Hines Ward

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Steelers, WR Age: 48-33d Exp: Years
Drafted: Round 3 (#92 overall), 1998 College: Georgia Agent(s):

 

  • Previous Contracts

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    2009-2013

    Hines Ward signed a 5 year, $24,850,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $3,050,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $4,970,000.
    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $24,850,000
    Signing Bonus $3,050,000
    Average Salary $4,970,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2014 / UFA

    2005-2008

    Hines Ward signed a 4 year, $25,830,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $5,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $6,457,500.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $25,830,000
    Signing Bonus $5,000,000
    Average Salary $6,457,500
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2009 / UFA

    2001-2004

    Hines Ward signed a 4 year, $8,331,250 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $2,500,000 signing bonus, $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,082,813.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $8,331,250
    Signing Bonus $2,500,000
    Average Salary $2,082,813
    Total Guarantees $2,500,000
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2005 / UFA

    1998-2000Entry Level

    Hines Ward signed a 3 year, $885,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $321,000 signing bonus, $321,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $295,000.
    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $885,000
    Signing Bonus $321,000
    Average Salary $295,000
    Total Guarantees $321,000
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2001 / RFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    1998 Player Cash Earnings $159,000 $321,000 - - - - - $480,000
    1999 Player Cash Earnings $250,000 - - - - - - $250,000
    2000 Player Cash Earnings $358,000 - - - - - - $358,000
    2001 Player Cash Earnings $825,000 $2,500,000 - - - - - $3,325,000
    2002 Player Cash Earnings $1,668,750 - - - - - - $1,668,750
    2003 Player Cash Earnings $1,668,750 - - - - - - $1,668,750
    2004 Player Cash Earnings $1,668,750 - - - - - - $1,668,750
    2005 Player Cash Earnings $665,000 $5,000,000 - - - - - $5,665,000
    2006 Player Cash Earnings $2,750,000 - - - - - - $2,750,000
    2007 Player Cash Earnings $3,585,000 - - - - - - $3,585,000
    2008 Player Cash Earnings $4,700,000 - - - - - - $4,700,000
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $2,750,000 $3,050,000 - - - - - $5,800,000
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - - - - - $4,000,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - - - - - $3,000,000
    14 seasons $28,048,250 $10,871,000 - - - - - $38,919,250
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    14 seasons Player Cash Earnings $28,048,250 $10,871,000 - - - - - $38,919,250
  • Fines

    • Player contract details by year 09/23/2010, $5,000

      Excessive facemask


    • Player contract details by year 10/09/2008, $10,000

      Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Baltimore (BAL)


    • Player contract details by year 10/09/2008, $5,000

      Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Corey Ivy (BAL)


    • Player contract details by year 09/15/2007, $5,000

      Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Dave Holley (CLE)


    • Player contract details by year 10/27/2006, $5,000

      Excessive Celebration against Atlanta (ATL)


    • TOTAL: $30,000

  • Transactions

    Mar 20 2012Retired from Professional Football
    Mar 1 2012Released by Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Apr 25 2009Signed a 5 year $24.85 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Sep 5 2005Signed a 4 year $25.83 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Sep 8 2001Signed a 4 year $9.5 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Jul 20 1998Signed a 3 year $885k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Apr 18 1998Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#92 overall)
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