seasons. He has the ability to
earn up to $1.75 million more based on playing time. If Delmas plays 42 percent of the team's
defensive snaps next season (approximately seven games), he will earn $109,375 for each game
he was active. For example, if Delmas misses four games due to injury, he would earn $1.31
million for the 12 weeks he played. That money would be applied to the 2014 cap. The Lions
also awarded Delmas a $1 million signing bonus. For cap purposes, this is divided evenly over
the the two-year deal. That means Delmas' cap number for 2013 will be $1.215 million. In 2014,
Delmas' base salary jumps to $5.5 million, plus a $500,000 roster bonus and $500,000 prorated
portion of his signing bonus. That $6.5 million will be added the playing time bonus Delmas
earns in 2013, making his max cap number $8.25 million.
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Delmas' two-year incentive-laden deal: $7.715 million, $1 million
bonus, $500,000 roster bonus on 5th day of 2014 league year… Delmas has nonguaranteed base
salaries of $715,000 and $5.5 million, cap figures of $1.215 million and $6.5 million… Delmas has
$1.75 million incentives. If he gets 42 percent playing time, he gets $109,375 for every game
he's active.
Rick DeMulling
2005 2/4.55 TRV, 1/1.4 BS
2005 2 SB/2
2005-2006 .075 WO
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Millen gave Rick DeMulling (6-4, 310) a two-year,
$4.45 million contract to replace David Loverne at left guard…
Autry Denson
2002 No SB/1 after week 14, .45 BS
John Deraney
2007 3/1.12 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .005 SB/3
2007 IR, .19 BS
2008 CUT Post
Ty Detmer
2001 Acquired from CLE (for 2002 4th)
2001 1.4/1.6/2/1.25/1.75 BS
2004-2005 1 RB
2001 3/2.7 TRV, .6/.7/.9 BS
2001 .3 SB/3
2002 .1 RB
2002 .625 dummy LTBE OATSB/2 added
2003 CUT Pre
2003 .1 RB (not paid)
2003 1/.78 TRV, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
2003 .45 BS guaranteed
Jared DeVries
1999 3/1.177 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .427 SB/3
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389
2002 .563 RFA tender
2003 3/3 TRV, .65/.725/.75 BS
2003 .825 SB/3
2005 .05 RB
2005 .24 dummy LTBE added
2006 5/8.6 TRV, 1/1.15/1.3/1.3/1.3 BS
2006 1.75 SB/5
2008 IR after week 12
2009 .4 RB
2009 IR (Achilles)
2009 CUT Post week 21 (Feb)
2010 .4 RB (not paid)
2010 1/1.7 TRV, .86 BS
2010 IR
2010 .0525 RB/game on 53-man (equiv .84, earned 0)
Tom Kowalski, Michigan Live: the Detroit Lions released veteran defensive end Jared DeVries
because he is coming off an injury and he was scheduled to get a $400,000 roster bonus in a
couple weeks.
John Niyo, Detroit News: one yr, $1.7 mil
Preston Dial
2011 3/1.397 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .002 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Dave Dickenson
2002 No SB/1 after week 15, .3 BS
Richard Dickson
2010 3/1.2175 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .0025 SB/3
2010 IR, .225 BS
2011 BS reduced to .33/.415
2011 CBA increase BS to .375
2011 CUT Post, injury settlement?
Derek Dimke
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .0005 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
Jordan Dizon
2008 4/3.691333 TRV, .295/.385/.47/.555 BS
2008 1.533333 SB/4
2008 IR after week 16
2010 IR
2011 CUT Post
.453 PTI (not earned)
Ryan Donahue
2011 3/1.405 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .01 SB/3
2011 IR after week 12
2012 CUT Post
Scott Dreisbach
2001 No SB/1 after week 13, .298 BS (off BUF PS)
Shane Dronett
1996 No SB/1 after week 6, .275 BS
1997 1/.285 TRV, 275 BS
1997 .01 SB/1
1997 CUT Post
Reuben Droughns
2000 3/1.2485 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .4225 SB/3
2000 IR, .111 BS
2001 CUT Post week 2
2001 PS, .068 BS
2001 No SB after week 6, .193/.275 BS (off MIA PS)
2002 CUT Post
Brandon Drumm
2003 3/.94125 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .03125 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
Eddie Drummond
2002 2/.53 TRV, .225/.3 BS
2002 .005 SB/2
2004 1/.38 TRV, .38 BS
2005 1.43 RFA tender
2006 4/6.000016 TRV, .585/.595/.65/.74 BS
2006 2 SB/4
2006 .021094 RB/game (equiv .337504, earned .295316)
2007 .03 WO
2007 CUT Post
2007-2009 .021094 RB/game (equiv .337504)
2008 .03 RB
2009 .02 WO
Mike Florio, PFT: the total package is worth $6 million. He gets a $2 million signing bonus and
an annual per-game roster bonus package worth $337,504 per season. To get the bonus in a
given week, Drummond must be on the active roster. Drummond's base salary in 2006 is
$585,000. In 2007, the salary is $595,000, with a $30,000 workout bonus. In 2008, the salary
moves to $650,000, with a $30,000 roster bonus. In the final year of the deal, Drummond gets a
$740,000 base salary and a $20,000 workout bonus.
TJ Duckett
2007 1/1.6 TRV, 1.1 BS
2007 .5 SB/1
Jon Dunn
2007 PS after week 3, .0799 BS
2008 2/.68 TRV, .295/.385 BS
2008 IR, .2 BS
2009 CUT Pre
Justin Durant
2011 2/5.5 TRV, 1/1.75 BS
2011 2.75 SB/2
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Durant and Houston signed two-year deals. Durant got a $2.75million bonus… both players will earn $1 million in base pay this year.
Kris Durham
2012 PS, .0969 BS
2012 Activated after week 13, .465 BS
2013 1/.555 TRV, .555 BS
2014 1/.645 TRV, .645 BS
2014 CUT Post (claimed by TEN)
Eric Ebron
2014 4/12.249146 TRV, .42/.776779/1.233558/1.590337 BS
2014 7.228472 SB/4
2014-2017 BS guaranteed
2015 .2 RB (guaranteed)
2016 .3 RB (guaranteed)
2017 .5 RB (guaranteed)
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: He received a $7,228,472 signing bonus along with his base salary and
roster bonuses -- all guaranteed. Let's start with his base salaries: $420,000 in 2014; $776,779 in
2015; $1,233,558 in 2016 and $1,590,337 in 2017. He also has roster bonuses of $200,000 in
2015, $300,000 in 2016 and $500,000 in 2017. All are fully guaranteed… His cap charge will be
$2,227,118 in 2014, $2,783,897 in 2015, $3,340,676 in 2016 and $3,897,455 in 2017.
Mike Echols
2004 No SB/1 after week 15, .38 BS
2005 PS after week 4, .0799 BS
2005 CUT Post week 5
Dovonte Edwards
2007 No SB/2 after week 6, .36/.445 BS
2008 CUT Post
Kalimba Edwards
2002 4/3.24 TRV, .28/.35/.42/.49 BS
2002 1.7 SB/4
2006 5/20.065 TRV, .585/.78/3.9/3.4/3.4 BS
2006 5 SB/5
2006-2010 .1 WO
2007 1.5 RB
2008 CUT Split
2009-2010 .5 RB
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Edwards, a second-round disappointment since '02,
still got $20 million over five years ($5 million signing bonus) to re-sign.
Pat Edwards
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .02 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
2012 PS, .0969 BS
2012 IR after week 6
2013 2/.9 TRV, .405/.495 BS
2013 CUT Post week 6
2013 PS, .102 BS
2014 2/1.08 TRV, .495/.585 BS
Troy Edwards
2005 No SB/1 after week 7, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
Isaiah Ekejuba
2010 2/1.56 TRV, .63/.7 BS
2010 .03 SB/2
2011 .2 RB
Alex Elkins
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .005 SB/3
2013 CUT Post
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $406,666 [2013 cap hit] $410,000 [2013 cash]
DeVale Ellis
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 5, .275/.36 BS
Luther Elliss
1995 .5/.4375/.775/.9125/.95 BS
1995 1 SB/5
1995-1999 .003125 RB/game (equiv .05)
1996 .2 RB
1997 .575 SB/4 CONV, voidable year added
1999 7/35.5 TRV, .375/1.5/3.8/4.4/4.7/5.2/5.525 BS
1999 10 SB/7 (9.707208 PV?)
2000-2005 .5 BS guaranteed (injury only)
2000 1.06 SB/6 CONV
2001 3.323 SB/5 CONV
2002 BS lowered to 2.133334 after week 2, equiv 2.400001
2002 2 SB/4 CONV
2003 3/12.725 TRV, 1/4.325/5.525 BS
2003 1 RB
2003 .655 BS guaranteed (injury only)
2003 PUP, .5 BS, activated after week 10
2004 CUT Pre
2004 .875 RB (not paid)
2004 .66 BS guaranteed (injury only)
2005 .765 BS guaranteed (injury only)
Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Metz got a $10 million signing bonus for Detroit Lions
defensive end Luther Elliss.
John Latchney, Lions Fanatics: 5 yrs $28 Million
Larry Large, AP: Elliss has accepted a $3.7-million pay cut to stay with the Detroit Lions for the
upcoming season, a source within the league said Wednesday. The source, who spoke on
condition of anonymity, said the defensive tackle will make a base salary of $1 million for the
2003 season instead of the $4.7 million he was scheduled to make.
Bert Emanuel
2001 No SB/1 after week 7 (of 18), .477 BS
Allen Ervin
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 10
2008 PS after week 11, .0884 BS
2009 2/.705 TRV, .31/.395 BS
2009 CUT Post
Doug Evans
2003 No SB/1 after week 8, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
DeMarcus Faggins
2009 No SB/1 after week 5, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 IR after week 8, .335 BS (.245 MSB)
2009 CUT Post week 16, .034118 injury settlement
Terry Fair
1998 5/5.4325 TRV, .266/.42625/.5115/.59675/.682
1998 2.875 SB/5
1998 .075 RB
2002 CUT Post
Nick Fairley
2011 4/9.889 TRV, .375/.8245/1.274/1.7235 BS
2011 5.692 SB/4
2011-2014 BS guaranteed
Brian McIntyre, SB Nation: Fairley signed a fully guaranteed $9.889 million rookie contract that
included a $5.692 million signing bonus…
Joseph Fauria
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .0125 SB/3
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Fauria got the biggest signing bonus of the group, $12,500.
Jerome Felton
2008 3/1.2861 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .1361 SB/3
2011 1.2 RFA tender
2011 CUT Post (claimed by CAR)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: The former Furman University fullback will receive the same minimum
base salaries as Smith along with a signing bonus of just over $136,000.
Yamon Figurs
2009 Acquired from BAL (waivers)
2009 .46 BS
2009 CUT Post week 4
Joel Filani
2008 PS after week 11, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 12
JJ Finley
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Travis Fisher
2007 1/2.25 TRV, 1.25 BS
2007 1 SB/1
2008 3/9 TRV, 1.75/1.75/2.5 BS
2008 2.25 SB/3
2008 .25 RB
2009 CUT Pre
2010 .5 RB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Fisher's one-year deal is for $2.25 million and includes a $1 million signing
bonus.
Mike Florio, PFT: Fisher has agreed to terms with the Lions. He'll receive $9 million over three
years, and he's due to earn $4.25 million in 2008.
Casey FitzSimmons
2003 2/.532 TRV, .225/.305 BS
2003 .002 SB/2
2004 1/.38 TRV, .38 BS
2006 .7216 RFA tender
2006 4/5.15 TRV, .6/.755/1.055/1.18 BS
2006 BS lowered to .5924 after week 1, equiv .6
2006 1.5 SB/4
2007-2009 .02 WO
2009 IR after week 14 (concussion)
Jamar Fletcher
2006 1/.75 TRV, .585 BS
2006 .165 SB/1
Andre Fluellen
2008 3/1.66125 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .51125 SB/3
2011 1.2 RFA tender
2012 1/.765 TRV, .7 BS (.54 MSB)
2012 .065 SB/1
2012 CUT Post
2012 No SB/1 after week 14, .7 BS (.54 MSB)
2013 No SB/1 after week 3, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
2014 1/.73 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Fluellen, a defensive tackle from Florida St. University, signed a threeyear deal with the following minimum base salaries: (08) $295,000 (09) $385,000 (10) $470,000
along with a signing bonus of just over $511,000.
Zack Follett
2009 4/1.785604 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .035604 SB/4
2009 CUT Post
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 4, .31 BS
2010 1/.395 TRV, .395 BS
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: it's a three-year, $1.221 million deal that includes a signing bonus of
just over $35,600.
Larry Foote
2009 1/1.5 TRV, 1.25 BS
2009 .25 RB
Roman Fortin
1990 2/.218 TRV, .075/.085 BS
1990 .018 SB/2
1990 .0225 RB
1990-1991 .005 WO
1991 .0075 RB
1992 signed by ATL as Plan B FA
George Foster
2007 Acquired from DEN Pre (w/Tatum Bell for Dre’ Bly)
2007 .735/.87125 BS
2007-2008 .035 WO
2007 BS escalated to 2.335
2008 VOID
2008 1/1.1 TRV, .8 BS
2008 .3 SB/1
Larry Foster
2000 PS, .068 BS
2000 Activated after week 6, .193 BS
2001 1/.298 TRV, .298 BS
2002 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 .605 RFA tender
2003 Traded to ARI (for 7th)
Eric Fowler
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 11
2008 PS after week 12, .0884 BS
2009 PS after week 8, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 10, .31 BS
2009 CUT Post week 13 (paid through week 14?)
2009 PS after week 14, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 15, .31/.395 BS
2010 CUT Post
Melvin Fowler
2009 No SB/2 after week 10, .745/.755 BS
2009 CUT Post week 15
Jason Fox
2010 3/1.545907 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .330907 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2013 1.323 RFA tender
Gregg Rosenthal, PFT: Per a league source, tackle Jason Fox signed a three-year contract with a
signing bonus of $330,907.
Vernon Fox
2004 No SB/1 after week 1, .38 BS
2004 CUT Post week 2
2004 No SB/1 after week 2, .38 BS
2005 .656 RFA tender
2006 1/.625 TRV, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 .04 SB/1
2006 CUT Post
Bill Fralic
Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta Journal Constitution: The contract, worth $5.4 million, makes Fralic the
highest-paid guard in league history and the NFL's third-highest paid offensive lineman ever. It
will pay Fralic a reporting bonus of $900,000 this season with base salaries of $1.6 million
(1993), $1.25 million ('94) and $700,000 ('95). In addition, he'll receive reporting bonuses of
$500,000 in 1994 and $300,000 in '95 along with annual roster bonuses of $50,000.
Eric Frampton
2007 Acquired from OAK (waivers)
2007 .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 CUT Post week 7 (claimed by MIN)
Aaron Francisco
2011 1/.69 TRV, .685 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .005 SB/1
2011 CUT Post
James Franklin
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .002 SB/3
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: they gave Franklin $2,000 to compete with Kellen Moore for
the No. 3 job…
Will Franklin
2009 Acquired from KS (waivers)
2009 .385/.47/.555 BS
2009 CUT Pre (claimed by OAK)
Todd Franz
2000 3/.936 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .11 SB/3
2000 CUT Post
Rob Fredrickson
1998 Acquired from OAK (for 4th)
1998 1.3 BS
1998 .975 BS guaranteed
AP: The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they had acquired linebacker Rob Fredrickson, a
former Michigan State standout, from the Oakland Raiders for a fourth-round draft pick.
Nate Freese
2014 4/2.81424 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .059424 SB/4
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Freese, signed in the seventh round, has the same base deal as
Webster and Reid, but his signing bonus -- and only guaranteed money -- was $59,424. That
leaves his cap numbers at $434,856 in 2014, $524,856 in 2015, $614,856 in 2016 and $704,856
in 2017.
Gus Frerotte
1999 3/3.6 TRV, .4/1.2/1.4 BS
1999 .6 SB/3
2000 VOID 2000-2001 (.01374 accel into 1999, .28626 into 2000)
Mike O'Hara, Detroit News: Frerotte signed a three-year contract with the Lions. It included a
$600,000 signing bonus. Frerotte has the option of becoming a free agent if he repays half his
signing bonus before he becomes a free agent next year.
Detroit Free Press: Frerotte's contract with the Lions is reportedly a three-year, $3.6 million deal
which includes a $600,000 signing bonus. The last two years 2000 (worth $1.2 million) and 2001
(worth $1.4 million) are said to be voidable.
Ernest Hooper, St. Petersburg Times: Frerotte has told the Lions he wants out of the remaining
two years of his three-year contract. When the Lions signed Frerotte, they agreed he could opt
out of the final two years of the deal ($1.2-million in 2000, $1.4-million in 2001) if he wanted to
look for a starting job.
