Byron Leftwich

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Steelers, QB Age: 44-86d Exp: 10 Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2003 College: Marshall Agent(s):

 
  • Current Contract

    Byron Leftwich signed a 1 year, $825,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $65,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $825,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $825,000
    Signing Bonus $65,000
    Average Salary $825,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2013 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2012 Contract details by year 32 $825,000 $65,000 $540,000 - $890,000($890,000) $890,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $540,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $540,000 Post-6/1 Release 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $540,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $540,000
    2013 Free Agent Year 33 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • Veteran's Discount: $320,000
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

    Previous Contracts

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    2011-2011

    Byron Leftwich signed a 1 year, $1,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $250,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
    Signing Bonus $250,000
    Average Salary $1,750,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2012 / UFA

    2009-2010

    Byron Leftwich signed a 2 year, $7,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $7,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,750,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2011 / UFA

    2008-2008

    Byron Leftwich signed a 1 year, $645,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $40,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $645,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $645,000
    Signing Bonus $40,000
    Average Salary $645,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2009 / UFA

    2007-2007

    Byron Leftwich signed a 1 year, $2,073,529 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $2,073,529.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,073,529
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,073,529
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2008 / UFA

    2003-2006Entry Level

    Byron Leftwich signed a 5 year, $22,772,000 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including a $2,856,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $4,554,400.
    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $22,772,000
    Signing Bonus $2,856,000
    Average Salary $4,554,400
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2010 / UFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2003 Player Cash Earnings $1,382,000 $2,856,000 - - - - - $4,238,000
    2004 Player Cash Earnings $305,000 - - $50,000 - $8,044,000 - $8,399,000
    2005 Player Cash Earnings $380,000 - - $50,000 - - - $430,000
    2006 Player Cash Earnings $3,960,000 - $500,000 $50,000 - - $200,000 $4,710,000
    2007 Player Cash Earnings $2,350,000 - - - - - - $2,350,000
    2008 Player Cash Earnings $605,000 $40,000 - - - - - $645,000
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 - - - - - - $2,000,000
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $1,800,000 - - - - - - $1,800,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $1,750,000 - - - - - - $1,750,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $825,000 $65,000 - - - - - $890,000
    10 seasons $15,357,000 $2,961,000 $500,000 $150,000 - $8,044,000 $200,000 $27,212,000
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $6,027,000 $2,856,000 $500,000 $150,000 - $8,044,000 $200,000 $17,777,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,350,000 - - - - - - $2,350,000
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,980,000 $105,000 - - - - - $5,085,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 - - - - - - $2,000,000
  • Transactions

    Apr 26 2012Signed a 1 year $825k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Apr 21 2010Signed a 1 year $1.75 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Apr 21 2010Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Tampa Bay (TB) for a 2010 7th round pick
    Aug 10 2008Signed a 1 year $645k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
    Feb 15 2008Released by Atlanta (ATL)
    Sep 19 2007Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
    Sep 17 2007Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
    Sep 1 2007Released by Jacksonville (JAC)
    Aug 12 2003Signed a 5 year $22.772 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
    Apr 26 2003Drafted by Jacksonville (JAC): Round 1 (#7 overall)
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