All 2010
Bobby Abrams
1992 Acquired from NYG (waivers)
1992 .25/.275 BS
1992 CUT Post week 5
1993 .025 RB
1993 .15/.175 BS
1993 CUT Post week 13 (claimed by MIN)
Jose Acuna
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: the largest signing bonus the Cowboys gave was to offensive lineman
Jose Acuna ($6,500).
Flozell Adams
1998 4/2.54 TRV, .3/.375/.45/.525 BS
1998 .89 SB/4
2002 4.92 Franchise tag
2003 5/25.5 TRV, .53/.57/3.9/5/5 BS
2003 10 SB/5
2004 .5 RB
2008 6/43.8 TRV, 1/1/5/5.1/5.1/5.1 BS
2008 13 SB/6 (12.587658 PV)
2008-2009 BS guaranteed
2010 CUT Pre
2010 2.5 RB
2011-2013 2 RB
Clarence E. Hill, Jr./Dave Ivey, Abeline Reporter-News: Adams, represented by Barnes, got $2.54
million, including an $890,000 signing bonus. He will get $300,000 in 1998, $375,000 in 1999,
$450,000 in 2000 and $525,000 in 2001.
J.I. Halsell: 6/43.8, 15 gteed, 22.5 over 3
Keith Adams
2001 PS after week 9 (of 18), .068 BS
2001 Activated after week 11, .209 BS
2002 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
2002 CUT Post week 7 (claimed by PHI)
Levy Adcock
2012 3/1.449 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .009 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Leary received a decent signing bonus of $9,000… the
same amount the Cowboys signed Oklahoma State offensive lineman Levy Adcock for.
Troy Aikman
1989 6/11.037 TRV, .787/1/1.25/1.5/1.75/2 BS
1989 2.75 SB/6
1989-1991 BS guaranteed
1993 8/44 TRV, 2.5/1.75/3.5/4/4.5/5.5/6.5/7.5 BS
1993 8.25 SB/8
1995 2.38 SB/7 CONV (year added, 7 BS)
1998 1.75 SB/4 CONV
1999 9/85.5 TRV, 3/2.25/1.5/5.25/8/9/10.5/12.25/13.75 BS
1999 13 SB/9/7
2001 CUT Pre
2001 7 OB/7 (not paid)
Frank Litsky, NY Times: Aikman, the Dallas Cowboys' 27-year-old quarterback, agreed yesterday
to an eight-year, $50 million contract that will make him the highest-paid player in professional
football history. The contract includes an immediate signing bonus of $11 million… It replaces
the last two years of Aikman's original contract, which would have paid him $1.17 million this
season and $1.37 million next season… The agreement calls for annual salaries of $2.5 million in
1993, $1.75 million in 1994, $4.15 million in 1995, $4.90 million in 1996, $5.25 million in 1997,
$6.2 million in 1998, $6.75 million in 1999 and $7.5 million in 2000… Yesterday was the final day
to rework existing contracts and include some of the money in a 1993 contract. Next year, for
the first time, N.F.L. teams must operate under a salary cap. For example, $1.33 million of
Aikman's $50 million was added to his 1993 salary and is thus exempt from the cap. The $11million signing bonus must be prorated over the course of the contract, so $1.375 million of that
is assigned to 1993 and also exempt from the cap.
Josh Aladenoye
2014 3/1.535 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $5,000 [signing bonus]
Alex Albright
2011 3/1.3965 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .0015 SB/3
Larry Allen
1994 4/1.7 TRV, .108/.135/.1625/.35 BS
1994 .6 SB/4
1994 .092 RepB
1995 .115 RepB
1995 CBA increase SB to .149/.196
1996 .1375 RepB
1998 5/19.5 TRV, .24/2.21/3.18/.5/.5
1998 6.15 SB/5
1999 1/4.54 TRV ext, .4/3.18/.5/.5/.5 BS
2000 2.74 SB/4 CONV
2001 .023 SB/3 CONV
2001 3.03 RB CONV/3
2002 3.69 RB (not paid)
2003 4.35 RB (not paid)
2002 6/37 TRV, .65/4/3.5/4.5/3.5/2.5
2002 12.35 SB/6
2006 Cut PRE
2006 2 RB (not paid)
2007 4 RB
Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News: Allen, the big guard from Sonoma State, signed for $1.7
million for four years including a $600,000 signing bonus.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Allen is being paid tackle-level money, with the club having signed him to
a six-year, $37 million extension this spring. The deal included a signing bonus of $12.35 million.
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Allen is due a $2 million roster bonus on April 1 and is
scheduled to count $7.5 million against the cap in 2006.
Will Allen
2013 1/.905 TRV, .84 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
Todd Archer, ESPN: Allen was signed to a one-year deal worth $840,000, the veteran minimum
salary. He received a signing bonus of $65,000, and $555,000 of his base salary was guaranteed.
Charles Alston
2003 3/.935 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .025 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
Danny Amendola
2008 PS, .0884 BS
Deon Anderson
2007 4/1.75725 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .09225 SB/4
2007 IR after week 9
2010 BS escalated to 1.101
2010 waived/injured after week 2 (paid through week 3?)
Richie Anderson
2003 3/3.08 TRV, 3.9 TRMV, .755/.76/.765 BS
2003 .8 SB/3
2004 .05 LTBE
2005 CUT Pre
David Arkin
2011 4/2.5536 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .4536 SB/4
2012-2014 .02 WO
2013 CUT Post week 7 (paid thru week 8)
2013 PS after week 8, .102 BS
2013 signed by MIA after week 9
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: 20,000 workout [bonus in 2012]…
Miles Austin
2006 3/1.0964 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .0164 SB/3
2009 1.545 RFA tender
2010 3.168 RFA tender
2010 6/54.1 TRV ext, 17.078/8.54/1.15/6.732/5.5/6.888/11.38 BS
2011 7.855 SB/6/5 CONV
2013 5.892 SB/5 CONV, voidable 9 BS added
2014 CUT Split
Clarence E. Hill, Star-Telegram: it's six-year extension worth 54 million in new money. But the
kicker is that the deal includes the $3.1 he was scheduled to make this year. So he will make
roughly $57 million over the next seven seasons, including $18 million guaranteed, a source
said. But if you look at how the contract is being worked on paper it's really a uniquely
structured $57 million deal over the next seven years, the source said The deal includes no
signing bonus or option bonuses. All the money is tied to his yearly base salaries. And his base
salary will be a whopping $17 million in 2010, a source said, not the $3.1 he was scheduled to
make. Now he won't get all $17 million this season. $10 million will be paid in weekly checks
during the 17-week season with the other $7 million paid off in deferred payments over the next
two years. His base salary next season is $8.5 million with some of that also being deferred.
According to the source, Austin will take home roughly $18 million over the next two seasons
combined. His base salary in year in 2012 will be around $1.5 million.
Jason La Canfora, NFL.com: the deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money and a maximum
value of $54.1 million, including $18 million in 2010 and $25.5 million during the first two years.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Austin’s base will go from $8.54 million to $685,000 with $7.855 turned into
a signing bonus. His cap number will go from $8.54 million to $2.256 million, creating $6.284
million of room.
Akin Ayodele
2006 5/17 TRV, .6/2.4/2.5/2.75/3.25 BS
2006 5 SB/5
2008 Traded to MIA Pre (w/Anthony Fasano for 4th)
2010 .5 RB
Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union: Ayodele signed a five-year, $17 million deal, including a $5
million bonus…
Remi Ayodele
2006 PS after week 9
2006 CUT Post week 12
2007 1/.285 TRV, .285 BS
2007 CUT Post (claimed by ATL)
2007 No SB/1 after week 1, .285 BS
2007 CUT Post week 14
2007 PS, .0799 BS
Dan Bailey
2011 3/1.3975 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .0025 SB/3
2014 7/22.5 TRV, .9/1.7/2.5/3.2/3.4/3.4/3.4 BS
2014 4 SB/7/5
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2016 .9 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)?
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Bailey had a signing bonus of $2,500.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Bailey received a $4 million signing bonus and $7.5 million of the $22.5
million deal is guaranteed.
Jason Fitzgerald, OverTheCap.com: The $4.9 million in fully guaranteed salary, which consists of
a $4 million signing bonus and $900,000 base salary in 2014… Bailey’s salary in 2015 and 2016
are guaranteed for injury only, bringing the total guarantee up to $7.5 million. Those salaries
become fully guaranteed on the 5th day of the 2015 and 2016 League Year respectively.
Robert Bailey
1995 No SB/1 after week 7, .178 BS
Alan Ball
2007 4/1.69865 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .04465 SB/4
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 Activated after week 14, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .016764 SB/3
2010 1/.545 TRV, .545 BS
Mike Balogun
2011 Acquired from BUF (waivers)
2011 .405 BS
Marion Barber
2005 3/1.29 TRV, .23/.31/.385/.46/.545 BS
2005 .365 SB/5
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435/.52/.62
2008 VOID 2008-2009
2008 2.562 RFA tender
2008 7/45 TRV, .52/.62/3.86/4.25/5.75/6.25/7 BS
2008 12 SB/7/6
2010 4 RB guaranteed (skill/injury)
2011 CUT Post
2011 .5 RB (not paid)
2012 .25 RB
Adam Caplan, Fox Sports: Barber is listed with a $4.25 million base salary along with a $500,000
roster bonus. Various reports have this year's roster bonus due sometime in June. Sources
confirmed to FOXSports.com that the date is actually June 3… Barber, who is signed through
2014, also has a $250,000 roster bonus due for the following season on June 3, 2012. He’s
scheduled to earn $5.75 million in base salary for 2012.
Joel Corry, NFP: Barber received a seven-year, $45 million contract (with $16 million
guaranteed) in 2008 as a restricted free agent without having a 1,000-yard rushing season or
being an every-down running back. Even though Williams and Barber haven’t played for the
Cowboys since the 2010 season, they are currently counting $8.75 million and $4 million,
respectively, towards Dallas’ cap.
Will Barker
2010 3/1.227 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .012 SB/3
2010 CUT Post
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Five undrafted guys received signing bonuses of $12,000 safety Barry Church, defensive end Lorenzo Washington, running back Lonyae Miller, tackle Will
Barker and center Phil Costa.
Darian Barnes
2004 Acquired from TB (for 7th)
2004 .38 BS
2005 .656 RFA tender
2005 CUT Post, .038588 injury settlement
Alex Barron
2010 Acquired from STL (for Bobby Carpenter)
2010 2.73075 BS
Mike Barrow
2005 No SB/1 after week 12, .765 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 IR after week 15, .28 BS (.205 MSB)
Richard Bartel
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 1
Ben Bass
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: the Cowboys gave Bass a signing bonus of $17,241 when
elevating him from the practice squad to the active roster on Wednesday. That amount
represents the financial difference of what Bass had been earning each week on the practice
squad ($5,700) and what he will earn while on the 53-man roster ($22,941).
Justin Bates
2003 3/.949 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .039 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
Michael Bates
2003 Acquired from NYJ after week 16 (waivers)
2003 .655 BS (.455 MSB)
Jackie Battle
2007 3/1.122 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .007 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Tra Battle
2008 No SB/2 after week 12, .295/.385 BS (off SD PS)
2009 CUT Pre
Cole Beasley
2012 3/1.4415 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .0015 SB/3
2015 4/13.606 TRV, 15.106 TRMV, 1/2.356/3/3.25 BS
2015 4 SB/4
2015 BS guaranteed
2016 2 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2016-2018 .5 esc possible
Drew Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: The deal is worth $13.6 million and includes $7
million guaranteed. If Beasley meets certain incentives, the deal could stretch to $15.1 million.
Beasley got a $4 million signing bonus, and his base salary for next season will be $1 million…
Beasley received a $1,500 signing bonus when he originally signed and made $570,000 last year.
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: The total numbers we have known: four years, $13.6 million
with $7 million effectively guaranteed and a $4 million signing bonus… Beasley will make $1
million in base salary this season, which means he will carry a $2 million salary-cap figure in
2015… Beasley will earn $2.356 million in 2016, with the contract becoming fully guaranteed on
the fifth day of the league year. For now, $2 million is guaranteed for injury only. He would earn
base salaries of $3 million in 2017 and $3.25 million in 2018. He also has $500,000 in escalators
that can increase his base salaries in the final three years.
Demetress Bell
2013 1/.715 TRV, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
Jason Bell
2001 2/.5205 TRV, .209/.298 BS
2001 .0135 SB/2
2002 CUT Post (claimed by HOU)
Tim Benford
2012 3/1.46 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 CUT Post
2012 PS, .0969 BS
2013 PS, .102 BS
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 CUT Post week 5
Todd Archer, ESPN: The Cowboys will pay wide receiver Tim Benford $20,000…
Martellus Bennett
2008 4/2.965 TRV, .295/.385/.47/.555 BS
2008 .82 SB/4
2009 .44 OB/3 (incentivized, PTI)
Joe Berger
2006 Acquired from MIA after week 12 (waivers)
2006 .35
2007 1/.435 TRV, .435 BS
2008 .927 RFA tender
Troy Bergeron
2010 PS after week 14, .0884 BS
Justin Beriault
2005 3/.979 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .054 SB/3
2006 retired Post (knee injury)
Mackenzy Bernadeau
2012 4/11 TRV, 14 TRMV, 1/1.75/2.25/2.75 BS
2012 3.25 SB/4
2012 BS guaranteed
2013 .5 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2013 BS escalated to 2.25/2.75/3.25 (PT)
2013 1.535 SB/3 CONV
2014 addl .5 esc possible (PT)
2015 addl 1 esc possible (PT)
2014 2/3.1 TRV, 1.1/1.5 BS
2014 .5 RB
2014 BS guaranteed
2015 .4 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: four years, $11 million, $3.25 million signing bonus 2012 -- $1 million
2013 -- $1.75 million 2014 -- $2.25 million 2015 -- $2.75 million (Bernadeau has incentives that
can take the deal to $14 million total.)
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Bernandeau had just one start in 2011, but was signed
by the Cowboys to a four-year, $11-million contract, with $4.75 million in guarantees…
Bernadeau is due a $1 million base salary in 2012, but has a $250,000 de-escalator clause tied to
his completion of the offseason workouts and could wind up playing for $750,000 this season.
Steve Beuerlein
1991 2/1.095 TRV, .495/.6 BS
Erik Bickerstaff
2003 .225 BS
2003 CUT Post week 9
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 Activated after week 13, .225 BS
2004 1/.305 TRV, .305 BS
2004 IR (Achilles)
Ken Bishop
2014 4/2.265896 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .045896 SB/4
2014 CUT Post week 6 (paid thru week 7)
2014 PS after week 7, .1071 BS
Todd Archer, ESPN: The team quickly reached deals with seventh rounders… Ken Bishop
($45,896)… The six picks received base salaries of $420,000 (2014), $510,000 (2015), $600,000
(2016) and $690,000 (2017).
Eric Bjornson
1995 3/.616 TRV, .119/.149/.178 BS
1995 .17 SB/3
1996 CBA increase BS to .164/.196
1998 2/1.259 TRV, .216/.625 BS
1998 .368 SB/2
1999 .05 RB
Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman: Bjornson, whose $616,000 contract includes a $170,000
signing bonus, lends depth to the wide receiver and tight end positions.
Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta Journal Constitution: The Cowboys also gave tight end Eric Bjornson a
two-year contract worth $ 1.2 million that included a bonus of $ 368,000.
Willie Blade
2001 4/1.794 TRV, .209/.298/.389/.418 BS
2001 .48 SB/4
2001 IR
2002 CUT Post (claimed by HOU)
2003 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post (claimed by NYG)
Drew Bledsoe
2005 3/13.5 TRV, 17 TRMV, 2/3.5/4.5 BS
2005 2 SB/3
2005-2007 1 NLTBE (PT & playoffs)
2006 .5 RB
2007 BS escalated to 5
2007 CUT Pre
2007 1 RB (not paid)
Rocky Boiman
2006 3/3.25 TRV, .6/.75/.9 BS
2006 1 SB/3
2006 CUT Post
Dave Halprin, Blogging the Boys: Boiman's contract is three years for $3.25 million. He got a
signing bonus of $1 million, with base salaries of $600,000, $750,000 and $900,000. He has
escalator clauses that could raise his salaries for 2007 and 2008.
Brooks Bollinger
2008 .04 SB after week 1, .605 BS (not MSB eligible)
Chris Bordano
2000 Acquired from NO (for Kevin Mathis)
2000 .358 BS
Joe Bowden
2000 2/4.3 TRV, .44/1.5
2000 .36 SB/2
2001 CUT Pre
2001 2 RB (not paid)
John E. Hoover, Tulsa World: he signed a two-year contract with the Cowboys. He got a
$360,000 signing bonus and will earn a $440,000 salary, with incentives that could reach
$150,000. If he's on the roster at the start of the 2001 season, he'll make a $2 million roster
bonus.
Stephen Bowen
2006 3/1.089 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .009 SB/3
2006 CUT Post
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 9, .275 BS
2007 1/.36 TRV, .36 BS
2008 1/.445 TRV, .445 BS
2009 1.545 RFA tender
2010 1.759 RFA tender
Chris Boyd
2014 3/1.5335 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0035 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $3,500 [signing bonus]
Chris Brazzell
1999 .175/.275 BS
Josh Price-Brent
2010 4/1.83755 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .04755 SB/4
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54/.63
2013 Retired Post
2014 Unretired, .645 BS
2014 suspended 10 games (weeks 1-11, conduct)
2014 1/.745 TRV ext, .745 BS
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: $47,550 signing bonus
Robert Brewster
2009 .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .6256 SB/4
2009 IR
2010 CUT Post week 5 (paid through week 6?)
2010 PS after week 6, .0884 BS
Travis Bright
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2010 PS, .0884 BS
Jasper Brinkley
2015 2/4.5 TRV, 1/2 BS
2015 1.25 SB/1
2015 .75 BS guaranteed
2016 .015625 RB/game active (equiv .25)
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Jasper Brinkley Dallas deal two-year, $6.5M, $2M gtd, $1.25M bonus,
salaries $1M, $2M; $2M option bonus to be exercised before 23rd day 2016…
Joel Corry, NFP: Brinkely received a one year deal worth $2.25 million with the Cowboys having
an option for a second year at the same amount.
Keith Brooking
2009 3/7.8 TRV, 1.4/1.9/2.2/2.5/2.5 BS
2009 2 OB/5
2009-2013 .1 WO
2012 VOID 2012-2013
AdamJT13: He did not get a signing bonus, but he could get a $2 million option bonus this
season if we decide to pick up his option for 2013… If we don't pay him the option bonus, his
base salary for this season increases from $1.4 million to $2.5 million and becomes fully
guaranteed. The last two years of the contract are voidable (which might be why it was reported
as a three-year contract). He has a $100,000 workout bonus each season… If we don't exercise
the option, his base salaries in 2010, 2011 and 2012 increase by $400,000 each.
Ethan Brooks
2005 No SB/1 after week 6, .665 BS (.455 MSB)
2005 CUT Post week 12
Jamal Brooks
2001 2/.517 TRV, .209/.298 BS
2001 .01 SB/2
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2002 IR
2003 No SB/1 after week 11, .3 BS
2003 .7 dummy NLTBE
Jermaine Brooks
2003 No SB after week 16, .225/.23 BS
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 CUT Post week 4
2004 PS after week 7, .07395 BS
Courtey Brown
2007 4/1.7271 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .0621 SB/4
2009 CUT Post
Kris Brown
2010 No SB/2 after week 16, .855/.865 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .91
2011 CUT Post
Larry Brown
1991 3/.331 TRV, .075/.095/.1045 BS
1991 .0115 SB/3
1991-1993 .015 RB
1993 3/1.8 TRV, .7/.6/.5 BS
1998 No SB/1 after week 13, .325 BS
George Bryan
2012 3/1.444 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .004 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: Bryan received a $4,000 signing bonus following the draft.
Antonio Bryant
2002 4/2.335 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455/.545/.545/.545 BS
2002 .975 SB/7
2002 VOID 2006-2008 (.273482 into 2002, .144378 into 2003)
2004 Traded to CLE after week 6 (for Quincy Morgan)
AP: Bryant, likely the third receiver behind Joey Galloway and Raghib Ismail, got a $975,000
bonus… [and] will get the minimum rookie salary of $225,000.
Dez Bryant
2010 5/11.8105 TRV, .32/1.1125/1.335/1.5575/1.78 BS
2010 1.95 SB/5
2010 .57 RB
2010 IR after week 13
2011 1 RB guaranteed OATSB/4 (PTI)
2011-2012 BS guaranteed
2012 1.4355 one-time RB CONV/3 (PTI)
2012-2014 .25 WO (incentivized)
2013 .402 BS guaranteed
2015 12.823 Franchise tag
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Signing Bonus: $1.95M Roster Bonus: $570,000 (due on
7/28)
Base Salaries $6.105M (fully guaranteed) 2010: $320,000 2011: $1,112,500 2012: $1,335,000
2013: $1,557,500 2014: $1,780,000
Bryant's 2011 base salary and guarantee can be reduced by $250,000 if Bryant doesn't
participate in a certain percentage of the team's off-season workouts. Bryant can also earn over
$2.4 million in roster bonuses between 2011 and 2012, and has $750,000 in workout bonuses
between 2012-14. As of now, Bryant's guarantee is over $8.6M, but since $250k can be
reduced, it's being reported as an $8.3 million guarantee.
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: They also made a bookkeeping adjustment on the contract for wide
receiver Dez Bryant that day, turning a $1.435 million roster bonus into signing bonus, which
allowed them to save about $957,000 against the cap.
David Buehler
2009 4/1.8985 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .1485 SB/4
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Buehler, who signed a $1.90 million deal that includes a signing bonus
worth $148,500, will provide compion to incumbent starting K Nick Folk.