Dejuan Fulghum
2011 3/1.396 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .001 SB/3
Corey Fuller
2013 4/2.2831 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .1231 SB/4
2013 CUT Post
2013 PS, .102 BS
2014 2/.93 TRV, .42/.51 BS
Aaron Wilson, Baltimore Sun: The Detroit Lions have signed former Woodlawn wide receiver
Corey Fuller to a four-year, $2.28 million contract that includes a $123,100 signing bonus. The
sixth-round draft pick's contract includes minimum base salaries of $405,000, $495,000,
$585,000 and $675,000…
Mike Furrey
2006 1/.54 TRV, .5 BS
2006 .04 SB/1
2007 3/9.25 TRV, 1.4/1.7/1.85 BS
2007 3.3 SB/3
2007 .7 RB
2007-2009 .1 WO
2008 IR after week 13
2009 CUT Pre
Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Furrey has signed a one-year, $540,000 contract with the
Lions in a deal that includes a $40,000 signing bonus.
Jim Parker, Ontario Windsor Star: Furrey… has two years left on a $9.25 million deal.
Michael Gaines
2008 4/10 TRV, .8/1.6/2.1/2 BS
2008 2.4 SB/4
2008 .6 RB
2009 CUT Pre
2011 .5 RB
Dylan Gandy
2009 1/.62 TRV, .62 BS (.46 MSB)
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2011 2/1.835 TRV, .685/.85 BS
2011 .3 SB/2
2013 1/.905 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .015 WO
2013 .05 RB (active week 1)
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Gandy's one-year deal worth $905,000…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $15,000 (workout), $50,000 (if active Week 1)
Gilbert Gardner
2008 1/.645 TRV, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 .04 SB/1
2008 CUT Post week 7 (paid full BS?)
Jeff Garcia
2005 1/2 TRV, .8 BS
2005 1.2 SB/1
Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 1 year, $2 million, $1.2 million signing bonus.
Michael Ray Garvin
2009 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Olandis Gary
2003 Acquired from BUF (for 2004 draft pick)
2003 .53/.63 BS
2003-2004 .58 NLTBE (max .58)
2004 BS escalated to .6475
2004 .05 WO
2004 IR, CUT Post week 2, .495147 injury settlement
Dan Gerberry
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 15, .31/.32 BS
2010 CUT Post
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Aaron Gibson
1999 4/3.986 TRV, .4202/.47525/.5803/.68525 BS
1999 1.675 SB/4
2000-2002 .05 WO
2000 IR after week 13
2001 CUT Post week 7 (claimed by DAL)
Jason Glenn
2001 3/.967 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .071 SB/3
2002 CUT Post (claimed by NYJ)
LaVar Glover
2002 PS after week 9, .068 BS
2002 Signed by CIN after week 10
Johnathan Goddard
2005 .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .0609 SB/3?
2005 CUT Post
DeJon Gomes
2013 Acquired from WAS (waivers)
2013 .555/.645 BS
Jeff Gooch
2002 2/2.1 TRV, .65/.75 BS
2002 .65 SB/2
2003 .05 WO
Andre’ Goodman
2002 3/1.443155 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .538155 SB/3
2005 .656 RFA tender
Alex Gottleib
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .002 SB/3?
2012 CUT Post
Chris Graham
2008 PS after week 16, .0884 BS
Kent Graham
1995 No SB/1 after week 1, .178 BS
Barrett Green
2000 4/2.999 TRV, .193/.275/.358/.385 BS
2000 1.188 SB/4
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375/.45
Jacquez Green
2002 Acquired from WAS after week 10 (waivers)
2002 .525/.55/3 BS
2003 CUT Pre
2003-2004 voidable (if 40 rec in 2002)
Jonte Green
2012 4/2.197 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .097 SB/4
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Green ($97,000)… got slight increases.
Stephfon Green
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .0005 SB/3?
2012 CUT Post
Willie Green
1990 2/.2155 TRV?, ?/.075 BS
1992 2/.85 TRV, .375/.375 BS?
1992 .1 SB/2?
1993 ?/? TRV ext
1993 BS raised to .575?
1994 CUT Post
Mike O'Hara, USA Today: Green was suspended for a week Monday by coach Wayne Fontes for
''conduct detrimental to the team.'' Green, a third-year player with 30 catches for 545 yards and
five touchdowns this season, will lose one week of his salary ($ 22,000) but faces no additional
fines.
Chris Greenwood
2012 4/2.292 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .192 SB/4
2012 PUP, .273 BS, IR
2013 CUT Post
2013 PS, .102 BS
2013 signed by DAL after week 3
2013 PS after week 6, .102 BS
2013 Activated after week 13, .48 BS
2014 1/.57 TRV, .57 BS
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Greenwood ($192,000) got signing bonuses in line with last
year…
Cory Greenwood
2013 Acquired from KC (waivers)
2013 .63/.73/.745 BS
2013-2015 .02 WO
2013 IR
2014 1/.645 TRV, .645 BS
2014 CUT Post
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Greenwood restructured his contract. He took a cut in base
pay to $645,000, down from $730,000, had a $20,000 workout bonus eliminated and will
become a free agent…
Donovan Greer
2002 No SB/1 after week 12, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
Dan Gronkowski
2009 3/1.2109 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .0259 SB/3
2009 CUT Post
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 12, .31 BS
2009 CUT Post week 14
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2010 2/.725 TRV, .32/.405 BS
2010 Traded to DEN (for Alphonso Smith)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: The Detroit Lions have signed seventh-round pick Dan Gronkowski to
a three-year, $1.21 million deal which includes a signing bonus of around $26,000, Scout.com
has confirmed.
Brock Gutierrez
2003 1/.665 TRV, .665 BS (.455 MSB)
Az-Zahir Hakim
2002 5/16 TRV, .525/1/1.85/2.35/4.625 BS
2002 5.25 SB/5
2003-2006 .1 WO
2005 CUT Pre
2006 No SB/1 after week 1, .71 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 CUT Post week 8
Paul Wezner, RoarReport.com: Hakim signed a 5-year deal worth $16 million, including a signing
bonus of $5.25 million.
James Hall
2000 2/.4755 TRV, .193/.275 BS
2000 .0075 SB/2
2001 CBA increase BS to .298
2002 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 1.318 RFA tender
2004 5/17.5 TRV, 1.5/2.25/2.5/2.75/3 BS
2004 4 SB/5
2004 .5 RB
2007 Traded to STL Pre (for 5th-round pick)
2007-2008 .5 RB
Rick Hamilton
1997 1/.196 TRV, .196 BS
1997 CUT Post, .023059 injury settlement
Chris Hannon
2008 Acquired from MIA after week 16 (waivers)
2008 .295/.385 BS
2009 CUT Post
Jason Hanson
1992 .25/.465/.3675/.4125 BS
1992 .375 SB/4
1992 .025 RepB
1992-1995 .025 RB
1994 .0825 LTBE
1995 5/3.75 TRV ext, .5/.5/.5/.5/.5 BS
1995 1.25 SB/6
1999 4/4.6 TRV ext, .4/.4/.9/.9/.9/.9 BS
1999 1.2 SB/6
2000 CBA increase BS to .44
2004 4/8 TRV ext, .8/1.3/1.35/1.65/1.65 BS
2004 2.15 SB/5
2009 4/10.6 TRV, 1.4/1.775/2.175/2.55 BS
2009 2.7 SB/4
JI Halsell, FO: 4/10.6, 2.7 gteed, 8.1 over 3
Jim Harbaugh
2001 2/1.5 TRV
2001 .25 SB/2
2001 CUT Post
Rudy Hardie
2008 PS after week 14, .0884 BS
Derek Hardman
2013 Acquired from TB (waivers)
2013 .63 BS
Joey Harrington
2002 6/37 TRV, 48 TRMV, 1.3/.3/.38/.675/1/1.325 BS
2002 6 SB/6
2002-2007 10 NLTBE total
2003 6.625 OB/5
2004 .875 OB/4
2004 .5 RB (incentivized)
2004 .02 WO
2005-2007 .05 WO
2005 BS escalated to 4.95/4.45/4.45
2005 3 gteed RB OATSB/3 (incentivized)
2006 4 RB (incentivized, not paid)
2006 1/3 TRV, 3 BS
2006 Traded to MIA Pre (for 2007 6th)
Carlton Thompson, Houston Chronicle: the six-year, $36.5 million contract quarterback Joey
Harrington signed with the Detroit Lions last season. Harrington, who received a $6 million
signing bonus, was the third overall pick in the 2002 draft. Harrington's deal also included a $7
million option bonus to be paid in the second year.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Team can exercise $6,625,000option/buyback payment next spring for
2006 season and subsequently has $875,000 option/buyout for 2007. There are also a number
of escalators and bonuses. Total: six years, $18,504,000 or six years, up to $48,000,000.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Harrington was to have earned $8.5 million in 2006 -- a $4 million roster
bonus that was due on June 15 and a base salary of $4.5 million.
Claude Harriott
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 16, .275 BS
2006 1.61 dummy LTBE
2007 PS after week 15, .0799 BS
Arlen Harris
2006 No SB/1 after week 6, .5 BS
Clark Harris
2007 PS after week 12, .0799 BS
Corey Harris
2002 3/3.105 TRV, .75/.755/.85 BS
2002 .65 SB/3
2004 CUT Pre
2004 .1 RB (not paid)
Len Pasquarelli/John Clayton, ESPN: Harris, 32, will sign a three-year contract worth $3.1 million.
The deal includes a signing bonus of $650,000.
Ken Harris
2009 .31 BS
2009 waived/injured (.072941 injury settlement?)
Leroy Harris
2013 2/3 TRV, .8/1.85 BS
2013 .225 SB/2
2013 .025 RB
2014 CUT Pre
2014 .1 RB (not paid)
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Harris got a 2-year deal worth $3 million inc. $225k bonus…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $937,500 [2013 cap hit] $1,050,000 [2013 cash]
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $25,000 (roster) [in 2013]
Josh Katzenstein, Detroit News: Harris was due a $100,000 bonus if he was on the roster March
15 and had a base salary of $1.85 million in 2014…
Marcus Harris (WR, 1997)
1997 2/.315 TRV, .131/.164 BS
1997 .02 SB/2
1997 CUT Post
Marcus Harris (WR, 2011)
2011 3/1.398 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .003 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Nick Harris
2003 No SB/1 after week 6, .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 3/2.3 TRV ext, .54/.585/.65 BS
2004 .5 SB/4
2007 .025 RB (paid)
2007 5/8.5 TRV ext, .6/.95/1.2/1.3/1.4/1.65 BS
2007 2.05 SB/6
2011 CUT Post
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Harris, whose average has improved in every season he has been with the
team, to a five-year contract extension through the 2012 season. The deal is worth $8.55 million
and includes a signing bonus of $2.05 million. The base salaries are $950,000 (2008), $1.2 million
(2009), $1.3 million (2010), $1.4 million (2011), and $1.65 million (2012). Harris will earn a base
salary of $600,000 for this season.
Orien Harris
2009 Acquired from STL (for Ronald Curry)
2009 .46 BS
2009 CUT Post week 1
Jerome Harrison
2011 1/.735 TRV, .685 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .05 SB/1?
2011 reserve/NFI after week 6
2012 contract tolled, .7 BS (.54 MSB?)
2012 reserve/NFI
Rueben Frank, CSN Philly: he was earning a minimum-wage base salary of $685,000. Harrison
has the same base salary (but only got a $50,000 bonus from the Lions).
Jeff Hartings
1995 5/5.2298 TRV, .5778/.565/.678/.791/.904 BS
1995 .2 RB
1996 1.514 OB/4
Spencer Havner
2010 Acquired from GB (waivers)
2010 .47 BS
Kole Heckendorf
2009 PS after week 5, .0884 BS
Jonathan Hefney
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 2
Will Heller
2009 1/.67 TRV, .62 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 .025 BS guaranteed
2010 3/4 TRV, 1.1/1.1/.9 BS
2010 .5 SB/3
2010-2011 .075 WO
2012 .2 RB
2012 .05 WO
Nicholas Cotsonika, Detroit Free Press: The deal is worth $3.95 million.
Robert Henderson
2009 PS after week 5, .0884 BS
Anthony Henry
2009 Acquired from DAL (for Jon Kitna)
2009 2.6 BS
2009 1 RB
Drew Henson
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 5, .445 BS
2008 CUT Post week 10 (paid thru week 11)
2008 PS after week 11, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 12, .445/.535 BS
2009 CUT Pre
Brandon Hepburn
2013 4/2.205896 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .045896 SB/4
2013 CUT Post
2013 PS, .102 BS
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Lions signed Brandon Hepburn to $2.205 million deal that includes
$45,896 bonus, same terms for Colts and Justin Cunningham…
Anthony Herron
2001 No SB/1 after week 11, .209 BS (off GB PS)
2002 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
Adam Herzing
2005 PS after week 6, .0799 BS
2005 CUT Post week 8
LaMarcus Hicks
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 7, .285 BS
2007 IR after week 13
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 6, .37/.46 BS
2008 CUT Post week 9
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 15, .37/.46 BS
2009 CUT Post
Kahlil Hill
2002 PS after week 14, .068 BS
Sammie Lee Hill
2009 3/1.5435 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .3585 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2012 1.26 RFA tender
Shaun Hill
2010 Acquired from SF (for 2011 7th)
2010 1.5 BS
2010 .05 WO
2010 1.8 NLTBE
2010 .5 LTBE
2010 3/10.76 TRV ext, 1.585/2.273225/2.708225/3.143225 BS
2010 .847 SB/4
2010 .20325 RB
2011 .000075 OB/3 NOT PAID, VOID 2012-2013
2011 .000025 non-exercise fee
2011 .0415 RB activated by non-exercise
2011 1.5 RB OATSB/4 removed by non-exercise
2012 2/5.5 TRV, 1.75/2.4 BS
2012 1 SB/2
2013 .35 RB
Details of 2010 deal courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Hill got a $1-million signing bonus and has base salaries the
next two years of $1.75 and $2.4 million. He's also due a $350,000 roster bonus in 2013.
Corey Hilliard
2009 No SB/1 after week 13, .46 BS (off CLE PS)
2010 1/.545 TRV, .545 BS
2011 1/.685 TRV, .685 BS
2012 1.26 RFA tender
2013 2/2.88 TRV, .715/1.285 BS
2013 .5 SB/2
2013-2014 .015 WO
2014 .35 RB
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $15,000 (workout) [in 2013]
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Hilliard, entering the final season of his deal, has a cap number of
$1,900,000. Waddle has a cap number of $498,333. Hilliard has a $350,000 roster bonus due in
2014 and a $15,000 workout bonus.
Jimmy Hitchcock
2002 Acquired from NE after week 11 (waivers)
2002 .65 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 CUT Post week 12
2002 .025 NLTBE (40% PT)
Kevin Hobbs
2009 Acquired from SEA (waivers)
2009 .46 BS
2010 1.101 RFA tender
2010 CUT Pre
Nathan Hodel
2009 No SB/1 after week 14, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 CUT Post week 15 (paid thru week 16)
Doug Hogue
2011 4/2.218108 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .178108 SB/4
2012 CUT Post week 6 (paid thru week 7, claimed by CAR)
Darius Holland
1998 No SB/1 after week 7, .275 BS
Earl Holmes
2003 3/4.715 TRV, .665/1.3/1.55 BS
2003 1.1 SB/3
2004-2005 .05 WO
Terrence Holt
2002 3/1.0405 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2002 .1305 SB/3
2006 .7216 RFA tender
Austin Holtz
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .004 SB/3
2013 CUT Post
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $406,333 [2013 cap hit] $409,000 [2013 cash]
Chris Hope
2013 1/.94 TRV, .94 BS (.555 MSB)
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Hope Lions deal: $940,000, split salary $433,000. No guaranteed
money. Salary cap: $555,000 minimum salary benefit. Has injury waiver…
Tyrone Hopson
2001 PS after week 9, .068 BS
2001 Activated after week 15, .389 BS
2002 1/.45 TRV, .45 BS
2004 1/.535 TRV, .535 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 No SB/1 after week 6, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 CUT Post week 10
2006 1/.593 TRV, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 .008 SB/1
2006 IR, .275 BS (.21 MSB)
Chris Houston
2010 Acquired from ATL (w/5th for 5th & 6th)
2010 .55 BS
2011 2/6 TRV, 1/3 BS
2011 2 SB/2
2013 5/25 TRV, 1/3.5/4.5/4.5/5 BS
2013 6.5 SB/5
2014 CUT Post
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: the club re-signed cornerback Chris Houston to a twoyear, $6 million contract.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Durant and Houston signed two-year deals… Houston [got] $2
million guaranteed, and both players will earn $1 million in base pay this year.
Justin Rogers, MLive.com: Houston's five-year deal is for $25 million, with $15.5 million being
paid out over the first three years according to Yahoo's Jason Cole. The Detroit News reports
only $9.5 million of the contract is guaranteed. Houston's signing bonus was $6.5 million and his
2013 cap number is $2.3 million.
