James Harrison

New England Patriots, Outside Linebacker
Age: 47y-10m-9d (May 04, 1978)
Exp: 15 Years
College: Kent State
Drafted: Undrafted, PIT, 2002
RETIRED

2017-2017

James Harrison signed a 1 year, $1,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 39 $58,823 0.04% $58,823 $58,823 -
2017 39 $58,823 0.04% $58,823 $117,646 -
2017 39 $58,823 0.04% $58,823 $176,469 -
2018 42
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2017 39 $58,824 $58,823 0.04% -
2017 39 $58,824 $58,823 0.04% -
2017 39 $58,824 $58,823 0.04% -
2018 42
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2017 39 $58,824 $58,823 $58,823 $58,823
2017 39 $58,824 $58,823 $117,646 $58,823
2017 39 $58,824 $58,823 $176,469 $58,823
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2018 Extension

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2016

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,375,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2014

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,020,000
Average Salary:
$1,020,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2014

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,450,000
Average Salary:
$2,225,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,200,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,200,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2009-2014

Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $51,750,000
Average Salary:
$8,625,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2006-2009

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,375,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,375,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2004-2005

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$267,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2006 / RFA
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2002-2003 Rookie

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $529,000
Average Salary:
$264,500
Signing Bonus:
$4,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,000
Total GTD:
$4,000
Free Agent:
2004 / RFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$52,153,052

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2002 24
Active
Active
$229,000
$229,000
$229,000
$458,000
2003 25
Active
$300,000
$758,000
2004 26
Active
$230,000
$988,000
2005 27
Active
Active
Active
$305,000
$305,000
$305,000
$1,293,000
$1,598,000
$1,903,000
 Champion
2006 28
Active
Active
Active
$1,800,000
$1,800,000
$1,800,000
$3,703,000
$5,503,000
$7,303,000
2007 29
Active
$1,100,000
$8,403,000
2008 30
Active
$1,200,000
$9,603,000
 Champion DPOY
2009 31
Active
$13,350,000
$22,953,000
2010 32
Active
$7,555,000
$30,508,000
2011 33
Active
$4,486,470
$34,994,470
2012 34
Active
$5,627,500
$40,621,970
2013 35
Active
Active
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$42,021,970
$43,421,970
2014 36
Active
$1,020,000
$44,441,970
2015 37
Active
$1,584,613
$46,026,583
2016 38
Active
Active
Active
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$47,276,583
$48,526,583
$49,776,583
2017 39
Retained
Active
Active
Active
$2,200,000
$58,823
$58,823
$58,823
$51,976,583
$52,035,406
$52,094,229
$52,153,052
Total
$52,153,052

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $20,671,470 $15,198,000 $6,750,000 $2,410,000 - $84,613 $49,176,583
1 $2,800,000 - - - - - $2,800,000
1 $176,472 - - - - - $176,469
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2002
24
$225,000
$225,000
$4,000
$4,000
$229,000
$229,000
$229,000
$458,000
2003
25
$300,000
$300,000
$758,000
2004
26
$230,000
$230,000
$988,000
2005
27
$305,000
$305,000
$305,000
$305,000
$305,000
$305,000
$1,293,000
$1,598,000
$1,903,000
2006
28
$425,000
$425,000
$425,000
$1,375,000
$1,375,000
$1,375,000
$1,800,000
$1,800,000
$1,800,000
$3,703,000
$5,503,000
$7,303,000
2007
29
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
$8,403,000
2008
30
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$9,603,000
2009
31
$800,000
$10,000,000
$2,550,000
$13,350,000
$22,953,000
2010
32
$755,000
$2,800,000
$4,000,000
$7,555,000
$30,508,000
2011
33
$1,176,470
$2,410,000
$900,000
$4,486,470
$34,994,470
2012
34
$5,565,000
$5,627,500
$40,621,970
2013
35
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$42,021,970
$43,421,970
2014
36
$955,000
$65,000
$1,020,000
$44,441,970
2015
37
$1,000,000
$500,000
$84,613
$1,584,613
$46,026,583
2016
38
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$47,276,583
$48,526,583
$49,776,583
2017
39
$1,200,000
$58,824
$58,824
$58,824
$500,000
$500,000
$2,200,000
$58,823
$58,823
$58,823
$51,976,583
$52,035,406
$52,094,229
$52,153,052
Total
$23,647,942
$15,198,000
$2,410,000
$6,750,000
$4,000,000
$84,613
$52,153,052

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $20,671,470 $15,198,000 $6,750,000 $2,410,000 - $84,613 $49,176,583
1 $2,800,000 - - - - - $2,800,000
1 $176,472 - - - - - $176,469
  • Apr 16, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Dec 26, 2017 Signed a contract with New England (NE)
  • Dec 23, 2017 Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 01, 2017 Signed a 2 year $3.5 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 23, 2015 Signed a 2 year $2.75 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Sep 24, 2014 Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 30, 2014 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 13, 2014 Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 18, 2013 Signed a 2 year $4.45 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 09, 2013 Released by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 13, 2009 Signed a 6 year $51.75 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 13, 2006 Signed a 4 year $5.5 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 22, 2002 Signed a 2 year $529k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 30, 2010 Roughing the passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick $25,000
Nov 04, 2010 Late Hit against Drew Brees $20,000
Oct 19, 2010 Defenseless hit against Mohamed Massaquoi $75,000
Sep 22, 2010 Roughing the passer against Vince Young $5,000
Nov 19, 2009 Late hit against Andrew Whitworth (CIN) $5,000
Oct 09, 2008 Verbally abusing officials against Baltimore (BAL) $20,000
Fines: 6 $150,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Dec 13, 2011 Illegal Hit on Quarterback 1 $73,529
Suspensions: 1 $73,529
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 NE 6 0 67 6.30 3 8 6 2 1 0
2016 PIT 15 7 587 56.20 5 55 41 14 2 1
2015 PIT 15 1 611 55.30 5 40 27 13 2 1
2014 PIT 11 3 432 43.60 6 45 29 16 0 0
2013 CIN 15 10 379 35.50 2 31 16 15 1
2012 PIT 13 13 812 82.40 6 70 49 21 2
2011 PIT 11 11 0.00 9 59 48 11 2
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