Plaxico Burress

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Steelers, WR Age: 46-262d Exp: 12 Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#8 overall), 2000 College: Michigan State Agent(s):

 

  • Current Contract

    Plaxico Burress signed a 1 year, $1,005,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $65,000 signing bonus, $65,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,005,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,005,000
    Signing Bonus $65,000
    Average Salary $1,005,000
    Total Guarantees $65,000
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2014 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2013 Contract details by year 36 $940,000 $65,000 $620,000 $65,000 $1,005,000($1,005,000) $1,005,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2013 Dead Cap: $65,000 2013 Cap Savings: $555,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2013 Dead Cap: $65,000 2013 Cap Savings: $555,000 Post-6/1 Release 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Dead Cap: $65,000 2013 Cap Savings: $620,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Dead Cap: $65,000 2013 Cap Savings: $620,000
    2014 Free Agent Year 37 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • Veteran's Discount: $385,000
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

    Previous Contracts

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    2012-2012

    Plaxico Burress signed a 1 year, $925,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $925,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $925,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $925,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2013 / UFA

    2011-2011

    Plaxico Burress signed a 1 year, $3,017,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $3,017,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,017,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,017,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2012 / UFA

    2008-2012

    Plaxico Burress signed a 5 year, $30,000,000 contract with the New York Giants, including a $4,250,000 signing bonus, $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $30,000,000
    Signing Bonus $4,250,000
    Average Salary $6,000,000
    Total Guarantees $11,000,000
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2013 / UFA

    2005-2010

    Plaxico Burress signed a 6 year, $25,000,000 contract with the New York Giants, including a $5,000,000 signing bonus, $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,166,667.
    Contract: 6 yr(s) / $25,000,000
    Signing Bonus $5,000,000
    Average Salary $4,166,667
    Total Guarantees $5,000,000
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2011 / UFA

    2000-2004Entry Level

    Plaxico Burress signed a 5 year, $8,668,750 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $5,500,000 signing bonus, $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,733,750.
    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $8,668,750
    Signing Bonus $5,500,000
    Average Salary $1,733,750
    Total Guarantees $5,500,000
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2005 / UFA

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2000 Player Cash Earnings $422,500 $5,500,000 - - - - - $5,922,500
    2001 Player Cash Earnings $298,000 - $28,125 - - $900,000 - $1,226,125
    2002 Player Cash Earnings $375,000 - $50,750 - - - $400,000 $825,750
    2003 Player Cash Earnings $450,000 - $129,375 - - - - $579,375
    2004 Player Cash Earnings $535,000 - $580,400 - - - - $1,115,400
    2005 Player Cash Earnings $600,000 $5,000,000 - - - - - $5,600,000
    2006 Player Cash Earnings $2,355,000 - - - - $3,250,000 - $5,605,000
    2007 Player Cash Earnings $3,295,000 - - - - - - $3,295,000
    2008 Player Cash Earnings - - $250,000 - - - - $250,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $3,017,000 - - - - - - $3,017,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $925,000 - - - - - - $925,000
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $940,000 $65,000 - - - - - $1,005,000
    12 seasons $13,212,500 $10,565,000 $1,038,650 - - $4,150,000 $400,000 $29,366,150
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    7 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,945,500 $5,565,000 $788,650 - - $900,000 $400,000 $11,599,150
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $6,250,000 $5,000,000 $250,000 - - $3,250,000 - $14,750,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,017,000 - - - - - - $3,017,000

  • Fines

    • Player contract details by year 10/24/2008, $20,000

      Verbally abusing an official against San Francisco (SF)

    • Player contract details by year 10/24/2008, $20,000

      Inappropriate Post Game Comments

    • Player contract details by year 10/24/2008, $5,000

      Throwing a ball into the stands against San Francisco (SF)

    • TOTAL: $45,000

  • Transactions

    Mar 13 2013Signed a 1 year $1.005 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)p
    Nov 20 2012Signed a 1 year $925k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Jul 31 2011Signed a 1 year $3.017 million contract with New York (NYJ)
    Sep 4 2008Signed a 5 year $35 million extension with New York (NYG)
    Mar 17 2005Signed a 6 year $25 million contract with New York (NYG)
    Jul 1 2000Signed a 5 year $8.66 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Apr 15 2000Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#8 overall)
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