Desmond Howard
1999 No SB/1 after week 12, .4 BS
2000 1/.44 TRV, .44 BS
2001 4/4.058 TRV, .477/.477/.477/.477 BS
2001 1.15 SB/4
2002 .1 RB
2002 CBA increase BS to .75/.755
2003 CUT Pre
2003 .4 RB (not paid)
2004 .5 RB (not paid)
Nate Hughes
2011 Acquired from JAC (waivers)
2011 .45 BS
2011 CUT Post
2011 PS
2011 IR after week
Phillip Hunt
2015 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Jason Hunter
2009 Acquired from GB (waivers)
2009 1.01 BS
2010 1.759 RFA tender
2010 CUT Post
Richard Huntley
2002 No SB/1 after week 2, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 CUT Post week 9
Israel Idonije
2013 1/.905 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: He signed a minimum salary benefit deal. $65k bonus.
James Ihedigbo
2014 2/3.15 TRV, .75/1.1 BS
2014 .75 SB/2
2014-2015 .025 WO
2015 .5 RB
Justin Rogers, mlive.com: the Lions were able to sign top target James Ihedigbo for two years,
$3.15 million with only a $750,000 signing bonus guaranteed… he'll earn a base salary of
$750,000 and a workout bonus of $25,000. Given that signing bonuses are prorated over the
duration of the contract, in this case two years, Ihedigbo will count just $1.15 million against the
cap in 2014.
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: In 2015, when his cap value is $2 million, his cash value is $1.625
million. That is broken down into a $1.1 million base salary, a $500,000 roster bonus and a
$25,000 workout bonus. There are no guarantees in the contract for the 2015 season.
Pat Illig
2011 3/1.3955 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .0005 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Sedrick Irvin
1999 3/1.012 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .262 SB/3
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389
2001 IR
Chidi Iwuoma
2001 2/.515 TRV, .209/.298 BS
2001 .008 SB/2
2001 CUT Post
2001 1/.209 TRV, .209 BS
Grady Jackson
2009 3/7.5 TRV, 1/2/2 BS
2009 .75 SB/3
2009 .75 RB
2009 .25 WO
2010 CUT Pre
2010-2011 .25 WO
2011 .25 RB
Steve Wyche, NFL.com: the Detroit Lions have signed unrestricted free-agent DT Grady Jackson
(Falcons) to a three-year deal worth $8 million.
Tom Kowalski, Michigan Live: Jackson also has a $250,000 workout bonus [in 2010]
Jervonte Jackson
2009 PS after week 5, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 6
Justin Jackson
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0025 SB/3?
2014 CUT Post
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $420,833 [2014 cap hit] $422,500 [2014 cash]
Lawrence Jackson
2010 Acquired from SEA (for 2011 6th)
2010 .525/.715/.915 BS
Tyoka Jackson
2006 2/1.78 TRV, .81/.82 BS
2006 .15 SB/2
2007 CUT Pre
Will James
2009 1/.745 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
Jon Jansen
2009 1/.795 TRV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2010 1/.805 TRV, .755 BS
2010 .05 SB/1
2010 CUT Post
Andrew Brandt, NFP: It didn’t take long for his hometown Lions to jump on Jansen, signing him
immediately to a one-year deal for $795,000, with only $50,000 of it in the form of a bonus.
Nicholas Cotsonika, Detroit Free Press: the Detroit Lions have re-signed unrestricted free-agent
OT Jon Jansen to a one-year deal worth $850,000.
Shawn Jefferson
2003 1/.78 TRV, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
Jared Jenkins
2011 3/1.396 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .001 SB/32011 CUT Post
Melvin Jenkins
1991 2/.913 TRV, .35/.438 BS
1991 .125 SB/2
1993 Acquired from ATL after week 17 (of 18, waivers)
1993 1.25/.875/.6 BS
1994 CUT Pre
Adam Jennings
2008 Acquired from ATL after week 10 (waivers)
2008 .445/.53 BS
2009 CBA increase BS to .535
2009 CUT Post
2009 No SB/1 after week 3, .535 BS
2009 IR after week 4, .285 BS, CUT Post week 16
Ligarius Jennings
2001 PS, .068 BS
2001 Signed by CIN after week 5
John Jett
1997 3/1.475 TRV, .2/.375/.45 BS
1997 .45 SB/3
2000 4/3.22 TRV, .45/.55/.65/.755 BS
2000 .765 SB/4
2003 .05 RB
Ben Johnson
2003 3/.9505 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .0405 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
2003 PS, .07395 BS
Bryant Johnson
2009 3/9 TRV, 2/2.6/3.2 BS
2009 1.2 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Tom Pelissero, Green Bay Press Gazette: three years, $9 million, $1.2 million to sign…
Calvin Johnson
2007 6/55.5 TRV, 64 TRMV, 27.170814 guaranteed
2007 .285/3.483438/4.180125/4.876813/5.5735/6.270188 BS (total 24.669064)
2007 2.50175 RB
2008 8 SA/5, 1.883438/2.580125/3.276813/3.9735/4.670188 BS
2009 4 RB (paid in lieu of supersede SB)
2010 2.945838 supercede SB/3, 4/10.450482/12.424518 BS (in lieu of supercede SB)
2010 4.554162 RB (paid in lieu of part 6 supercede SB)
2011 BS adjusted to 8.875/14
2011 2.5 RB (incentivized)
2012 2 RB (incentivized, paid)
2012 2.5 RB (incentivized, paid)
4.374687 PTI (earned in 2007)
2012 7/113.4505 TRV ext, 1.25/5/5/12.5/15.95/16.5/17/18.25
2012 16 SB/8/5
2012 .005 2018 buyback OATSB/7/5
2013 20 OB/7/5
2013 4.285 SB/7/5 CONV
2018-2019 voidable
2018-2019 3.5 BS guaranteed upon buyback
Adam Schefter, NFL.com: In lieu of an option bonus, we're told that Johnson will receive an $8
million advance on guaranteed future salaries early in the 2008 league year… take a gander at
Johnson's deal, which will once he participates in 35 percent of the offensive snaps in any year
of the deal will acquire a base value of $55 million.
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Calvin Johnson reached a contractual incentive in 2010
that reduced his 2011 base salary by $1,575,482. The same incentive increased his 2012 salary
by the same amount, and is now scheduled to earn $14 million in the final season of his
contract.
Mike Florio, PFT: It’s an eight-year, $131.95 million contract. Until, however, the team chooses
to fully guarantee $3.5 million in base salary in 2018 and $3.5 million in base salary in 2019, the
last two years will void, making it a six-year, $96.7 million deal. Before a non-guaranteed option
bonus of $20 million is exercised in 2013, the deal has $48.75 million in fully guaranteed money
(not including a $4.5 million roster bonus Johnson already has earned). After the option is
exercised (and including the $20 million option bonus), $37.25 million is fully guaranteed.
The $60 million in guaranteed money arises from a $16 million signing bonus, a fully-guaranteed
base salary of $1.25 million, the $20 million non-guaranteed option bonus, and another $22.5
million in fully-guaranteed base salary that becomes guaranteed for injury only after the option
bonus is paid. Though not guaranteed, the option bonus undoubtedly will be paid, because until
the option is paid the deal has $31.5 million in fully-guaranteed base salaries… The cap number
jumps to $19.7 million in 2015 and to $23.15 million in 2016. It drops to $20.5 million in 2017.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: the Lions dropped Johnson's base salary down to $715,000, the
league minimum for a player with six accrued seasons, and converted the remaining $4.285
million into a signing bonus that will be prorated over the next five seasons. The renegotiation
lowers Johnson's 2013 cap number from $12.201 million to $8.773 million… Moving forward,
Johnson has cap numbers of $13.058 million (2014), $20.558 million (2015), $24.008 million
(2016), $21.357 million (2017), $17 million in 2018 and $18.25 million in 2019.
George Johnson
2014 1/.73 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
2015 1.542 RFA tender
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Johnson one-year Lions deal: $730,000, no guaranteed money, $570,000
salary-cap figure on minimum salary benefit…
Justin Rogers, mlive.com: The one-year contract, if signed, would pay Johnson $1.542 million in
2015.
Kevin Johnson
2005 1/1 TRV, .575 BS
2005 .425 SB/1
Kyle Johnson
2002 PS after week 10, .068 BS
2002 Signed by DEN after week 14
Landon Johnson
2010 .63 BS
Mike Johnson
1994 3/? TRV, .8/1.05/? BS
1994 .3 SB/3
1996 CUT Pre
Rudi Johnson
2008 1/1.1 TRV, 1.1 BS
Taurus Johnson
2009 PS after week 3, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 8
Tyrell Johnson
2012 No SB/2 after week 13, .7/.715 BS
James Jones
1999 4/15.95 TRV, .85/2.7/3.6/4.5/5.2/5.2 BS
1999 4.3 SB/6
2000 2.26 SB/5 CONV
2001 2/5.6 TRV, 1.6/3/5.2/5.2 BS
2001 1 SB/4
2001 CUT Post
2003-2004 voidable
Charles Bricker, South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Goes from Ravens to Lions and gets $4.3 million to
sign a six-year, $26.4 million deal.
Gary Lambrecht, Baltimore Sun: Jones, who signed a four-year, $15.6 million contract this week
with the Lions, a deal that included a $4.3 million bonus…
Jason Jones
2013 3/9.5 TRV, 1/2.85/3.15 BS
2013 2.5 SB/3
Mike Florio, PFT: it’s a three-year, $9.5 million deal, with a $2.5 million signing bonus.
Kevin Jones
2004 5/5.7375 TRV, .23/.305/.385/.46/.545 BS
2004 1.2 SB/5
2004 .375 RB
2005 1.805 OB/4
2005 CBA increase BS to .425/.51/.605
2006 .21375 OB/3
2007 .07625 RB
2008 BS escalated to 2.37
2007 .1425 RB (paid)
2008 CUT Pre
DEION: +.16375 in 2005-2006, -.16375 in 2007-2008
TJ Jones
2014 4/2.3262 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .1062 SB/4
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Jones will have the typical rookie base salary of $420,000 in 2014,
$510,000 in 2015, $600,000 in 2016 and $690,000 in 2017. His signing bonus of $106,200 is his
only guaranteed money… His cap number is $446,550 in 2014, $536,550 in 2015, $626,550 in
2016 and $716,550 in 2017.
Richard Jordan
1997 .131/.198/.325 BS
2002 No SB after week 4, .45 BS
2002 IR after week 7
Matt Joyce
2001 1/.527 TRV, .477 BS
2001 .05 SB/1
2002 4/4 TRV, .655/.66/.665/.765 BS
2002 1.2 SB/4
2005 CUT Pre
Jared Karstetter
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .0015 SB/3?
2012 CUT Post
Brian Kelly
2008 3/9.5 TRV, 1.25/2.4/2 BS
2008 3.25 SB/3
2008 CUT Post week 14 (.220588 termination pay)
2010 .6 RB
Kenoy Kennedy
2005 5/14 TRV, .55/.9/2.35/2.7/2.1 BS
2005 3.4 SB/5
2006 1 RB
2008 CUT Pre
2009 1 RB
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The new starters are SS Kenoy Kennedy (6-0½, 218),
who received a $4.4 million signing bonus March 7 to leave Denver…
Travis Key
2008 PS after week 6, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 9
Eric King
2009 2/4.25 TRV, 1/1.625 BS
2009 1.375 SB/2
2009 .25 RB
2009 IR after week 5
2010 CUT Post
Estwick/Wyatt: Eric King's deal with the Detroit Lions is worth $4.25 million over two years.
Shaun King
2006 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 CUT Post
David Kircus
2003 3/.9905 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .0805 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 Activated after week 11, .225 BS
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 1, .305 BS
2004 CUT Post week 2
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 6, .305 BS
Travis Kirschke
1997 1/.137 TRV, .131 BS
1997 .006 SB/1
1998 1/.198 TRV, .198 BS
1999 1/.325 TRV, .325 BS
2000 2/1.11 TRV, .385/.55 BS
2000 .175 SB/2
2002 1/.525 TRV, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
Jon Kitna
2006 4/11.5 TRV, 1.45/1.45/1.95/1.95 BS
2006 3.5 SB/4
2006-2009 .05 WO
2007 .5 LTBE
2008 BS escalated to 2.95
2008 1 RB (incentivized)
2008 1 LTBE
2008 IR after week 6
2009 BS escalated to 2.95
2009 Traded to DAL Pre (for Anthony Henry)
2009 .5 RB (incentivezed)
2009 1 NLTBE
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Detroit signed Kitna (four years, $11.5 million, $3.5
million signing bonus) on Tuesday…
Kyle Kosier
2005 1/.856 TRV, .656 BS
2005 .2 SB/1
2005 .1284 dummy LTBE
Scott Kowalkowski
1997 3/1.025 TRV, .25/.3/.4 BS
1997 .075 SB/3
2000 2/.905 TRV, .44/.44 BS
2000 .025 SB/2
2001 CBA increase BS to .477
Eric Kramer
1990 1/.165 TRV, .135 BS
1990 .0175 SB/1
1990 .0125 RB
1991 2/.5575 TRV, .2/.25 BS
1991 .0375 SB/2
1991 .02 RB
1991-1992 .015 WO
1992 .02 relocation bonus
1993 1/.75 TRV, .55 BS
1993 .2 SB/1
Dave Krieg
1994 1/.825 TRV, ? BS
San Jose Mercury News: Krieg signed a one-year contract Friday with the Detroit Lions worth
$825,000.
Clint Kriewaldt
1999 3/.803 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .053 SB/3
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389
2002 .563 RFA tender
Jacob Lacey
2012 1/1.3 TRV, 1.05 BS
2012 .15 SB/1
2012 .1 WO
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Lacey's one-year deal is worth just $1.3 million… That includes a
base salary of $1.05 million, a signing bonus of $150,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000.
Antwan Lake
2002 2/.53 TRV, .225/.3 BS
2002 .005 SB/2
2003 CUT Post
Danny Lansanah
2009 PS after week 9, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 14
Alonzo Lawrence
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .001 SB/3?
2012 CUT Post
Nevin Lawson
2014 4/2.520584 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .300584 SB/4
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Lawson's base deal is the same as Jones', but his signing bonus of
$300,584 makes everything else higher… His cap numbers are $495,146 in 2014, $585,146 in
2015, $675,146 in 2016 and $765,146 in 2017.
Shawn Lazarus
2003 2/.533 TRV, .225/.305 BS
2003 .003 SB/2
2003 IR, .13 BS
2004 CUT Post
Amp Lee
2001 1/.477 TRV, .477 BS
2001 CUT Post week 3 (of 18)
2001 .19875 grievance
Shemiah LeGrande
2008 1/.295 TRV, .295 BS
2008 IR, .2 BS
Maurice Leggett
2011 .05 SB/1?
2011 CUT Post
Teddy Lehman
2004 4/3.30215 TRV, .23/.411875/.49425/.46 BS
2004 1.5008 SB/4
2004 .0995 RepB
2005 .3185 OB/3, .305/.385/.46 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .425/.51
DEION: +.12534 in 2005, +.125342 in 2006, -.250684 in 2007
Mike Florio, PFT: the contract between the Lions and second-rounder Teddy Lehman, the 36th
overall pick in the draft, includes total bonus money of $1.91 million ($1.5 million signing bonus,
$90,000 reporting bonus in 2004, $320,000 option bonus in 2005), and it has a four-year value
of $3.29 million.
Paris Lenon
2006 3/4.6 TRV, .75/.75/1.05 BS
2006 1.8 SB/3
2006-2008 .05 WO
2008 .1 RB
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Rod Marinelli, the new coach of the Detroit Lions,
signed Lenon to a three-year, $4.6 million contract that included a $1.8 million signing bonus.
Mikel LeShoure
2011 4/3.434178 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .997584 SB/4
2011 BS guaranteed
2012 .025 WO
2012 .041099 RepB
2012 .223 BS guaranteed
2012 suspended 2 games (weeks 1-2, substance abuse policy)
2013-2014 -.014671 SB return/2
2013 .082198 RepB
2013-2014 .05 WO
2014 .148297 RepB
Mike Klis, Denver Post: Osweiler is expected to get the same signing bonus of $997,584 that
Detroit running back Mikel Leshoure received last year as the No. 57 overall pick.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $50,000 (workout), $82,198 (reporting) [in 2013]
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Leshoure's signing bonus proration dropped from $249k to
$242k this year and next; returned portion due to last year's suspension…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $148,297 (reporting) [in 2014]
DeAndre Levy
2009 3/1.7957 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .6107 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2012 1.927 RFA tender
2013 3/9.75 TRV, 1/2.25/3.5 BS
2013 3 SB/3
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Levy, who would have been an unrestricted free agent without
a new contract, got a $3-million signing bonus on a deal worth a maximum of $9.75 million. He
counts $2 million against the salary cap this year.
Alex Lewis
2004 3/1.04575, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .12575 SB/3
2005 IR after week 6, .15 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2007 3/4.06 TRV, .51/1/1 BS
2007 1.35 SB/3
2008 IR after week 14
2009 .2 RB
2009 CUT Post
James Lewis
2002 PS after week 11, .068 BS
Ronnell Lewis
2012 4/2.497088 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .397088 SB/4
2013 CUT Post
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Lewis signed a four-year contract worth $2.497 million, including
a $397,088 signing bonus.
