George Johnson

New Orleans Saints, Defensive End
Age: 36-147d (Dec 11, 1987)
Exp: 7 Years
College: Rutgers

2018-2018 Extension

George Johnson signed a 1 year , $1,005,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $30,000 signing bonus, $30,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,005,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,005,000
Average Salary:
$1,005,000
Signing Bonus:
$30,000
GTD at Sign:
$30,000
Total GTD:
$30,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2015

George Johnson signed a 1 year , $1,542,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $1,542,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,542,000
Average Salary:
$1,542,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

George Johnson signed a 1 year , $730,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $730,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $730,000
Average Salary:
$730,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2013

George Johnson signed a 2 year , $1,170,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including an average annual salary of $585,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,170,000
Average Salary:
$585,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2011-2013

George Johnson signed a 3 year , $1,620,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $540,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,620,000
Average Salary:
$540,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2013 Rookie

George Johnson signed a 4 year , $1,790,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $447,500.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,790,000
Average Salary:
$447,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$7,452,841

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 23
Active
$320,000
$320,000
2011 24
Active
$375,000
$695,000
2012 25
Active
$540,000
$1,235,000
2013 26
Retained
$222,353
$1,457,353
2014 27
Active
$871,548
$2,328,901
2015 28
Active
$2,774,824
$5,103,725
2016 29
Injured
$2,000,000
$7,103,725
2017 30
Retained
Active
$182,352
$136,764
$7,286,077
$7,422,841
2018 31
Retained
$30,000
$7,452,841
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
23
$320,000
$320,000
$320,000
2011
24
$375,000
$375,000
$695,000
2012
25
$540,000
$540,000
$1,235,000
2013
26
$222,353
$222,353
$1,457,353
2014
27
$730,000
$141,548
$871,548
$2,328,901
2015
28
$750,000
$2,000,000
$24,824
$2,774,824
$5,103,725
2016
29
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$7,103,725
2017
30
$182,353
$136,765
$182,352
$136,764
$7,286,077
$7,422,841
2018
31
$30,000
$30,000
$7,452,841

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,445,000 - $2,000,000 - - $24,824 $5,469,824
2 $762,353 - - - - - $762,353
2 $912,353 - - - - $141,548 $1,053,900
2 $136,765 $30,000 - - - - $166,764
  • Aug 31, 2018 Released by New Orleans (NO)
  • Mar 07, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.005 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
  • Dec 12, 2017 Signed a contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Nov 16, 2017 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 14, 2017 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 18, 2017 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 20, 2017 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 01, 2017 Released by Tampa Bay (TB), clearing $2.25M in cap
  • Apr 15, 2015 Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Detroit (DET) with 2015 7th round pick (#231 Joey Iosefa) for 2015 5th round pick (#168 Michael Burton)
  • Apr 07, 2015 Signed a to a 3 year $7 million offer sheet by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 06, 2015 Assigned a 1 year $1.542 million tender by Detroit (DET)
  • Apr 22, 2014 Signed a 1 year $730k contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 09, 2013 Waived by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Oct 10, 2011 Signed a 3 year $1.602 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Sep 05, 2011 Waived by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • May 03, 2010 Signed a 4 year $1.79 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 NO 7 205 42.40 3 7 5 2
2016 TB 0.00
2015 TB 11 5 435 39.60 23 14 9 2
2014 DET 16 491 47.00 6 29 21 5
2013 MIN 0.00
2012 TB 7 116 20.00 5 5
2011 TB 4 0.00 2 1 1
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