Julian Edelman

New England Patriots, Wide Receiver
Age: 37-350d (May 22, 1986)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Kent State
Drafted: Round 7 (#232 overall), 2009

2019-2021 Extension

Julian Edelman signed a 2 year , $15,500,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,750,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $15,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,000,000
Total GTD:
$12,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2019 Extension

Julian Edelman signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,000,000
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2014-2017

Julian Edelman signed a 4 year , $17,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $17,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,000,000
Total GTD:
$8,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2013-2013

Julian Edelman signed a 1 year , $765,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $765,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $765,000
Average Salary:
$765,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2009-2012 Rookie

Julian Edelman signed a 4 year , $1,798,700 contract with the New England Patriots, including $48,700 signing bonus, $48,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $449,675.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,798,700
Average Salary:
$449,675
Signing Bonus:
$48,700
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$48,700
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$46,021,530

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 23
Active
$358,700
$358,700
2010 24
Active
$395,000
$753,700
2011 25
Active
$525,000
$1,278,700
2012 26
Injured
$615,000
$1,893,700
2013 27
Active
$765,000
$2,658,700
2014 28
Active
$3,437,500
$6,096,200
Champion
2015 29
Active
$6,171,875
$12,268,075
2016 30
Active / active-pup
$4,028,635
$16,296,710
Champion
2017 31
Injured
$7,857,843
$24,154,553
2018 32
Active
$2,404,412
$26,558,965
Champion
2019 33
Active
$11,000,000
$37,558,965
2020 34
Injured
$6,462,565
$44,021,530
2021 35
Retained
$2,000,000
$46,021,530
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
23
$310,000
$48,700
$358,700
$358,700
2010
24
$395,000
$395,000
$753,700
2011
25
$525,000
$525,000
$1,278,700
2012
26
$615,000
$615,000
$1,893,700
2013
27
$715,000
$40,000
$10,000
$765,000
$2,658,700
2014
28
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$437,500
$3,437,500
$6,096,200
2015
29
$2,250,000
$3,000,000
$421,875
$500,000
$6,171,875
$12,268,075
2016
30
$2,500,000
$750,000
$250,000
$528,635
$4,028,635
$16,296,710
2017
31
$3,000,000
$4,607,843
$250,000
$7,857,843
$24,154,553
2018
32
$1,529,412
$375,000
$500,000
$2,404,412
$26,558,965
2019
33
$1,000,000
$8,000,000
$500,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
$11,000,000
$37,558,965
2020
34
$3,300,000
$337,500
$300,000
$2,525,065
$6,462,565
$44,021,530
2021
35
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$46,021,530

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $19,139,412 $17,656,543 $2,861,875 - $1,810,000 $4,553,700 $46,021,530
  • Apr 12, 2021 Retired from Professional Football
  • Apr 12, 2021 Released by New England (NE), clearing $3.4M of cap space
  • May 21, 2019 Signed a 2 year $15.5 million contract extension with New England (NE)
  • Dec 28, 2018 Fined $63,504 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Buffalo (BUF)
  • Nov 02, 2018 Fined $26,739 Helmet to Helmet hit against Lafayette Pitts (BUF)
  • Jun 07, 2018 Suspended 4 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $987,744 in 2018 salary/bonus with New England (NE)
  • Jun 08, 2017 Signed a 2 year $11 million contract extension with New England (NE)
  • Oct 21, 2016 Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Sep 16, 2016 Fined $24,309 Hit on a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI)
  • Nov 07, 2014 Fined $5,512 Throwing the ball into the stands against Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 15, 2014 Signed a 4 year $17 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 10, 2013 Signed a 1 year $765k contract with New England (NE)
  • Jul 16, 2009 Signed a 4 year $1.7987 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 7 (#232 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 07, 2014 Throwing the ball into the stands against Denver (DEN) $5,512
Sep 16, 2016 Hit on a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI) $24,309
Oct 21, 2016 Excessive facemask against Cincinnati (CIN) $9,115
Nov 02, 2018 Helmet to Helmet hit against Lafayette Pitts (BUF) $26,739
Dec 28, 2018 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Buffalo (BUF) $63,504

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Jun 07, 2018 PEDs 4 $987,745
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Touchdowns Fum
2020 NE 6 1 265 58.10 21 315 0 0
2019 NE 16 13 1,011 87.20 100 1,117 6 3
2018 NE 12 12 748 87.50 74 850 6 1
2017 NE 0 0.00 0 0 0 0
2016 NE 16 13 877 78.20 98 1,106 3 3
2015 NE 9 9 525 46.90 61 692 7 1
2014 NE 14 13 805 71.20 92 972 4 3
2013 NE 16 11 1,021 85.30 105 1,056 6 6
2012 NE 9 3 297 32.30 21 235 3 1
2011 NE 13 0 0.00 4 34 0 3
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