Travis Lewis
2012 4/2.159172 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .059172 SB/4
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Lewis ($59,000) got slight increases.
Jeremy Lincoln
2000 No SB/1 after week 14, .44 BS
Jody Littleton
2002 PS after week 15, .07395 BS
2003 No SB/1 after week 14, .225 BS
2004 1/.305 TRV, .305 BS
2004 IR after week 9
2005 PS after week 5, .0799 BS
2005 Activated after week 7, .38 BS
2005 CUT Post week 8
Chris Liwienski
1998 2/.352 TRV, .145/.18125 BS
1998 .026 SB/2
1998 CUT Post
Stefan Logan
2010 Acquired from PIT (waivers)
2010 .395 BS
2011 1/.525 TRV, .525 BS
2011 1/1.05 TRV ext, .615 BS
2011 .435 SB/2
Antonio London
1993 .171/.22125/.2655 BS?
1993 .21 SB/3?
1996 3/4.3 TRV, .85/.95/1 BS
1996 1.5 SB/3
1998 CUT Pre
Tom Kowalski, The Sporting News: London, who spent most of last season as a pass-rushing
specialist, signed a three-year, $ 4.5-million contract and is expected to start at strongside
linebacker.
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: London, 26, had been a so-called "street" free agent
since Feb. 4, when the Lions removed his $1 million base salary for 1998 by releasing him…
London received a three-year deal averaging $1.43 million from the Lions ($1.5 million signing
bonus) after a '95 season…
Daniel Loper
2009 1/2.15 TRV, 1 BS
2009 1 SB/1
2009 .15 WO
2010 1.226 RFA tender
2010 CUT Pre
Josh Lovelady
2001 PS, .068 BS
2001 Activated after week 7, .209 BS
2001 CUT Post week 11
2001 PS, .068 BS
2001 IR after week 14
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 13, .3 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
David Loverne
2004 3/2.575 TRV, .535/.54/1 BS
2004 .5 SB/3
2005 CUT Post week 1 (paid through week 2)
2005 No SB after week 2, .54/1 BS
2005 IR after week 5
Cornelius Lucas
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .02 SB/3
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: signing bonus …$20,000…
Todd Lyght
2001 2/2.5 TRV, .5/.75 BS
2001 1.125 SB/2
2002 .125 RB
AP: The Detroit Lions signed free-agent cornerback Todd Lyght to a two-year, $2.5 million
contract.
Gabe Lynn
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0025 SB/3?
2014 CUT Post
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $420,833 [2014 cap hit] $422,500 [2014 cash]
Jeff Maddux
2011 3/1.3955 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .0005 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Joe Maese
2005 No SB/1 after week 4, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 CUT Post week 7
Marquand Manuel
2009 1/.745 TV, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 IR after week 10
2010 1/.805 TRV, .755 BS
2010 .05 SB/1
2010 CUT Post
Nicholas J. Cotsonika: Manuel is signing a one-year, $805,000 contract with the Detroit Lions
today.
Brock Marion
2004 4/6.61 TRV, .76/1.35/1/1.2 BS
2004 1.5 SB/4
2005 CUT Pre
2006-2007 .4 RB
Sam Martin
2013 4/2.3203 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .1603 SB/4
Vaughn Martin
2014 1/.795 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2014 CUT Post
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Martin was given a $65,000 signing bonus by the team when they
signed him to a one-year deal.
Michael Matthews
2009 No SB/2 after week 14, .46/.545 BS
2010 CUT Pre (claimed by BUF)
Will Matthews
2006 .275 BS
2006 IR, .18 BS
Rashean Mathis
2013 1/.94 TRV, .94 BS (.555 MSB)
2014 1/1.02 TRV, .955 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2014 .5 BS guaranteed
2015 2/3.5 TRV, 1/1 BS
2015 .75 SB/2
2015 .015625 RB/game active (equiv .25, .25 LTBE)
2016 .5 RB
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: $555,000 (cap value); $940,000 (cash value and base salary)
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Mathis got $500,000 of his $955,000 base salary guaranteed for
this fall in the one-year deal he signed with the Lions earlier this week. Mathis also received a
$65,000 signing bonus, the maximum for a player on a veteran benefit contract which allows the
team to count him against the salary cap at a reduced rate.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Mathis, who turns 35 in August, agreed to a two-year deal
worth $3.5 million to return to the Lions for a third season on Wednesday. His contract includes
$1 million base salaries each of the next two years, a $750,000 signing bonus and $250,000 total
in per-game roster bonuses. Next year, Mathis has a $500,000 roster bonus due the third day of
the league year.
Fred Matua
2006 .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .0416 SB/3?
2006 CUT Post
Jacob Maxwell
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .003 SB/3
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Maxwell earned $3,000 [to sign]…
Turk McBride
2009 Acquired from KC after week 1 (waivers)
2009 .46/.55 BS
.32 PTI
Mike Florio, PFT: McBride has guaranteed base salaries in his contract, presumably because he
has yet to achieve his one-time playing-time incentive.
Dee McCann
2006 .077625 SB/3?
2006 CUT Post
2006 PS, .0799 BS
Marcus McCauley
2009 Acquired from MIN (waivers)
2009 .46/.55 BS
2009 CUT Post week 3
Edmon McClam
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .002 SB/3?
2012 CUT Post
Jacques McClendon
2011 Acquired from IND (waivers)
2011 .45/.49/.575 BS
2011 CUT Post week 4 (paid thru week 5?)
2011 PS after week 5, .0969 BS
Andy McCollum
2008 1/.83 TRV, .83 BS (no MSB)
2008 CUT Post week 1
2008 No SB/1 after week 1, .83 BS (.445 MSB)
Josh McCown
2006 2/6 TRV, 6.5 TRMV, 2/2 BS
2006 2 SB/2
2007 Traded to OAK Pre (w/Mike Williams for 4th)
2007 .5 NLTBE (PT)
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Detroit signed… McCown (two years, $6 million, $2
million signing bonus) on Thursday.
Brandon McDonald
2010 Acquired from ARI after week 7 (waivers)
2010 1.101 BS
2011 1/.705 TRV, .685 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .02 SB/1?
Shaun McDonald
2007 2/2.8 TRV, .7/1 BS
2007 .85 SB/2
2008 .25 RB/WO
2008 IR after week 15
Stockar McDougle
2000 5/5.424 TRV, .193/.275/.358/.385/.413 BS
2000 3.8 SB/5
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375/.45/.535
DEION: +.095 in 2000-2003, -.38 in 2004
Ray McElroy
2001 No SB/1 after week 14, .477 BS
Scott McGarrahan
2005 Acquired from SD after week 15 (waivers)
2005 .665 BS (.455 MSB)
Jon McGraw
2005 Acquired from NYJ
2005 .455/.545 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .585
2006 .6 esc possible
Sean McHugh
2005 PS, .0799 BS
2005 CUT Post week 1 (paid through week 2?)
2005 PS after week 3, .0799 BS
2005 CUT Post week 5
2005 PS after week 7, .0799 BS
2005 Activated after week 13, .305 BS
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 6, .425 BS
2006 1/.51 TRV, .51 BS
Tim McKyer
1993 1/.8 TRV, .7 BS
1993 .1 RepB
Mike McMahon
2001 3/1.009 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .113 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2004 1.368 RFA tender
Ryan McNeil
1993 3/1.15125 TRV, .1975/.24875/.3 BS
1993 .405 SB/3
1995 .07 LTBE (PT)
1996 .785 RFA tender
RW McQuarters
2005 1/1.6 TRV, .75 BS
2005 .85 SB/1
De’Quan Menzie
2013 Acquired from KC (waivers)
2013 .405/.495/.66 BS
2013 .011 WO
2014-2015 .012 WO
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $11,000 (workout) [in 2013]
Jamon Meredith
2010 Acquired from BUF after week 4 (waivers)
2010 .395 BS
2010 CUT Post week 6 (claimed by NYG)
Brandon Middleton
2007 .285 BS
2007 CUT Post week 1
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 3, .285/.37 BS
2007 CUT Post week 4
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 13, .285/.37 BS
2008 CUT Post
2008 No SB/1 after week 1, .37 BS
2008 CUT Post week 10
Glyn Milburn
1996 Acquired from DEN (for 2nd & 7th)
1996 .33 BS
1996 3/3 TRV, .4/.8/.8 BS
1996 1 SB/3
1997 .46 SB/3 CONV, year added?
1998 Traded to GB (for cond 1999 pick)
Patrick Zier, The Ledger: Milburn, the Denver Broncos' speedy return specialist, was traded to
Detroit Friday in exchange for second- and seventh-round selections in next week's NFL Draft.
he was expected to sign a three-year contract with the Lions worth about $ 3 million. He was to
make $ 330,000 with Denver this season.
Adam Schefter, Rocky Mountain News: He was dealt to Detroit, where he signed a three-year,
$3 million contract that included a $1 million signing bonus and base salaries of $400,000 this
season, $800,000 next season and $800,000 in 1998.
Jim Miller
1998 1/.29 TRV, .265 BS
1998 .01 SB/1
1998 .015 WO
1998 CUT Post
Prince Miller
2010 after week 13 (off BAL PS)
Steven Miller
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .007 SB/3
2013 CUT Post
2013 PS, .102 BS
2013 CUT Post week 6
2013 PS after week 7, .102 BS
2013 CUT Post week 9
2013 PS after week 11, .102 BS
Rick Mirer
2004 1/.785 TRV, .76 BS (.455 MSB)
2004 .025 SB/1
2004 .075 BS guaranteed
Pete Mitchell
2001 1/.715 TRV, .49 BS
2001 .225 SB/1
2001 IR after week 10 (of 18)
AP: Mitchell's deal is worth $490,000 with a $225,000 signing bonus…
Scott Mitchell
1994 3/11 TRV, 1.4/2/2.6 BS
1994 5 SB/3
1994 .15 1995 BS CONV/3
1997 4/21 TRV, 1/1/4/5 BS
1997 8 SB/4
1997-1998 1 RepB
1998 BS reduced to .282812 after week 1, equiv .325
1998 .675 SB/3 CONV
1999 Traded to BAL (for 3rd & 2000 cond 4th/5th)
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal: Two agents cited Scott Mitchell's three-year, $11 million deal
with Detroit as being far superior to Favre's. Mitchell received a signing bonus of $5 million and
base salaries of $1.4 million in 1994, $2 million in 1995 and $2.6 million in 1996.
AP: Mitchell signed a four-year deal in February worth $ 21 million, including an $ 8 million
signing bonus and $ 2 million in roster bonuses.
UPI: Mitchell will still cost the Lions $4.45 million against this year's salary cap. The figure
represents the final half of his signing bonus and $450,000 which was restructured for salary cap
purposes.
Cobrani Mixon
2011 3/1.396 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .001 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Alex Molden
2003 No SB/1 after week 1, .655 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 CUT Post week 5
Herman Moore
1991 3/2.4 TRV, .3/.35/.475 BS
1991 1.2 SB/3
1991-1993 .025 RB
1993 1/2.4 TRV ext, 1.675/1.2 BS
1995 Transition tag
1995 5/13.5 TRV, .4/1.65/1.75/2.48/3.22 BS
1995 4 SB/5 (3.94863 PV?)
1995 .298 dummy LTBE
1996 1/4.5 TRV ext, .2/1.75/2.48/3.22/3 BS
1996 2.95 SB/5
1997 1/4.295 TRV ext, .2/2.48/3.22/3/3.295 BS
1997 2.55 SB/5
1999 7/34.12 TRV, .4/1.1/3.295/3.5/4.825/4.55/5.7 BS
1999 8.75 SB/7 (8.455118 PV?)
1999 1.57 dummy LTBE (for 30% Rule)
2000 .36 dummy LTBE (for 30% Rule)
2001 .65 SB/5 CONV
2001 BS reduced to .5
2001 .35 RepB added
2002 BS reduced to .75
2002 .3 RB (removed)
2002 CUT Post
2002 2 NLTBE added
2003-2005 .3 RB
USA Today: signing bonus of $ 1.2 million, base salaries of $ 300,000, $ 350,000 and $
475,000, plus $ 25,000 roster bonus each year. Total: $ 2.3 million over three years.
Jarrett Bell, USA Today: His restructured contract, worth $ 13.5 million, includes a $ 4 million
bonus. Through 1999, he averages $ 2.7 million a year. Moore's original $ 1.2 million salary for
'95 was reduced to $ 400,000. Extension salaries: $ 1.65 million, $ 1.75 million, $ 2.48 million
and $ 3.22 million.
Jason Wilde, Wisconsin State Journal: The deal surpasses… Moore (7 years, $ 34.12 million)…
Freeman's signing bonus also is more than Moore's $ 8.75 million…
Len Pasquarelli: Were the Lions to release him after June 1, they would get a rebate of $3.295
million and Moore would count $1.718 million against their cap for this season but $4.8 million
against the club's 2002 limit.
Kellen Moore
2012 .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .02 SB/3
2015 2/1.825 TRV, .66/.76 BS
2015 .34 SB/2
2016 .065 RepB
Anwar S. Richardson, mlive.com: Moore, who received a $20,000 signing bonus from Detroit, is
currently the only quarterback competing for the team's third-string position.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Lions last week signed Kellen Moore to a two-year
contract extension that included a $340,000 signing bonus… Moore's total contract is worth
$1.825 million and comes with a first-year salary cap hit of $830,000. He'll make minimum base
salaries of $660,000 this year and $760,000 next year if he's on the team and has a $65,000
reporting bonus in 2016.
Kenny Moore
2008 .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .158 SB/3?
2008 CUT Post
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Signed by CAR after week 5
Langston Moore
2006 No SB/1 after week 15, .5 BS
2007 1/.595 TRV, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2008 .927 RFA tender
2008 CUT Post week 8
2008 No SB after week 14, .605 BS
Mike Moore
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Jon Morgan
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .004 SB/3?
2013 CUT Post
2014 .016941 injury settlement?
DJ Morrell
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0025 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Maurice Morris
2009 3/6.3 TRV, .875/1.3/1.625 BS
2009 1.5 SB/3
2009 1 RB
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: the Detroit Lions have signed unrestricted free-agent RB Maurice
Morris (Seahawks) to a three-year deal worth $7 million.
Johnnie Morton
1994 4/3.14375 TRV, .3625/.428125/.51875/.609375 BS
1994 1.15 SB/4
1995-1997 .025 WO
1998 5/15 TRV, 1.25/1.05/1.9/2.6/3 BS
1998 3.5 SB/5
2002 CUT Pre
2002 1 RB (not paid)
CJ Mosley
2013 2/2.75 TRV, .85/1.55 BS
2013 .35 SB/2?
Anwar S. Richardson, MLive.com: Mosley signed a two-year deal worth $2.75 million with
Detroit today…
Don Muhlbach
2004 No SB/1 after week 9, .23 BS
2005 1/.305 TRV, .305 BS
2006 1/.425 TRV, .425 BS
2007 5/3.74 TRV, .51/.605/.65/.675/.775 BS
2007 .525 SB/5
2011 CBA increase BS to .81
2012 1/.89 TRV, .825 BS (.54 MSB)
2012 .065 SB/1
2013 1/.905 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
2014 1/1.02 TRV, .955 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2015 1/1.05 TRV, .97 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Signed one-year, $890,000 extension…
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Muhlbach and Warren got identical deals (one year,
$905,000, $65,000 signing bonus) to return.
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: The base salary on the deal is $955,000… Muhlbach is also receiving a
$65,000 signing bonus. He received the same bonuses in 2012 and 2013.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: He's played the last three seasons on one-year minimum salary
benefit deals, which for 2015 includes a $970,000 base salary and $80,000 signing bonus but
only counts $665,000 against the cap.
Jerome Murphy
2012 Acquired from NO after week 2 (waivers)
2012 .49/.575 BS
2012 CUT Post week 3 (paid thru week 4?)
Matt Murphy
2002 3/.93025 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .02525 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 Signed by HOU after week 14
Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union: Murphy, drafted five slots below Epstein, got a $25,250
bonus from the Detroit Lions.
Lydon Murtha
2009 .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .0396 SB/3?
2009 CUT Post
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Signed by MIA after week 6
Edwin Mulitalo
2007 3/6 TRV, .75/1.5/2 BS
2007 .75 SB/3
2008 .5 RB
2008 IR after week 16
2009 CUT Pre
2009 .5 WO (not paid)
Leonard Myers
2003 PS after week ?, .07395 BS
2003 Activated after week 14, .375 BS
Bill Nagy
2012 Acquired from DAL (waivers)
2012 .465/.555/.645 BS
2012 IR, .288 BS
2013 BS reduced to .48
2013 CUT Post
Ryan Nece
2008 1/.645 TRV, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 .04 SB/1
Martavius Neloms
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .001 SB/3?
