Donald Butler

Miami Dolphins, Inside Linebacker
Age: 35-201d (Oct 17, 1988)
Exp: 6 Years
College: Washington
Drafted: Round 3 (#79 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Roosevelt Barnes (Independent Sports & Entertainment)

2014-2020

Donald Butler signed a 7 year , $51,800,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $11,150,000 signing bonus, $11,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,400,000.

Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $51,800,000
Average Salary:
$7,400,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,150,000
GTD at Sign:
$11,150,000
Total GTD:
$11,150,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2010-2013 Rookie

Donald Butler signed a 4 year , $3,346,500 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including $808,500 signing bonus, $808,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $836,625.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,346,500
Average Salary:
$836,625
Signing Bonus:
$808,500
GTD at Sign:
$808,500
Total GTD:
$808,500
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$19,136,544

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 22
Active
$1,033,500
$1,033,500
2011 23
Active
$405,000
$1,438,500
2012 24
Active
$490,000
$1,928,500
2013 25
Active
$1,323,000
$3,251,500
2014 26
Injured
$11,900,000
$15,151,500
2015 27
Active
$3,269,750
$18,421,250
2016 28
Active
$715,294
$19,136,544
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
22
$225,000
$808,500
$1,033,500
$1,033,500
2011
23
$405,000
$405,000
$1,438,500
2012
24
$490,000
$490,000
$1,928,500
2013
25
$1,323,000
$1,323,000
$3,251,500
2014
26
$750,000
$11,150,000
$11,900,000
$15,151,500
2015
27
$3,250,000
$19,750
$3,269,750
$18,421,250
2016
28
$715,294
$715,294
$19,136,544

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $6,443,000 $11,958,500 - - - $19,750 $18,421,250
1 $715,294 - - - - - $715,294
  • Sep 13, 2016 Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Sep 02, 2016 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Jul 27, 2016 Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 03, 2016 Released by way of a declined option bonus by San Diego (SD), clearing $190,000 in cap space.
  • Nov 01, 2014 Fined $10,000 Late Hit against Ronnie Hillman (DEN)
  • Oct 24, 2014 Fined $5,512 Uniform Violation (black shoes) against Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 28, 2014 Signed a 7 year $51.8 million contract extension with San Diego (SD)
  • Jul 09, 2010 Signed a 4 year $3.34 million contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Apr 23, 2010 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 3 (#79 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 24, 2014 Uniform Violation (black shoes) against Kansas City (KC) $5,512
Nov 01, 2014 Late Hit against Ronnie Hillman (DEN) $10,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2016 MIA 14 5 356 33.20 28 17 11
2015 SD 16 9 521 52.00 1 43 24 16 1
2014 SD 14 13 706 77.30 1 73 45 28
2013 SD 13 12 699 70.40 1 84 71 13 1
2012 SD 12 12 706 66.80 3 78 50 28 2 1
2011 SD 16 16 0.00 2 95 75 19 2 1
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