Kevin Burnett
2005 4/3.311 TRV, .23/.31117/.406165/.501165/.596 BS
2005 1.15 SB/5
2005 .15 RB
2006 .5625 OB/4
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435/.52/.62
2009 VOID (.198207 into 2008 cap, )
Mario Butler
2011 3/1.4 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .005 SB/3
2011 CUT Post
2011 PS, .0969 BS
2012 3/1.44 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 CUT Post week 2 (paid thru week 3)
2012 PS after week 3, .0969 BS
2012 CUT Post week 6
Quincy Butler
2006 PS, 0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 16, .275/.285 BS
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2008 No SB/2 after week 8, .295/.385 BS (from NO PS)
2008 CUT Post week 13 (claimed by STL)
Victor Butler
2009 .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 ~.498 SB/4
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Butler signed a $2.25 million deal that includes a signing bonus worth
roughly $498,000.
Dan Campbell
2003 3/4.334 TRV, .53/1.067/1.267 BS
2003 1.47 SB/3
Chris Canty
2005 3/1.235 TRV, .23/.31/.385/.46/.545 BS
2005 .31 SB/5
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435/.52/.62
2008 VOID 2008-2009
2008 2.017 RFA tender
Steve Cargile
2004 3/.9275 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .0075 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 16, .23/.23 BS
2004 .018813 RB
2005 CUT Pre
Bobby Carpenter
2006 5/10.8 TRV, .275/.36/.59/.885/1.19 BS
2006 .945 RB
2007 4.66 OB/4
2010 Traded to STL (for Alex Barron)
1.895 PTI (not earned)
Rudy Carpenter
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Signed by TB after week 11
Brandon Carr
2012 5/50.1 TRV, 1.2/14.3/7.5/8/9.1/10 BS
2012 10 SB/6/5
2012-2013 BS guaranteed
2013 13.585 SB/5 CONV
2014 1 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2017 voidable?
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: Carr signed a five-year deal worth $50.1 million with the Cowboys
on Wednesday. Carr received a $10 million signing bonus and is due $26.5 million guaranteed.
His base salaries are as follows: 2012: $1.2 million 2013: $14.3 million 2014: $7.5 million 2015:
$8 million 2016: $9.1 million
Mike Florio, PFT: Carr will receive $25.5 million in fully guaranteed money from the Cowboys.
The payment comes from a $10 million signing bonus, a fully-guaranteed $1.2 million base
salary in 2012, and a whopping — and fully guaranteed — base salary of $14.3 million in 2013…
Also, $1 million of Carr’s base salary for 2014 is guaranteed for injury only on signing, and it
becomes fully guaranteed on the first day of the 2014 league year.
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Carr's $14.3 million 2013 base salary is being converted to a base
salary of $715,000 with the difference of $13.5 million being moved to a signing bonus to lower
his cap figure. When the Carr move is enacted the savings count as $10.8 million.
Leonardo Carson
2003 .05 SB/1 after week 6, .45 BS
2003 IR after week 15 (triceps)
2004 1/.585 TRV, .535 BS
2004 .05 SB/1
2004 Suspended 1 game (week 1, personal conduct policy)
Bruce Carter
2011 4/4.854598 TRV, .375/.545664/.766327/.986991 BS
2011 2.030616 SB/4
2011-2012 BS guaranteed
2012-2014 .05 WO
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Carter's rookie deal came in at total of $4.85 million and includes a
$2.03 million bonus.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: $50,000 workout [bonus in 2012]…
David Carter
2013 No SB after week 2, .555 BS
2013 CUT Post week 6
Quincy Carter
2001 5/3.287 TRV, .209/.298/.389/.418/.448 BS
2001 1.525 SB/5
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2002 .37 LTBE
2003 .195 LTBE
2004 CUT Post
DEION: +.006333 in 2001-2003, -.0095 in 2004-2005
Shante Carver
1994 4/3.11 TRV, .12/.475/.58/.685 BS
1994 .8 SB/4
1994 .3 RepB
1994 .015 LTBE (Pro Bowl)
1995-1997 .05 RepB
1996 suspended 6 games (weeks 1-7, substance abuse policy)
USA Today: $ 3.11M for 4 years. $ 1.1M signing/reporting bonus. Salaries: $ 120,000, $ 525,000
(includes $ 50,000 reporting bonus), $ 630,000 (includes $ 50,000 reporting bonus), $ 735,000
(includes $ 50,000 reporting bonus).
Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News: Carver, scheduled to arrive from Phoenix in time for
Saturday's opening workout, will receive $3.11 million for four years. That includes an $800,000
signing bonus plus a $300,000 roster bonus, both of which he will receive Saturday.
Carver also will receive a base salary of $120,000 this year, making his cap number for 1994
$620,000. Bowens, who is being paid $3.1 million for four years, counts $636,000 against
Miami's cap. Carver will receive $525,000 in 1995, $630,000 in 1996 and $735,000 in 1997.
Tony Casillas
1991 Acquired from ATL (for 1992 2nd & 6th)
1991 .55 BS
1991 .05 WO
1991 2/1.475 TRV ext, .65/.725 BS
1992-1993 .05 RB
1996 3/? TRV, .241667/.258333/? BS
1996 .1 SB/3
1998 VOID
Aveion Cason
2003 Acquired from DET (for 7th)
2003 .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post (claimed by ARI)
Quinton Caver
2005 No SB/1 after week 9, .54 BS (.45 MSB)
Marq Cerqua
2001 Acquired from TB after week 15 (waivers)
2001.209/.298 BS
2002 NFI, CUT Post
Scott Chandler
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Signed by NYG after week 15
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 2, .395 BS
2010 CUT Post week 12 (claimed by BUF)
Shaun Chapas
2011 4/2.126852 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .056852 SB/4
2012 .007 WO
2012 CUT Post
2013 .013 WO
2014 .01 WO
Matt Loede, CowboysGab.com: Chapas signed a four-year contract with the Cowboys that
included a signing bonus of $56,852.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: 7,000 workout [bonus in 2012]
Randy Chevrier
2001 Acquired from JAC (waivers)
2001 .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 CUT Post week 9
Darrin Chiaverini
2001 Acquired from CLE (for 2002 7th)
2001 .389 BS
2002 .563 RFA tender
2002 CUT Post
Tashard Choice
2008 4/2.144 TRV, .295/.385/.47/.555 BS
2008 .439 SB/4
Barry Church
2010 3/1.227 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .012 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2012 4/8.823 TRV ext, .823/1/1.75/2.75 BS
2012 2.5 SB/5
2013 BS guaranteed
2014 BS escalated to 1.5
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Five undrafted guys received signing bonuses of $12,000 safety Barry Church, defensive end Lorenzo Washington, running back Lonyae Miller, tackle Will
Barker and center Phil Costa.
Charean Williams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Church started three games at strong safety this
season before going on injured reserve with a torn Achilles'. The Cowboys obviously liked what
they saw from Church, who made eight tackles and a fumble recovery and broke up two passes.
They rewarded him with a four-year contract extension Friday that includes a $2.5 million
signing bonus and $3.9 million in guaranteed money.
Morris Claiborne
2012 4/16.264502 TRV, .39/1.129296/1.868591/2.607887 BS
2012 10.268728 SB/4
2012-2015 BS guaranteed
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Morris Claiborne's $16.264 million deal: $10.268 million bonus,
guaranteed salaries $390,000 $1.129 million $1.868 million $2.607 million
Brian McIntyre, NFL.com: The slot came with a four-year contract worth $16.264 million in fully
guaranteed money, including a $10,268,728 signing bonus.
Jeremy Clark
2010 No SB after week 9, .395 BS
2010 CUT Post week 13
Brian Clarke
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 IR, .303 BS
2014 CUT Post week 3, injury settlement?
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
Hayward Clay
1998 Acquired from CHI (waivers)
1998 .198/? BS
1999 IR, .14 BS
DeVone Claybrooks
2004 PS after week 4, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 8, .455 BS
Tyler Clutts
2013 No SB/2 after week 13, .555/.645 BS
Rich Coady
2005 1/.54 TRV, .54 BS (.45 MSB)
2005 CUT Post
2005 .1025 grievance
2006 -.0505 settlement
AP: Dallas signed safety Rich Coady to a one-year contract worth $540,000.
Dexter Coakley
1997 .167/.20875/.2505 BS
1997 .365 SB/3
1999 CBA increase BS to .325
2000 1.027 RFA tender
2001 6/20.354 TRV, .448/.5/2.5/2.5/3.3/4.552 BS
2001 5.5 SB/6
2002 CBA increase BS to .525
2004 .552 RB
2005 CUT Pre
2005 .502 RB (not paid)
2006 2 NLTBE
Todd Archer, Palm beach Post: the Cowboys put the high-tender offer of $1.027 million on him,
requiring a first-round pick as compensation.
AP: Dallas also agreed to re-sign linebacker Dexter Coakley for $25 million for six years, with a
$5.5 million signing bonus.
Danny Coale
2012 4/2.290052 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .190052 SB/4
2012 CUT Post
2012 PS, .0969 BS
2012 IR after week 10
Todd Archer, ESPN: Coale, the Cowboys’ fifth rounder and No. 152 overall, received a signing
bonus of $190,052.
Colin Cochart
2012 Acquired from CIN (waivers)
2012 .465/.555 BS
Landon Cohen
2013 .63/.73 BS
2013 CUT Post week 2
Alonzo Coleman
2007 3/1.124 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .009 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 13, .295 BS
Davon Coleman
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 CUT Post week 11 (paid thru week 12)
2014 PS after week 12, .1071 BS
2015 2/1.11 TRV, .51/.6 BS
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
Kenyon Coleman
2003 Acquired from OAK (for draft pick)
2003 .3/.38/.455/.545 BS
2003-2006 .05 NLTBE (8.5 sacks)
2005 BS escalated to .715/.75
2011 2/3.5 TRV, .81/1.9 BS
2011 .69 SB/2
2012 .1 WO
Todd Archer, ESPN: Coleman’s two-year deal is worth $3.5 million.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: Coleman picked up a $690,000 signing bonus. Base salaries are: 2011:
$810,000 2012: $1.9 million
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: $100,000 workout [bonus in 2012]…
Marcus Coleman
2006 1/.85 TRV, .81 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 suspended 4 games (weeks 2-5, substance abuse policy)
2006 CUT Post week 5
2006 .04 RB (not earned)
2006 No SB/1 after week 6, .81 BS (.425 MSB)
2006 .02 RB OATSB/1 (53-man 8 games, not earned)
2006 suspended 1 game (week 10, conduct)
2006 CUT Post week 10
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Coleman signed a one-year contract worth $810,000 that
included two $20,000 roster bonuses. If suspended, Coleman would not earn the first bonus for
being on the active roster for the first eight games. He is due another $20,000 if he is on the
roster for the final eight games.
Dan Collins
2002 1/.225 TRV, .225 BS
2002 IR, .13 BS
Javiar Collins
2001 3/.926 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .03 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 Traded to CAR (for cond 2005 pick)
Jed Collins
2015 1/.81 TRV, .745 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .065 SB/1
Todd Archer, ESPN: Collins and linebacker Keith Rivers also signed minimum salary benefit
contracts with bonuses of $65,000 and $80,000 respectively. Collins will make $810,000 but
count $650,000 against the cap.
Marc Colombo
2005 No SB/2 after week 8, .455/.545 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .585
2006 .75 NLTBE (PT, Pro Bowl)
2007 2/7 TRV, 1/2 BS
2007 4 SB/2
2007 BS guaranteed
2008 4/22 TRV ext, 1.342059/2.14/1.9/2.7/4/4.8/5.6 BS
2008 BS reduced to .605 after week 16, equiv 1.917941
2009 8.1 OB/7/6
2009-2010 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2010 2012 BS escalated to 5
2011 CUT Post
2011 2.6 OB/5 NOT EXERCISED
2011-2012 .03125 RB/game active (equiv .5, not earned)
2012 2.3 esc possible
2013-2015 voidable
John Clayton, ESPN: Colombo received a two-year, $7 million deal that includes a $4 million
signing bonus.
Details of 2008 deal courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Marc Colombo's new contract will have $8 million in
guaranteed money that could move up to $11 million depending on his health. The final
numbers are not in yet, but the multi-year agreement will essentially be a four-year deal worth
$22 million.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: Colombo is due a $2.6 million option bonus [in 2011].
Billy Conaty
2003 No SB/1 after week 10, .525 BS
2003 CUT Post week 16
Dan Connor
2012 2/6.5 TRV, .8/3 BS
2012 2.7 SB/2
2013 CUT Pre
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Connor’s two-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys totals $6.5
million and includes a $2.7 million signing bonus… Connor’s base salaries will be $800,000 and
$3 million in 2012-13.
Ryan Cook
2012 Acquired from MIA (for 2013 7th)
2012 2/2.1 TRV, .7/1.1 BS
2012 .3 SB/2
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Cook, who started at center against the Cowboys in Wednesday's
preseason finale, will be acquired for a seventh-round pick.
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: The Cowboys also re-worked the contract of center Ryan Cook, whom
they acquired in a trade from Miami last week, the sources said. The Cowboys lowered Cook’s
base salary from $1 million to $700,000 and gave him a $300,000 bonus and added a year to his
deal with him scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent following the season. He will make
$1.1 million in 2013.
Chris Cooper
2004 Acquired from OAK (for draft pick)
2004 .455/.54 BS
2004 CUT Post week 8
JC Copeland
2014 3/1.532 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .002 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $2,000 [signing bonus]
Terrance Copper
2004 3/.93 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .01 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 7, .23/.305 BS
2006 1/.385 TRV, .385 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2006 CUT Post (claimed by NO)
Quentin Coryatt
1999 1/1.4 TRV, .4/5.5/7/8 BS
1999 1 SB/4
1999 Retired, CU T Post week 2
2000-2002 voidable
2000 2 RB
1999 .294115 SB/3 after week 13, .4/?/? BS
2000 VOID 2001-2002
Rick Cantu, Austin American-Statesman: Coryatt was set to earn a base salary of $400,000 this
season. With a pro-rated signing bonus, he could lose up to $625,000 by leaving the team.
Phil Costa
2010 3/1.227 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .012 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2013 2/2.7 TRV, 3.45 TRMV, .75/1.5 BS
2013 .45 SB/2
2013 .25 NLTBE (PT)
2014 CUT Pre
2014 .5 esc possible
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Five undrafted guys received signing bonuses of $12,000 safety Barry Church, defensive end Lorenzo Washington, running back Lonyae Miller, tackle Will
Barker and center Phil Costa.
Todd Archer, ESPN: the Cowboys signed center Phil Costa to a two-year contract worth $2.7
million… Costa received a signing bonus of $450,000. His cap number will be $975,000…
Tyrone Crawford
2012 4/2.740252 TRV, .39/.49/.58/.675 BS
2012 .575252 SB/4
2013-2015 .01 WO
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Cowboys third-round defensive end Tyrone Crawford's deal is worth
$2.75 million, including a $575,252 bonus…
Patrick Crayton
2004 3/.95775 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .03775 SB/3
2004 CUT Post week 4
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 7, .23/.305 BS
2004 .027538 RB/2
2006 1/.425 TRV, .425
2007 1.3 RFA tender
2007 4/13 TRV ext, 14 TRMV, 1/1.5/2/2.5 BS
2007 6 SB/5
2010 Traded to SD Post (for 2011 7th)
Calvin Watkins: in the final year of his contract he can earn an additional $1 million in salary if he
reaches certain incentives.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: Crayton was traded to the San Diego Chargers for a seventh-round
pick in next year's draft. The deal could get upgraded to a sixth-round pick if Crayton catches 40
or more passes in 2010.
Zack Crockett
2007 Acquired from TB after week 15 (waivers)
2007 .82 BS (.435 MSB)
2007 CUT Post week 16
Julius Crosslin
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 2
Tom Crowder
2004 3/.935 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .015 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 CUT Post week 2
2004 PS after week 7, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 16, .23/.23 BS
2005 CUT Post
2005 PS, .0799 BS
Ronnie Cruz
2008 1/.46 TRV, .445 BS
2008 .015 SB/1
2008 CUT Post (injury settlement)
Kenwin Cummings
2010 No SB/2 after week 13 (off NYJ PS), .395/.48 BS
Billy Cundiff
2002 1/.225 TRV, .225 BS
2003 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
2004 1/.38 TRV, .38 BS
2005 .656 RFA tender
2005 CUT Post (.154353 injury settlement)
2005 No SB/1 after week 10, .455 BS
2005 CUT Post week 16
Randall Cunningham
2000 1/1 TRV, 2 TRMV, .5/2/2 BS
2000 .5 SB/3
2000 1 NLTBE
2001 VOID 2001-2002
AP: he will receive a $500,000 bonus, $500,000 for the season and up to $1 million in
performance-based incentives. The total package is worth up to $6 million over three years.
Andre Cureton
2014 3/1.533 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .003 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $3,000 [signing bonus]
Tony Curtis
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 1/.36 TRV, .36 BS
2007 3.5 dummy LTBE added
2008 1/.445 TRV, .445 BS
Ola Dagunduro
2007 3/1.127 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .012 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Harvey Dahl
2005 3/.9375 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .0125 SB/3
2005 CUT Post (claimed by SF)
Alex Daniels
2010 PS after week 4, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 11
2010 PS after week 12, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 16
Woody Dantzler
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 12, .225/.3 BS
2003 CUT Post (claimed by ATL)
Trey Darilek
2007 2/? TRV, .51/.605 BS
2007 CUT Post
Bill Davis
1995 2/.273 TRV, .119/.149 BS
1995 .005 SB/2
1996 CBA increase BS to .164
1997 1/.196 TRV, .196 BS
1998 3/3.04 TRV, .22/.8/1.04 BS
1998 .98 SB/3
1999 CUT Post
2000 voidable
Keith Davis
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 5, .225 BS
2002 CUT Post week 7
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 11, .225 BS
2004 2/.685 TRV, .305/.38 BS
2006 .7216 RFA tender
2006 Signed to offer sheet by NO (matched)
2006 2/3 TRV, .825/.925 BS
2006 1.1 RB/2
2006 .1 RB
2006-2007 .025 WO
2008 1/.645 TRV, .605 BS (not MSB eligible)
2008 .04 SB/1
Leonard Davis
2007 7/49.6 TRV, 1/.75/5.25/5/6/6/6 BS
2007 16 SB/7/6
2007-2008 BS guaranteed
2008 1 RB guaranteed (skill/injury only)
2008 4.5 SB/6 CONV (from 2009 BS)
2011 CUT Post
2012 1 RB
2013 1.6 RB
Andrew Davison
2003 No SB/1 after week 2, .3 BS
Pat Dennis
2001 Acquired from KC after week 3 (waivers)
2001 .298/.375 BS
2002 CUT Post (claimed by HOU)
Gennaro DiNapoli
2003 1/.68 TRV, 1.15 TRMV, .53 BS
2003 .15 SB/1
2003 IR after week 8
2004 2/1.55 TRV, .535/.665 BS
2004 .35 SB/2
2004 PUP, activated after week 9
2005 CUT Pre
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: Incentives could allow DiNapoli to make $1.15 million [in 2003]
depending upon his playing time.
Ahmad Dixon
2014 4/2.265896 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .045896 SB/4
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: The team quickly reached deals with seventh rounders… The six picks
received base salaries of $420,000 (2014), $510,000 (2015), $600,000 (2016) and $690,000
(2017).
Marcus Dixon
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2010 1/.32 TRV, .32 BS
2010 CUT Post (claimed by NYJ)
Tony Dixon
2001 4/2.334 TRV, .209/.298/.389/.418 BS
2001 1.02 SB/4
2002 CBA increase BS to .3/.389/.455
2005 No SB after week 3, .54 BS
2005 CUT Post week 6
2005 No SB/1 after week 16, .54 BS
Kevin Dogins
1996 2/.299 TRV, .131/.164 BS
1996 .004 SB/2
1996 CUT Post
Herb Donaldson
2009 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Ray Donaldson
1995 2/1.6 TRV, .6/.7 BS
1995 .3 SB/2
1995 .06875 LTBE (PT)
1995 .03125 NLTBE (PT)
1996 3/2.5 TRV, .3/.7/.8 BS
1996 .5 SB/3
1997 CUT Post
1997-1998 .1 RepB (not paid)
Clare Farnsworth, Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Donaldson, 36 ((age)), agreed yesterday to a twoyear, $1.6 million contract with the Cowboys… Donaldson's contract includes a $300,000 signing
bonus and annual salaries of $600,000 and $700,000, plus playing-time incentives that could
earn him another $100,000.
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: The team recently extended 17-year veteran Ray
Donaldson's contract through the 1997 season, though he has given no indication he will play
beyond this season. Donaldson received a $500,000 signing bonus to lower his cap impact for
the 1996 season. If he retires after this season, he will still count against the season's Cowboys'
salary cap.
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: Donaldson could join his fourth team next year
because he's supposed to make $800,000 in base salary… If he retires or the Cowboys release
him after June 1, Donaldson will count $166,700 against the salary cap. If he retires before then,
Donaldson counts $333,400…
Char-ron Dorsey
2001 3/.914 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .018 SB/3
2002 CUT Post
DeWayne Dotson
1994 3/.48 TRV, .108/.135/.162 BS
1994 .075 SB/3
1994 CUT Post
Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News: Dotson will get a three-year contract for $480,000
($133,000 against the cap).
Lance Dunbar
2012 PS, .0969 BS
2012 Activated after week 5, .39/.48/.57 BS
2013 IR after week 13, .318 BS
2015 1.542 RFA tender
Justin Durant
2013 2/2.4 TRV, .75/1.25 BS
2013 .4 SB/2
Todd Archer, ESPN: Durant received a two-year deal that included a $400,000 signing bonus and
a $715,000 base salary this year and a $1.25 million base in 2014. He can earn more in ’14 based
on incentives.