2013 CUT Post
Haloti Ngata
2015 Acquired from BAL (w/7th for 4th & 5th)
2015 8.5 BS
Ben Noll
2007 PS, .0799 BS
Jake Nordin
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 11
2008 PS after week 12, .0884 BS
2009 PS after week 12, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 13, .31 BS
2010 1/.395 TRV, .395 BS
2010 IR, .24 BS
Moran Norris
2008 No SB/1 after week 1, .73 BS (.445 MSB?)
Dennis Northcutt
2009 Acquired from JAC (for Gerald Alexander)
2009 1.25/1.55 BS
2009 BS guaranteed
2010 .05 WO (not earned)
2010 CUT Post
2010 1.3 BS guaranteed (no offset)
Kevin O’Connell
2009 Acquired from NE (waivers)
2009 .385/.47/.555 BS
2009 Traded to NYJ (for 2010 pick)
JT O'Sullivan
2007 1/.595 TRV, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
Kevin Ogletree
2013 No SB/1 after week 4, .715 BS (no MSB)
2014 1/.795 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2014 .035 BS guaranteed
2014 CUT Post week 2 (paid thru week 3)
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Ogletree one-year deal with Lions worth $795,000, including $100,000
guaranteed, including $65,000 bonus…
Brock Olivo
1998 No SB/1 after week 3, .158 BS (off SF PS)
1998 CUT Post week 14
1998 PS, .06205 BS
1999 2/.575 TRV, .25/.325 BS
2000 CBA increase BS to .358
2001 2/.891 TRV, .418/.448 BS
2001 .025 SB/2
2002 CBA increase BS to .525
2002 CUT Post, retired
Dan Orlovsky
2005 3/1.0564 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .1314 SB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435
2008 .927 RFA tender
2014 1/.92 TRV, .855 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2014 .06 BS guaranteed
2015 1/1.05 TRV, .97 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Orlovsky's one-year contract with Detroit has a cap number of
$635,000 and a base salary of $855,000. He also received a $65,000 signing bonus and $60,000
of his base salary is also guaranteed.
Dan Owens
1998 3/5.7 TRV, .925/1.325/1.15 BS
1998 1.9 SB/3
1998 IR after week 12
1999 PUP, .2 BS, Activated after week 8
1999 BS reduced to .4 after week 8, equiv .305882
1999 .5 SB/3 CONV, .9 BS added
2000 CUT Pre
2000-2001 .4 RB
Tony Fabrizio, Athens Daily News: Owens signed a three-year, $5.7 million deal with the Lions
John Owens
2002 3/1.03175 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .12675 SB/3
2004 CUT Post week 7 (claimed by CHI)
2007 Acquired from NO after week 10 (waivers)
2007 .595 BS (not MSB eligible)
2008 1/.645 TRV, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
2008 .04 SB/1
Montell Owens
2013 2/2.5 TRV, .85/1.25 BS
2013 .25 SB/2 (.975 CH)
2014 .1 RB
2014 .05 WO
2014 BS reduced to .855
2014 .0125 RB/game active added (equiv .2)
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Owens [received] a $250k bonus & 2-year, $2.5m deal…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Owens agreed to a cut his base pay to the veteran minimum of
$855,000 from $1.25 million, but he stands to make up most of the difference if he stays
healthy… Owens is due a $100,000 roster bonus in March and can earn up to $250,000 in
incentives. He has a $50,000 workout bonus and will get $12,500 for every game he plays.
Ashlee Palmer
2010 Acquired from BUF (waivers)
2010 .395 BS
2011 1/.525 TRV, .525 BS
2012 1/.64 TRV, .615 BS
2012 .025 SB/1
2012 2/3.25 TRV ext, 1/1.25 BS
2012 1 SB/3
De’Mond Parker
2001 No SB after week 1, .389 BS
2001 CUT Post week 4
Contrevious Parks
2010 .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .0025 SB/3
2010 CUT Post
Jim Pyne
1998 4/8.4 TRV, 1.2/1.385/1.8/2.215 BS
1998 2 SB/4
1999 Acquired by CLE via expansion draft
Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 4 years, $ 8.4 million…
Logan Payne
2009 PS after week 4, .0884 BS
Andrew Peacock
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0025 SB/3
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Peacock got $2,500 [to sign]…
Dave Pearson
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 14, .275 BS
2006 .635 dummy LTBE added
Kalvin Pearson
2008 3/3.46 TRV, .605/.62/.635 BS
2008 1.1 SB/3
2008 .444 dummy LTBE
2010 CUT Pre
2010 .5 RB
Cedric Peerman
2009 PS after week 6, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 14, .35 BS
2010 1/.395 TRV, .395 BS
2010 CUT Post (claimed by CIN)
Stephen Peterman
2006 PS after week 6, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 14, .35 BS
2007 1/.435 TRV, .435 BS
2008 .927 RFA tender
2009 5/15 TRV, 3/2.4/2.9/2.725/2.65 BS
2009-2010 BS guaranteed
2009 IR after week 10
2009 BS lowered to .62 after week 16, equiv 2.86
2009 .14 SB/5 CONV
2010-2013 .1 RepB
2012 .425 RB
2013 CUT Pre
2013 .5 RB (not paid)
Details of 2009 deal courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Adam Schefter, ESPN: the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with OG Stephen Peterman on a
five-year contract worth $15 million. The contract includes $5.5 million in guaranteed money.
Paula Pasche, Journal Register: Peterman was due to make $2.65 million this year with year
along with a $500,000 roster bonus and $100,000 reporting bonus. The move will save the Lions
about $3.2 million in cap space.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Stephen Peterman has $500k roster bonus due 3/13; His release
would save $3.25M in cap space…
Julian Peterson
2009 Acquired from SEA (for 5th & Cory Redding)
2009 6.5/7.5/8/8.5 BS
2010 CUT Post week 21 (Mar 2011)
Brandon Pettigrew
2009 5/12 TRV, 14.6 TRMV, .31/.395/.72875/1.0625/1.14625 BS
2009 1.025 RB
2009-2010 BS guaranteed
2009 IR after week 12 (ACL)
2010 5.095 OB/4
2010 1.9875 LTBE RB (PTI, incentive in subsequent years)
2011 .584 BS guaranteed
2013 .25 CB
2013 BS escalated to 1.94625 (addl 1.8 esc possible)
2014 4/16 TRV, 1.2/2.8/3.65/4.35 BS
2014 4 SB/4
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
Details courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: 5-years, $14.6M max; $9.3965M guaranteed
Jason LaCanfora, NFL Network: Pettigrew's five-year deal is worth a max of $14.6 million, with
$9.4 million in guaranteed money.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $250,000 (If on 53-man roster, IR or PUP entire 2013 season)
Aaron Wilson, NFP: four years, $16 million, $8 million guaranteed, $4 million bonus; salaries
$1.25 million, $2.8M, $3.65M, $4.35M…
Tom Pelissero, USA Today: Pettigrew's 4-year, $16M deal with #Lions will pay him $5.2M in first
year. $2.8M base in 2015 gtd for injury only until next year.
Randy Phillips
2010 .32/.405 BS
2010 CUT Post week 4
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 15, .32 BS
2011 1/.405 TRV, .405 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2011 IR, .273 BS? CUT Post week 1 (settlement?)
Zach Piller
2007 1/.76 TRV, .72 BS (not MSB eligible)
2007 .04 SB/1
2007 CUT Pre
Cleveland Pinkney
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 6, .425 BS
Artose Pinner
2003 3/1.24625 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .33625 SB/3
2006 1/.5 TRV, .5 BS
2006 CUT Post (claimed by MIN)
Marcus Pollard
2005 3/6.03 TRV, .765/.965/1.75 BS
2005 2.3 SB/3
2007 CUT Pre
2007 .25 RB (not paid)
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: they gave Marcus Pollard (6-3, 250) a $2.3 million
signing bonus to leave Indianapolis.
Tyler Polumbus
2010 Acquired from DEN (waivers)
2010 .475 BS
2010 Traded to SEA (for 2011 7th)
Robert Porcher
1992 .3/.45/.3/.48 BS
1992 1.2 SB/4
1992 .02 RB
1993-1995 .05 RB
1996 1/1.45 TRV, .45 BS
1996 1 SB/1
1997 3/8.85 TRV, 1/1.9/2.2 BS
1997 3 SB/3
1997 .5 RepB
1999 .25 RB
2000 4.253 Franchise tag
2000 4/25 TRV, .44/2.5/4/6 BS
2000 10.997647 SB/4
2002 3.25 SB/3 CONV, 2.5 voidable BS added in 2004
2003 1 RB CONV/2
2003 BS reduced to 2.5
2004 retired
Matt Prater
2015 3/9 TRV, 1/2.25/3.15 BS
2015 .75 SB/3
2015-2017 .05 WO
2015 .0125 RB/game active (equiv .2, .1375 LTBE)
2016 .75 OB/2
2016-2017 .015625 RB/game active (equiv .25)
2017 .25 RB
Matt Prater, Detroit Free Press: The deal, which was originally reported as a three-year, $9million deal, is actually a two-year contract with a team option for 2017. Prater, who stabilized
the Lions' dismal kicking situation after he signed with the team in early October last year, got a
$750,000 signing bonus and has base salaries of $1 million this year, $2.25 million in 2016 and
$3.15 million in 2017. Along with his base salaries, Prater can earn $950,000 in per-game roster
bonuses over the next three seasons and has a $50,000 workout bonus each year. In 2015,
Prater can earn $12,500 per game in bonuses, or $200,000 if he plays in all 16 games. In 2016,
Prater can earn $15,625 per game in bonuses, or $250,000 if he plays in all 16 games. In 2017,
Prater can earn $15,625 per game in bonuses, or $250,000 if he plays in all 16 games, and he has
a $250,000 roster bonus that's due the third day of the league year.
Paul Pratt
2009 PS after week 11, .0884 BS
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 5, .32 BS
2010 CUT Post week 6
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 16, .32 BS
2011 1/.33 TRV, .33 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .375
2011 CUT Post
Mike Pringley
1999 3/.778 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .028 SB/3
2000 CUT Post
Kelvin Pritchett
1991 3/2.16 TRV, .305/.355/.455 BS
1991 1.045 SB/3
1994 .5005 RFA tender
1994 .11 LTBE
1999 2/4.15 TRV, .4/2 BS
1999 .2 SB/2
1999 .05 RB OATSB/2
2000 CUT Pre
2000 1.5 RB (not paid)
2000 2/4 TRV, .44/2 BS
2000 .06 SB/1
2001 CUT Pre
2001 1.5 RB (not paid)
2001 1/.477 TRV, .477 BS
2002 1/.75 TRV, .75 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 1/.78 TRV, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
2003 .2 BS guaranteed
2004 1/.785 TRV, .76 BS (.455 MSB)
2004 .025 SB/1
USA Today: signing bonus of $ 1.045 million, base salaries of $ 305,000, $ 355,000 and
$ 455,000. Total: $ 2.160 million over three years.
Cory Procter
2005 PS, .0799 BS
2005 Signed by DAL after week 12
Etric Pruitt
2006 PS after week 2, .0799 BS
2007 .435 BS
Jim Pyne
1998 1.2/1.385/1.8/2.2 BS
1998 2 SB/4
1999 Selected by CLE in expansion draft
Kurt Quarterman
2009 PS after week 12, .0884 BS
Glover Quin
2013 5/23.5 TRV, 1/3.5/4/4/4 BS
2013 5.25 SB/5
2014 2.77 SB/4 CONV
2016 .75 RB
2017 1 RB
Tania Ganguli, Houston Chronicle: Quin’s deal is worth $4.7 million a year, for a total of $23.5
million over five years. His first-year cash is $6.25 million, which includes a $5.25 million signing
bonus. The Detroit Lions gave him base salaries of $1 million, $3.5 million and $4 million in his
first three years. Quin also has a $750,000 roster bonus in 2016 and a $1 million roster bonus in
2017.
Wali Rainer
2003 2/1.83 TRV, .53/.75 BS
2003 .475 SB/3
2004 .075 RB
2005 1/.65 TRV, .54 BS
2005 .1 SB/1
2005 .01 WO
Dominic Raiola
2001 4/2.689 TRV, .209/.6625/.795 BS
2001 .321 RepB
2002 .979 OB/3, .298/.389/.418 BS
2002 CBA increase BS to .3/.389/.455
2002-2004 .025 WO
2005 5/17.5 TRV, .55/2/2.55/3.4/3.4 BS
2005 4.35 SB/5
2005 .25 RB
2005-2009 .1 WO
2009 .5 RB
2009 4/20 TRV ext, 1.4/2.4/3.4/4.05 BS
2009 3.5 SB/5
2009 BS guaranteed
2010 5.25 OB/4
2013 BS reduced to 1
2014 1/1.5 TRV, 1.25 BS
2014 .25 SB/1
Curt Sylvester, Detroit Free Press: Raiola, a center from Nebraska who is expected to compete
with Eric Beverly for the starting job, has agreed to a four-year deal worth approximately $2.7
million, including an option year and $1.3 million in reporting and option bonuses.
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Lions gave Raiola a five-year, $17.5 million deal
($4.35 million signing bonus) Feb. 28 to keep him off the free-agent market…
Details of 2009 deal courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
John Clayton, ESPN: Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola signed a four-year extension Thursday
that will keep him under contract through the 2013 season… Raiola became the fifth-highestpaid center in the NFL by agreeing to a four-year, $20 million deal, of which $9 million is
guaranteed. With the new contract, Raiola will make $13 million this year… He was scheduled to
make $4 million.
John Clayton, ESPN: Raiola took his base salary from $4.050 million to $1 million to stay with the
team.
Kevin Seifert, ESPN: he lowered his salary-cap number from $6.062 million to $3.012 million.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Raiola’s new one-year contract is worth $1.5 million total,
including a $250,000 signing bonus.
Manuel Ramirez
2007 3/1.446 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .331 SB/3
2010 1.101 RFA tender
2010 CUT Post week 4
Patrick Ramsey
2009 No SB/1 after week 15, .745 BS (.46 MSB)
Walter Rasby
1998 3/1.425 TRV, .3/.425/.55 BS
1998 .075 SB/3
1998 .025 RepB
2000 .05 RB
Paul Raymond
2008 PS after week 6, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 16
Dave Rayner
2010 No SB/1 after week 9, .545 BS
2011 1/.735 TRV, .685 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .05 SB/1?
2011 CUT Post
Cory Redding
2003 3/1.4535 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .5435 SB/3
2006 1.573 RFA tender
2007 6.775 Franchise tag
2007 7/47.5 TRV, 49 TRMV, .625/2.9/3.3/4.3/5/6/7 BS
2007 11 SB/7/6
2007 2 RB
2008-2011 .25 WO
2008 IR after week 14
2009 Traded to SEA Pre (w/5th for Julian Peterson)
2009 1.5 BS guaranteed
2011 .5 RB
2011 1.5 LTBE
2012 1 RB
2012-2013 .35 WO
2013 2.175 RB
John Clayton, ESPN: The move is similar to the one made last year by the Detroit Lions' Cory
Redding, a franchise player who signed a seven-year, $47.5 million deal last summer, the highest
among defensive tackles at the time.
Quinton Reese
2000 3/.885 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .059 SB/3
2000 CUT Post
Caraun Reid
2014 4/2.40888 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .18888 SB/4
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Reid, the fifth-round defensive tackle out of Princeton, had the same
base salary numbers as Webster, but a signing bonus of $188,880. This leaves him with cap
numbers of $467,220 in 2014, $557,220 in 2015, $647,220 in 2016 and $737,220 in 2017.
Riley Reiff
2012 4/7.9937 TRV, .39/.75335/1.1167/1.15505 BS
2012 4.2536 SB/4
2012-2014 BS guaranteed
2015 .325 RB
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: The rookie contract Detroit Lions first-round pick Riley Reiff
signed Monday included a $4.25-million signing bonus but no guaranteed money in the fourth
year… Reiff, the 23rd overall pick out of Iowa, did get a $325,000 bonus in Year 4. His contract is
valued at just under $8 million, with $6.5 million guaranteed… Reiff’s contract includes a
minimum base salary this year of $390,000 and base salaries of $753,350 in 2013, $1.117 million
in 2014 and $1.155 million in 2015.
Tom Pelissero, 1500ESPN.com: The player drafted No. 23 last year, Detroit tackle Riley Reiff,
received a four-year, $7,993,700 contract that included a $4,253,600 signing bonus and
$6,513,650 fully guaranteed with no offset language in the first three years.
Garrett Reynolds
2014 1/.745 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .015 SB/1?
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $585,000 [2014 cap hit] $745,000 [2014 cash]
Alan Ricard
2007 1/.595 TRV, .595 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 IR, .285 BS (.22 MSB), CUT Post week 2
2007 .097059 grievance
2008 -.071177 grievance settled
Matt Rice
2007 PS after week 15, .0799 BS
2007 .285 BS
Ron Rice
1995 1/.1265 TRV, .119 BS
1995 .0075 SB/1
1995 CUT Post
1995 PS, .0561 BS
1995 BS increased to .119 after week 6
1995 Activated after week 9, .119 BS
1996 1/.164 TRV, .164 BS
1997 1/.196 TRV, .196 BS
1998 .397 RFA tender
1999 5/9.5 TRV, .4/1.1/1.65/2.05/2.2 BS
1999 2.1 SB/5
2000 .66 SB/4 CONV
2002 CUT Pre
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: By releasing Rice, the Lions will be rebated his 2002 base salary of $2.05
million and his 2003 base of $2.2 million. The team must carry a charge of $1.17 million against
its 2002 salary cap for the remaining prorated shares of a previous signing bonus.
