NFL
James Harrison
James Harrison
New England Patriots, Outside Linebacker
Age: 45-6d (May 04, 1978)
Exp: 15 Years
College: Kent State
2017-2018 Extension
James Harrison signed a 2 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
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
James Harrison signed a 2 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,375,000.
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
James Harrison signed a 1 year , $1,020,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $65,000 signing bonus, $65,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,020,000.
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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2009-2014
James Harrison signed a 6 year , $51,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,625,000.
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
James Harrison signed a 4 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $1,375,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,375,000.
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
James Harrison signed a 2 year , $535,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $267,500.
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
James Harrison signed a 2 year , $529,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $4,000 signing bonus, $4,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $264,500.
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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Career Earnings thru 2024
$43,696,406
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$229,000 |
$229,000 |
|
| 2003 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$300,000 |
$529,000 |
|
| 2004 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$230,000 |
$759,000 |
|
| 2005 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$305,000 |
$1,064,000 |
Champion |
| 2006 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,800,000 |
$2,864,000 |
|
| 2007 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$1,100,000 |
$3,964,000 |
|
| 2008 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$1,200,000 |
$5,164,000 |
Champion DPOY |
| 2009 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$13,350,000 |
$18,514,000 |
|
| 2010 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$7,555,000 |
$26,069,000 |
|
| 2011 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$4,486,470 |
$30,555,470 |
|
| 2012 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$5,627,500 |
$36,182,970 |
|
| 2013 | 35 |
 |
Active
|
$1,400,000 |
$37,582,970 |
|
| 2014 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$1,020,000 |
$38,602,970 |
|
| 2015 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$1,584,613 |
$40,187,583 |
|
| 2016 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$1,250,000 |
$41,437,583 |
|
| 2017 | 39 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$58,823 $2,200,000 |
$41,496,406 $43,696,406 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
|
24 |
$225,000
|
$4,000 |
$229,000 |
$229,000 |
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| 2003 |
|
25 |
$300,000
|
$300,000 |
$529,000 |
||||||
| 2004 |
|
26 |
$230,000
|
$230,000 |
$759,000 |
||||||
| 2005 |
|
27 |
$305,000
|
$305,000 |
$1,064,000 |
||||||
| 2006 |
|
28 |
$425,000
|
$1,375,000 |
$1,800,000 |
$2,864,000 |
|||||
| 2007 |
|
29 |
$1,100,000
|
$1,100,000 |
$3,964,000 |
||||||
| 2008 |
|
30 |
$1,200,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$5,164,000 |
||||||
| 2009 |
|
31 |
$800,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$2,550,000 |
$13,350,000 |
$18,514,000 |
||||
| 2010 |
|
32 |
$755,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$7,555,000 |
$26,069,000 |
||||
| 2011 |
|
33 |
$1,176,470
|
$2,410,000 |
$900,000 |
$4,486,470 |
$30,555,470 |
||||
| 2012 |
|
34 |
$5,565,000
|
$5,627,500 |
$36,182,970 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
35 |
$1,400,000
|
$1,400,000 |
$37,582,970 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
36 |
$955,000
|
$65,000 |
$1,020,000 |
$38,602,970 |
|||||
| 2015 |
|
37 |
$1,000,000
|
$500,000 |
$84,613 |
$1,584,613 |
$40,187,583 |
||||
| 2016 |
|
38 |
$1,250,000
|
$1,250,000 |
$41,437,583 |
||||||
| 2017 |
|
39 |
$58,824 $1,200,000
|
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
$58,823 $2,200,000 |
$41,496,406 $43,696,406 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$16,486,470 | $12,444,000 | $6,750,000 | $2,410,000 | - | $84,613 | $42,237,583 |
| 1 |
|
$1,400,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,400,000 |
| 1 |
|
$58,824 | - | - | - | - | - | $58,823 |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2008 |
|
Verbally abusing officials against Baltimore (BAL) | $20,000 | |
| Nov 19, 2009 |
|
Late hit against Andrew Whitworth (CIN) | $5,000 | |
| Sep 22, 2010 |
|
Roughing the passer against Vince Young | $5,000 | |
| Oct 19, 2010 |
|
Defenseless hit against Mohamed Massaquoi | $75,000 | |
| Nov 04, 2010 |
|
Late Hit against Drew Brees | $20,000 | |
| Nov 30, 2010 |
|
Roughing the passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick | $25,000 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2011 |
|
Illegal Hit on Quarterback | 1 | $73,529 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NE | 6 | 67 | 7.30 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 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 | 54.50 | 6 | 45 | 29 | 16 | ||
| 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 |