Dixon Edwards
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Edwards… will make $390,000 [in 1994]…
Mario Edwards
2000 3/.886 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .06 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2003 1/1 TRV, .935 BS
2003 .065 SA OATSB/1
2003 .035 BS guaranteed
Ebenezer Ekuban
1999 5/5.625 TRV, .175/.25/.325/.35/.375 BS
1999 3.525 SB/5
1999 .105 RB
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389/.45/.53
2000 .1 RepB
2001 .095 RepB
2002 .14 RepB
2003 .185 RepB
San Jose Mercury News: Dallas signed defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban, the No. 20 pick, to a
five-year, $5.65 million deal that includes a $3,525,000 signing bonus.
Abram Elam
2006 .275 BS
2006 3.1 dummy LTBE added
2011 1/2.5 TRV, .7 BS
2011 1.8 SB/1
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: Elam… received a $700,000 signing bonus and will get base salaries of
$1.8 million.
Greg Ellis
1998 6/11.5 TRV, .626/.7825/.939/1.0955/1.252/1.405 BS
1998 5.4 SB/6
1999 BS reduced to .25 after week 1, equiv .281324
1999 .501176 SB/5 CONV
2000 .581 SB/4 CONV
2001 .6775 SB/3 CONV
2003 6/22.825412 TRV ext, 2/2.25/2.25/2.5/3.325/4.15 BS
2003 BS raised from 1.4085 to 2.741215 after week 3, equiv 2.505412
2003 4.2 SB/7
2004 .25 RB
2005 .3 RB
2006 .5 RB
2006 IR
2007 BS raised to 3.107143 after week 3, equiv 3
2007 .25 NLTBE added (10 sacks, reached)
2008 1.1 BS guarantee added (injury only)
2009 1.5 BS guarantee added (fully offset)
2009 1.5 LTBE added
2009 CUT Post
Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta Journal Constitution: The former North Carolina defensive end signed a
six-year contract worth $ 11.5035 million that includes a $ 5.4 million signing bonus.
AP: The $5.4 million signing bonus and six-year, $11.5 million contract overall given to the North
Carolina defensive end is easily the largest awarded to any Cowboys rookie… Ellis, who became
the highest first-round pick this year to sign a contract, will count $1.526 million against the
Cowboys' salary cap this season. He will receive annual base salaries of $626,000, $782,500,
$939,000, $1.095 million, $1.252 million and $1.408 million.
Kevin Emanuel
2004 3/.925 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .005 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
Gavin Escobar
2013 4/4.210496 TRV, .405/.596386/.787772/.979158 BS
2013 1.44218 SB/4
2013 BS guaranteed?
2014 .366386 BS guaranteed?
Demetric Evans
2001 2/.511 TRV, .209/.298 BS
2001 .004 SB/2
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
Jason Fabini
2006 3/4.5 TRV, 7.5 TRMV, .75/1/1 BS
2006 1.75 SB/3
2007 CUT Pre
Dave Halprin, Blogging the Boys: Fabini's deal is three years for $4.5 million. He got a signing
bonus of $1.75 million, with salaries of $750,000, $1 million and $1 million. He has escalator
clauses that could raise his salaries for 2007 and 2008.
Anthony Fasano
2006 4/3.07 TRV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 1.15 SB/4
2008 Traded to MIA Pre (w/Akin Ayodele for 4th)
.31 PTI (earned in 2006)
Jason Ferguson
2005 5/21 TRV, .7/1.875/2/4/4 BS
2005 8.125 SB/5
2005 .3 RB
2006 .575 BS guaranteed
2007 IR
2008 Traded to MIA Pre (w/6th for 6th & 2009 6th)
John Clayton, ESPN: Ferguson cost them $8.125 million in signing bonuses as part of a five-year,
$21 million free-agent contract, but he's worth it.
Filip Filipovic
2002 No SB after week 7, .225 BS
John Flannery
1996 No SB/2 after week 5, .196/? BS
1997 CBA increase BS to .25
AP: The Cowboys have signed backup offensive lineman John Flannery to a two-year contract.
Marquis Floyd
2009 PS after week 12, .0884 BS
Nick Folk
2007 4/1.773 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .108 SB/4
2009 CUT Post week 15
Ryan Fowler
2004 3/.94 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .02 SB/3
2004 CUT Pre
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 5, .23/.305/.385 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
Eric Frampton
2013 1/.715 TRV, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
Tom Pelissero, 1500ESPN.com: Frampton's new deal with #Cowboys is a $715K minimum salary
benefit deal with no guarantees.
Lance Frazier
2004 No SB/1 after week 5, .23 BS (off BAL PS)
Travis Frederick
2013 4/6.870028 TRV, .405/.717274/1.029548/1.341822 BS
2013 3.376384 SB/4
2013-2015 BS guaranteed?
Doug Free
2007 4/2.09 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .425 SB/4
2011 4/32 TRV, .7/6/7/8/8/8 BS
2011 10.3 SB/6/5
2011-2012 BS guaranteed
2012 4.8 SB/5 CONV
2013 BS reduced to 3.5/3.5
2013 BS guarantee added
2015-2016 VOID
2015 3/15 TRV, 1.5/4/5 BS
2015 4.5 SB/3
2015 BS guaranteed
Calvin Watkins, Dalls Morning News: All the picks signed four-year deals. Fourth round pick
offensive tackle Doug Free from Northern Illinois received a $425,000 signing bonus.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Free signed a four-year deal worth $32 million with $17 million guaranteed.
He received a $10.3 million signing bonus.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: Free received $10.3 million to sign and will get the following base salaries:
2011: $700,000 2012: $6 million 2013: $7 million 2014: $8 million 2015: $8 million 2016: $8
million The 2015 and 2016 are voidable seasons based on playing time.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Free was scheduled to make $7 million this season and count $10.02 million
against the salary cap, but the new two-year deal opens up salary-cap room for the Cowboys
and allows Free to remain with the team that drafted him in 2007. He will make $3.5 million in
each of the next two seasons. His salary in 2013 is guaranteed…
Todd Archer, ESPN: The Cowboys will have to decide whether to keep or cut Free by the fifth
day of the 2014 league year because the right tackle’s $3.5 million base salary becomes fully
guaranteed.
Todd Archer, ESPN: the Dallas Cowboys made their choice at right tackle by re-signing Doug
Free to a three-year deal worth $15 million, sources told ESPN…The deal includes $6 million in
guaranteed money…
Tom Pelissero, USA Today: Free's deal with #Cowboys: 3 years, $10.5M, including a $4.5M
signing bonus and $6M guaranteed in 2015.
Ben Fricke
1999 .175/.275/.389 BS
2002 .563 RFA tender
2002 CUT Post
Byron Frisch
2001 No SB/2 after week 2, .298/.389 BS
2002 CUT Post
Scott Fujita
2005 Acquired from KC (for 2006 6th)
2005 .656 BS
Mickey Spagnola, DallasCowboys.com: the Cowboys traded for Kansas City linebacker Scott
Fujita… The Cowboy sent the Chiefs a sixth-round pick in 2006 and a conditional pick in 2007.
Andrew Gachkar
2015 2/3.5 TRV, 5.5 TRMV, 1/1.3 BS
2015 1.2 SB/2
2015-2016 1 NLTBE (PT)
2015-2016 .1 de-esc possible (WO)
Joel Corry, NFP: Gachkar signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract (worth up to $5.5 million
through incentives.).
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Andrew Gachkar two-year, $5.2 million Cowboys deal, $1.2M bonus,
salaries, $1M, $3M, up to $1M playtime incentive each year…
Oronde Gadsden
1995 3/.452 TRV, .119/.149/.178 BS
1995 .006 SB/3
1995 CUT Post
1995 PS, .0561 BS
1995 CUT Post week 14
1995 PS after week 15, .0561 BS
1995 Activated after week 17, .119 BS
Scott Galbraith
1993 No SB/1 after week 10 (of 18), .15 BS
1994 1/.23 TRV, .23 BS?
1997 1/.275 TRV, .2 BS
1997 .075 SB/RB/WO?
Steve Yount, Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys signed tight end Scott Galbraith to a one-year,
$230,000 contract that contained no signing bonus.
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: Galbraith is believed to have signed a one-year,
$275,000 contract…
Joey Galloway
2000 Acquired from SEA (for 1st & 2001 1st)
2000 7/42 TRV, .44/.5/1.395/4.855/6.31/7.5/8.5 BS
2000 12.5 SB/7
2004 1/2 TRV, 2.6 TRMV, 2 BS (deleted 2005-2006 accel into 2004)
2004 Traded to TB Pre (for Keyshawn Johnson)
2004 .6 NLTBE
AP: The Dallas Cowboys, desperate to give Troy Aikman a big-time receiver, acquired
unrestricted free agent Joey Galloway from Seattle on Saturday for the Cowboys' first-round
picks this year and next. Galloway set up the trade by signing a deal with the Seahawks on
Saturday. Minutes later, Seattle traded him to the Cowboys, who had already come to terms
with him on a 7-year, $42 million deal… Galloway's deal included a $12.5 million signing bonus,
about $2.2 million of which will apply to this year's salary cap.
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: He was scheduled to earn $6.31 million with the
Cowboys.
Ben Gardner
2014 4/2.279172 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .059172 SB/4
2014 IR, .303 BS
2015 BS reduced to .435/.525/.69
Todd Archer, ESPN: The team quickly reached deals with seventh rounders Ben Gardner
($59,172 signing bonus)… The six picks received base salaries of $420,000 (2014), $510,000
(2015), $600,000 (2016) and $690,000 (2017).
Kelvin Garmon
1999 5/1.5 TRV, .175/.25/.325/.375/.375 BS
1999 reserve/NFI, .06 BS
2000 BS reduced to .175/.25/.325/.375
2000 CBA increase BS to .193/.298/.375
2002 Traded to SD after week 5 (for cond 7th)
2003 voidable
Clifton Geathers
2010 Acquired from SEA after week 13 (waivers)
2010 .32/.405 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2012 1/.54 TRV, .54 BS
2012 CUT Post
Eddie George
2004 1/2.2 TRV, 5.2 TRMV, .66 BS
2004 1.54 SB/1
2004 3 NLTBE
Jarrett Bell, USA Today: Dallas signed him to a one-year deal with a $1.54 million signing bonus
and $660,000 base salary. If he posts 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns, George can collect
another $3 million in incentives.
Tearrius George
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Signed by NO after week 13
Ryan Gibbons
2008 PS after week 1, .0884 BS
Aaron Gibson
2001 Acquired from DET after week 7 (waivers)
2001 .5803/.68525 BS
2001-2002 .05 WO
2002 CUT Post week 2 (injury settlement)
Reggie Givens
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Givens 213th overall $100,000 [1993 cap hit]…
Aaron Glenn
2005 2/2.765 TRV, .765/1 BS
2005 1 SB/2
2006 1/2 TRV ext, 1.7 BS
2006 .3 SB/2
2007 CUT Post
2007 .5 BS guaranteed
Mickey Spagnola, DallasCowboys.com: It's a two-year, $2.76 million package, with a $1 million
signing bonus and base salaries of $765,000 and $1 million.
Terry Glenn
2003 Acquired from GB
2003 5/10.275 TRV, 15.275 TRMV, .655/1.5/1.5/2/2.25 BS
2003 1.12 SB/5
2003-2007 .05 WO
2003-2007 1 NLTBE
2004-2007 .25 RB
2006 5/20.01 TRV, 21.01 TRMV, 2/.82/1.74/2/4.95 BS
2006 2 SB/5
2006-2010 .05 WO
2006 .25 RB
2007 1 RB
2007 4 RB CONV/4
2007-2010 .25 NLTBE
2008 CUT Post
2010 1 RB
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: the Dallas Cowboys have signed WR Terry Glenn to a new
five-year deal worth $20 million. Glenn was scheduled to earn $2 million in 2006 and his deal
was scheduled to expire in 2007.
La’Roi Glover
2002 5/22.5 TRV, .525/2.475/3.5/3/4.5 BS
2002 6 SB/5
2005 1 RB
2006 CUT Pre
2006 1.5 RB (not paid)
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Johnson's teammate with the Saints, LaRoi Glover,
signed a five-year, $22.5 million deal with Dallas that included a $6 million signing bonus.
Junior Glymph
2005 No SB/2 after week 14, .305/.385 BS (off ATL PS)
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2006 CUT Post
2006 No SB/1 after week 6, .425 BS (of PIT PS)
2007 1/.51 TRV, .51 BS
2007 CUT Post
Randall Godfrey
1996 3/1.386 TRV, .236/.27/.329 BS
1996 .501 SB/3
1997-1998 .025 RB/RepB
1999 .429 RFA tender
Kevin Gogan
1987 3/.2352 TRV, .062/.072/.0792 BS
1987 .012 SB/3
1987 .01 RB
1988 4/.6995 TRV, .13/.16/.195/.2145 BS
1991 3/1.275 TRV, .35/.4/.45 BS
1991-1993 .025 RB
Dwayne Goodrich
2000 4/2.375 TRV, .25/.3125/.375/.4375 BS
2000 1 SB/4
2001 IR
2003 CUT Pre
Clarence Hill, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Goodrich signed a four-year deal with a $1 million
signing bonus. His base salaries are $250,000 in 2000, $312,500 in 2001, $375,000 in 2002 and
$437,500 in 2003. His deal will count just $500,000 against the Cowboys salary cap in 2000.
Cletis Gordon
2009 No SB/1 after week 4, .535 BS
2009 CUT Post week 5
2009 No SB/1 after week 11, .535 BS
2010 .65 BS
2010 CUT Post
Toby Gowin
1997 .131/.198/.325 BS
2000 RFA tender, signed by NO to offer sheet (not matched)
2003 5/3.795 TRV, .53/.66/.665/.67/.77 BS
2003 .5 SB/5
2004 CUT Pre
Martin Gramatica
2006 No SB/1 after week 12, .585 BS (.425 MSB)
2007 2/2.15 TRV, 2.65 TRMV, .8/.9 BS
2007 .2 SB/2
2007 .05 BS guaranteed
2007-2008 .1 NLTBE (Pro Bowl)
2007-2008 one-time .15 NLTBE (FG%)
2007 IR, CUT Post week 3, .094118 injury settlement
2008 .25 RB
2008 .15 esc possible
Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News: what did the team do? It re-signed him to a two-year deal
with a $200,000 signing bonus and a base salary of $800,000 in 2007.
Orantes Grant
2000 3/.856 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .03 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2002 CUT Post
Clarence Hill, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Grant's deal calls for him to receive $193,000 in 2000,
$275,000 in 2001 and $356,000 in 2002. He also got a $30,000 signing bonus.
Jeff Grau
2002 Acquired from WAS (waivers)
2002 .225/.3/.38 BS
2003 Traded to TB (for cond 2005 pick)
Skyler Green
2006 4/2.012 TRV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .402 SB/4
2006 CUT Post
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 Activated after week 5, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 CUT Post week 14 (claimed by CIN)
Chris Greenwood
2013 No SB after week 3, .48 BS (off DET PS)
2013 CUT Post week 6
Chris Greisen
2010 PS after week 16, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 16, .545 BS
Chris Gronkowski
2010 3/1.225 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2011 .01 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2011 CUT Post (claimed by IND)
Andre Gurode
2002 4/3.24825 TRV, .2725/.340625/.40875/.476875/.53/.59625/.6625 BS
2002 1.7495 SB/7
2006-2008 VOID
2006 1/1.5 TRV, 1 BS
2006 .5 SB/1
2007 6/30 TRV, .6/2/2.4/3/5.5/6.5 BS
2007 10 SB/6
2011 CUT Post
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: They also re-signed center Andre Gurode to a one-year deal
worth $1.5 million, including a $500,000 signing bonus…
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: The numbers for the six-year, $30 million contract signed by
Andre Gurode recently are in. It is a straight deal. No roster bonuses. Just a signing bonus and
base salaries. So here's the breakdown: Signing bonus - $10 million Base salaries (cap figure)
2007 - $600,000 ($2.27 million cap figure) 2008 - $2 million ($3.67 mil) 2009 - $2.4 million ($4.07
mil) 2010 - $3 million (4.67 mil) 2011 - $5.5 million (7.17 mil) 2012 - $6.5 million (8.17 mil)…
Essentially, it's a four-year, $18 million deal with $12 million of the deal coming in the last two
years. However, with the cap expected to rise so high by the final two years of Gurode's deal,
the $5.5 mil and $6.5 mil base salaries could be a bargain if he is still playing well.
Saalim Hakim
2012 3/1.45 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .01 SB/3
2012 .0075 BS guaranteed
2012 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: Hakim received the highest signing bonus among the college free agents at
$10,000 and will also receive $7,500 in base salary.
Charles Haley
1992 Acquired from SF (for 2 cond 2nd)
1992 1/1.1 BS
1993 3/5.9835 TRV, 1.7/1.6675/1.95 BS
1993 .666 SB/3
1994 .1175 LTBE
1995 4/12 TRV, 1.25/?/?/2.7 BS
1995 3 SB/4
1996 .8/?/2.7/3 BS
1996 .6 SB/4
1997 BS reduced to .28673
1997 .6 SB/3 added
1997 CUT Post
Jarrett Bell, USA Today: Haley has primarily done what Dallas wanted in sending the 49ers two
conditional second-round picks in August.
San Jose Mercury News: Haley has gone from retirement talk to a commitment to play for the
Dallas Cowboys until 1999. A $12 million package turned the trick… the deal, reached Sunday,
includes a $3 million signing bonus and counts $2 million against this year's salary cap. Haley, 31,
was to earn $1.95 million this season in the final year of his previous contract.
Darren Hambrick
1998 3/.646 TRV, .144/.18/.216 BS
1998 .106 SB/3
1999 CBA increase BS to .25/.358
2001 .512 RFA tender
2001 CUT Post week 6 (claimed by CAR)
AP: Hambrick, a linebacker, received a three-year minimum contract and a $106,000 signing
bonus.
Troy Hambrick
2000 PS, .068 BS
2000 Activated after week 13, .193/.275/.358 BS
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2003 1/.45 TRV, .45 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Pre
Jakar Hamilton
2013 .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .01 SB/3
2013 CUT Post
2013 PS, .102 BS
2013 Activated after week 7, .405/.495/.585 BS
2014 suspended 4 games (weeks 1-4, SAP)
2014 CUT Post week 18
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: The second-largest guarantee on the Cowboys belongs to safety
Jakar Hamilton, who pocketed a $10,000 signing bonus.
Ken Hamlin
2007 1/2 TRV, 2.5 TRMV, 1.75 BS
2007 .25 SB/1
2007 .25 BS guaranteed
2007 .5 NLTBE (PT)
2008 4.396 Franchise tag
2008 .605/4.305/5.596 (7/16)
2008 6/37.506 TRV, 39.006 TRMV, .605/4.305/5.596/5/6/7 (7/22)
2008 9 SB/6
2008-2009 BS guaranteed
2010 CUT Pre
2010 1.09 BS guaranteed (.621765 offset by BAL & IND)
2012-2013 .75 esc possible
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Hamlin can increase his base salaries in 2012 and '13 by
$750,000 each if he reaches a certain escalator, like one more interception this year than he had
last year (five) or one more sack than this year than last year (none) before 2012. Also, the base
salaries this year and in 2009 are guaranteed with $1.09 million of his '10 base salary
guaranteed.
Michael Hamlin
2009 4/1.91 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .16 SB/4
2010 CUT Post week 5
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Hamlin, who signed a $1.91 million deal that includes a signing bonus
worth $160,000, figures to play strong safety because of his size (6-2, 214).
James Hanna
2012 4/2.204852 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .104852 SB/4
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Cowboys sixth-round tight end James Hanna's deal is worth $2.2
million, including a $104,852 signing bonus…
Rodney Hannah
2007 3/1.124 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .009 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 Activated after week 16, .295 BS
2008 5.7 dummy LTBE
Ryan Hannam
2006 4/5 TRV, .585/.75/1.1/1.315 BS
2006 1.25 SB/4
2007 CUT Pre
Dave Halprin, Blogging the Boys: Hannam's contract is four years for $5 million. He got a signing
bonus of $1.25 million. His base salaries are $585,000, $750,000, $1.1 million and $1.315
million. Including his standard workout bonus, his cap number this season is $902,780.
Greg Hardy
2015 1/11.3116 TRV, 13.116 TRMV, .75 BS
2015 1.3116 WO
2015 .578125 RB/game on 53-man (equiv 9.25, 1.15625 LTBE)
2015 1.8044 NLTBE (sacks & 53-man last game)
Todd Archer, ESPN: Workout bonus: $1.3116 million Base salary: $750,000 Per-game 53-man
roster bonuses: $9.25 million Incentives: Max of $1.804 million. The Cowboys have not
guaranteed Hardy any money… The per-game roster bonuses are worth roughly $578,125 per
game. Should he miss a game for a suspension, the Cowboys, in effect, will receive a cap credit
for each game he misses if he is suspended or is on injured reserve. For now, Hardy’s cap figure
is roughly $3.2 million because only two weeks of the $9.25 million per-game roster bonuses are
considered likely to be earned since he was on the Carolina Panthers’ 53-man roster for two
weeks in 2014… Hardy can earn up to $1.804 million in incentives. He can earn$500,000 for
eight sacks, $1 million for 10 sacks, $1.4 million for 12 sacks and $1.804 million for 14 or more
sacks. All told, the deal is $13.1 million…
Kevin Hardy
2002 5/23 TRV, 1/2.475/3.5/4.5/5 BS
2002 1.5 SB/5
2003 CUT Pre
2003 5.025 OB/5 (prorated 2002-2006, rebated when not exercised)
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Mornign News: The Cowboys want Hardy wearing a star on the side
of his helmet for the next few seasons. They just don't want to hand over a $5.025 million
signing bonus to keep him. If the Cowboys pay Hardy that bonus by March 4 - the first day of the
NFL league year - it extends his contract through 2006. If they don't pay the bonus or restructure
his contract, he becomes an unrestricted free agent...