David Richards
Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta Journal Constitution: The Lions further addressed their most pressing
problem Monday by signing free agent guard David Richads of San Diego to a three-year, $5
million contract.
Mikhael Ricks
2002 1/.55 TRV, .525 BS (.45 MSB)
2002 .01 SB/1
2002 .015 RB/WO
2003 3/4.5 TRV, 1.2/1/1.1 BS
2003 1.2 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
Theo Riddick
2013 4/2.251 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .091 SB/4
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Riddick signed a $2. 25 million deal with Lions that includes a $91,000
bonus…
David Roach
2010 Acquired from STL (waivers)
2010 .395 BS
2010 CUT Post, .046471 injury settlement
Chris Roberson
2008 PS after week 5, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 15, .37/.46 BS
2009 BS reduced to .385
2009 CUT Post
Ray Roberts
1996 2/3.3 TRV, 1.05/1.05 BS
1996 1.2 SB/2
1997 .85 SB/2 CONV, dummy year added
1998 VOID
1998 5/15.45 TRV, 1.85/2.1/2.3/2.1/2.6 BS
1998 3.5 SB/5
1999 1.7 SB/4 CONV
2000 1.86 SB/3 CONV
2001 CUT Pre
2001-2002 .5 RB (not paid)
2001 2/4.25 TRV, .477/2.5 BS
2001 .523 SB/2
2001 CUT Post, retired
2002 .75 RB (not paid)
Clare Farnsworth, Seattle Post-Intelligencer: the fifth-year offensive tackle signed a two-year,
$3.3 million contract with the Detroit Lions. The deal includes a $1.2 million signing bonus and
an annual base salary of $1.05 million.
AP: The Lions also re-signed offensive tackle Ray Roberts, a former U.Va. standout, to a five-year
$ 15.45 million deal that also includes a $ 3.5 million signing bonus.
Jamal Robinson
2011 3/1.3955 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .0005 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Marcus Robinson
2007 .82 BS
2007 IR, CUT Post
Ramzee Robinson
2007 3/1.1399 TRV, .285/.37/.46
2007 .0249 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 6, .285 BS
2007 CUT Post week 7
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 12, .285/.37 BS
Zac Robinson
2010 Acquired from SEA after week 9 (waivers)
2010 .32/.405/.49 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2011 CUT Post
Brian Robiskie
2012 No SB/2 after week 7, .615/.715 BS
2013 CUT Pre
2013 1/.715 TRV, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 CUT Post
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: one-year Lions deal is for $715,000. Counts $555,000 against salary
cap on minimum salary benefit. No bonus.
Charles Rogers
2003 6/39.4 TRV, .975/1.18875/1.3975/1.64125/1.85/1.310417/1.210417 BS
2003 9.1 SB/7
2004 5.3 OB/6, .305417/.514167/.757917/.966617/1.310417/1.210417 BS
2004 .03 WO
2005-2006 .065 WO
2005 Suspended 4 games (weeks 5-8, substance abuse policy)
2006 CUT Post
2006 BS escalates to 4.185/5.15/5.675/9.5 (not achieved)
2006-2007 2 RB (incentivized, not earned)
2007 .1 WO
2008 2.6 RB (incentivized, not earned)
2009 voidable
1.335416 PTI
DEION: +1.091666 in 2004-2006, -1.091666 in 2007-2009
In Rogers' contract, he must play at least 45 percent of the team's offensive plays this season
and also do one of the following for the bonuses to kick in:
Have 41 receptions.
Have 801 receiving yards.
Average at least 18.6 yards per catch (minimum 32 catches).
Have 12 receiving touchdowns.
If Rogers does reach his incentives, his salary for 2006 will increase by $2.6 million and he'll be
eligible for a $2 million roster bonus in March. He would also be eligible for another $2 million
roster bonus in March of 2007, when his salary for that season would escalate by $3.3 million.
There is also more money available on the final two years of his contract but, by that time,
Rogers will have either restructured his deal or moved on.
From PFT:
POSTED 4:10 p.m. EST, December 10, 2005
LIONS INTENTIONALLY HOLDING ROGERS BACK?
A reader tipped us off to an item on the Mlive.com blog by Bill Emkow regarding the question of
whether the Lions intentionally are sitting receiver Charles Rogers to reduce his compensation in
2006, and whether this means that the team plans to keep in him 2006 with the lower salary.
We've eyeballed Rogers' contract, and it looks like the Lions indeed might be parking the No. 2
overall pick in the 2003 draft in order to hold back his pay next season.
Contracts for high-end players typically contain a variety of escalators and other extras tied to a
list of triggers. In Rogers' case, season-ending injuries in 2003 and 2004 already have caused
him to miss out on some of the additional money.
For now, though, he's in a position to unlock millions in 2006 -- if he participates in 45 percent of
the team's offensive snaps. Playing in the last five games of the season might have put him over
the hump; being deactivated for at least two of them (he was a healthy scratch against the
Vikings on December 4) likely will be enough to cause him to fail to activate the extra payments.
In addition to the 45-percent trigger, Rogers also would have to fulfill one of a variety of
performance achievements -- four of which are individual and two of which are team-based.
Given that he only has 11 catches for 126 yards and no touchdowns in six games this season, he
surely would not have satisfied any of the quartet of individual marks in the final quintet of
games: 41 catches; 801 receiving yards; an average of 18.6 yards per catch based on 32 catches
(his current average is 11.45); or 12 receiving touchdowns.
But one of the team triggers might have been attainable. Not the first one listed in the contract
(improvement in wins over 2004), since that would require the 4-8 Lions to finish up at 7-9.
However, the Lions are on pace to fulfill the other team-based trigger -- improvement in passing
completion percentage.
Last year, the Lions completed 56.436 percent of their passes. This year, the Lions have
completed 57.037 percent of their passes.
If the team finishes above 56.436 in completion percentage and Rogers plays in 45 percent of
the total offensive snaps for the year, Rogers contract unlocks the following items of
compensation:
1. A bonus in the amount of $1,335,416, if he is on the roster on the second day of the 2006
league year;
2. An increase in his 2006 salary from $1,641,250 to $4,185,000 (which equates to an escalator
worth $2,543,750);
3. A $2 million roster bonus due on July 1, 2006;
4. An increase in his 2007 salary from $1,850,000 to $5,150,000 (which equates to an escalator
worth $3.3 million);
5. A $2 million roster bonus due on July 1, 2007;
6. An increase in his 2008 salary from $1,210,417 to $5,675,000 (which equates to an escalator
worth $4,464,583);
7. A $2.6 million roster bonus due on July 1, 2007 (we think that the contract has a typo -- this
roster bonus probably was intended to be due on July 1, 2008); and
8. An increase in his 2008 salary from $1,210,417 to $9,500,000 (which equates to an escalator
worth $8,289,583).
Although some of this money could be made up if Rogers meets certain play-time and
performance thresholds in future seasons, his failure to activate the 45 percent trigger in 2005
prevents him from currently inserting a total of $26,533,332 in roster boni and salary increases
into his contract.
Shaun Rogers
2001 4/2.249 TRV, .209/.298/.389/.418 BS
2001 .935 SB/4
2002-2004 .025 WO (w/ weight clause)
2002 CBA increase BS to .3/.389/.455
2004 6/35 TRV ext, 15 gteed, .65/.85/1.5/4.25/5.25/7 BS
2004 9 SB/7/6 (8.864199 PV calc)
2005 3.5 RB CONV OATSB/6/5
2005 11.75 dummy LTBE (for 95% ST plays)
2006 Suspended 4 games
2008 Traded to CLE Pre (for 3rd & Leigh Bodden)
2008-2010 1 RB
Victor Rogers
2002 3/.92825 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .02325 SB/3
2002 IR, .13 BS
2003 IR after week 8
2005 .656 RFA tender
2005 CUT Post
2005 PS after week 6, .0799 BS
2005 Activated after week 12, .455 BS
2006 .5 BS
2006 CUT Post
Frank Romero
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 15, .225/.225 BS
2003 CUT Post
Jeremy Ross
2015 1/.66 TRV, .66 BS
Israel Route
2008 PS after week 16, .0799 BS
Mark Royals
1995 1/.325 TRV, .325 BS
1996 1/.275 TRV, .275 BS
DeAndrew Rubin
2005 PS after week 5, .0799 BS
Havard Rugland
2013 3/1.485 TRV, .405/.495/.585 BS
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Rugland three-year deal, $1.485 million, $405,000, $495,000,
$585,000 salaries. Split salaries No bonus or guaranteed money…
TJ Rushing
2010 .545 BS
2010 CUT Post, .096176 injury settlement
Blaine Saipaia
2006 No SB/1 after week 3, .425 BS
2007 2/? TRV, .55/.775 BS
2007 .3 SB/2
2008 CUT Pre
Ephraim Salaam
2009 1/.895 TRV, .845 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 CUT Post week 13 (.108235 termination pay)
Khari Samuel
2001 PS after week 3, .068 BS
2001 Activated after week 5, .389 BS
Barry Sanders
1989 6/7.5 TRV, .4/.5/.6/.8/1 BS
1989 2.1 SB/5
1989-1993 .1 RB
1990-1993 .02 WO
1991 .42 OB/4, 1.1 BS added
1993 3.725/2.575/2.533/3.9465/? BS
1994-1997 .4 RepB
1997 6/33.35 TRV, 1.4/1.75/3.125/4.1375/4.9/5.5375 BS
1997 11 SB/6
1998 .25 RepB
1999 Retired Pre
2000 .25 RepB
2001 1 OB/2
Larry Weisman, USA Today: the Detroit Lions signed their star running back to a four-year, $
17.2 million contract extension Wednesday. Sanders, 25, becomes the NFL's highest-paid back.
The Lions added $ 2.725 million to his $ 1 million salary for 1993 and will pay him base salaries
of $ 2.975 million in '94, $ 2.533 million in '95, $ 3.684 million in '96 and $ 3.558 million in '97.
Sanders receives reporting bonuses of $ 400,000 each year and roster bonuses of $ 262,500
each of the last two years.
Cory Sauter
1999 .175/.275 BS
Tony Scheffler
2010 Acquired from DEN (w/7th for Ernie Sims to PHI)
2010 1.176 BS
2010 3/8.25 TRV ext, 1.55/1.55/1.95 BS
2010 2 SB/4
2011 .2 RB guaranteed (injury only)
2011 BS guaranteed (injury only)
2012-2013 .5 RB
Mike Florio, PFT: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports on a three-way trade between the Eagles,
Broncos, and Lions. Linebacker Ernie Sims will land in Philadelphia, while tight end Tony
Scheffler goes to the Lions… the Broncos will get a fifth-round pick from the Eagles. Denver will
send a seventh-round pick to the Lions.
Mike Klis, Denver Post: The new deal includes a $2 million signing bonus which will help
compensate Scheffler for the team-favorable $1.176 million salary he received as a tendered
restricted free agent.
Cory Schlesinger
1998 3/2.1 TRV, .4/.55/.65 BS
1998 .45 SB/3
2000 .05 RB
2001 4/2.802 TRV, .477/.65/.75/.85 BS
2001 1 SB/4
2002-2004 .025 WO
2003 2/2.435 TRV ext, .765/.77 BS
2003 .75 SB/4
2005-2006 .025 WO
2006 .1 RB
2006 CBA increase BS to .81
Bill Schroeder
2002 4/5.915 TRV, .525/.655/.66/1.5 BS
2002 2.5 SB/4
2003-2005 .025 WO
2004 CUT Pre
AP: the deal is for four years and thought to be worth about $6 million, including a $2.5 million
signing bonus.
Roy Schuening
2009 Acquired from OAK after week 14 (waivers)
2009 .385/.47 BS
2010 CUT Post
2010 .075 injury settlement
Kurt Schulz
2000 5/10.3 TRV, .6/.7/1.5/1.75/2.25 BS
2000 3 SB/5
2002 CUT Pre
2003-2004 .25 RB
Mike Mulligan, Chicago Sun-Times: the Detroit Lions signed Kurt Schulz from the Buffalo Bills to
a five-year, $10.3 million deal that included a $3 million signing bonus.
Stewart Schweigert
2008 No SB/2 after week 11, .605/.62 BS
2009 CUT Post
Jake Scott
2013 1/.84 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $555,000 [2013 cap hit] $840,000 [2013 cash]
Jonathan Scott
2006 3/1.213 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .133 SB/3
2007 IR after week 12
2008 CUT Post
Sam Scroggins
2010 .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .001 SB/3
2010 CUT Post
Tracy Scroggins
1995 4/5.3 TRV, .3/.6/?/? BS
1995 1 SB/4?
1995-1998 .125 RB/WO?
1997 4/8.2 TRV, .2/.9/1.8/1.95 BS
1997 2.85 SB/4
1997-2000 .125 RB/WO?
2001 2/2.8 TRV, .5/.875 BS
2001 1.3 SB/2
2002 CUT Pre
2002 .125 RB/WO (not paid)
Tom Kowalski, Sporting News: The Detroit Lions have signed Tracy Scroggins to a four-year, $5.3
million contract, even though Scroggins hasn't been a full-time starter and will be changing
positions.
AP: Scroggins had one year and $875,000 left on his deal.
ESPN: $1 million [2002 cap savings upon release]
Ray Seals
1990 2/.45 TRV, .19/.24 BS
1990-1991 .01 RB
1991 CUT Post
Mohammed Seisay
2014 .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: the Lions showed the most interest and also offered him a $5,000
signing bonus.
Tony Semple
1997 .361 RFA tender
1998 3/2.01 TRV, .36/.5/.65 BS
1998 .5 SB/3
2001 1/.6 TRV, .502 BS
2001 .06 SB/1
2001 .038 RB
2002 .65/.75/1.1 BS
2002 .35 SB/3
2002 IR after week 13
2003 CUT Post
Anthony Sherrell
2006 PS after week 5, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 14, .275 BS
2006 CUT Post week 15 (paid through week 17?)
2007 PS, .0799
2007 CUT Post week 3
Jeff Shoate
2008 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Dainon Sidney
2004 1/.56 TRV, .535 BS (.455 MSB)
2004 .025 SB/1
2004 IR
Ricardo Silva
2011 3/1.398 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .003 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Ko Simpson
2009 Acquired from BUF (for draft pick)
2009 1 BS
2009 IR after week 11
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2010 CUT Post
Ernie Sims
2006 5/15.5 TRV, 16.65 TRMV, .275/.36/.715/.85/.8/.635 BS
2006 1.485 RB
2007 9.2 OB/5
2008-2010 .05 WO
2010 .25 RB
2010 BS escalated to 1.8
2010 Traded to PHI Pre (w/ DEN 7th for Tony Scheffler from DEN)
2011 voidable
1.415 PTI
Mike Florio, PFT: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports on a three-way trade between the Eagles,
Broncos, and Lions. Linebacker Ernie Sims will land in Philadelphia, while tight end Tony
Scheffler goes to the Lions… the Broncos will get a fifth-round pick from the Eagles. Denver will
send a seventh-round pick to the Lions.
Rob Sims
2010 Acquired from SEA (for 5th & Robert Henderson)
2010 1.176 BS
2010 4/14.2 TRV ext, 1.325/1.5/1.85/2.2 BS
2010 6 SB/5
2011 .2 RB
2012-2014 .375 RepB
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: He received a $6m signing bonus, which is prorated over
5 years. His 2010 base remains $1.176m, and he'll earn $1.325M in 2011, $1.5M in 2012,
$1.85M in 2013, and $2.2M in 2014. He'll receive a $200,000 roster bonus on 1st day of 2011
training camp, and $375,000 roster bonuses on the first day of training camp in 2012 and 2013.
On the 2nd day of the 2014 league year, he has another $375,000 roster bonus.
