William Gholston

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Defensive End
Age: 32-279d (Jul 31, 1991)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: US
College: Michigan State
Drafted: Round 4 (#126 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Blake Baratz (The Institute for Athletes)
2024 Cap Hit

$1,152,500

2024 Cash

$1,377,500

Career Earnings

$39,748,946

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

William Gholston signed a 1 year , $1,377,500 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $985,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,377,500. In 2024, Gholston will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a roster bonus of $167,500, while carrying a cap hit of $1,152,500 and a dead cap value of $985,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,377,500
Average Salary:
$1,377,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$985,000
Total GTD:
$985,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Base P5 SalarySalary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 33 $1,210,000 $167,500 $1,152,500 0.45% $985,000
2025 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 33 $1,210,000 $167,500 $1,377,500 $1,377,500 $1,377,500 $1,377,500
Contract Notes
  • Week 1 Bonus: $167,500
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 Free Agent

William Gholston signed a 1 year , $2,667,500 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $1,317,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,667,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,667,500
Average Salary:
$2,667,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$1,317,500
Total GTD:
$1,317,500
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Free Agent

William Gholston signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In 2024, Gholston will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $600,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$3,000,000
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2017-2021 Extension

William Gholston signed a 5 year , $27,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $13,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $27,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$7,000,000
Total GTD:
$13,500,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2013-2016 Rookie

William Gholston signed a 4 year , $2,560,544 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $400,544 signing bonus, $400,544 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $640,136.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,560,544
Average Salary:
$640,136
Signing Bonus:
$400,544
GTD at Sign:
$400,544
Total GTD:
$400,544
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$39,748,946

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 22
Active
$805,544
$805,544
2014 23
Active
$495,000
$1,300,544
2015 24
Active
$732,402
$2,032,946
2016 25
Active
$1,671,000
$3,703,946
2017 26
Active
$7,000,000
$10,703,946
2018 27
Active
$6,500,000
$17,203,946
2019 28
Active
$3,750,000
$20,953,946
2020 29
Active
$4,750,000
$25,703,946
 Champion
2021 30
Active
$5,500,000
$31,203,946
2022 31
Active
$4,500,000
$35,703,946
2023 32
Active
$2,667,500
$38,371,446
2024 33
Active
$1,377,500
$39,748,946
Total      
$39,748,946
$39,748,946
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
22
$405,000
$400,544
$805,544
$805,544
2014
23
$495,000
$495,000
$1,300,544
2015
24
$585,000
$147,402
$732,402
$2,032,946
2016
25
$1,671,000
$1,671,000
$3,703,946
2017
26
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$7,000,000
$10,703,946
2018
27
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$17,203,946
2019
28
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$20,953,946
2020
29
$4,750,000
$4,750,000
$25,703,946
2021
30
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$31,203,946
2022
31
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
$4,500,000
$35,703,946
2023
32
$2,515,000
$152,500
$2,667,500
$38,371,446
2024
33
$1,210,000
$167,500
$1,377,500
$39,748,946
Total
$31,881,000
$3,400,544
$4,320,000
$147,402
$39,748,946
$39,748,946

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $30,671,000 $3,400,544 $4,152,500 - - $147,402 $38,371,446
  • Apr 15, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.37 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 17, 2023 Fined $10,927 Roughing the Passer against Tennessee (TEN)
  • Jul 24, 2023 Signed a 1 year $2.6 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 23, 2022 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jan 01, 2021 Fined $5,130 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 06, 2017 Signed a 5 year $27.5 million contract extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • May 14, 2013 Signed a 4 year $2.56 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 27, 2013 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 4 (#126 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 01, 2021 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Detroit (DET) $5,130
Nov 17, 2023 Roughing the Passer against Tennessee (TEN) $10,927
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2023 TB 15 1 238 22.20 19 10 9 1
2022 TB 17 9 485 43.30 49 24 25
2021 TB 17 10 507 44.90 5 36 21 15
2020 TB 16 11 606 57.00 3 44 24 20
2019 TB 16 8 507 43.50 2 38 26 12
2018 TB 16 2 402 38.40 1 10 7 3
2017 TB 14 10 447 42.00 37 21 16
2016 TB 14 14 586 55.20 4 50 37 13 1
2015 TB 16 11 677 61.60 3 67 47 20 1
2014 TB 15 9 572 52.30 2 41 27 14
2013 TB 12 2 312 29.90 2 31 15 16

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Signed a 1 year $1.37 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Nov 17, 2023
Fined $10,927 Roughing the Passer against Tennessee (TEN)
Jul 24, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2.6 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 23, 2022
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Jan 01, 2021
Fined $5,130 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Detroit (DET)
Mar 06, 2017
Signed a 5 year $27.5 million contract extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
May 14, 2013
Signed a 4 year $2.56 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Apr 27, 2013
Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 4 (#126 overall)

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