Alvin Harper
1991 3/2.16 TRV, .27/.29/.32 BS
1991 1.25 SB/3
1991-1993 .01 RB
1994 .868 RFA tender
1999 No SB/3 after week 7, .4/.4/.4 BS
1999 CUT Post week 14
USA Today: signing bonus of $1.25 million, base salaries of $270,000, $290,000 and $320,000.
Total: $2.13 million over three years.
Roger Harper
1996 Acquired from ATL (for 4th & 5th)
1996 .361 BS
1996 3/? TRV, .2/.2/? BS
1996 .2 SB/3
1997 CUT Post
Bart Hubbuch, Dallas Morning News: Releasing Harper was easier for the Cowboys because he
now will count only $66,700 against their salary cap each of the next two years. Dallas also saves
the $200,000 salary Harper was set to make this season after restructuring his contract last
spring.
Dedrick Harrington
2007 3/1.1205 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .0055 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Dwayne Harris
2011 4/2.18006 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .11006 SB/4
2012-2014 .01 WO
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: $10,000 workout [bonus in 2012]
Jackie Harris
2000 4/5.15 TRV, .45/.5/.6/1 BS
2000 1.1 SB/4
2001 .1 RB
2002 CUT Pre
2002 .4 RB (not paid)
2003 1 RB
AP: Harris, 34, spent the last two seasons with the Cowboys and was set to make $600,000 next
season.
Jason Hatcher
2006 4/2.2225 TRV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .6125 SB/4
2009 CBA increase BS to .535
2010 1.759 RFA tender
2011 3/6 TRV, .7/1.5/2 BS
2011 1.8 SB/3
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: Hatcher signed for $1.8 million. Base salaries are: 2011: $700,000 2012:
$1.5 million 2013: $2 million
Duane Hawthorne
1999 2/.427 TRV, .175/.25 BS
1999 .002 SB/2
2000 CBA increase BS to .275
2001 1/.389 TRV, .389 BS
2002 .563 RFA tender
2002 CUT Post week 13 (paid through week 14)
Nick Hayden
2013 .63/.73 BS
2015 1/.825 TRV, .745 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
2015 .2 BS guaranteed
Todd Archer, ESPN: Hayden will count $665,000 against the cap with an $80,000 bonus and
$745,000 base salary, but here’s where his deal is different: The Cowboys have also guaranteed
$200,000 of Hayden’s base salary.
George Hegamin
1994 .12125/.151563/.18175/.212187 BS?
1994 .275 SB/4?
1996 CBA increase BS to .196
Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News: Hegamin, a tackle, will get a four-year deal for $940,000
(counting $190,000 against the cap)…
Dale Hellestrae
1999 1/.4 TRV, .4 BS
2000 1/.44 TRV, .44 BS
Chad Hennings
1992 3/.9253 TRV, .2/.25/.3125 BS
1992 .025 SB/3
1992 .0128 RepB
1992 .075 RB
1993 .05 RB
1994 4/3 TRV, .23223/.178/.7/.85 BS
1994 BS lowered to .215029 after week 3, equiv .23223
1994 .66 SB/4
1995 .3 RB
1996 .1 RB
1997 5/6.75 TRV, .2015/.62/1.1285/1.3/1.2 BS
1997 1.79 SB/5
1997 .51 RB
1999 .59418 SB/3 CONV
2000 .855 SB/2 CONV
2001 CUT Pre
AP: The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive tackle Chad Hennings to a three-year contract
extension that will pay him about $ 3 million, including this year's $ 312,500 salary. The contract
also contains a $ 700,000 signing bonus.
AP: The Dallas Cowboys signed Chad Hennings to a four-year, $7 million contract extension,
including a $2.3 million signing bonus…
Anthony Henry
2005 5/25.2 TRV, .6/1.8/3.6/2.6/2.6 BS
2005 10 SB/5
2005-2006 1 RB
2008-2009 1 RB
2009 Traded to DET Pre (for Jon Kitna)
John Clayton, ESPN: Henry received a five-year, $25.2 million deal.
Drew Henson
2004 Acquired from HOU (for 2005 3rd)
2004 4/4.88 TRV, 5.88 TRMV, .23/.305/.385/.46/.545/.545/.545/.67 BS
2004-2010 BS guaranteed (VOID if one-time RB earned)
2005-2007 3.5 NLTBE one-time RB (PTI)
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2006 CUT Pre (2.676077 accel PV)
2007 1 esc possible
2008-2011 voidable
2011 .485 BS guaranteed (VOID infone-time RB earned)
AP: Dallas acquired Henson from the Houston Texans on Friday for a third-round pick in the
2005 draft.
Raul Villaronga, Blogging the Boys: The contact guarantees at least $3.5 million over the eightyear period, however if Henson plays in 15 percent of the snaps in 2004 he would receive the
$3.5 million immediately and the contract would void to four years. If he plays in 70 percent of
the plays in any of the first three seasons, he earns a $1 million escalator… He will receive no
signing bonus.
AdamJT13: the dead money for Drew Henson was reduced by almost $400,000 [to about $2.6
million]. By rule, his dead money is equal to the present value of his future guaranteed salaries
(basically with reverse interest), rather than the full value.
Jon Hilbert
2001 No SB/1 after week 9, .209 BS
Cedric Hilliard
2004 3/.932 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .012 SB/3
2004 CUT Post (claimed by ARI)
Tony Hills
2014 No SB/1 after week 6, .73 BS (no MSB?)
Anthony Hitchens
2014 4/2.654864 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .434864 SB/4
Stephen Hodge
2009 4/1.847 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .097 SB/4
2009 IR
2010 BS reduced to .32/.405
2010 PUP, CUT Post week 9
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Hodge, who signed a $1.85 million deal that includes a signing bonus
worth $97,000, is being moved to linebacker because of his size (5-11, 234).
Montrae Holland
2008 Acquired from DEN Post (for 2010 5th)
2008 1.15/1.4 BS
2008 .25 LTBE (PT)
2009 .1 WO
2009 .5 RB
2009 .25 NLTBE (PT)
2010 2/2.75 TRV, .9/1 BS
2010 .35 RB
2011 .5 RB
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: The entire deal is for two years worth $2.75 million... 2010 base salary is
$900,000 and he receives a roster bonus of $350,000. 2011 base salary is $1 million and he
receives a roster bonus of $500,000.
Jesse Holley
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 5, .32 BS
DeVonte Holloman
2013 4/2.26422 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .10422 SB/4
2014 IR, .318 BS
2015 BS reduced to .51
2015 CUT Pre
Todd Archer, ESPN: Holloman signing bonus was $104,220… Minimum base salaries.
Clayton Holmes
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Holmes on Tuesday signed a two-year, $1.1 million contract
with the Cowboys… Holmes, a restricted free agent preparing for his third NFL season, will count
$400,000 against the salary cap in 1995. The figure inflates to $700,000 in the 1996 season, the
final year of his agreement, commensurate with Cowboys secondary starters.
Oliver Hoyte
2006 3/1.09 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .01 SB/3
2008 CUT Pre
Tyrone Hughes
1998 No SB/1 after week 13, .325 BS
Charley Hughlett
2012 3/1.44 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 CUT Post
2012 .01 BS guaranteed
Todd Archer, ESPN: The Cowboys will pay… Charley Hughlett $10,000.
JJ Huggins
2001 No SB/2 after week 6, .209/.298 BS
2001 CUT Post
Pete Hunter
2002 3/.997 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455/.545/.545/.545 BS
2002 .092 SB/7
2005 VOID 2005-2008
2005 .656 RFA tender
2005 Traded to NYJ (for 2006 6th)
Sam Hurd
2006 3/1.09 TRV, .275/.36/.445 BS
2006 .01 SB/3
2008 IR after week 6
2009 1.545 RFA tender
2010 1.759 RFA tender
2010 IR after week 16
Chad Hutchinson
2002 3/4.005 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455/.545/.545/.545 BS
2002 3.1 SB/7
2002-2004 BS guaranteed
2004 CUT Post
DEION: +.061857 in 2002-2004, -.061857 in 2005-2007
Sports Xchange: Chad Hutchinson, who has already voided the final four years of his seven-year
contract by playing 15 percent of the offensive snaps this season, needs to pass for 1,601 yards
to receive a $1.1 million bonus.
After throwing for 161 yards Sunday at the New York Giants, Hutchinson has thrown for 1,236
yards this season. He needs to throw for 365 yards over his final two games (an average of 182.5
yards per game) to get the bonus.
Corvey Irvin
2013 No SB/2 after week 10, .63/.73 BS
2014 CUT Pre
Michael Irvin
1988 4/1.875 TRV, .2/.225/.25/.3 BS
1988 .75 SB/4
1988-1989 .025 RB
1990-1991 .05 RB
1992 3/3.75 TRV, 1.25/1.25/1.25 BS
1994 .2 LTBE
1995 5/12.3264 TRV, 1.0693/1.2853/1.3418/1.7719/2.358 BS
1995 4.5002 SB/5
1996 Suspended 5 games (substance abuse)
1999 1.825 SB/7 CONV
Brian Hewitt, LA Times: the $800,000 bonus is $50,000 more than the bonus given to Dallas
wide receiver Michael Irvin, the 11th player selected. The total of Irvin's four-year package is
$1.875 million.
Jack Mitchell, USA Today: Irvin… last week signed a three-year contract for $ 3.75 million.
Rocket Ismail
1999 7/21 TRV, .4/.5/1.1/3/4/3/3 BS
1999 5 SB/7
2001 .623 SB/5 CONV
2001 .5 RB CONV/5
2002 .5 RB
2003 CUT Pre
2004-2005 voidable (one Pro Bowl)
John E. Hoover, Tulsa World: Ismail signed a seven-year, $21 million contract that included a $5
million signing bonus. He will be paid a $400,000 salary for this season and count $1.1 million
against the $57.2 million NFL salary cap.
Al Jackson
2000 3/.846 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .02 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2002 CUT Post
Keith Jackson (DT)
2000 2/.483 TRV, .193/.275 BS
2000 .015 SB/2
2000 CUT Post
Keith Jackson (WR)
1997 .041823 injury settlement
Austin American-Statesman: Wide receivers KEITH JACKSON and OMAR DIXON both received
injury settlements.
Bradie James
2003 3/1.325 TRV, .225/.305/.38/.46/.545 BS
2003 .415 SB/5
2006 VOID 2006-2007, 1.573 BS buyback
2006 5/20 ext, 6/21.573 TRV, 1.5/1.75/2.623/2.95/3.5 BS
2006 8 SB/6/5
2006 BS lowered to .640267 after week 2, equiv .75
2011 .5 RB
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: James, selected in the fourth round, received a fiveyear deal that includes a $415,000 signing bonus. His deal can be voided after three years,
though the Cowboys reserve the right to buy back the fourth year.
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: The team signed James to a five-year extension worth $20
million that includes an $8 million signing bonus.
Cedric James
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 Activated after week 17, .3/.305 BS
2004 CUT Post
Jim Jeffcoat
Gary Myers, NY Daily News: Jim Jeffcoat, who played 12 years in Dallas, had an easy decision. He
made $440,000 last year and the 'Boys wanted him to take a cut to the $178,000 minimum and
weigh the deal down with incentives.
Vic Carucci, Buffalo News: His best previous salary was $545,000 in 1993.
Patrick Jeffers
1998 Acquired from DEN
1998 .216 BS
1999 .429 RFA tender
1999 signed by CAR to offer sheet, not matched
Mike Jefferson
2007 3/1.12 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .005 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2008 .295 BS
2008 CUT Post week 1
2008 PS, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 8
MarTay Jenkins
1999 4/1.14 TRV, .175/.25/.325/.35 BS
1999 .04 SB/4
1999 CUT Post (claimed by ARI)
Mike Jenkins
2008 5/9.725 TRV, 9.725 TRMV, .295/.6575/.789/.9205/1.052 BS
2008 3.1 SB/5
2008 .231 RB
2009 BS guaranteed
2010 2.68 LTBE RB (PTI)
2010 .0815 BS guaranteed
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Jenkins -- 5 years, $9.725 million total, $6.750 million
guaranteed, including $3.1 million signing bonus
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: Jenkins is signed through 2012, but his contract, a $3.1 million
signing bonus in 2008 with a $2.68 roster bonus in 2010, will get changed at some point.
Al Johnson
2003 4/3.19 TRV, .225/.305/.38/.46 BS
2003 1.82 SB/4
Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News: Johnson received a four-year deal worth $3.19 million
that included a signing bonus of $1.82 million. He will receive the rookie minimum of $225,000
this year.
Brad Johnson
2007 3/7.5 TRV, 10.5 TRMV, 1/2/1.5 BS
2007 2.5 SB/3
2007-2009 1 NLTBE (PT)
2009 CUT Pre
2009 .5 RB (not paid)
Curtis Johnson
2009 Acquired from IND (waivers)
2009 .385/.475 BS
2010 CUT Post
Deveren Johnson
2002 3/.948 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455/.545/.545/.545 BS
2002 .043 SB/7
2005-2008 voidable
2002 CUT Post
2002 PS, .068 BS
Jasper Johnson
2007 3/1.1205 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .0055 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Keyshawn Johnson
2004 Acquired from TB (for Joey Galloway)
2004 4/13.75 TRV, 14.95 TRMV, 1.75/1.5/1.5/3.25 BS
2004 4 SB/4
2004 .25 RepB
2004-2007 .3 NLTBE
2005 .5 RepB
2006 CUT Pre
2006 1 RB (not paid)
Manuel Johnson
2009 4/1.80175 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .05175 SB/4
2009 CUT Post
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 14, .32/.405 BS
Aaron Wilson, PFT: Johnson received a $51,750 signing bonus.
Matt Johnson
2012 4/2.400584 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .300584 SB/4
2012 IR-DFR after week 11, .273 BS
2013 IR, .303 BS
2014 BS reduced to .495
2014 IR, CUT Post, injury settlement?
Todd Archer, ESPN: the bonus of Matt Johnson, who agreed earlier Thursday, will be $300,584.
They will receive base salaries of $390,000, $480,000, $570,000 and $660,000 over the next four
years.
Tank Johnson
2007 No SB/2 after week 2, .51/.605 BS
2007 Suspended 8 games (conduct, weeks 1-9)
2008 .045 WO
2008 .021875 RB/game active (equiv .35, .175 LTBE, earned .30625)
2008 .6 NLTBE (PT)
Thomas Johnson
2005 3/.931 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .006 SB/3
2006 CUT Post
Moose Johnston
1997 5/7.575 TRV, .2/.5/1.25/1.625/2 BS
1997 2 SB/5
1999 Retired Post
Chris Jones
2011 3/1.395 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 CUT Post
2011 PS after week 7, .0969 BS
2011 CUT Post week 8
2011 PS, .0969 BS
2011 Activated after week 8, .375 BS
2011 CUT Post week 10
2011 PS, .0969 BS
2011 Activated after week 16, .375/.465/.555 BS
2012 IR after week 7, .288 BS?
2014 1/.645 TRV, .645 BS
Felix Jones
2008 5/10.525 TRV, 10.525 TRMV, 7.96 gteed, .295/.73125/.8775/1.02375/1.17 BS
2008 3.5725 SB/5
2008 .29 RB
2008 IR after week 12
2.565 PTI?
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Jones -- 5 years, $10.525 million total, $7.665 million
guaranteed, including a $3.57 million signing bonus
Jermaine Jones
2002 No SB/1 after week 14, .3 BS
Julius Jones
2004 4/3.28 TRV, .23/.305/.385/.46/.545/.545 BS
2004 1.9 SB/6
2006 CBA increase BS to .425/.51/.605/.62
2008 VOID 2008-2009
DEION: +.009999 in 2004-2005, +.01 in 2006, -.009999 in 2007-2008, -.01 in 2009
Nathan Jones
2004 3/.9615 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .0415 SB/3
2007 .85 RFA tender
2007 CUT Post week 2
2007 No SB/1 after week 2, .51 BS
John Clayton, ESPN: Jones will receive a signing bonus of $41,500 and base salaries of $230,000,
$305,000 and $385,000.
Pacman Jones
2008 Acquired from TEN (for 4th)
2008 4/13.3 TRV, .7/1/3/7.25 BS
2008 Suspended 7 weeks (weeks 7-13, conduct)
2009 CUT Pre
2009 .25 RB (not paid)
2009 .25 WO
2010 .255 RB
2010 .595 WO
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: If he is named to two Pro Bowls or intercepts seven passes
in any two of the first three seasons and participates in 65 percent of the snaps, his [2011] base
salary would jump up to the 2011 franchise tender.
Jim Wyatt, The Tennessean: If Jones is available or on injured reserve for 16 games in 2008, the
Titans will also get a sixth-round pick from the Cowboys in 2009. Jones doesn't have to play in
the games; he just can't be suspended.
If Jones isn't reinstated, the Titans will send a fourth-round draft pick back to the Cowboys in
2009. If Jones is reinstated and suspended again for another matter, the Titans will send a fifthround pick to the Cowboys in 2009.
Robert Jones
1992 4/2.95 TRV, .35/.4/.45/.5 BS
1992 1.2 SB/4
1992-1995 .0125 RepB
1995 .06 Inc
USA Today: Signing bonus of $1.2 million plus base salaries of $350,000, $400,000, $450,000,
$500,000 and $725,000. Roster bonus of $12,500 each year. Total package: $3.675 million over
five years.
Jon Kitna
2009 Acquired from DET (for Anthony Henry)
2009 3/8.8 TRV, 1.4/2/2.6/3.1/2.9 BS
2009 2.5 OB/5
2009-2013 .1 WO
2012 VOID 2012-2013
Spagnola: As for Kitna, who still had another year on his Detroit contract, he is scheduled to
make $8.8 million over the next three seasons. The deal includes a $2.5 million option bonus,
along with base salaries of $1.4 million, $2 million and $2.6 million. He also can make another
$100,000 each season if he meets off-season workout requirements.
Micah Knorr
2000 1/.193 TRV, .193
2001 1/.298 TRV, .298 BS
2002 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2002 CUT Post week 7
Kyle Kosier
2006 5/15 TRV, .6/1.71/2.07/2.63/2.99 BS
2006 5 SB/5
2008 IR after week 12
2011 3/6.5 TRV, 8.5 TRMV, .9/1.25/2.25 BS
2011 2.1 SB/2
2012 BS escalated to 2.25
2012 CUT Pre
2013 1 esc possible
Adam Schefter, NFL Network: the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with free agent OT Kyle
Kosier (Lions) on a five-year deal worth $15 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of $5
million.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Kosier’s three-year deal is worth $6.5 million but he can add $1 million to
his base salaries in 2012 and ’13 if he hits a play-time escalator that would push the total to $8.5
million. He received a $2.1 million bonus.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: Kosier received a $2.1 million signing bonus. Base salaries are: 2011:
$900,000 2012: $1.25 million 2013: $2.25 million
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: The move would save the Cowboys $1.55 million in salary cap space…
Kosier earned a $1 million escalator that would have jumped his base salary in 2012 to $2.25
million.
Kevin Kowalski
2011 3/1.4 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .005 SB/3
Casey Kreiter
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
LP Ladouceur
2005 No SB/1 after week 3, .23 BS
2006 1/.35 TRV, .35 BS
2007 1/.435 TRV, .435 BS
2008 5/4.015 TRV, .52/.62/.635/.65/.79 BS
2008 .8 SB/5
2013 5/5.5 TRV, .865/.885/1/1.05/1.1 BS
2013 .6 SB/5
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: the Cowboys signed veteran longsnapper L.P. Ladouceur to a five-year
deal, agent Gil Scott said Thursday. A source said he received a $600,000 signing bonus.
Tron LaFavor
2004 PS after week 11, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 16, .305 BS
David LaFleur
1997 5/5.325 TRV, .47/.5875/.705/.8225/.94 BS
1997 1.8 SB/5
1999 .38 SB/3 CONV
2001 CUT Pre
Bart Hubbuch, Dallas Morning News: LaFleur beat his personal deadline by a day after signing a
five-year, $5.325 million deal… the deal included a $1.8 million signing bonus and base salaries
of $470,000; $587,500; $705,000; $822,500; and $940,000. LaFleur will count $830,000 against
the salary cap this season.
Kareem Larrimore
2000 3/1.106 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .28 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298
2001 CUT Post week 6
Derrick Lassic
1993 3/.505 TRV, .1/.125/.15 BS?
1993 .13 SB/3
1994 CBA increase BS to .135/.178
1994 IR after week 14
1995 Acquired by CAR via expansion draft
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Lassic 94th overall $143,333 [1993 cap hit]…
Keon Lattimore
2009 1/.31 TRV, .31 BS
2009 IR, CUT Post week 4 (injury settlement)
Cameron Lawrence
2015 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Demarcus Lawrence
2014 4/5.506648 TRV, .42/.670302/.920604/1.170906 BS
2014 2.324836 SB/4
2014-2015 BS guaranteed
2016 .48 BS guaranteed
Ryan Leaf
2001 No SB/3 after week 4, .418/.477/1 BS
2002 CBA increase BS to .525
2002 CUT Pre
Ron Leary
2012 3/1.449 TRV, .39/.48/.57 BS
2012 .009 SB/3
2012 CUT Post
2012 .205 BS guaranteed
2012 PS, .0969 BS
2012 Activated after week 15, .39/.48/.57 BS
2013 BS reduced to .405/.495
2015 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Leary received a decent signing bonus of $9,000…
$205,000 of Leary's $390,000 base salary for the 2012 season is fully guaranteed (skill, injury and
cap).
