NFL
Martellus Bennett
Martellus Bennett
New England Patriots, Tight End
Age: 37-117d (Jan 10, 1987)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: Round 2 (#61 overall), 2008
2013-2016
Martellus Bennett signed a 4 year , $20,400,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $10,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,100,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $20,400,000
Average Salary:
$5,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,250,000
Total GTD:
$10,050,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2012-2012
Martellus Bennett signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the New York Giants, including an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie
Martellus Bennett signed a 4 year , $2,965,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $820,000 signing bonus, $820,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $741,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,965,000
Average Salary:
$741,250
Signing Bonus:
$820,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$820,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$33,979,714
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$1,115,000 |
$1,115,000 |
|
| 2009 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$1,940,000 |
|
| 2010 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$470,000 |
$2,410,000 |
|
| 2011 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$555,000 |
$2,965,000 |
|
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$5,465,000 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$5,315,000 |
$10,780,000 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$4,921,624 |
$15,701,624 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Injured
|
$5,013,937 |
$20,715,561 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$5,214,153 |
$25,929,714 |
Champion |
| 2017 | 30 |
 |
Retained
Injured
|
$7,311,029 $738,971 |
$33,240,743 $33,979,714 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
21 |
$295,000
|
$820,000 |
$1,115,000 |
$1,115,000 |
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| 2009 |
|
22 |
$385,000
|
$440,000 |
$825,000 |
$1,940,000 |
|||||
| 2010 |
|
23 |
$470,000
|
$470,000 |
$2,410,000 |
||||||
| 2011 |
|
24 |
$555,000
|
$555,000 |
$2,965,000 |
||||||
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$5,465,000 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$715,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$100,000 |
$5,315,000 |
$10,780,000 |
||||
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$4,800,000
|
$100,000 |
$21,624 |
$4,921,624 |
$15,701,624 |
||||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$4,900,000
|
$13,937 |
$100,000 |
$5,013,937 |
$20,715,561 |
||||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$5,085,000
|
$100,000 |
$29,153 |
$5,214,153 |
$25,929,714 |
||||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$423,529 $476,471
|
$6,300,000 |
$337,500 $262,500 |
$250,000 |
$7,311,029 $738,971 |
$33,240,743 $33,979,714 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,705,000 | $820,000 | - | - | - | - | $2,965,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,500,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $2,500,000 |
| 3 |
|
$10,415,000 | $4,500,000 | - | $13,937 | $300,000 | $21,624 | $15,250,561 |
| 2 |
|
$5,561,471 | - | $262,500 | - | $100,000 | $29,153 | $5,953,124 |
| 1 |
|
$423,529 | $6,300,000 | $337,500 | - | $250,000 | - | $7,311,029 |
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Mar 23, 2018
Retired from Professional Football
-
Mar 07, 2018
New England (NE) declined a $6.25M option for 2018
-
Nov 09, 2017
Claimed off waivers by New England (NE)
-
Nov 08, 2017
Released by Green Bay (GB)
-
Sep 15, 2017
Fined $9,115 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against K.J. Wright (SEA)
-
Mar 10, 2017
Signed a 3 year $21 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
-
Mar 16, 2016
Traded to New England (NE) from Chicago (CHI) with 2016 6th round pick (#204 - traded) for 2016 4th round pick (#127 Deiondre' Hall)
-
Oct 03, 2015
Fined $5,787 Wearing cleats not inline with the Bears uniform
-
Dec 26, 2014
Fined $22,050 Abusive language toward an official against Detroit (DET)
-
Mar 12, 2013
Signed a 4 year $20.4 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Mar 14, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYG)
-
Jul 24, 2008
Signed a 4 year $2.96 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
-
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 2 (#61 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2014 |
|
Abusive language toward an official against Detroit (DET) | $22,050 | |
| Oct 03, 2015 |
|
Wearing cleats not inline with the Bears uniform | $5,787 | |
| Sep 15, 2017 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against K.J. Wright (SEA) | $9,115 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Receiving Targets | Receiving Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving Yards/Rec | Receiving Yards/Gm | Receiving Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NE | 9 | 7 | 411 | 56.80 | 44 | 30 | 286 | 9.5 | 31.8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NE | 16 | 12 | 870 | 77.60 | 73 | 55 | 701 | 12.7 | 43.8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHI | 11 | 11 | 731 | 87.00 | 80 | 53 | 439 | 8.3 | 39.9 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | CHI | 16 | 15 | 954 | 90.20 | 128 | 90 | 916 | 10.2 | 57.3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHI | 16 | 15 | 952 | 90.10 | 94 | 65 | 759 | 11.7 | 47.4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 930 | 91.20 | 90 | 55 | 626 | 11.4 | 39.1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | DAL | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0.00 | 26 | 17 | 144 | 8.5 | 10.3 | 0 | 0 |