Darius Slay
2013 4/5.289302 TRV, .405/.495423/.735846/.976269 BS
2013 2.226764 SB/4
2013-2014 BS guaranteed
2014 .15 RepB
2015-2016 .05 WO
2015-2016 .1 RepB
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Lions have signed second-round CB Darius Slay to $5.289 million deal
that includes $2.226 million bonus…
Joel Corry, NFP: Slay's '13 & '14 base salary guarantees of $405k & $495,423 do not have offsets.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $961,691 [2013 cap hit] $2,631,764 [2013 cash payout]
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $150,000 (reporting) [in 2014]
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Pess: $100,000 (reporting) and $50,000 (workout) [in 2015]
David Sloan
1995 3/.90225 TRV, .169/.16925/.2535 BS
1995 .2685 SB/3
1996 .042 RB/RepB
1998 .397 RFA tender
1999 3/4.2 TRV, .5/.5/1.7 BS
1999 2.5 SB/7
2002 VOID 2002-2005
Alphonso Smith
2010 Acquired from DEN (for Dan Gronkowski)
2010 .395/.48/.565 BS
2010 IR after week 13
2011 BS escalated to .53/.695
2011 .75 LTBE one-time RepB (PTI)
Antonio Smith
2008 PS after week 10, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 11
Corey Smith
2006 No SB/1 after week 9, .5 BS
2007 1/.635 TRV, .595 BS (.425 MSB)
2007 .04 SB/1
2008 1/.8 TRV, .7 BS
2008 .1 SB/1
DeAngelo Smith
2009 No SB/1 after week 10, .31 BS
Dwight Smith
2008 2/5 TRV, 1.35/2.25 BS
2008 .35 RB
2008 .3 RepB
2008 IR after week 15
2009 CUT Pre
2009 .5 RB (not paid)
2009 .25 RepB
Keith Smith
2004 3/1.456, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .536 SB/3
2007 .85 RFA tender
2008 2/5 TRV, 1/2 BS
2008 2 SB/2
2008 IR after week 15
2009 CUT Post
Kevin Smith
2008 3/1.799891 TRV, .295/.385/.47 BS
2008 .649891 SB/3
2009 IR after week 14
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Smith only signed a three-year deal with base salaries of: (2008)
$295,000 (2009) $385,000 (2010) $470,000. Smith will also receive a signing bonus of just
under $650,000.
Otis Smith
2003 1/.755 TRV, .755 BS (.45 MSB)
Paul Smith
2003 No SB/1 after week 10, .45 BS
2003 .775 dummy LTBE added
2004 2/1.235 TRV, .535/.54 BS
2004 .16 SB/2
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Smith has avoided unrestricted free agency, signing a two-year contract
extension with the Detroit Lions, a deal worth $1.235 million. Smith, 26, received a $160,000
signing bonus and will earn base salaries of $535,000 for 2004 and $540,000 for 2005, the
minimums for a veteran with his league tenure.
Shaun Smith
2009 1/1 TRV, .62 BS
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 CUT Post
2009 .15 RB (53-man 9/15, not paid)
2009 .01125 RB/game on 53-man (equiv .18)
Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Plain Dealer: He'll make $1 million with the Lions, and become a free
agent after the season.
Terrelle Smith
2009 1/1 TRV, .8 BS
2009 .2 SB/1
2009 CUT Post week 14 (paid full BS?)
Alonzo Spellman
2001 1/.477 TRV, .477 BS
2001 CUT Post week 7 (of 18, paid thru week 8, .265 termination pay)
Cody Spencer
2009 1/.67 TRV, .62 BS (.46 MSB)
2009 .05 SB/1
2009 IR (ACL), .31 BS (.22 MSB)
Michael Spurlock
2013 1/.78 TRV, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1?
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: vet benefit deals for Spurlock ($65k bonus)…
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $620,000 [2013 cap hit] $780,000 [2013 cash]
Chris Spielman
1998 4/1.175 TRV, .16/.175/.22/.265
1998 .27 SB/4
1998 .02 RB
1989-1990 .0075 WO
1989-1990 .015 RB
1991 .01 WO
1991 .01 RB
1990 2/2.765 TRV ext, .875/.975 BS
1990 .84 SB/4
1992 .025 WO
1993 .05 WO
1993 2/4 TRV ext, 1.975/1.4525/1.5475 BS
Amari Spievey
2010 3/1.912 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .697 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2012 IR after week 11
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: $697,000 signing bonus
Brian Stablein
1998 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
1999 2/1.1 TRV, .4/.55 BS
1999 .15 SB/2
Matt Stafford
2009 6/72 TRV, 78 TRMV, 41.7 gteed, 3.1/.395/1.17/1.945/2.72/3.495 BS
2009 IR after week 15
2009 2011 BS escalated to 9/10.5/11.5/11
2009-2011 BS guaranteed
2010 17.4 OB/5
2010 9.105 LTBE one-time RB (PTI)
2011 8.475 SB/4 CONV
2011 addl 1.5 esc possible
2012 2.7 BS guaranteed
2012 BS escalated to 11.5/12/11
2012 addl .5 esc possible
2012 10.885 SB/4 CONV, 15 voidable BS added
2013 BS escalated to 12.5 (addl .5 esc possible)
2014 addl 1.5 esc possible
2013 3/53 TRV ext, 4/2/9.5/17/16.5 BS
2013 27.5 SB/5
2013-2014 BS guaranteed
2015 8 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
JI Halsell: Per league and agent sources the contract breaks down as follows:
GUARANTEED MONEY:
- Year 1 P5 (salary): $3.1M
- Year 2 P5: $395K
- Year 2 1-Time NLTBE (Not-Likely-To-Earned) Bonus: $9.105M
- Option Bonus: $17.4M
- Year 3 P5 Guarantee: $9M
- Year 4 P5 Guarantee: $2.7M of $10.5M
TOTALING: $41.7M
NON-GUARANTEED MONEY:
- Year 4 Non-Guaranteed P5: $7.8M
- Year 5 P5: $11.5M
- Year 6 P5: $11M
TOTALING: $30.3M
BASE TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE:
- Guaranteed Money: $41.7M
- Non-Guaranteed Money: $30.3M
TOTALING: $72M
MAX TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE:
- Base Contract Value: $72M
- High-End Performance Escalators: max $6M
TOTALING: $78M
AdamJT13: If the option isn't exercised, Stafford's base salaries automatically increase to $3.875
million in 2010, $4.65 million in 2011, $5.425 million in 2012 and $6.2 million in 2013, and he
becomes a free agent in 2014... Stafford's 2013 base salary (and 2014, if his option is exercised)
is not fully guaranteed. It's guaranteed against cap considerations and "for injury," but it's not
guaranteed "for skill."
If Stafford achieves his qualifiers in 2009, there's a $9.105 million roster bonus in 2010, an
additional $7.83 million in fully guaranteed salary for 2011 and an additional $755,000 in fully
guaranteed salary for 2012. Along with the $17.4 million option bonus and his standard base
salaries for 2009 through 2012, the total comes to $41.7 million, the figure cited by the media.
The rest of Stafford's $72 million consists of a potential $7.8 million salary escalator in 2012 and
escalated salaries of $11.5 million in 2013 and $11 million in 2014... he has additional escalators
of up to $1.5 million in certain seasons that could push his total contract value to its maximum
of $78 million.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Stafford reduced his base salary for 2011 from $9 million to
$525,000, the minimum for players with two credited seasons… Both players made up the
difference in signing bonuses… Stafford's bonus was $8.475 million…
Bill Shea, Crain's Detroit Business: Stafford had his $11.5 million base salary converted in March
into a $10.8 million signing bonus and $615,000 base salary, which saved the Lions more than $8
million of cap room. The Lions also extended his contract by one year to reduce that new signing
bonus proration to $2.7 million per year. Stafford's 2015 contract year can be voided if he's still
on the Lions roster two days after the 2014 season's Super Bowl. His base salaries are $12
million for 2013, $11 million for 2014 and $15 million for the voidable year.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Under terms of his contract, which totals $76.5 million over five
years, Stafford will receive modest base salaries of $4 million this season, $2 million next and
$9.5 million in 2015. In 2016, his base salary jumps to $17 million. In 2017, it’s $16.5 million.
Stafford got $41.5 million in guaranteed money, including a $27.5-million signing bonus. His
base salaries this year and next also are guaranteed, and $8 million of 2015 salary fully
guarantees next March. For cap purposes, his bonus is spread equally over the life of the deal,
leaving the Lions with sizable cap commitments of $22.5 million in 2016 and $22 million in 2017.
Stafford will count $17.8 million against the cap this year and $15.8 million next. His cap hit was
$20.8 million this year before the extension.
Brenden Stai
2001 5/8.5 TRV, .48/.75/1.2/1.5/1.82 BS
2001 2.75 SB/5
2002 Traded to WAS Post (for 2003 5th)
Luke Staley
2002 2/.551334 TRV, .225/.3 BS
2002 .026334 SB/2
2002 IR, .13 BS (ACL)
2003 CUT Post
John Standeford
2008 No SB/2 after week 6, .37/.46 BS
2008 CUT Post week 9
2008 No SB/2 after week 10, .37/.46 BS
2009 CUT Post
2009 No SB/1 after week 5, .46 BS
2009 CUT Post week 8 (paid through week 9?)
Julian Stanford
2013 No SB/1 after week 13, .48 BS
2014 1/.57 TRV, .57 BS
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 Activated after week 2, .57/.66 BS
Drew Stanton
2007 4/3.9189 TRV, .285/.37/.525/.637 BS
2007 .343 RB
2007 IR
2008 1.245 OB/3
.5139 PTI (not earned?)
2011 1/.9 TRV, .65 BS
2011 .25 SB/1?
Steve Stenstrom
2000 2/.985 TRV, .44/.44 BS
2000 .08 SB/2
2000 CUT Post
2001 .025 RB
AP: the quarterback signed a two-year deal that will pay him $440,000 each year. Stenstrom also
received an $80,000 signing bonus and is eligible for a $25,000 roster bonus in the second year.
Brandon Stephens
2011 .375/.465/.555 BS?
2011 CUT Post, .015176 injury settlement
James Stewart
2000 5/25 TRV, .65/3.15/4.15/4.9/5.9 BS
2000 5.75 SB/5
2003-2004 .25 RB (not paid)
2002 3/12.4 TRV, .75/3/5.9 BS
2002 2 SB/3
2003 .25 RB
2004 CUT Pre
2004 .25 RB (not paid)
L.C. Johnson, Orlando Sentinel: One of those up-and-comers, Jacksonville Jaguars running back
James Stewart, signed a five-year, $25 million contract Monday with the Detroit Lions. The deal
included a $5.75 million signing bonus and allowed the Lions to outbid the Cleveland Browns for
his services.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: To accommodate the team, Stewart reduced his 2002 base salary from
$4.15 million to $750,000, but pocketed a $2 million signing bonus for doing so. His base salary
for 2003 drops from $4.9 million to $3 million and he is due a $250,000 roster bonus next March
7. The final season of his five-year contract, in 2005, was not affected by the restructuring. So
the Lions saved $2.73 million on their cap total this season and $1.23 million in 2003.
Barry Stokes
1996 1/.1385 TRV, .131 BS
1996 .0075 SB/1
1996 CUT Post
2006 3/3.275 TRV, .71/.775/1.25 BS
2006 .54 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 No SB/1 after week 12, .72 BS (not MSB eligible)
Maurice Stovall
2011 1/.735 TRV, .685 BS (.525 MSB)
2011 .05 SB/1
Tai Streets
2004 1/1.5 TRV, .7 BS
2004 .8 SB/1
Ndamukong Suh
2010 5/60 TRV, 68 TRMV, .32/.405/1.18/1.955/2.73/3.505 BS
2010 2.78 RB
2010 .125 earned NLTBE (65% PT + qualifier)
2011 .01 OB/5 + 17.34 SB/5
2011 BS escalated to 1.405/9.25/11.15/11.55/3.505
2011 7.195 one-time LTBE RB (PTI)
2011-2014 .125 LTBE (65% PT + qualifier)
2011 addl .8 esc possible
2012 BS escalated to 10.25 (addl .8 esc possible)
2012 9.71 SB/4 CONV
2013 BS escalated to 12.15 (addl .8 esc possible)
2013 11.52 SB/3 CONV
2014 BS escalated to 12.55 (addl .975 esc possible)
2015 VOID
J.I. Halsell, FO: 5/60, 62.2% in first 3, 3.1 in 1, 17.4 second-year bonus, 23.3 GAS, 30.2 POG, 18.0
G1TB (40.1% lump), 40.0 P1TG
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Suh's Pro Bowl selection this week adds a cool $1 million
to his expected $405,000 base salary in 2011.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Suh's $10.25 million base salary was reduced to $540,000, the
league minimum for a player with two accrued seasons, and the remaining $9.71 million was
converted to a signing bonus that was prorated over four seasons. The restructured deal
lowered Suh's 2012 cap number by nearly $3.5 million, but added $2.4275 million to his 2013,
2014 and 2015 cap numbers.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Under the renegotiation, Suh's base salary has been lowered to
$630,000, the league minimum for a player with three accrued seasons in the NFL, and the
remaining $11.52 million was converted to a signing bonus that will be spread across the three
seasons that remain on Suh's contract… two restructures have increased Suh's cap number to
$21,412,500 for the 2014 season.
Kywin Supernaw
1998 .158/.25 BS
2000 1/.358 TRV, .358 BS
2001 1/.418 TRV, .418 BS
Bill Swancutt
2005 3/1.004 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .079 SB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.385
2006 IR, .195 BS
2007 CUT Pre
Travis Swanson
2014 4/2.956972 TRV, .42/.52/.615/.7075 BS
2014 .619472 SB/4
2015-2017 .025 WO
Aaron Wilson, NFP: The contract is worth $2.956 million and includes a $619,472 signing bonus.
Pat Swilling
1993 Acquired from NO (for 1st & 4th)
1993 1.2/1.2 BS
1993-1994 .05 RB/WO?
1993 2/3.74 TRV, 2.2/1.54 BS
Chris Mortensen, The Sporting News: The Saints had to give up Pro Bowl linebacker Pat Swilling
to get the No. 8 pick as well as a fourth-round choice… Swilling gives them the pass rusher they
need. It cost them an extra $ 1.6 million over two years to redo his contract (he'll make $ 2.2
million this year and $ 1.6 million in '94), but he is worth it.
Reggie Swinton
2003 Acquired from GB after week 5 (waivers)
2003 .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post
2004 No SB/1 after week 2, .455 BS
Rudy Sylvan
2007 3/1.123 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .012 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 2, .285 BS
2007 CUT Post week 3
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 6, .285 BS
2007 CUT Post week 8
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 9, .285 BS
2007 CUT Post week 10
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 CUT Post week 11
Tyree Talton
1999 3/.8578 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .1078 SB/3
1999 CUT Post
Darryl Tapp
2014 1/.92 TRV, .855 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .065 SB/1
2015 1/.95 TRV, .87 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: app signed a one-year, $950,000 deal to stay with the Lions last
month, NFL Players Association records show. Tapp's contract includes an $80,000 signing bonus
and, as a minimum salary benefit deal, it carries just a $665,000 salary cap charge.
Golden Tate
2014 5/31 TRV, 1.5/3.75/4.75/6/7 BS
2014 8 SB/5
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 1 BS guaranteed
2015 2.75 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: the Detroit Lions signed Golden Tate to a five-year, $31-million
deal… The Lions gave Tate an $8-million signing bonus and guaranteed base salaries this season
and next of $1.5 million and $3.75 million.
Devin Taylor
2013 4/2.460584 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .300584 SB/4
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: $480,146 [2013 cap hit] $705,584 [2013 cash]
John Taylor
2002 3/1.148 TRV, .225/.3/.38 BS
2002 .243 SB/3
2002 IR, .13 BS
2003 CUT Post
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 CUT Post week 2
Terrance Taylor
2009 PS after week 14, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 14 (paid through week 15?)
2009 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Travis Taylor
2008 No SB/2 after week 15, .73/.745 BS
2009 CUT Pre
Broderick Thomas
1994 1/.45 TRV, .4 BS
1994 .05 RepB
St. Petersburg Times: Thomas, the team's No. 1 pick in '89, signed a one-year, $ 450,000
contract with the Detroit Lions.
Donald Thomas
2010 No SB/2 after week 11, .395/.48 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2011 CUT Post
Henry Thomas
1995 3/7.35 TRV, .967/1.067/1.316 BS
1995 4 SB/3
1997 CUT Pre
Dan Pompei, Chicago Sun-Times: Henry Thomas to the Detroit Lions for $7.35 million over three
years with a $4 million signing bonus
TJ Simers, Sporting News: the Lions also signed a three-year contract with Sanders' teammate,
defensive tackle Henry Thomas, two years ago and elected to terminate his services recently
and deny him $1.3 million this year.
Buffalo News: The Lions dug up a fresh $1.31 million in salary cap money the hard way -- by
cutting veteran nose tackle Henry Thomas.
Marcus Thomas
2008 Acquired from SD (waivers)
2008 .295/.385/.47/.555 BS
2008 CUT Post week 5
Mike Thomas
2012 Acquired from JAC after week 8 (for 2014 5th), 1.45/1.45/3.45/3.71 BS
2012 BS guaranteed
2013 .05 WO
2013 CUT Post
2013 1 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2014-2015 .05 WO (not paid)
Jason La Canfora, CBS Sports: Lions parted with a 2014 5th round pick to the Jags in their trade
for WR Mike Thomas.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: At the time of his release, the Lions owed Thomas $1 million,
the guaranteed portion of his $1.45-million base salary. But Thomas’ deal contained offset
language, which means the Lions will owe him only the difference between what he makes from
the Cardinals (or any other team this year) and the guaranteed portion of his original salary.
Thomas is due to make the veteran minimum of $715,000 from Arizona.