Darrell Lee
2004 3/.9325 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .0125 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
ReShard Lee
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2004 2/.543 TRV, .23/.305 BS
2004 .008 SB/2
2005 CUT Pre
Sean Lee
2010 4/3.5 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 1.2 SB/4
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54/.63
2012 .51 LTBE one-time RB (PTI)
2013 6/42 TRV ext, 51 TRMV, 5.5/2.5/3/7/7/7 BS
2013 10 SB/7/5
2013-2014 BS guaranteed
2014 4.75 SB/6/5 CONV
2014 IR (ACL)
2015 1.5 esc possible (PT)
2016-2018 2 esc possible (PT)
2019 1.5 esc possible (PT)
Aaron Wilson, NFP: The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a four-year, $3.5 million deal
with second-round rookie linebacker Sean Lee, according to a league source. The contract
includes a $1.2 million signing bonus and a $510,000 one-timer clause.
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Lee signed a six-year extension Wednesday worth as much as $51
million, including a $10 million signing bonus, according to a source. The base value of the deal
is $42 million. He will make a $630,000 base salary in 2013, and will have base salaries of $5.5
million (2014), $2.5 million ('15) and $3 million ('16), with $7 million base salaries from 2017 to
'19. With 80 percent play time during the next two years, Lee can earn an extra $1.5 million on
his 2015 base salary that is guaranteed. From 2016 to '19, he can earn an extra $7.5 million
toward his base salaries with 80 percent play time in the previous years.
Clarence Hill, Ft. Worth Star Telegram: Lee converted $4.75 million of his $5.5 million base salary
into signing bonus for next season (2014)...
Travis Leffew
2006 No SB/2 after week 11, .275/.36 BS
2006 CUT Post week 14
Matt Lehr
2001 3/1.02 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .124 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post week 16 (claimed by STL)
Lyle Leong
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Leong received $6,000 to sign.
Leon Lett
1991 3/.39 TRV, .08/.1/.11 BS
1991 .025 SB/3
1991-1993 .025 RB
1993 3/2.4 TRV, .95/.7/.75 BS
1995 .625?/.875?/1.5/2/2.5 BS
1995 3.5 SB/5
1995 suspended 4 games (weeks 10-13, substance abuse policy)
1996 .6 SB/4 CONV
1996 suspended 3 games (weeks 15-17, substance abuse policy)
1997 suspended 13 games (weeks 1-14, substance abuse policy)
1997 contract tolled, .275/1.5/2/2.5 BS
1998 1.5 SB/3 CONV, .425/2/2.5 BS
1999 1.6 SB/2 CONV
1999 suspended 8 games (weeks 1-9, substance abuse policy)
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Lett [was] scheduled to make $750,000 in the final year of his
previous contract [1995]…
Korey Lindsey
2014 .495/.585 BS
2014 IR, .313 BS
2014 CUT Post, .037412 injury settlement?
Nate Livings
2012 5/18.75 TRV, 1/1.7/3.4/4.4/4.75 BS
2012 3.5 SB/5
2012-2013 BS guaranteed?
2013 IR, CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Livings’ five-year deal totals $18.75 million and included a $3.5 million
signing bonus. The guaranteed money is $6.2 million. Livngs, who turned 30 last Friday and
started 32 straight games the last two years in Cincinnati, will receive base salaries of $1 million
(2012), $1.7 million (2013), $3.4 million (2013), $4.4 million (2014) and $4.75 million (2015).
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: The Cowboys also reworked the deal for left guard Nate Livings,
saving roughly $740,000 against the cap, according to a source. Livings was set to make a base
salary of $1.7 million this season and will now make $715,000 with the difference between the
two turned into signing bonus.
Sean Lissemore
2010 4/1.8386 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .0486 SB/4
2010 IR after week 12, .225 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54/.63
2012 3/6 TRV ext, 1/1.25/1.75 BS
2012 2 SB/5
2012-2013 BS guaranteed?
2013 Traded to SD Post (for cond 2015 7th)
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: $48,600 signing bonus
Tim McMahon, ESPN Dallas: The Cowboys locked up a starting-caliber defensive linemen
through 2016 by giving Lissemore a three-year extension worth $6 million (plus incentives) with
$3.1 million guaranteed… His $2 million signing bonus is more money than he had previously
made in his NFL career.
AP: The San Diego Chargers have traded a 2015 conditional seventh-round draft pick to the
Dallas Cowboys for defensive tackle Sean Lissemore.
Nate Livings
Mike Florio, PFT: The contract, we’re told, has a base value of $19 million, with $6.2 million
guaranteed.
Khari Long
2007 PS, .0799 BS
2007 CUT Post week 15
Cliff Louis
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 CUT Post week 1
Jamar Love
2009 PS after week 8, .0884 BS
2009 CUT Post week 12
Anthony Lucas
2001 PS, .068 BS
2001 IR after week 5
2002 1/.305 TRV, .3 BS
2002 .005 SB/1
2002 IR, .145 BS
Mike Lucky
1999 3/.774 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .024 SB/3
2000 CBA increase BS to .275
2002 .563 RFA tender
Louis Mackey
2001 PS, .068 BS
2001 Activated after week 9, .209/.298 BS
2001 IR after week 10, .12 BS
2002 CUT Post
2002 PS, .068 BS
2002 Activated after week 1, .225 BS
Brandon Magee
2013 3/1.49 TRV, .405/.495/.585 BS
2013 .05 SB/3
2013 CUT Post (claimed by CLE)
2013 .065 BS guaranteed
Brian McIntyre, Yahoo Sports: the Cowboys handed out the largest individual guarantee, signing
former Arizona State linebacker Brandon Magee to a contract that includes a total of $70,000 in
guarantees, including $65,000 in fully guaranteed base salary.
Ben Malena
2014 3/1.532 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .002 SB/3
2014 IR, .303 BS
2014 CUT Post, .106941 injury settlement?
Todd Archer, ESPN: $2,000 [signing bonus]
Cody Mandell
2014 3/1.532 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .002 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $2,000 [signing bonus]
Brock Marion
1993 3/.39 TRV, .1/.125/.15 BS
1993 .015 SB/3
1994 CBA increase BS to .135/.178
1996 .361 RFA tender
1996 1/.361 TRV, .226 BS
1996 .135 SB/1
1997 1/.45 TRV, .2/2 BS
1997 .25 SB/2
1998 VOID (.056285 into 1997, .068715 into 1998)
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Marion 196th overall $105,000 [1993 cap hit]…
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: Marion will earn $450,000 this season ($200,000
base and $250,000 signing bonus) and $2 million in 1998.
James Marten
2007 4/2.49 TRV, .275/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .65 SB/4
2008 CUT Post week 1 (claimed by OAK)
.185 PTI
Glasco Martin
2014 3/1.53 TRV, 42/.51/.6 BS
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: Martin did not receive a signing bonus.
Jamar Martin
2002 3/1.179 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455/.545/.545/.545 BS
2002 .274 SB/7
2002 IR, .13 BS (ACL)
2004 CUT Post (claimed by MIA)
2005-2008 voidable
Zack Martin
2014 4/8.967798 TRV, .42/.827627/1.235254/1.642881 BS
2014 4.842036 SB/4
2014-2017 BS guaranteed
Russell Maryland
1991 5/7.875 TRV, .7/.7/.825/.95/1.1 BS
1991 3.6 SB/5
1994 .05 LTBE (Pro Bowl)
USA Today: signing bonus of $3.6 million, base salaries of $700,000, $700,000, $825,000 and
$1.150 million. Total: $6.975 million over four years. Present value: $6.34 million.
Kevin Mathis
1997 .131/.1952/.325 BS
2000 .472 RFA tender
2000 Traded to NO (for Chris Bordano)
Matt McBriar
2004 1/.23 TRV, .23 BS
2005 2/.69 TRV, .305/.385 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2007 5/8.5 TRV, .6/.9/1.25/1.55/1.7 BS
2007 2.5 SB/5 (2.428115 PV)
2008 IR after week 6
2011 IR after week 16
Bryan McCann
2010 3/1.226 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .011 SB/3
2010 CUT Post (claimed by BAL)
2010 PS after week 2, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 8, .32 BS
2010 .0266 SB/1
2011 1/.45 TRFV, .45 BS
2011 CUT Post week 2
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: He received an $11,000 signing bonus after the draft.
Chance McCarty
1999 2/.435 TRV, .175/.25 BS
1999 .01 SB/2
1999 CUT Post
Rolando McClain
2014 Acquired from BAL (w/2015 7th for 2015 6th)
2014 .7 BS
2015 1/3 TRV, 4 TRMV, .75 BS
2015 .5 SB/1
2015 .25 WO
2015 .09375 RB/game active (equiv 1.5, 1.3125 LTBE)
2015 1 NLTBE (PT, PT & playoffs)
Tim McMahon, ESPN: McClain signed a nonguaranteed one-year, $700,000 contract when the
Cowboys acquired his rights from the Baltimore Ravens, a deal which will cost Dallas a sixthround pick in exchange for the Ravens' seventh-rounder.
Todd Archer, ESPN: As part of the one-year deal worth $3 million, McClain can earn up to $1.5
million in per-game roster bonuses… McClain can earn $93,750 for each week he is on the 46man game-day roster. Because he was on the 46-man roster for 14 games last year, only two of
the bonuses do not hit the cap currently, giving him a cap figure of $2.812 million. In addition to
his $750,000 base salary, McClain received a $500,000 signing bonus and can earn an extra
$250,000 in a workout bonus. McClain can earn $1 million in playing-time incentives. He can
earn $250,000 for playing in 65 percent of the snaps, $500,000 for 70 percent and $750,000 for
75 percent. If the Cowboys make the playoffs and he plays in 75 percent of the snaps, he can
earn $1 million.
Terrell McClain
2014 3/3.05 TRV, .75/1/1 BS
2014 .3 SB/3
Todd Archer, ESPN: McClain signed a three-year deal worth $3.05 million. He received a
$300,000 signing bonus and will receive base salaries of $750,000, $1 million and $1 million. The
max value of McClain's deal is $3.8 million.
Danny McCray
2010 3/1.22 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .005 SB/3
2011 CBA increase BS to .45/.54
2013 1.323 RFA tender
2013 1/.73 TRV, .63 BS
2013 .1 SB/1
Todd Archer, ESPN: The Cowboys did not want to pay him the tender offer of roughly $1.2
million last year as a restricted free agent, so they gave him a $100,000 signing bonus and the
$630,000 base salary.
Wane McGarity
1999 3/.99 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .24 SB/3
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389
2001 CUT Post week 3
Stephen McGee
2009 4/2.282 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .532 SB/4
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: McGee signed a $2.28 million deal that includes a signing bonus worth
$532,000.
Tony McGee
2002 3/2.565 TRV, 2.915 TRMV, .65/.755/.76 BS
2002 .4 SB/3
2002 .15 NLTBE (15 rec)
2003 CUT Post
2003-2004 .1 NLTBE (15 recs)
2003 No SB/1 after week 5, .755 BS (not MSB eligible)
2003 CUT Post week 7
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: McGee will be paid a signing bonus of $400,000 and base salaries of
$650,000 in 2002 and $750,000 in both 2003 and 2004. There is an incentive package that could
push the value of the contract to $3 million.
Darren McFadden
2015 2/3 TRV, 5.85 TRMV, .9/1.25 BS
2015 .2 SB/2
2015 .009375 RB/game active (equiv .15, .15 LTBE)
2015-2016 1.05 NLTBE (rsh yds)
2016 .03125 RB/game active (equiv .5)
2016 .75 NLTBE (consec yrs rsh yds)
Todd Archer, ESPN: If he fails to rush for 1,000 yards in either season, the base value of the
contract is $3 million. McFadden received a $200,000 signing bonus and will receive a $900,000
base salary in 2015 for a $1.15 million cap figure. He earns $9,375 for every game he is on the
46-man roster. In 2016, he will earn a base salary of $1.25 million and has per-game roster
bonuses that can earn him an extra $500,000. If he does not play in eight games in 2015, then
the max he could earn on those per-game bonuses in 2016 is $250,000. If he runs for 1,600
yards in back-to-back years, he will earn an extra $2.85 million. The closest in team history any
running back has come to that was in 1991 and 1992 when Emmitt Smith ran for 1,563 and
1,713 yards, respectively. If McFadden rushes for 1,000, 1,200, 1,350 or 1,600 yards in either
year, he can earn up to $2.1 million. He would earn an extra $750,000 with consecutive 1,600
yard seasons. Back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons would net him an extra $250,000, and back-toback 1,400-yard seasons would net him an extra $500,000.
Marques McFadden
2002 No SB after week 2, .225 BS
2002 IR after week 7, .13 BS
Everett McIver
1998 5/9.525 TRV, .22/.4/1.375/1.695/1.755 BS
1998 1.6 SB/5
1999 .78 RB CONV/4
1999-2002 .025 WO
2000 CUT Pre
2000 1.6 OB/3 (not paid)
2000 .1 esc possible
2001 .25 esc possible
2002 .5 esc possible
Bart Hubboch, Dallas Morning News: Dallas announced a five-year, $9.5 million contract with a
$3.2 million signing bonus, but only $1.6 million of the bonus was paid up front. Portions of the
remaining $1.6 million will be paid if he is on the roster each spring of the final three option
years. So McIver counts just $540,000 against the Cowboys' salary cap in 1998, giving the
Cowboys operating room - however small - for the rest of free agency.
Jason McKie
2002 No SB after week 13, .225/.3 BS
2003 CUT Post (claimed by CHI)
Jeremy McKinney
2002 No SB after week 5, .3/.375 BS
2002 NFI after week 10, .145 BS
2003 CUT Pre
James McKnight
1999 Acquired from SEA (for 2000 3rd)
1999 .8/1 BS
1999 BS reduced to .4 after week 1, equiv .423529
1999 .37647 SB/2 CONV
2000 1/.64 TRV, .44 BS
2000 .2 SB/1
Ryan McNeil
2000 5/18 TRV, 22 TRMV, .45/.5/2.5/4.25/4.75 BS
2000 1.55 SB/5
2001 CUT Pre
2001 4 RB (not paid)
David Moore, Dallas Morning News: McNeil… signed a five-year, $18 million deal which includes
a $1.55 million signing bonus.
Ray Buck, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: McNeil, probably the most consistent 16-game starter on
the Cowboys' defense a year ago, was released by the Cowboys on Thursday because of a $4
million roster bonus that would come due if he was still on the roster Friday.
Pat McQuistan
2006 4/1.669 TRV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .059 SB/4
2009 CBA increase BS to .535
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2010 Traded to MIA Post (for 2011 6th)
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: Dallas picked up a sixth-round pick for McQuistan
Caleb McSurdy
2012 4/2.1594 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .0594 SB/4
2012 IR, .273 BS (Achilles)
2013 BS reduced to .405/.495
2013 CUT Post
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: This year's seventh-round pick, Caleb McSurdy, signed for $59,400.
Henry Melton
2014 4/27.501 TRV, 29.001 TRMV, 1.25/9/7/7 BS
2014 1 SB/4
2014 .078125 RB/game active (equiv 1.25, .234375 LTBE, earned 1.015625 before restructure)
2014 .234375 RB OATSB CONV/4
2014 1.5 NLTBE
2014 .001 OB/4 (Mar 2015) DECLINED
Todd Archer, ESPN: Melton will make as little as $2.25 million with the Dallas Cowboys in 2014
and as much as $29 million over the next four seasons… The Cowboys gave Melton, who is
coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, a $1 million signing bonus as part of the
deal he agreed to Tuesday night with a $1.25 million base salary. He can earn an extra $78,125
per week if he is on the 46-man roster, maxing out at $1.25 million. His first-year cap number at
present is $1.734 million but will grow through the season each week he is on the gameday
roster. The kicker in the deal comes in 2015 when he would earn a fully guaranteed $9 million
base salary. The base salaries in 2016-17 are $7.5 million each. There are also $1.5 million in
incentives in the deal for playing time and sacks in 2014. The Cowboys have to exercise the
option on the final three years of the deal by the first day of the 2015 league year.
Mike Mickens
2009 4/1.805 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .055 SB/4
2009 CUT Post
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Signed by TB after week 8
Aaron Wilson, PFT: Mickens received a $55,000 signing bonus
Brandon Middleton
2004 3/.926 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .006 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
Mike Middleton
1993 IR?
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Middleton 84th overall $180,000 [1993 cap hit]…
Anthony Miller
1997 2/3.55 TRV, .2/2 BS
1997 .35 SB/2
1998 CUT
1998 1 RB (not paid)
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: the five-time Pro Bowl performer received a
$350,000 signing bonus and a base salary of $500,000 for this season. He will count $675,000
against the Cowboys' salary cap this season. In 1998, Miller is scheduled to receive a $1 million
roster bonus on March 1 and $2 million in base salary.
Lonyae Miller
2010 3/1.227 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .012 SB/3
2010 CUT Post
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 12, .32/.405 BS
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Five undrafted guys received signing bonuses of $12,000 safety Barry Church, defensive end Lorenzo Washington, running back Lonyae Miller, tackle Will
Barker and center Phil Costa.
Ernie Mills
1998 1/.3222 TRV, .3222 BS
1999 3/2.375 TRV, .4/.4/.8 BS
1999 .375 SB/3
2000 CBA increase BS to .44
2000 CUT Post
2000 .4 RB (June, not paid)
2001 voidable (51% 2000 PT)
AP: The three-year deal is worth $ 2.275 million, including a $ 375,000 signing bonus… Mills
would get a $ 400,000 base salary in 1999, a $ 300,000 roster bonus in June of 2000, a $ 400,000
base in 2000 and an $ 800,000 base in 2001, the source said.
Jeremy Mincey
2014 2/3 TRV, 4.5 TRMV, 1/1.5 BS
2014 .5 SB/2
2014 BS guaranteed
2014-2015 .5 NLTBE (PT, sacks)
2015 .2 BS guaranteed
2015 .3 BS guaranteed (injury only)
2015 .5 esc possible
Todd Archer, ESPN: Mincey can earn as much as $4.5 million over the next two seasons. Mincey
received a $500,000 signing bonus and his $1 million base salary is also guaranteed. He is due a
base salary of $1.5 million in 2015 with $200,000 is guaranteed.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Mincey received the largest guarantee among the Cowboys' free-agent
additions at $2 million.
Barry Minter
1993 3/.4 TRV, .1/.125/.15 BS
1993 .025 SB/3?
1993 Traded to CHI (w/Vinson Smith & 1995 6th for John Roper, Kelly Blackwell & Markus Paul)
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Minter 168th overall $108,330
Zach Minter
2014 2/1.08 TRV, .495/.585 BS
2014 IR, .318 BS
2014 CUT Post, .018706 injury settlement?
Dwayne Missouri
2001 No SB after week 7, .209 BS (off BAL PS)
Donald Mitchell
2003 3/2.775 TRV, 3.975 TRMV, .45/.65/.8 BS
2003 .675 SB/3
2003 IR
2003-2005 .4 NLTBE
2004 CUT Post
2005 .2 RB
AdamJT13: Mitchell signed a three-year contract for $2,775,000 (not $2.6 million, as was
reported in the media), plus standard workout bonuses. He got a signing bonus of $675,000;
base salaries of $450,000 (2003), $650,000 (2004) and $800,000 (2005); and a roster bonus of
$200,000 due in 2005.
Johnny Mitchell
1996 No SB/1 after week 12, .196 BS
Terrance Mitchell
2014 4/2.265896 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .045896 SB/4
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: The team quickly reached deals with seventh rounders… Terrance Mitchell
($45,896)… The six picks received base salaries of $420,000 (2014), $510,000 (2015), $600,000
(2016) and $690,000 (2017).
Matt Moore
2007 3/1.13 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .015 SB/3
2007 CUT Post (claimed by CAR)
Sterling Moore
2013 No SB/2 after week 12, .555/.645 BS
2015 1.542 RFA tender
Quincy Morgan
2004 Acquired from CLE after week 6 (for Antonio Bryant)
2004 .56 BS
Jeff Moturi
2010 PS after week 16, .0884 BS
DeMarco Murray
2011 4/2.973438 TRV, .375/.485156/.620313/.755469 BS
2011 .6625 SB/4
2012-2014 .025 WO
2014 BS escalated to 1.406
Bob Gretz, BobGretz.com: 4-year deal for $2,973,438, with a signing bonus of $662,500.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: 25,000 workout [bonus in 2012]…
Michael Myers
1998 3/.785 TRV, .144/.18/.216 BS
1998 .245 SB/3
1999 CBA increase BS top .25/.358
2001 .512 RFA tender
2002 1/.75 TRV, .525 BS
2002 .225 SB/1
2003 .53 BS
2003 CUT Post week 5
Godfrey Myles
1994 3/1.345 TRV, .25/.32/.4 BS
1994 .375 SB/3
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys provided Godfrey Myles a three-year, $1.345
million contract Monday that lessens his impact on the salary cap and precludes the linebacker
from becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season… Myles, who never started last
season after returning from knee surgery, accepted a $375,000 signing bonus and a base salary
of $250,000 this season for a first-year total of $625,000… Myles, whose new contract averages
almost $450,000 per season, is scheduled to make $320,000 in base salary for 1995 and
$400,000 in the final year of the contract.
Tom Myslinski
1999 No SB/1 after week 2, .4 BS
Bill Nagy
2011 4/2.0859 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .0459 SB/4
2011 IR after week 6, .258 BS
2012 waived/injured (claimed by DET)
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas: Nagy got a signing bonus of $45,900.
Jordan Najvar
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
Ryan Neufeld
1999 .175 BS
Drake Nevis
2013 No SB after week 3, .555 BS
2013 CUT Post week 15
Terence Newman
2003 6/18.416585 TRV, 33 TRMV, 1.111/1.388/1.666/1.944/2.222/2.499/1.694165 BS
2003 6.501 SB/7
2004 6.5 OB/6, .305417/.583167/.860917/1.138667/1.416417/1.694165 BS
2009 voidable
DEION: +1.006023 in 2004-2006, -1.006023 in 2007-2009
2008 6/50.2 TRV ext, .605/.895/9/8/6.016/7.600417/7.5 BS
2008 12 SB/7/6
2008-2010 BS guaranteed
2012 CUT Split
AdamJT13: The only new bonus he received is the $12 million signing bonus. As expected, his
base salaries for the first two seasons are the minimums for his experience level -- $605,000 this
season and $895,000 in 2009. He had some bonus prorations remaining from his old contract,
and those stay on his cap number for 2008 and 2009. His new cap hits for those seasons are
$3,617,743 for 2008 (up from $2,429,160 before the extension) and $3,901,028 for 2009. In
2010, the currently scheduled uncapped season, he has a guaranteed salary of $9 million.
