Jahvid Best

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Lions, RB Age: 35-66d Exp: 3 Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#30 overall), 2010 College: California Agent(s): Tony Fleming (Impact Sports)

 
  • Current Contract

    Jahvid Best signed a 5 year, $9,845,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $1,640,000 signing bonus, $6,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,969,000.
    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $9,845,000
    Signing Bonus $1,640,000
    Average Salary $1,969,000
    Total Guarantees $6,775,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $6,775,000
    Free Agent: 2015 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Roster Option Misc. Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2010 Contract details by year 21 $320,000 $328,000 $622,000 - - $1,270,000 - $2,582,000($2,582,000) $2,582,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2010 Dead Cap: $0 2010 Cap Savings: $1,270,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2010 Dead Cap: $0 2010 Cap Savings: $1,270,000 Post-6/1 Release 2010 Dead Cap: $0 2011 Dead Cap: $0 2010 Cap Savings: $1,270,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2010 Dead Cap: $0 2011 Dead Cap: $0 2010 Cap Savings: $1,270,000
    2011 Contract details by year 22 $450,000 $328,000 - $772,500 $1,100,000 $2,650,500 - $4,640,000($7,222,000) $3,611,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2011 Dead Cap: $0 2011 Cap Savings: $2,650,500 Pre-6/1 Trade 2011 Dead Cap: $0 2011 Cap Savings: $2,650,500 Post-6/1 Release 2011 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2011 Cap Savings: $2,650,500 Post-6/1 Trade 2011 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2011 Cap Savings: $2,650,500
    2012 Contract details by year 23 $640,500 $328,000 - $772,500 - $1,741,000 - $640,500($7,862,500) $2,620,833
    Pre-6/1 Release 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $1,741,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $1,741,000 Post-6/1 Release 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $1,741,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $1,741,000
    2013 Contract details by year 24 $876,000 $328,000 - $772,500 - $1,976,500 $2,201,000 $876,000($8,738,500) $2,184,625
    Pre-6/1 Release 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Cap Savings: $0 Pre-6/1 Trade 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Release 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Cap Savings: $0
    2014 Contract details by year 25 $856,500 $328,000 - $772,500 - $1,957,000 - $856,500($9,595,000) $1,919,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0 Pre-6/1 Trade 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Release 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2015 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2015 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0
    2015 Free Agent Year 26 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • $7.1 million guaranteed
    • 2010 Roster Bonus: $622,000
    • 2011 Option Bonus: $3.9 million
    • 2011 Incentive: $1.1 million
    • 2014 Roster Bonus: $250,000
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

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  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $320,000 $1,640,000 $622,000 - - - - $2,582,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $450,000 - - - - $3,090,000 $1,100,000 $4,640,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $640,500 - - - - - - $640,500
    3 seasons $1,410,500 $1,640,000 $622,000 - - $3,090,000 $1,100,000 $7,862,500
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,410,500 $1,640,000 $622,000 - - $3,090,000 $1,100,000 $7,862,500
  • Transactions

    Jul 17 2013Waived by Detroit (DET)
    Jul 30 2010Signed a 5 year $9.8 million contract with Detroit (DET)
    Apr 22 2010Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#30 overall)
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