Josh Thornhill
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 3, .225 BS
2002 CUT Post week 4
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 7, .225/.3 BS
2003 CUT Post
Mike Tomczak
2000 2/1.6 TRV, .45/.9 BS
2000 .25 SB/2
2001 CUT Pre
Tim Toone
2010 3/1.24114 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .02614 SB/3
2010 CUT Post
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: $26,140 signing bonus
Stephen Trejo
2001 2/.517 TRV, .209/.298 BS
2001 .01 SB/2
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post
2004 No SB/1 after week 3, .455 BS
Rex Tucker
2006 3/3.65 TRV, .71/.75/1.09 BS
2006 1 SB/3
2007-2008 .05 WO
2007 CUT Post
Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Tucker received a $1 million signing bonus from Detroit…
The overall value of Tucker's three-year free-agent contract with the Lions is $3.65 million.
Stephen Tulloch
2011 1/3.25 TRV, 3.25 BS
2011 1.8 BS guaranteed
2012 5/25.5 TRV, 1.25/3.5/3.75/4.5/5.5 BS
2012 6.5 SB/5
2012-2013 BS guaranteed
2016 .5 RB
Adam Schefter, ESPN: Lions sign former Titans LB Stephen Tulloch to one-year, $3,250,000 deal,
including $1.8 million gtd.
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Tulloch's five-year, $25.5 million contract, a pact that included a $6.5
million signing bonus… includes a total of $11.25 million in guaranteed money. Tulloch's $1.25
million base salary in 2012 is fully guaranteed for skill, injury and cap. And his $3.5 million base
salary in 2013 is also fully guaranteed for skill, injury and cap. Tulloch is due a $3.75 million base
salary in 2013, $4.5 million in 2015 and $5.5 million in 2016. There's a $500,000 roster bonus
due in 2016.
Barry Turner
2010 Acquired from CHI after week 13 (waivers)
2010 .32 BS
Tony Ugoh
2010 No SB/2 after week 13, .545/1.5 BS
2011 BS redcued to .685
2011 CUT Post
Robby Valenzuela
2005 3/.9275 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .0025 SB/3
2005 IR, .135 BS
2006 CUT Post
Cassius Vaughn
2014 1/.73 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Vaughn one-year Lions deal: $730,000, no bonus, $570,000 salary cap figure
under minimum salary benefit
Kyle Van Noy
2014 4/5.102103 TRV, .42/.601914/.758828/.990741 BS
2014 2.03062
2014-2015 BS guaranteed
2015 .05 RB
2016-2017 .025 WO
2016-2017 .1 RB
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: Van Noy, the No. 40 selection of the 2014 draft out of BYU, signed a
four-year deal worth $5,102,104. Included in that is a $2,030,620 signing bonus. The base salary
of the first two years of his contract -- $420,000 in 2014 and $601,914 in 2015 -- are also fully
guaranteed, leaving his total guaranteed money at $3,052,534… He has roster bonuses (all
reporting bonuses) of $50,000 in 2015 and $100,000 in both 2016 and 2017. He also has
workout bonuses of $25,000 each in 2016 and 2017… Van Noy's cap numbers will be $927,655
in 2014, $1,159,569 in 2015, $1,391,483 in 2016 and $1,623,396 in 2017…
Kyle Vanden Bosch
2010 4/25.75 TRV, 3.5/4.5/5/5 BS
2010 5.75 SB/4
2011 3.69 SB/3 CONV
2012 4.075 SB/4 CONV, 8/8 voidable BS added
2013 CUT Pre
2013 2 RB (not paid)
Details courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Vanden Bosch reduced his base salary from $4.5 million to
$810,000, the minimum for players with 7-9 years' experience. Both players made up the
difference in signing bonuses… Vanden Bosch's was $3.69 million.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Vanden Bosch, who was scheduled to make $5 million this year,
now has a base salary of the veteran minimum of $925,000. He received the remaining $4.075
million as a signing bonus. The Lions also added two voidable years to the end of Vanden
Bosch’s deal, which is set to expire after next season, in order to spread the bonus over three
seasons for cap purposes.
Sean Vanhorse
1991 Acquired from MIA as Plan B FA
1991 2/? TRV, .2725/? BS?
1991 .05 SB/2?
1991 IR
1992 CUT Pre
1995 1/.25 TRV, ? BS
Tommy Vardell
1997 3/1.65? TRV, .2/.4/1.5 BS
1997 .3 SB/3
1998 .25 RB
1999 option declined
Mike O'Hara, Detroit News: Vardell's base salary escalates to $1.5 million this year. It is not
guaranteed, so it won't be a factor in the Lions' decision to pick up the option, Lewand said.
Nate Vasher
2010 No SB/1 after week 1, .63 BS
2011 .81 BS
2011 .2 SB/1?
2011 CUT Post
Matt Veldman
2014 No SB/1 after week 16, .405 BS
2014 1/.42 TRV, .42 BS
2014 CUT Pre
Ross Verba
2006 5/20 TRV, 1.8/1.5/2.6/3/3.6 BS
2006 2.2 SB/5
2007 CUT Pre
2007 2.5 OB/4 (not paid)
2007-2010 .2 WO
2009-2010 1 RB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: the one-year deal signed by Detroit Lions OL Ross Verba is worth $4
million, according to league salary documents. Verba receives a $2.2 million signing bonus and
his 2006 base salary is $1.8 million. If the team decides to exercise an option for next spring, the
deal would increase to five years in length and could be worth as much as $20 million. Verba
would receive a $2.5 million option bonus and his base salaries for the four seasons would be
$1.5 million (2007), $2.6 million (2008), $3 million (2009) and $3.6 million (2010). He would also
receive roster bonuses of $1 million each in 2009 and 2010 and workout bonuses of $200,000
each for 2007-2010.
Scottie Vines
2004 PS after week 2, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 10, .23 BS
2005 No SB/2 after week 3, .305/.385 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2006 CUT Post week 6
LaAdrian Waddle
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .01 SB/3
Tom Pelissero, USA Today: $10,000 bonus…
Jonathan Wade
2010 .545 BS
2010 .045 SB/1?
2010 CUT Post week 9
Bracy Walker
2002 1/.65 TRV, .65 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 1/.68 TRV, .655 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
2004 1/.785 TRV, .76 BS (.455 MSB)
2004 .025 SB/1
2005 1/.79 TRV, .765 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 .025 SB/1
John Clayton, ESPN: The team has picked up S Bracey Walker (Chiefs) with a one-year, $650,000
deal.
Brian Walker
2002 5/10 TRV, .7/1/1.3/1.6/3.2 BS
2002 2 SB/5
2004 .1 RB
2004 IR
2005 CUT Pre
2005 .1 RB (not paid)
Alex Marvez, South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Walker agreed to a five-year, $10 million contract with
the Detroit Lions. Walker… will receive a $2 million signing bonus…
Greg Walker
2004 .003 SB/?
2004 CUT Pre
Tyrunn Walker
2015 1/1.75 TRV, 1 BS
2015 .55 SB/1
2015 .2 WO
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Walker's deal with the Lions has a $1M base salary, $550k
signing bonus and $200k workout bonus…
Cody Wallace
2010 PS after week 2, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 3 (paid thru week 4)
2010 No SB/1 after week 6, .47 BS (off NYJ PS)
2010 CUT Post week 9
Troy Walters
2007 1/.72 TRV, .72 BS (.435 MSB)
Larry Warford
2013 4/3.075 TRV, .405/.515/.65/.733 BS
2013 .697 SB/4
2014-2016 .025 WO?
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Warford signed a four-year, $3.075 million deal that includes a
$697,000 bonus…
Lamont Warren
2001 2/1.402 TRV, .477/.8 BS
2001 .025 SB/2
2002 CUT Pre
2002 .1 RB (not paid)
2002 1/.675 TRV, .65 BS
2002 .025 SB/1
2002 IR after week 3
Keith Washington
1996 1/.164 TRV, .164 BS
Swayze Waters
2009 .31 BS
2009 waived/injured (.182353 settlement?)
Nate Wayne
2005 No SB/1 after week 8, .665 BS (.455 MSB)
Larry Webster
2014 4/2.520584 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .300584 SB/4
Michael Rothstein, ESPN: he has a signing bonus of $300,584 -- his only guaranteed money. His
base salary will be $420,000 in 2014, $510,000 in 2015, $600,000 in 2016 and $690,000 in 2017.
The more important number -- the cap number -- will be $495,146 in 2014, $585,146 in 2015,
$675,146 in 2016 and $765,146 in 2017.
Mike Wells
1994 Acquired from MIN (waivers)
1994 .11/.1375/.165 BS
1994 .002 LTBE (PT)
1995 CBA increase BE to .149/.196
1997 .361 RFA tender
John Wendling
2010 1/.545 TRV, .545 BS
2011 3/2.74 TRV, .685/.7/.715 BS
2011 .625 SB/3
2013 .015 RB
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Wendling, a Pro Bowl alternate in his first season with the
Lions, agreed to a deal worth $2.75 million total and just over $1.3 million this year…
Dante Wesley
2010 2/1.54 TRV, .755/.765 BS
2010 .02 SB/2
2010 No SB after week 4, .755 BS
2010 CUT Post week 6 (paid thru week 7), .022206 termination pay
Darin Gantt, Charlotte Observer: Before free agency, the Panthers made him an offer: Two years
of veteran minimum salaries ($755,000 and $765,000), with a $175,000 signing bonus. Not bad,
but not what he was hoping for. And there was a condition - the offer was only good until the
start of free agency. Wesley said then he thought he could do better. Last week he signed with
Detroit, for the same two years and base salaries, but only a $20,000 signing bonus.
Bryant Westbrook
1997 5/11.293272 TRV, .75297/.941212/1.129454/1.317697/1.505939/1.694181 BS
1997 5.646 SB/6
2000 VOID 2002, 1.2 buyback not exercised
Vito Stellino, Baltimore Sun: Parker's associate, Roosevelt Barnes, tried to maintain that the deal
he got for Westbrook in the fifth slot with a $5.646 million signing bonus and a $753,000 firstyear base was better…
Vito Stellino, Baltimore Sun: Sign. bonus .. $5,646,000; Year 1 ....... $753,000; Year 2 .......
$941,000; Year 3 ....... $1,129,000; Year 4 ....... $1,318,000; Year 5 ....... $1,506,000; Year 6 .......
$1,694,000… The deal has an option after the fifth year for $1.2 million at the club's choice. The
sixth year would then rise up to $3 million, $4 million if he makes one Pro Bowl, $4.2 million if
he makes two Pro Bowls and $5 million if he makes three Pro Bowls.
DeWayne White
2007 5/29 TRV, 13 gteed, .6/2/2.9/4/4.5 BS
2007 10 SB/5
2007 2 RB
2008 1 RB
2008 1.395 SB/4 CONV
2009-2010 .5 RepB
2010 CUT Pre
2011 1 RB
Jamel White
2005 1/.54 TRV, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 CUT Post week 1 (paid thru week 2, no termination pay)
Marvin White
2009 Acquired from DAL after week 4 (waivers)
2009 .46/.55 BS
2010 BS escalated to 1.101
2010 CUT Post
Tahir Whitehead
2012 4/2.312 TRV, 39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .212 SB/4
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Whitehead ($212,000)… got signing bonuses in line with last
year…
Doug Widell
1994 2/? TRV, ?/? BS
Dan Wilkinson
2003 4/8.505 TRV, .655/1.825/2.125/2.4 BS
2003 1.5 SB/4
2006 CUT Pre
Brian Williams
2001 Acquired from NO after week 13 (of 18, waivers)
2001 .477 BS
2002 1/.775 TRV, .75 BS
2002 .025 SB/1
2002 BS reduced to .65 (not MSB eligible)
2003 1/.68 TRV, .655 BS (.45 MSB)
2003 .025 SB/1
2003 IR
Corey Williams
2010 Acquired from CLE (w/7th for 5th)
2010 4.2/4.9/4.9/5.4 BS
2010 1.7 RB
2010-2013 .1 WO
2010 3/14.8 TRV, 2.7/4.9/4.9 BS
2010 2 RB
2010-2012 .1 WO
Derrick Williams
2009 3/1.756 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .571 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2011 CUT Post
Jack Williams
2009 Acquired from DEN after week 9 (waivers)
2009 .385/.47/.555 BS
2009 IR after week 10 (ACL), .23 BS
2010 PUP, Activated after week 6
2011 CBA increase BS to .6
2011 CUT Post, .105882 injury settlement
James Williams
2003 No SB after week 13, .45 BS
Michael Williams
2013 4/2.225148 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .065148 SB/4
2013 IR, .288 BS
2014 BS reduced to .42
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Lions deal for Michael Williams is $2.22 million and includes a $65,148
bonus…
Mike Williams
2005 5/13.5 TRV, .23/.31/.6/.885/.975/.56 BS
2005 1 SB/6/5
2005 1.265 RB
2006 6.235 OB/5
2006 CBA increase BS to .35
2007-2010 -.035 OB return
2007 Traded to OAK Pre (w/Josh McCown for 4th)
2010 voidable
2 PTI
John Clayton, ESPN: Terms of the contract are for five years at $13.5 million, $10.5 million of
which is guaranteed.
Narada Williams
2011 3/1.3955 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .0005 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
Roy Williams
2004 5/15.702 TRV, .36/.305/.385/.535/.5745/.912 BS
2004 4.5 SB/6
2004 .95 RB
2004 .1 NLTBE (RotY)
2004-2008 .1 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2005 6.6625 OB/5
2005-2008 .1 WO
2006 .99 OB/4
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2007 BS escalated to 3.385
2007 1.66 LTBE RB
2007 IR after week 15
2008 BS escalated to 3.7245
2008 1.11 LTBE RB
2008 Traded to DAL after week 6 (w/2010 7th for 2009 1st, 3rd, & 6th)
2009 voidable
DEION: +1.4575 in 2005-2006, -.971666 in 2007-2009
Cody Wilson
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .003 SB/3?
2013 CUT Post
George Wilson
2004 3/.9275 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .0075 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS after week 1, .07395 BS
2004 CUT Post week 5
Josh Wilson
2015 1/.95 TRV, .87 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
2015 .12 BS guaranteed
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: CB Josh Wilson got $200k guaranteed on his $950K one-year
deal with the Lions, including an $80k MSB signing bonus for the Lions…
Stanley Wilson
2005 3/1.49305 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .56805 SB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435
2007 IR after week 12
2008 .927 RFA tender
2008 IR
Brian Witherspoon
2009 Acquired from JAC after week 14 (waivers)
2009 .385/.475 BS
2010 CUT Pre (claimed by CAR)
LeVar Woods
2005 No SB/1 after week 10, .54 BS (.455 MSB)
2006 .585 BS
2006 .04 SB/1?
2006 CUT Post week 8
Damien Woody
2004 6/31 TRV, 2/1.75/1.75/4.5/4.75/5.75 BS
2004 9 SB/6
2004 .5 RB
2007 BS reduced to 2.25 (.75 NLTBE added, 2008-2009 made voidable)
2008 VODI 2008-2009
2008-2009 .5 RB
Jahi Word-Daniels
2009 PS after week 6, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 11, .31 BS
2009 CUT Post week 14
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2010 1/.48 TRV, .48 BS
2010 CUT Post, .070588 injury settlement
DeAndre Wright
2009 PS after week 3, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 5
Eric Wright
2011 1/3.5 TRV, 2 BS
2011 1.5 SB/1
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Wright did okay for himself, with his one-year contract
with the Lions worth $3.5 million ($1.5 million signing bonus, $2 million base salary).
Keith Wright
2006 PS after week 6, .0799 BS
2006 CUT Post week 14
Dexter Wynn
2008 No SB/2 after week 14, .605/.62 BS
2009 CUT Post
Jimmy Wyrick
2000 2/.4705 TRV, .193/.275 BS
2000 .0025 SB/2
2002 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 RFA tender
2003 CUT Post week 11
Titus Young
2011 4/4.561321 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 1.817324 SB/4
2011 BS guaranteed
2012 .067333 RepB
2012 .308 BS guaranteed
2012-2014 .05 WO
2013 CUT Pre (claimed by STL)
2013 .184666 RepB
2014 .301998 RepB
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Young's deal is worth a total of $4.56 million and includes a $1.81
million bonus.
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Young has two seasons and $1.787 million remaining on his
rookie contract. Included in that are base salaries of $555,000 in 2013 and $645,000 in 2014.
Young also has reporting bonuses of $184,666 in 2013 and $301,998 in 2014, plus $50,000
workout bonuses in each year of the contract. Young's release will clear $335,335 in cap space
for the Lions.
Willie Young
2010 3/1.2628 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .0478 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2013 2.023 RFA tender
2013 1/1.5 TRV, 1.2 BS
2013 .3 SB/1
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: $47,800 signing bonus
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: Young had received a "Second Round" tender worth $2.023
million, but he opted to lower his one-year deal to $1.5 million in exchange for a $300,000
signing bonus. Young is scheduled to earn $1.2 million in non-guaranteed base salary in 2013.
Dave Yovanovits
2006 PS after week 15, .0799 BS