AdamJT13: Newman’s cap charge goes from $8.016 million to $2 million for 2012, with $2
million in dead money left in 2013.
James Newson
2004 3/.932 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .012 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
Nate Newton
1986 .085/.1/? BS
1986 .015 SB/3
1988 4/1.1445 TRV, .2175/.24/.27/.297 BS
1989 .035 RB
1990-1991 .0425 RB
1991 3/1.8 TRV, .5/.55/.6 BS
1991-1992 .05 RB
1993 .025 RepB
1993 .025 RB
1994 3/? TRV, .8/.85/.6 BS
1994 1 SB/3
1994 .067 RepB
1995 .66 SB/3 CONV, .5 BS added
1995 .066 RepB
1996 3/2.249 TRV, .2/.5/.7 BS
1996 .45 SB/3
1996 .133 RB
1997 .2 RB
1997-1998 .033 RepB
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: they signed Pro Bowl guard Nate Newton to a oneyear contract extension. The new contract, which Newton signed late Monday night, calls for
the Cowboys to reduce Newton's salary from $600,000 to $200,000 in 1996. The club then gave
him a $450,000 signing bonus.
Dat Nguyen
1999 3/1.1 TRV, .175/.25/.325 BS
1999 .35 SB/3
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389
2002 6/13.5 TRV, .45/1.625/1.875/1.375/1.625/2.5 BS
2002 2 SB/6
2002 .55 RB
2005 .5 RB
2006 CUT Pre, retired
2006 .5 RB (not paid)
2007 .2625 RB
2007 .2375 NLTBE
Tim Price, San Antonio Express-News: Nguyen signed a three-year deal Sunday worth about $1.2
million. It includes a $350,000signing bonus along with the minimum salary requirements each
season.
AP: Nguyen signed a six-year, $13.5 million contract that includes a $2 million signing bonus.
John Nix
2001 3/.914 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .018 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2003 CUT Post (claimed by SF)
Brandon Noble
1999 2/.432 TRV, .175/.25 BS
1999 .007 SB/2
2000 CBA increase BS to .275
2001 1/.389 TRV, .389 BS
2002 1.227 RFA tender
Ben Noll
2004 Acquired from STL (waivers)
2004 .23 BS
2005 1/.305 TRV, .305 BS
2005 CUT Post week 12 (claimed by STL)
Jay Novacek
1995 3/4.8 TRV, .8/1/1.2 BS
1995 1.8 SB/3
1996 .8 SB/3 CONV (dummy year added)
1997 Retired Post
LA Times: A $1.8-million signing bonus prompted Dallas tight end Jay Novacek to agree to a
three-year, $4.8-million contract with the Cowboys and reject a strong bid from Green Bay...
Novacek will receive base salaries of $800,000, $1 million and $1.2 million and will count $1.4
million against the 1995 salary cap.
AP: Novacek agreed to lower his base salary of $1.25 million this season. [1997]
Keith O’Neil
2003 2/.535 TRV, .225/.305 BS
2003 .005 SB/2
2005 1/.38 TRV, .38 BS
2005 CUT Post (claimed by IND)
Alex Obomese
2007 3/1.1225 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .0075 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Steve Octavien
2008 .01 SB/2 after week 12, .295/.385 BS (off WAS PS)
Eric Ogbogu
2003 1/.53 TRV, .53 BS
2003 2/1.575 TRV ext, .535/.54 BS
2003 .45 SB/3
2004-2005 .025 WO
2005 CUT Post
2005 No SB/1 after week 1, .54 BS (not MSB eligible)
Evan Oglesby
2007 Acquired from BAL (waivers)
2007 .435 BS
2008 1/.52 TRV, .52 BS
2008 CUT Post (claimed by BAL)
Kevin Ogletree
2009 3/1.197 TRV, .31/.395/.48 BS
2009 .012 SB/3
2010 IR after week 14, .24 BS
2011 CBA increase BS to .525
2012 1/.64 TRV, .64 BS
2013 .025 de-esc possible (WO)
Darin Gantt, PFT: they brought him back later on a one-year, $640,000 contract.
Amobi Okoye
2014 2/1.6 TRV, .73/.87 BS
2014 reserve/NFI
2014 2015 BS reduced to .745
Todd Archer, ESPN: Okoye signed a two-year deal with the Cowboys last week that did not
contain any signing bonus or guaranteed money. Okoye, who hopes a reunion with defensive
coordinator Rod Marinelli will rejuvenate his career, will make $730,000 in 2014 and $870,000 in
2015.
Igor Olshansky
2009 4/18 TRV, 1.7/2.465/3.335/4.2/4.4 BS
2009 6 OB/5
2010-2013 .1 WO
2011 CUT Post
2014 voidable?
John Clayton, ESPN: Olshansky agreed to a four-year deal worth $18 million that included $8
million in guarantees
Bob McGinn/Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Olshansky received a five-year deal
worth $22.5 million. It included a $6 million signing bonus and $2 million more of guaranteed
base salary.
Kyle Orton
2012 3/10.5 TRV, .9/1.35/3.25/3.5/3.5 BS
2012 5 SB/5
2013 .51 SB/4 CONV
2014 CUT Post
2015-2016 voidable
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: three years, $10.5 million, $5 million signing bonus 2012 -- $900,000
2013 -- $1.35 million 2014 -- $3.25 million…
Todd Archer, ESPN: He received a $5 million signing bonus in 2012, and the team converted
$510,000 of his $1.35 million base salary in 2013 into a signing bonus for cap relief.
Terrell Owens
2006 3/25 TRV, 5/5/4 BS
2006 5 SB/3
2007 3 RB
2008 3 RB (not paid)
2008 3/27 TRV ext, .83/2.67/7.5/7 BS
2008 12.9 SB/4
2008 .1 BS guaranteed
2009 CUT Pre
2009 3.1 RB (not paid)
Dave Halprin, Blogging the Boys: Owens' contract came in just as reported -- a $5 million signing
bonus, a $5 million salary for 2006, a $5 million salary and $3 million roster bonus in 2007, and a
$4 million salary and $3 million roster bonus in 2008.
Dallas Morning News: Owens agreed to a 4-year, $34 million extension Tuesday… Owens'
contract with the Cowboys calls for a $12.9 million signing bonus, according to the Morning
News. His base salary for 2008 is $830,000. He will earn $2.670 million with a $3.1 million roster
bonus in 2009, $7.5 million in 2010 and $7 million in 2011.
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: the Cowboys paid Owens a $12.9 million signing bonus as
part of a four-year, $36 million contract. Should the Cowboys cut Owens, he would count
$680,000 more against the '09 cap than the $8.99 million he is scheduled to count if he stays.
And because this is the last capped season, the Cowboys cannot spread out the hit over two
seasons like teams were able to do previously. This June, Owens is due a $3.1 million roster
bonus, so the Cowboys do not have to be in a rush to make a move.
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
2010 4/2.240522 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .450522 SB/4
2010 IR after week 9
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: the signing bonus given to fourth-round pick Akwasi OwusuAnsah was $450,522
Solomon Page
1999 4/1.9825 TRV, .175/.26875/.3225/.37625 BS
1999 .8 SB/4
1999 .04 RB
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389/.45
2001 IR after week 15 (MCL)
J’Vonne Parker
2006 Acquired from CLE (waivers), .35 BS
2006 CUT Post week 9
Jermey Parnell
2010 No SB/2 after week 5, .32/.405 BS (off NO PS)
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2012 1/.54 TRV, .54 BS
2012 2/3.523088 TRV ext, 1.023088/1.5 BS
2012 1 SB/3
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: The Dallas Cowboys signed reserve offensive tackle Jermey Parnell to
a three-year contract worth $4.062 million, a league source confirmed. The deal included a $1
million signing bonus.
Tony Parrish
2006 Acquired from SF after week 13 (waivers)
2006 2 BS, equiv .470589
Ronald Patrick
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
2014 PS, .1071 BS
2014 CUT Post week 4
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
Sam Paulescu
2008 No SB/1 after week 6, .295 BS
Rodney Peete
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Peete accepted a one-year, $575,000 contract Tuesday that
includes a $125,000 signing bonus…
Stephen Peterman
2004 4/2.03 TRV, .23/.305/.385/.46 BS
2004 .65 SB/4
2004 IR, .135 BS
2006 CUT Post
Ranch Report: Peterman signed a four year deal with a $650,000 signing bonus.
Rob Petitti
2005 3/.979 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .054 SB/3
2006 CUT Post (claimed by NO)
Blair Phillips
2007 3/1.1205 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .0055 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Dashaun Phillips
2014 3/1.5375 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0075 SB/3
2014 IR, .303 BS
2014 CUT Post, injury settlement?
Todd Archer, ESPN: Phillips, a Duncanville, Texas, native, received the largest signing bonus at
$7,500.
John Phillips
2009 4/1.82825 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .07825 SB/4
2010 IR (ACL), .24 BS
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Phillips, who signed a $1.83 million deal that includes a signing bonus
worth just over $78,000, will serve a role as a blocking tight end.
Brett Pierce
2004 .035 SB/3 after week 3, .23/.305/.385 BS (off BAL PS)
2005 IR after week 11
2006 CBA increase BS to .425
2006 IR
Kavika Pittman
1996 4/2.296 TRV, .28/.35/.42/.49 BS
1996 .756 SB/4
Jarrett Bell, USA Today: Dallas' top pick, second-round defensive end Kavika Pittman,
signed a four-year, $2.3 million deal with a $756,000 bonus.
Jason Pociask
2010 PS after week 13, .0884 BS
Lousaka Polite
2004 3/.9375 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .0175 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS after week 8, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 16, .23/.23 BS
2006 1/.35 TRV, .35 BS
2006 CUT Post week 6 (paid thru week 7)
2006 No SB/1 after week 8, .35 BS
2006 CUT Post week 9
2006 No SB/1 after week 10, .35 BS
2007 2/1.005 TRV, 1.105 TRMV, .435/.52 BS
2007 CUT Post (claimed by CHI)
2008 .05 WO
2008 .1 esc possible
Carlos Polk
2008 No SB/1 after week 5, .605 BS (.445 MSB)
Brodney Pool
2012 1/1.2 TRV, 1.1 BS
2012 .1 SB/1
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: one year, $1.2 million, $100,000 signing bonus 2012 -- $1.1 million
Jemeel Powell
2003 Acquired from DET (waivers)
2003 .225/.305 BS
2004 CUT Post
Duke Preston
2009 .62 BS (not MSB eligible)
2009 CUT Post week 4 (paid through week 5?)
2009 No SB/1 after week 5, .62 BS (not MSB eligible)
2010 1.226 RFA tender
2010 Retired
Peerless Price
2005 1/1.8 TRV, 2.5 TRMV, 1.3 BS
2005 .5 SB/1
2005 CUT Post week 13
Cory Procter
2005 No SB/2 after week 12, .23/.31 BS (off DET PS)
2006 CBA increase BS to .35
2007 1/.435 TRV, .435 BS
2008 1/.52 TRV, .52 BS
2009 1.545 RFA tender
2010 1.759 RFA tender
2010 CUT Pre
Jarrod Pughsley
2014 3/1.535 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
2014 IR, .303 BS
2014 CUT Post, injury settlement?
Todd Archer, ESPN: $5,000 [signing bonus]
Mike Quinn
1998 .198/.325 BS
Jerard Rabb
2007 3/1.13 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .015 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Ken-Yon Rambo
2001 1/.209 TRRV, .209 BS
2002 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
Joseph Randle
2013 4/2.34888 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .18888 SB/4
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Joseph Randle to a four-year
contract worth approximately $2.35 million Monday. The fifth-round pick got a signing bonus of
$188,880.
Jay Ratliff
2005 3/.96625 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .04125 SB/3
2005 IR after week 8, .135 BS
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435
2007 5/20.5 TRV ext, .52/1.25/2.105/3.75/4.875 BS
2007 8 SB/6 (7.746252 PV)
2011 5/40 TRV ext, 1.625/1.5/5/5.5/7/7.5/10 BS
2011 10 SB/7/5
2012 .5 RB
2013 3.66 SB/5 CONV
2013 PUP, CUT Post week 6
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The Dallas Cowboys on Friday signed starting nose tackle Jay Ratliff, who
took over the position when veteran Jason Ferguson was injured in the opening game of the
year, to a five-year contract extension. The deal, first reported by The Dallas Morning News and
confirmed for ESPN.com by league sources, is worth $20.5 million and includes $8 million in
bonuses.
Details courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Andrew Brandt, NFP: The "new money" is $40 million over five addtional years for an $8 million
average per year (APY). Including the "old money", the deal is seven years for $48.625 million
for a $6.95 million APY. The contract has $18 million of guarantees, which represents the bulk
of the $18.625 million over the first three years. And Ratliff will pocket $11.625 million in 2011,
almost $8 million more than he was scheduled to make.
Jamaica Rector
2005 3/.9425 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .0175 SB/3
2005 CUT Post
2005 PS, .07395 BS
2006 2/.635 TRV, .275/.36 BS
2006 CUT Post week 6
2006 PS, .0799 BS
Izell Reese
1998 .145/.19725/.358 BS
1998 .039 SB/3
2001 .512 RFA tender
Jacques Reeves
2004 2/.557333 TRV, .23/.305 BS
2004 .022333 SB/2
2006 1/.425 TRV, .425 BS
2007 .85 RFA tender
Alan Ricard
1999 2/.42 TRV, .175/.25 BS
1999 .0025 SB/2
1999 CUT Post
Tony Richardson
1994 2/.249 TRV, .108/.135 BS
1994 .006 SB/2
1994 CUT Post
1994 PS, .0561 BS
Steve Rissler
2007 3/1.12 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .005 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
Marco Rivera
2005 5/19 TRV, .7/1.875/2/3/3 BS
2005 8.125 SB/5
2005 .3 RB
2006 .575 BS guaranteed
2007 CUT Post
Todd Korth, Scout.com: Rivera’s deal is realistically $19 million over five years. He’ll receive a
$4.8 million bonus in 2006 if he plays on 95 percent of the Cowboys’ special teams plays, and
there is a very little chance of that happening. Rivera will make $13 million over the first three
years of the deal. Rivera is scheduled to earn a $300,000 roster bonus and a base salary of
$700,000, meaning he will earn $9.125 million this season
Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: River'a deal with Dallas last week was worth $19
million over five years. The contract contained an $8.125 million signing bonus and a $300,000
roster bonus this year. His base salaries will be $700,000 in 2005, $1.875 million in '06, $2
million in '07 and $3 million each in '08 and '09. In addition, $575,000 of his base salary for '06 is
guaranteed against skill and injury.
Keith Rivers
2015 1/.825 TRV, .745 BS (.585 MSB)
2015 .08 SB/1
David Helman, Fox Sports Southwest: Rivers signed with the Cowboys on a one-year deal for the
league's veteran minimum -- $750,000 with an $80,000 signing bonus.
Jeff Robinson
2002 4/4.8 TRV, .65/1.1/1.1/1.1 BS
2002 .85 SB/4
2002 IR (ACL)
2005 CUT Post
Stephen Hawkins, AP: the Cowboys signed him to a $4.8 million, four-year contract during the
offseason. The Cowboys gave Robinson, who played the last five seasons with St. Louis and was
the Rams' special teams captain, an $850,000 signing bonus. The base salary was $650,000 this
season and $1.1 million in each of the next three years.
Marvin Robinson
2014 3/1.532 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .002 SB/3
2014 IR, .303 BS
2014 CUT Post, injury settlement?
Todd Archer, ESPN: $2,000 [signing bonus]
Jacob Rogers
2004 5/3.35 TRV, .23/.305/.385/.46/.545 BS
2004 1.425 SB/5
2005 IR
2006 CUT Pre
Justin Rogers
2007 Acquired from NE (waivers)
2007 .285/.37/.46 BS
2009 CUT Post
Tony Romo
2003 2/.54 TRV, .225/.305 BS
2003 .01 SB/2
2004 5.258939 dummy LTBE added
2005 2/1.88 TRV, .38/.9 BS
2005 .3 SB/2
2005 .02 RB
2006 .28 RB
2006 1/3 TRV ext, 1 BS
2006 2 SB/2
2007 BS escalated to 1.5
2007 1 NLTBE
2007 6/67.5 TRV ext, 6.5/7/8.5/9/9/11.5 BS
2007 BS raised to 10 after week 8, equiv 6
2007 11.5 SB/7/6
2008 BS guaranteed
2008 5.895 SB/6 CONV
2008 6.38 SB/6 CONV (from 2009 BS)
2009 6 BS guaranteed
2010 IR after week 15
2011 8.19 SB/6/5 CONV, .81/.825/11.5/12.5/13.5/14.5 BS
2012 8.175 OB/5
2014-2016 voidable
2013 6/108 TRV ext, 1.5/13.5/17/8.5/14/19.5/20.5 BS
2013 25 SB/7/5
2014 12.5 SB/6/5 CONV
2015 16 SB/5 CONV
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: It is unlikely Romo will reach the $1 million incentive for
playing in 75 percent of the snaps [in 2006]. However, he could earn $750,000 for playing in 65
percent of the snaps, $500,000 for playing in 55 percent of the snaps or $250,000 for playing in
45 percent of the snaps. There are not any incentives in his contract for the 2006 season.
Mike Florio, PFT: He receives an $11.5 million signing bonus, a guaranteed base salary of $6
million in 2007 (up from a non-guaranteed $1.5 million under his current deal), a guaranteed
base salary of $6.5 million in 2008, a base salary in 2009 of $7 million, $6 million of which is
guaranteed, and non-guaranteed base salaries in 2010 through 2013 of $8.5 million, $9 million,
$9 million, and $11.5 million.
Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com: Romo restructured his contract to save the team cap room so
the Cowboys could sign CB Terence Newman and RB Marion Barber III. Romo received $12
million of his guaranteed money Tuesday, May 20, [2008] which will prorate over the life of his
contract.
Rainer Sabin, Dallas Morning News: the Cowboys restructured quarterback Tony Romo's
contract and cleared more than $6.5 million of salary cap room. Ninety percent of Romo's 2011
base salary of $9 million was converted into an $8.1 million roster bonus that will be prorated
over the length of the contract, which originally ran through 2013. Yet the Cowboys added
three years to his contract that will be voided if he remains with the team through 2013. By
doing so, the Cowboys will save $1.1 million in cap space annually.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Here’s the breakdown of Romo’s contract, not including the $25 million
signing bonus: 2013: $1.5 million base salary, $11.818 million cap figure 2014: $13.5 million base
salary, $21.773 million cap figure 2015: $17 million base salary, $25.273 million cap figure 2016:
$8.5 million base salary, $15.135 million cap figure 2017: $14 million base salary, $19 million cap
figure 2018: $19.5 million base salary, cap figure 2019: $20.5 million base salary, cap figure
Mike Florio, PFT: The $55 million in guaranteed money includes a whopping $40 million that is
fully guaranteed. (Again, $11.5 million of that already was guaranteed as a practical matter,
since that was his existing 2013 base salary.) The other $15 million is guaranteed for injury only.
Half becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of the 2014 league year, and the other half
becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of the 2015 league year.
Joel Corry, NFP: Romo is required to complete 90% of Dallas’ offseason workouts to prevent his
salary from de-escalating by $500,000 in that particular year.
Todd Archer, ESPN: The Cowboys will convert $12.5 million of Romo's $13.5 million base salary
into a signing bonus, dropping his salary-cap figure from $21.773 million to $11.773 million.
Dante Rosario
2013 1/.78 TRV, .715 BS (.555 MSB)
2013 .065 SB/1
2013 Traded to CHI Post (for cond 2014 7th)
Derek Ross
2002 3/1.427 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455/.545/.545/.545 BS
2002 .522 SB/7
2003 CUT Post week 13 (claimed by ATL)
2005-2008 voidable (min PT)
AP: Ross got a bonus of just more than $520,000. Both will get the minimum rookie salary of
$225,000.
Oliver Ross
1998 3/.643 TRV, .144/.18/.216 BS
1998 .103 SB/3
1999 CBA increase BS to .25
1999 CUT Post
Allen Rossum
2009 No SB/1 after week 5, .845 BS (.46 MSB?)
2009 CUT Post week 11
Martin Rucker
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 12, .47/.555 BS
Sean Ryan
2004 .3/1.04225 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .12225 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
2004 PS, .07395 BS
2004 Activated after week 11, .23 BS
2004 .099974 RB
2005 PS, .0799 BS
2005 Activated after week 10, .305/.385 BS
2006 Traded to NYJ Post (for 2007 7th)
Jimmy Saddler-McQueen
2010 No SB after week 9 (off STL PS), .32 BS
2010 CUT Post week 12
Darrick Sanders
2004 3/.93 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .01 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
Deion Sanders
1995 7/34.983999 TRV, .178/.178/.178/5.2/6.25/5/5 BS
1995 12.999999 SB/7
1995 -1.099999/7 SB repayment, .178/.492/.335/5.878999/6.25/5/5 BS
1995 .339442 settlement re-alloc
1995 11.9 SB/7
1999 5/51.5 TRV, 53 TRMV, 3/.5/13/11.5/10 BS
1999 2.5 SB/5
1999 1 RB
1999 1.5 NLTBE (70% PT & Pro Bowl)
2000 CUT Post
2001 2 RB (removed if 2000 BS escalated to 10.5)
2002-2003 4 RB (removed if 2000 BS escalated to 10.5)
Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Sanders' reported seven-year, $35 million contract
with Dallas is more like a three-year, $13.5 million deal… Sanders received a signing bonus of
$12.999 million and minimum-wage base salaries of $178,000 in his first three seasons… Here's
the year-by-year base salaries of the deal: $178,000 in '95, $178,000 in '96, $178,000 in '97, $5.2
million in '98, $6.25 million in '99, $5.0 million in 2000, and $5.0 million in 2001.
Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta Journal Constitution: The extension frees up $2 million as it reduces
Sanders' salary cap hit to $6.2 million for the '99 season. This leaves the Cowboys roughly $3
million under the cap with the start of training camp just five weeks away… The deal is
structured so Sanders' base salary of $10.5 million in 2000 appears in June instead of February
as it does with the vast majority of NFL contracts. This is significant because if Dallas cuts
Sanders, it would be able to spread the salary cap hit over three years instead of assuming the
entire blow in 2000… Sanders received a $2.5 million signing bonus Friday and will pick up a
roster bonus of $1 million in July. He will earn a base salary of $3 million in '99 and could add
another $1.5 million if he participates in 70 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps and makes
the Pro Bowl.
AP: This season, Sanders will receive a $3 million base salary, a $2.5 million signing bonus, which
leaves the team about $3 million under the 1999 salary cap, and a $1 million roster bonus on
July 1. He will earn $10.5 million for 2000, $13 million for 2001, $11.5 million for 2002 and $10
million for 2003, USA Today reported.
OJ Santiago
2000 Acquired from ATL (for draft pick)
2000 .472 BS
2000 CUT Post week 12 (claimed by CLE)
Dontavis Sapp
2014 3/1.531 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .001 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,000 [signing bonus]
Orlando Scandrick
2008 4/1.89 TRV, .295/.385/.47/.555 BS
2008 .185 SB/4
2011 BS escalated to 1.2
2011 5/25 TRV ext, .6/7.1/2/3.5/5/5 BS
2011 3 SB/6/5
2011 BS guaranteed
2012 6.4 BS guaranteed
2012 5.9 SB/5 CONV
2012-2016 esc possible
2013 1.285 SB/4 CONV
2013 5/15 TRV (after 2013), 4.5/1.5/3/3/3 BS
2014 BS guaranteed
2014 3.75 SB/5 CONV
2015-2016 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com: He is expected to sign the four-year deal worth $1.85 million
Friday, July 18. He will also receive a $185,000 signing bonus.
Aaron Wilson, NFP: Scandrick signed a two-year contract extension that includes $9 million in
guaranteed money. He's now under contract through 2018 after signing a contract on Nov. 21.
Two years ago, Scandrick signed a six-year, $28.2 million contract that included $10 million
guaranteed. Scandrick is due a $4.5 million base salary guaranteed for skill, injury and cap in
2014. His 2015 $1.5 million base salary is guaranteed for injury, but will be fully guaranteed if
he's on the roster on the fifth day of the league year in 2015. He's due a $3 million base salary in
2016 also guaranteed for injury only. It's fully guaranteed if he's on the roster on the fifth day of
the 2016 league year. Scandrick is due nonguaranteed base salaries of $3 million in 2017 and
2018, including a $500,000 de-escalator clause under requirements of the offseason
conditioning program.
Clarence Hill, Ft. Worth Star Telegram: Scandrick moved $3.75 million of his $4.5 millon base
salary into bonus [in 2014].
Darnay Scott
2002 No SB/1 after week 1, .65 BS (.45 MSB)
Lynn Scott
2001 2/.5145 TRV, .209/.298 BS
2001 .0075 SB/2
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2005 1/.7 TRV
2005 .075 SB/1
2005 CUT Post
2005 No SB/1 after week 8, .54 BS (not MSB eligible)
Tom Seder
2000 .193/.298 BS
George Selvie
2013 .63/.73 BS
Andrew Sendejo
2010 PS after week 11, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 12, .32/.405 BS
Gerald Sensabaugh
2009 1/1.75 TRV, .65 BS
2009 1 SB/1
2009 .1 WO
2010 1.809 RFA tender
2010 1/1.815 TRV, .815 BS
2010 1 SB/1
2011 1/2.5 TRV, .7 BS
2011 1.8 SB/1
2011 5/22.5 TRV ext, 1/3/4/4/6.5 BS
2011 4 SB/6/5
2012-2013 BS guaranteed (injury only, vests to full)
2013 CUT Pre
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: the Cowboys agreed to terms with Gerald Sensabaugh on a
one-year, $1.75 million deal.
Michael David Smith, PFT: Sensabaugh has signed his one-year, $1.815 million tender offer
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: Sensabaugh… received a $700,000 signing bonus and will get base salaries
of $1.8 million.
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Sensabaugh signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract
extension late last week that included $8 million in guaranteed money. Through a league source,
Mac's Football Blog has gotten a closer look at Sensabaugh's contract and on the surface, it
appears to be a two-year, $8 million extension with $4 million fully guaranteed. As part of the
extension, Sensabaugh received a $4 million signing bonus, with $800,000 in proration spread
from 2011 through 2015. Sensbaugh has a $1 million base salary in 2012, which is currently
guaranteed for injury only, but will become fully guaranteed (skill and cap) if he's on the roster
on March 13, 2012, the first day of the 2012 league year. In 2013, Sensabaugh has a $3 million
base salary that is currently guaranteed for injury only, but will become fully guaranteed if he's
on the roster on the first day of the 2013 league year. From 2014-16, Sensabaugh, who turns 30
in 2013, has $14.5 million non-guaranteed base salaries of $4 million (2014-15) and $6.5 million
(2016), with $250,000 base salary de-escalators in each year which kick in if Sensabaugh fails to
complete offseason workouts.
Scott Shanle
2003 Acquired from STL after week 14 (waivers)
2003 .225/.305/.38 BS
2006 .7216 RFA tender
2006 Traded to NO (for 7th)
Mike Sherrard
1986 4/1.456 TRV, .156/.2/.225/.275 BS
1986 .525 SB/4
1987-1989 .025 RB
1989 signed by SF as Plan B FA
Junior Siavii
2009 1/.46 TRV, .46 BS
2010 1.101 RFA tender
2010 CUT Post
Mana Silva
2011 after week 14 (off BUF PS)
Ernie Sims
2013 .84 BS (.555 MSB?)
Al Singleton
2003 4/8 TRV, .53/1.15/1.65/2.17 BS
2003 2.5 SB/4
Rick Stroud, St. Petersburg Times: the deal was believed to be worth about $8-million and
include a $2-million signing bonus.
Jocquel Skinner
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
Chad Slaughter
2000 2/.476 TRV, .193/.275 BS
2000 .008 SB/2
2000 CUT Post (claimed by NYJ)
Bob Slowikowski
2002 4/1.36 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455 BS
2002 IR, .172 BS
2002 .042 SA
2003 CUT Pre
DallasCowboys.com: He received a "split" contract of just $172,000, which includes the
equivalent of a $42,000 signing bonus in the form of a salary advance.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The Dallas Cowboys gave no signing bonus to tight end Bob Slowikowski,
a sixth-round tight end who, like Charles, sustained a season-ending knee injury in an offseason
workout. Further, his scheduled base salary of $300,000 for 2003 will revert back to the rookie
minimum of $225,000 if Slowikowski does not accrue a credited season in '02.
Darrin Smith
1993 .1/.125/.15 BS?
1993 .645 SB/3?
1994 CBA increase BS to .135/.178?
1995 .03 LTBE?
1996 .785 RFA tender
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Smith will make… $125,000 [in 1994]…
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: Smith has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Cowboys. The
Super Bowl champions retained exclusive negotiating rights to Smith after the league deadline
to sign offer sheets as restricted free agents lapsed April 15… the deal is worth $785,000.
DeAngelo Smith
2009 .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 ~.194 SB/4
2009 CUT Post (claimed by CLE)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Smith, who signed a $1.94 million deal that includes a signing bonus
worth roughly $194,000, should be able to compete fourth cornerback job this season.
Emmitt Smith
1990 4/2.8 TRV, .2/.25/.335/.495
1990 1 SB/4
1990-1993 .04 RB
1990-1992 .04 RepB
1990-1992 .05 marketing fee
1993 .09 RepB
1993 4/13.501 TRV, 3/2.2/2.4/1.501 BS
1993 4 SB/4
1996 7/40 TRV ext, 1/1.5/3/5.15/5.85/6/7
1996 10.5 SB/8/7
1999 3.3975 SB/5 CONV
2000 4.21 SB/4 CONV
2001 5.373 SB/3 CONV
2003 CUT Pre
Keith Smith
2014 3/1.532 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .002 SB/3
Todd Archer, ESPN: $2,000 [signing bonus]
Kelvin Smith
2010 PS after week 13, .0884 BS
Kevin Smith
1992 .3225/.3725/.4225/4.775 BS?
1992 1.575 SB/4
1994 .0635 LTBE
1995 .368/.766/
1996 3 SB/5
1996
USA Today: Signing bonus of $1.575 million plus base salaries of $300,000, $350,000, $400,000
and $450,000 and roster bonuses of $25,000 in second, third and fourth years. Total package:
$3.2 million over four years.
Marcus Smith
2007 3/1.125 TRV, .285/.37/.46 BS
2007 .01 SB/3
2007 CUT Post
2007 PS, .0799 BS
Ryan Smith
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
Shaun Smith
2003 3/.92 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .01 SB/3
2003 CUT Post
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 BS raised to .2159 after week 13
2003 BS lowered to .07395 after week 16
2004 3/.92 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 CUT Post (claimed by ARI)
Tyron Smith
2011 4/12.496094 TRV, .375/.943004/1.511009/2.079013 BS
2011 7.588068 SB/4
2011-2014 BS guaranteed
2015 10.039 OY
2014 8/97.6 TRV ext, 1.079013/11.039/10/10/10/10/10/10.5/13.5/13.6 BS
2014 10 SB/10/5
2015 10 SB/9/5 CONV
Todd Archer, ESPN: Smith's 10-year deal is worth $110 million and included a $10 million signing
bonus… it certainly seems possible Smith will see the full $109,718,000 million… 2014 $1.079
million 2015 $11.039 million (fully guaranteed) 2016 $10 million (guaranteed for injury; fully
guaranteed fifth day of league year) 2017 $10 million ($8 million guaranteed) 2018 $10 million
2019 $10 million 2020 $10 million 2021 $10.5 million 2022 $13.5 million 2023 $13.6 million…
Tyson Smith
2007 PS after week 15, .0799 BS
Vinson Smith
Bart Hubbuch, Dallas Morning News: Smith, who played for Dallas from 1990-92, agreed to a
one-year deal - believed to for the $275,000 minimum…
Will Smith
2014 4/2.270352 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .050352 SB/4
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: The team quickly reached deals with seventh rounders… Will Smith
($50,352)… The six picks received base salaries of $420,000 (2014), $510,000 (2015), $600,000
(2016) and $690,000 (2017).
Zuriel Smith
2003 3/.9795 TRV, .225/.305.38 BS
2003 .0695 SB/3
2004 CUT Post
Mike Solwold
2001 No SB after week 9, .209/.298 BS
2002 CUT Post
Phillippi Sparks
2000 5/18 TRV, .45/1/.5/5/5 BS
2000 1.55 SB/5
2001 CUT Post
2002 4.5 RB
Ray Buck, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Sparks declined to play for $1 million this season after he
received $2 million ($1.55 million signing bonus, plus $450,000 base salary) from the Cowboys in
2000. The Cowboys expected Sparks to give them two seasons. They lured the former Giant out
of retirement in August and signed him through 2004, although it ostensibly was a two-year deal
because of a $4.5 million roster bonus due in March 2002 that would have voided the contract.
Marcus Spears
2005 5/9.35 TRV, .23/.3875/.695/.6025/.735/1 BS
2005 1 RB
2006 4.6 OB/5
2009 VOID 2010
1.1 PTI (earned 2005)
2010 1.226 RFA tender (2nd)
2010 IR after week 9
2011 5/15.25 TRV, 19.25 TRMV, .75/2/2/3/4 BS
2011 3.5 SB/5
2011 BS guaranteed
2012-2015 1 esc possible
2013 CUT Split
Todd Archer, ESPN: Spears will be guaranteed $4.2 million as part of his five-year, $19.2 million
deal. Included in that guarantee is a $3.5 million signing bonus.
Calvin Watkins, ESPN: Spears received $3.5 million to sign. Base salaries are as follows: 2011:
$750,000 2012: $2 million 2013: $2 million 2014: $3 million 2015: $4 million
Alonzo Spellman
1999 1/.4 TRV, .85 TRMV, .4 BS
1999 .45 NLTBE (PT)
2000 1/2.75 TRV, .45/?/?/?/? BS
2000 2.3 SB/5
2001 VOID 2001-2004
Anthony Spencer
2007 5/9 TRV, .285/.37/.481/.741/1.001 BS
2007 .755 RB
2008 3.72 OB/4
1.647 PTI (earned in 2007)
2012 8.856 Franchise tag
2013 10.6272 Franchise tag
2013 IR after week 3
2014 1/2 TRV, 3.5 TRMV, 1.25 BS
2014 .25 BS guaranteed
2014 .046875 RB/game active (equiv .75, .046875 LTBE, earned .609375)
2014 .75 NLTBE (sacks)
2014 .75 NLTBE (PT)
Todd Archer, ESPN: if Spencer starts the year on the physically unable to perform list or is placed
on injured reserve, then he would be paid a split salary of $423,000… Spencer did not receive a
signing bonus and has a base salary of $1.25 million. For every week he is on the 46-man
gameday roster, he will receive $46,875 as part of a roster bonus, maxing out at $750,000.
Spencer has $1.5 million available through incentives. He can earn $250,000 for seven sacks,
$500,000 for nine sacks and $750,000 for 11 sacks. If he plays 65 percent of the snaps, he earns
$250,000, topping out at $750,000 if he plays in 85 percent.
Todd Archer, ESPN: Spencer has $250,000 of his $1.25 million base salary guaranteed provided
he does not reinjure his knee.
CJ Spillman
2014 1/.77 TRV, .73 BS (.57 MSB)
2014 .04 SB/1
Adam Caplan, ESPN: Spillman signed a one-year deal with the #Cowboys worth $770 K with $40
K guaranteed (signing bonus). Counts $610 K vs. cap.
Isaiah Stanback
2007 4/2.1475 TRV, .285/.37/.46/.55 BS
2007 .4825 SB/4
2008 IR after week 16
2009 CUT Post
Montavious Stanley
2006 .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .0955 SB/4?
2006 CUT Post
2006 Acquired from JAC after week 10 (waivers), .275 BS
Markus Steele
2001 3/1.166 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .27 SB/3
2002 CBA increase BS to .3
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post
Mark Stepnoski
1989 3/.74 TRV, .13/.19/.205 BS
1989 .14 SB/3
1989 .045 RB
1990-1991 .015 RB
1992 3/1.95 TRV, .55/.6/.65 BS
1992-1994 .05 RB
1994 VOID
1994 1/1.2 TRV, .7 BS
1994 .5 SB/1
1999 5/14 TRV, .4/1.7/.7/2.75/3.5
1999 3.5 SB/5
2000 1.26 SB CONV/4
2001 1.2 RB CONV/3
2001 .223 SB/3 CONV
2002 CUT Pre
2002 .25 RB (not paid)
AP: The three-year, $1.95-million contract makes him the Cowboys' highest-paid offensive
lineman, the Dallas Morning News reported. Stepnoski can earn $50,000 per year in incentives
if he plays as much as he did the last two seasons, the newspaper said.
AP: The Cowboys signed C Mark Stepnoski to a one-year, $1.2 million contract, giving the club
10 returning offensive starters from last season's Super Bowl champions. The deal included a
$500,000 signing bonus…
Jaime Aron, Austin American-Statesman: The former Pro Bowler was given a five-year, $10.5
million contract plus a $3.5 million signing bonus… Stepnoski's bonus will count $700,000
against the cap each season through 2003. His annual salaries are $400,000 in 1999, $1.7 million
in 2000, $1.9 million in 2001, $3 million in 2002 and $3.5 million in 2003. There are hefty roster
bonuses payable in February of 2000-2002.
AP: Stepnoski, whose contract was through 2003, would have counted more than $4 million
against the Cowboys' salary cap next season when his actual salary would have been $2.75
million. He was due a $250,000 roster bonus Friday.
Daleroy Stewart
2001 4/1.389 TRV, .209/.298/.389/.418 BS
2001 .075 SB/3
2001 NFI, .025 BS
2002 BS reduced to .225/.3/.38
2004 CUT Post week 1 (claimed by NYJ)
Clint Stoerner
2000 No SB after week 6, .193/.275/.358 BS
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375 BS
2003 .605 RFA tender
2003 CUT Post
Darren Stone
2008 No SB after week 7, .37 BS
2008 CUT Post week 8
Ron Stone
1993 3/.49 TRV, .1/.125/.15 BS
1993 .115 SB/3
1995 CBA increase BS to .135/.178
1996 .356 RFA tender
1996 signed by NYG to offer sheet (not matched)
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Stone 96th overall $138,333
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys had tendered Stone the minimum
qualifying offer of $356,000…
Omar Stoutmire
1997 3/.515 TRV, .131/.164/.196 BS
1997 .021 SB/3
1997-1999 .001 RB
1998 CBA increase BS to .1872/.325
1999 CUT Post (claimed by CLE)
Devin Street
2014 4/2.421972 TRV, .42/.51/.6/.69 BS
2014 .201972 SB/4
Todd Archer, ESPN: Fifth-round pick Devin Street is the top pick to sign thus far, receiving a
signing bonus of $201,972… The six picks received base salaries of $420,000 (2014), $510,000
(2015), $600,000 (2016) and $690,000 (2017).
Fred Strickland
1996 2/1.15 TRV, .2/.6 BS
1996 .35 SB/2
1997 2/1.6 TRV ext, .2/.35/.75 BS
1997 .8 SB/3
1999 CUT Pre
1999 .1 RB (not paid)
AP: The Dallas Cowboys have signed free-agent linebacker Fred Strickland, formerly of the Green
Bay Packers, to a two-year, $ 1.15 million contract… Strickland received a $ 350,000 signing
bonus from the Cowboys, plus base salaries of $ 200,000 in the first year and $ 600,000 in the
second.
Shaun Suisham
2006 1/.35 TRV, .35 BS
2006 CUT Post week 5
2006 PS, .0799 BS
2006 CUT Post week 6
2009 No SB/1 after week 15, .62 BS (.46 MSB?)
Reggie Swinton
2001 1/.209 TRV, .209 BS
2002 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 Traded to GB after week 4 (for cond 2004 7th)
Phillip Tanner
2011 3/1.3965 TRV, .375/.465/.555 BS
2011 .0015 SB/3
Kerry Taylor
2014 PS after week 5, .1071 BS
George Teague
1991 1/.196 TRV, .196 BS
1998 2/.9 TRV, .3/.5 BS
1998 .1 SB/2
2000 4/3.6 TRV, .45/.55/.7/.7 BS
2000 .6 SB/4
2002 CUT Pre
2002-2003 .3 RB (not paid)
Dan Pompei, Chicago Sun-Times: Teague accepted a one-year deal with the Cowboys for
$196,000, the minimum salary for a player with his experience.
AP: Teague, a nine-year veteran who had two more years on his contract, played five seasons in
Dallas (1996, 1998-2001). He was due a $300,000 roster bonus and was to make $700,000 next
season, when he would have counted $1.1 million against the salary cap.
Mike Tepper
2010 3/1.2225 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .0075 SB/3
2010 CUT Post
Vinny Testaverde
2004 1/1.1 TRV, 6.6 TRMV, 1.1 BS
2004 5.5 NLTBE
Anthony Thomas
2005 1/1 TRV, 1.5 TRMV, .6 BS
2005 .4 SB/1
2005 CUT Post week 8, .317647 termination pay
2005 .5 NLTBE
John Clayton, ESPN: Thomas qualified for termination pay in case he was released before the
end of the season, a benefit that guaranteed his $600,000 salary. He already had a $400,000
signing bonus.
Broderick Thomas
1996 1/.275 TRV, .275 BS
1997 2/5.5 TRV, .2/2 BS
1997 .3 SB/2
1998 CUT Pre
1998 3 RB (not paid)
1998 1/.325 TRV, .225 BS
1998 .1 SB/1
1998 IR (ACL)
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: Thomas will earn $500,000 this season ($200,000
base and $300,000 signing bonus) and is scheduled to make $5 million next season.
Dave Thomas
1993 3/.38 TRV, .1/.125/.15 BS
1993 .005 SB/3
1994 CBA increase BS to .135/.178
1995 Acquired by JAC via expansion draft
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Thomas 203nd overall $101,666 [1993 cap hit]…
Josh Thomas
2011 4/2.2778 TRV, .375/.465/.555/.645 BS
2011 .1928 SB/4
2011 CUT Post (claimed by CAR)
2012-2014 .015 WO
Marcus Thomas
2008 PS after week 15, .0884 BS
Robert Thomas
1998 .1552/.25/.358 BS
2001 .512 RFA tender
2001 3/3 TRV, .418/.525/? BS
2001 3 SB/3
2001 IR after week 6
2003 CUT Pre
Zach Thomas
2008 1/2 TRV, 3 TRMV, 1/5.6/5.6/5.6 BS
2008 1 SB/4
2008 1 NLTBE
2009 VOID 2009-2011
Edgar Thompson, Palm Beach Post: the contract includes $1 million in incentives based on
minimum playing times.
Tyson Thompson
2005 3/.935 TRV, .23/.31/.385 BS
2005 .01 SB/3
2006 CBA increase BS to .35/.435
Bruce Thornton
2004 3/1.3075 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .3875 SB/3
2004 IR after week5, .135 BS
2005 CUT Post (paid through week 1)
Kalen Thornton
2004 3/.925 TRV, .23/.305/.385 BS
2004 .005 SB/3
2005 IR
2006 CUT Pre
Brandon Tolbert
1998 .158/.25/.275 BS
1999 IR, .122 BS
2000 IR, .134 BS
BJ Tucker
2003 3/.987 TRV, .225/.305/.38 BS
2003 .077 SB/3
2003 CUT Post (claimed by NO)
Jason Tucker
1999 .175/.275 BS
Ross Tucker
2002 Acquired from WAS after week 7 (waivers)
2002 .3 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2003 CUT Post (claimed by BUF)
Torrin Tucker
2003 PS, .07395 BS
2003 Activated after week 4, .225 BS
2004 2/.685 TRV, .305/.38 BS
2006 .7216 RFA tender
2006 Signed to offer sheet by TB (not matched)
Dimitrius Underwood
2000 2/.468 TRV, .193/.258 BS
2001 CUT Post
2001 No SB after week 9, .298 BS
Jerheme Urban
2006 PS after week 6, .0799 BS
2007 1/.435 TRV, .435 BS
2007 CUT Post (claimed by ARI)
Mike Vanderjagt
2006 3/5.5 TRV, 6.25 TRMV, .81/.81/1 BS
2006 2.5 SB/3
2006-2007 .09 WO
2006 CUT Post week 12, .238235 termination pay
2006-2008 .25 NLTBE (FG%, Pro Bowl)
2008 .1 RB
2008 .1 WO
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: the contract signed by Dallas Cowboys PK Mike Vanderjagt is a threeyear deal that can be worth a little more than $6 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of
$2.5 million and base salaries of $810,000 each for 2006-2007 and $1 million for 2008.
Vanderjagt can receive workout bonuses of $90,000 each in 2006-2007 and of $100,000 for
2008, with a roster bonus of $100,000 due in the spring of 2008. He can earn also an annual
bonus of $200,000 based on field goal percentage.
Dustin Vaughan
2014 3/1.535 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
Todd Archer, ESPN: $5,000 [signing bonus]
Vickiel Vaughn
2008 PS after week 14, .0884 BS
2008 CUT Post week 15
Lawrence Vickers
2012 2/2.4 TRV, .8/1.2 BS
2012 .2 SB/2
2013 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: two years, $2.4 million, $200,000 signing bonus 2012 -- $800,000
2013 -- $1.2 million
Brett Visintainer
2005 2/.5425 TRV, .23/.31 BS
2005 .0025 SB/2
2006 CUT Pre
Kurt Vollers
2002 No SB/3 after week 7, .225/.3/.38 BS (off IND PS)
2005 .656 RFA tender
2005 waived/injured, .038588 injury settlement
Erik Walden
2008 4/1.824 TRV, .295/.385/.47/.555 BS
2008 .119 SB/4
2008 CUT Post (claimed by KC)
Herschel Walker
1996 1/.275 TRV, .275 BS
1997 1/.275 TRV, .275 BS
Mickey Spagnola, The Sporting News: Walker, 34, signed at the bargain-basement price of
$275,000…
Jamar Wall
2010 4/1.887 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .097 SB/4
2010 CUT Post (claimed by HOU)
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: sixth-rounder Jamar Wall['s signing bonus] was $97,000.
Steve Walsh
1989 4/4.1 TRV
1990 Traded to NO after week 3 (for 1991 1st & 3rd & 1992 2nd)
AP: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said yesterday his team will receive the Saints' No. 1 and No. 3
choices in 1991 and a No. 2 pick in 1992. Jones said the No. 2 pick could be upgraded to a No. 1
if Walsh performs well for the Saints.
Tyson Walter
2002 3/.97925 TRV, .225/.3/.38/.455/.545/.545/.545 BS
2002 .07425 SB/7
2005 VOID 2005-2008
2005 .656 RFA tender
2005 CUT Post
Dedric Ward
2004 1/.685 TRV, .66 BS (.455 MSB)
2004 .025 RB
2004 CUT Post week 16 (paid thru week 17)
AdamJT13: His base salary is $660,000, but only $455,000 of it counts against the salary cap. He
also has a $25,000 roster bonus…
DeMarcus Ware
2005 5/13 TRV, .23/.31/.73/.725/1.005/1.425 BS
2005 1.45 RB
2006 7.16 OB/5
2006 CBA increase BS to .35
2010 voidable
1.39 PTI (earned in 2005)
2009 6/78 TRV ext, 7.8/6.7/4.5/5.5/12.25/13.75 BS
2009 BS increased to 9.505 after week 7, equiv 6.005
2009 20 SB/7/5 (19.993465 PV)
2010 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2011 6.608824 BS guaranteed (injury only, vested to full)
2011 .5 WO CONV/5
2011 6.015 SB/5 CONV
2012 3.675 SB/4 CONV
2012 .5 WO
2013 4.66 SB/5 CONV, 13/13 voidable BS added
2013 .5 WO CONV/5
2014 CUT Pre
2014-2015 .5 WO
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN: The deal is worth $13 million, with $10 million in guaranteed money.
Mike Florio, PFT: The six-year deal, which runs through 2015, is worth $78 million, according to a
source. The source said Ware received $20 million Monday just for signing the deal and will
receive another $14 million in the first 12 months of the deal. He will be paid $6 million in the
second year and $5 million in the third, the source said.
Josh Ellis, True Blue Blog: Ware's deal basically has two halves - the first three years in which he
will make an average of $15 annually, and a very doable back half in which he will average $11
million a year, which by then will seem like a great value, assuming Ware's excellent play
continues.
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: It turns out the Cowboys and Ware agreed to a six-year
contract extension Sunday afternoon. And on Monday afternoon, they signed the $78 million
deal that includes a franchise-record $40 million in guaranteed money. Ware received a $20
million signing bonus, and the Cowboys added $5 million to his $1 million 2009 base salary. Over
the first 12 months of the contract, he will receive $34 million. He will earn $40 million over the
first two years and $45 million over the first three.
Andrew Brandt, NFP: Salaries 2009: $6M ($5.59M guaranteed) 2010: $7.8M (all guaranteed)
2011: $6.7M ($6.61M guaranteed) ... Offseason Workout Bonus: $500,000 per season 20112015
Todd Archer, ESPN: Ware was scheduled to earn a $6.7 million base salary in 2011, but that will
be knocked down to $810,000 and the remainder ($5.89 million) will go into his pocket now as a
signing bonus. Ware’s cap number will go from $11.348 million to $5.988 million, creating $5.36
million in cap space.
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: Ware was scheduled to count $10.301 million, but after lowering his
base salary to $825,000 and turning the difference into signing bonus the All-Pro outside
linebacker will count $7.546 million against the cap this year.
David Moore, Dallas Morning News: Ware has tacked two years onto his contract and had a
signing bonus rolled into the upcoming season. The maneuver puts $5 million into Ware’s bank
account while saving the Cowboys close to $4 million on the books in 2013.
Chris Warren
Jean-Jaques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: Warren signed a three-year contract worth $2 million,
including a $600,000 signing bonus, Monday.
Paris Warren
2008 PS after week 14, .0884 BS
Chauncey Washington
2009 PS after week 2, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 3, .385 BS
2009 CUT Post week 4
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Activated after week 4, .385 BS
2009 CUT Post week 5
2009 PS, .0884 BS
2009 Signed by NYJ after week 14
James Washington
1990 2/.575 TRV, .18/.23 BS
1990 .075 SB/2
1990 .025 RB
1990-1991 .015 RepB
1991 .035 RB
1992 3/1.255 TRV, .325/.375/.475 BS
1992 .04 RB
1993 .025 RB
1994 .015 RB
1994 .021 LTBE
L'Damian Washington
2014 4/1.537 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .007 SB/3
2014 CUT Post (claimed by SF)
Todd Archer, ESPN: Washington received $7,000 to sign.
Lorenzo Washington
2010 3/1.227 TRV, .32/.405/.49 BS
2010 .012 SB/3
2010 CUT Post
Todd Archer, Dallas Morning News: Five undrafted guys received signing bonuses of $12,000 safety Barry Church, defensive end Lorenzo Washington, running back Lonyae Miller, tackle Will
Barker and center Phil Costa.
Brian Waters
1999 2/.427 TRV, .175/.25 BS
1999 .002 SB/2
1999 CUT Post
2013 1/1.5 TRV, 1.5 BS
Pat Watkins
2006 4/1.795 TRV, .275/.36/.445/.53 BS
2006 .185 SB/4
2008 IR after week 13
2009 BS escalated to 1.01
2010 1.176 RFA tender
2010 CUT Post
Dekoda Watson
2014 No SB/2 after week 10, 1/1.25 BS
2015 BS reduced to .745
Charean Williams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: The Cowboys reduced the base salary of
linebacker Dekoda Watson, reworking his contract from $1.25 million to $745,000 for next
season.
Colston Weatherington
2001 3/.933 TRV, .209/.298/.389 BS
2001 .037 SB/3
2001 CUT Post
2001 PS, .068 BS
2002 1/.225 TRV, .225 BS
2003 PS after week 5, .07395 BS
2003 CUT Post week 8
Ross Weaver
2010 PS after week 8, .0884 BS
BW Webb
2013 4/2.60338 TRV, .405/.495/.585/.675 BS
2013 .44338 SB/4
2014 CUT Post (claimed by PIT)
Calvin Watkins/Todd Archer, ESPN: The deal is worth $2.503 million and includes a signing
bonus of $443,380.
Brandon Weeden
2014 2/1.23 TRV, .57/.66 BS
Darrion Weems
2015 1/.585 TRV, .585 BS
Bryant Westbrook
2002 1/1 TRV, .875 BS
2002 .125 SB/1
2002 CUT Post week 1 (paid thru week 2), .772059 termination pay
Chip Brown, Dallas Morning News: Westbrook was paid a $125,000 signing bonus and an
$875,000 salary this season…
Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com: his entire salary is now guaranteed because he was on the
roster in the first week of the season. Westbrook, who will receive a game check for this week,
will count $875,000 on the salary cap.
James Whalen
2000 PS, .068 BS
2000 Activated after week 14, .193/.209/.3 BS
2001 IR after week 1, .145 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 CUT Post
Chris Whaley
2014 3/1.535 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .005 SB/3
Todd Archer, ESPN: $5,000 [signing bonus]
Chris White
2000 No SB/2 after week 15, .275/.358 BS
2001 CBA increase BS to .389
2001 CUT Post
Corey White
2015 Acquired from NO (waivers)
2015 1.542 BS
Marvin White
2009 Acquired from CIN (waivers)
2009 .46/.55 BS
2009 CUT Post week 3 (paid through week 4, claimed by DET)
EJ Whitley
2006 .275/.285/.37 BS
2006 .0525 SB/4?
2006 IR
2007 CUT pre
Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com: split contract for about half of the NFL minimum $275,000,
then he will spend the entire 2006 season on the Injured Reserve list with a knee injury.
Kyle Wilber
2012 4/2.43922 TRV, .39/.48/.57/.66 BS
2012 .43922 SB/4
Todd Archer, ESPN: Wilber, an outside linebacker, will receive a signing bonus of $439,220 and…
base salaries of $390,000, $480,000, $570,000 and $660,000 over the next four years.
JJ Wilcox
2013 4/2.811068 TRV, .405/.505/.595/.69 BS
2013 .586068 SB/4
2014-2016 .01 WO?
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Wilcox deal worth $2.811 million bonus, including $586,068 bonus…
Marcellus Wiley
2004 4/16 TRV, .66/2/4.34/4 BS
2004 4.5 SB/4
2005 CUT Pre
2005 .5 RB (not paid)
Scout.com: the 4th year of the contract can be voided if he is named to the Pro Bowl or has 11
sacks in any of the first 3 years.
Michael Wiley
2000 3/.934 TRV, .193/.275/.358 BS
2000 .108 SB/3
2001 CBA increase BS to .298/.375
2003 .605 RFA tender
2003 CUT Post
Brandon Williams
2009 4/2.214 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .464 SB/4
2009 IR (ACL)
2010 BS reduced to .32/.405
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Williams signed a $2.21 million deal that includes a signing bonus
worth $464,000.
Charlie Williams
1998 2/1 TRV, .25/.45 BS
1998 .3 SB/2
2000 1/.44 TRV, .44 BS
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys signed restricted free-agent safety
Charlie Williams to a two-year contract… it's believed to be worth $1 million, including a signing
bonus of about $300,000. He will count about $400,000 against the Cowboys' salary cap this
season.
Erik Williams
1991 3/.885 TRV, .165/.2/.25 BS
1991 .175 SB/3
1991-1992 .035 RB
1993 .025 RB
1993 4/? TRV,
1996 6/14.518 TRV, .505/1.545/1.75/1.818/1.9/1.9 BS
1996 5.1 SB/6
1998 BS lowered to .216 after week 12, equiv 1.298824
1998 .451176 SB/4 CONV
1999 1.418 SB/3 CONV
2001 CUT Post
Leonard Shapiro, Washington Post: he gave offensive lineman Erik Williams a front-loaded
contract that calls for him to get $ 2.5 million for this season and $ 1.75 million next year in the
first year of the salary cap.
Mike Freeman, NY Times: The deal for Dallas left tackle Erik Williams is believed to be six years,
$2.419 million a season and a $5.1 million signing bonus.
Jason Williams
2009 4/2.63 TRV, .31/.395/.48/.565 BS
2009 .7032 SB/4
2010 CUT Post week 8 (claimed by CAR)
.1768 PTI (not earned)
Adam Caplan, Scout.com: Williams signed a $2.63 million deal and will receive $880,000 in
guaranteed money.
Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com: Williams was the first player the Cowboys selected in
the '09 draft, and is signed through the 2012 season at league minimum base salaries, with
$176,800 remaining guaranteed.
Kevin Williams
1993 .265/.33/.395/.46 BS?
1993 .475 SB/4
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys and Williams agreed to a contract worth about
$1.6 million that includes a $475,000 signing bonus.
Gordon Forbes, USA Today: his client, Dallas wideout Kevin Williams (46th pick), signed a $2.025
million package.
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Williams 46th overall $383,750 [1993 cap hit]…
Leon Williams
2010 .545 BS
2010 IR after week 16
Randal Williams
2001 Acquired from JAC after week 8 (of 18, waivers)
2001 .209 BS
2002 1/.3 TRV, .3 BS
2003 1/.375 TRV, .375 BS
2004 .628 RFA tender
2004 2/1.345 TRV, .455/.54 BS
2004 .35 SB/2
2005 CUT Pre
Roy Williams (S)
2002 5/13.266668 TRV, 1/.366667/.616667/.866667/1.116667/1.366667/1.616665 BS
2002 4 SB/7
2003 5.3 OB/6
2007-2008 voidable
DEION: +.363691 in 2003-2006, -.727382 in 2007-2008
2006 5/25.2 TRV, .585/.595/3.72/4.4/4.05 BS
2006 11.1 SB/5
2007 Suspended 1 game (week 16, rules)
2008 IR after week 7
2009 CUT Pre
2010 .75 RB
Roy Williams (WR)
2008 Acquired from DET after week 6 (w/2010 7th for 2009 1st, 3rd, & 6th)
2008 3.7245/.912 BS
2009 voidable
2008 5/45 TRV ext, 3.6559/3.452629/5.109971/6.802/8.498/9 BS
2008 BS reduced to .605 after week 6, equiv 1.706 (.391471 from DAL)
2009 10 OB/6/5
2010 9.5 OB/5 NOT EXERCISED, VOID 2014
2010 9.5 non-exercise fee/4
2011 CUT Post
Mike Florio, PFT: In the latest example of how contract information gets inflated to make the
player (and his agent) look better, we’re told that the contract signed last week by Cowboys
receiver Roy Williams contained not $27 million in guaranteed money, but only (only?) $19.5
million. The difference in this one lies in the details. If an option bonus isn’t exercised, there’s a
mandatory payment that pushes the guaranteed money to $27 million. If the option bonus is
exercised, the guaranteed money drops to $19.5 million.
Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com: Williams now has a six-year, $47.4 million extension that runs
through the 2013 season that includes $27 million in guaranteed money. Williams will receive
all of that $27 million over the next two calendar years, including a $10 million option bonus
next March and another $9.5 million the following March.
Joel Corry, NFP: Even though Williams and Barber haven’t played for the Cowboys since the
2010 season, they are currently counting $8.75 million and $4 million, respectively, towards
Dallas’ cap.
Sherwin Williams
1995 4/2.0025 TRV, .255/.31875/.3825/.44625 BS
1995 .6 SB/4
1998 CUT Post
1998 1/.275 TRV, .275 BS
1999 No SB/1 after week 1, .375 BS
1999 CUT Post week 4
Teddy Williams
2010 PS, .0884 BS
2010 Activated after week 15, .32/.33 BS
Terrance Williams
2013 4/2.896972 TRV, .405/.52/.615/.7075 BS
2013 .619472 SB/4
2014-2016 .01 WO?
Aaron Wilson, Scout.com: Williams' deal worth $2.896 million, including $619,472 bonus…
Evan Wilson
2014 3/1.5325 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0025 SB/3
2014 IR, .303 BS, CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $2,500 [signing bonus]
Travis Wilson
2008 PS after week 4, .0884 BS
Wade Wilson
1995 3/1.4 TRV, .275/.3/.3 BS
1995 .525 SB/3
1996 1/.5 TRV ext,
1996 BS lowered to .196 after week 5, equiv .226588
1996 .073417 SB/3 CONV
1998 CUT Pre
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Wilson, a Commerce native and former East Texas State
player, accepted a three-year, $1.4 million contract…
Bart Hubbuch, Dallas Morning News: Citing Wilson's $525,000 cap figure for 1998 and their own
precarious cap situation, the Cowboys released the veteran backup quarterback Tuesday.
Joe Windsor
2014 3/1.5315 TRV, .42/.51/.6 BS
2014 .0015 SB/3
2014 CUT Post
Todd Archer, ESPN: $1,500 [signing bonus]
Terry Witherspoon
2001 PS after week 6, .068 BS
2001 Activated after week 15, .209/.209 BS
2002 CUT Pre (claimed by SD)
Jason Witten
2003 4/2.04 TRV, .225/.305/.38/.46 BS
2003 .67 SB/4
2006 VOID, 1.573 BS buyback
2006 6/27.6 TRV ext, .5/.595/1.905/2.5/2.641/3.391/3.641 BS
2006 6 SB/7/5
2007 6 OB/6
2010-2011 .5 RB
2012 1 RB (not paid)
2011 5/37 TRV ext, 1.032/2/5.5/5/5.1/6.5/7.4 BS
2011 12.5 SB/7/5
2013 4.56 SB/5 CONV
Jean-Jacques Taylor, Dallas Morning News: Witten, selected in the third round, received a fouryear deal that includes a $670,000 signing bonus. The deal voids to three years, if Witten
achieves certain incentives.
Details courtesy of Brian McIntyre, MacsFootballBlog.com
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: the deal is worth $37 million and includes $19 million guaranteed.
David Moore, Dallas Morning News: Ware has tacked two years onto his contract and had a
signing bonus rolled into the upcoming season. The maneuver puts $5 million into Ware’s bank
account while saving the Cowboys close to $4 million on the books in 2013.
Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas: the Cowboys converted $4.56 million of Witten's $5.5 million 2013
base salary into a signing bonus to save roughly $3.65 million against the cap.
Donovan Woods
2009 PS after week 12, .0884 BS
Darren Woodson
1992 4/1.922 TRV, .258/.308/.358/.408 BS
1992 .4 SB/4
1992 .005 RepB
1992-1995 .04 RB
1993-1994 .01 RepB
1994 .0605 LTBE
1995 .005 RepB
1995 .1155 LTBE
1996 6/18 TRV, .5/.38/1.85/1.372/1.37/2.7945 BS
1996 5.4 SB/6
1998 .117 RB
1999 .527 RepB CONV/3
1999 .473 RepB
2000 1 RepB
2000 BS lowered to .44 after week 7
2000 .966764 SB/2 added
2001 1 RepB (removed)
2001 1.803 SB/2, 1.9947/8 BS
2002 VOID (.606326 into 2001, .295714 into 2002)
2002 5/20 TRV, .75/1/1.5/3.5/4 BS
2002 4 SB/5
2002-2003 1 RB
2004 1.25 RB
2005 CUT Pre, retired
2006 2 RB
Ed Werder, Dallas Morning News: Woodson, the 37th pick overall, negotiated a contract worth
an average of $494,000 that included $400,000 to sign.
AP: the Cowboys avoided having to designate Woodson as their franchise player by working out
a six-year deal worth $18 million, with a $5.4 million signing bonus.
AP: The five-year, $20 million deal for Woodson, includes a $5 million signing bonus… [He]
received a $4 million signing bonus and that will count $2.55 million on the salary cap this
season with a base salary of $750,000 and an additional $1 million roster bonus.
Barron Wortham
2000 1/.44 TRV, .44 BS
Anthony Wright
2000 .275/.389/.45 BS
2002 CUT Post
Ryan Young
2003 3/6.5 TRV, 9.55 TRMV, .53/1.1/2 BS
2003 2 SB/3
2003-2004 1.1 NLTBE (PT, wins, Pro Bowl)
2004 CUT Pre
2004 .4 RB (not paid)
2005 .47 RB
2005 .85 NLTBE (PT, wins, Pro Bowl)
Sam Young
2010 4/1.9005 TRV, .32/.405/.49/.575 BS
2010 .1105 SB/4
2011 CBA increase BS to .45
2011 CUT Post (claimed by BUF)
Mike Florio, PFT: Young signed a four-year deal with a $110,500 signing bonus.
Peppi Zellner
1999 4/1.325 TRV, .175/.25/.325/.35 BS
1999 .225 SB/4
2000 CBA increase BS to .275/.389/.45