Matt Prater

Age: 39-269d (Aug 10, 1984)
Exp: 16 Years
Country: US
College: Central Florida
2024 Cap Hit

$4,750,000

2024 Cash

$3,500,000

Career Earnings

$45,001,185

2023-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Matt Prater signed a 2 year , $7,500,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000. In 2024, Prater will earn a base salary of $3,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,750,000 and a dead cap value of $1,250,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,000,000
Total GTD:
$4,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Base P5 SalarySalary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2023 39 $1,500,000 $1,250,000 $2,750,000 1.22% $4,000,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2024, 1 YR, $4,040,080; $1,250,000 DEAD CAP
2024 40 $3,500,000 $1,250,000 $4,750,000 1.86% $1,250,000
2025 41
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023 39 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $4,040,080 $4,040,080 $4,040,080 $3,770,040
2024 40 $3,500,000 - $3,500,000 $7,540,080 $3,770,040 $3,500,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2022 Free Agent

Matt Prater signed a 2 year , $6,500,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $1,850,000 signing bonus, $3,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,850,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,925,000
Total GTD:
$3,775,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2017-2020 Extension

Matt Prater signed a 3 year , $11,400,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $3,600,000 signing bonus, $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,800,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $11,400,000
Average Salary:
$3,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,600,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,000,000
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2017 Extension

Matt Prater signed a 3 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $750,000 signing bonus, $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
GTD at Sign:
$750,000
Total GTD:
$750,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2014

Matt Prater signed a 1 year , $855,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $855,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $855,000
Average Salary:
$855,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2015

Matt Prater signed a 4 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,250,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2012-2012 Franchise Tag

Matt Prater signed a 1 year , $2,665,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $2,665,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,665,000
Average Salary:
$2,665,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Matt Prater signed a 1 year , $1,835,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $1,835,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,835,000
Average Salary:
$1,835,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010

Matt Prater signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $545,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2007-2009

Matt Prater signed a 3 year , $1,115,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including an average annual salary of $371,667.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,115,000
Average Salary:
$371,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$45,001,185

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 23
Active
$285,000
$285,000
2008 24
Active
$370,000
$655,000
2009 25
Active
$460,000
$1,115,000
2010 26
Active
$545,000
$1,660,000
2011 27
Active
$1,835,000
$3,495,000
2012 28
Active
$4,000,000
$7,495,000
2013 29
Active
$2,500,000
$9,995,000
2014 30
Active
$603,529
$10,598,529
2015 31
Retained
Active
$11,164
$1,937,500
$10,609,693
$12,547,193
2016 32
Active
$3,300,000
$15,847,193
2017 33
Active
$7,300,000
$23,147,193
2018 34
Active
$2,300,000
$25,447,193
2019 35
Active
$2,500,000
$27,947,193
2020 36
Active
$3,013,912
$30,961,105
2021 37
Active
$2,925,000
$33,886,105
2022 38
Active
$3,575,000
$37,461,105
2023 39
Active
$4,040,080
$41,501,185
2024 40
Active
$3,500,000
$45,001,185
Total      
$45,001,185
$45,001,185
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
23
$285,000
$285,000
$285,000
2008
24
$370,000
$370,000
$655,000
2009
25
$460,000
$460,000
$1,115,000
2010
26
$545,000
$545,000
$1,660,000
2011
27
$1,835,000
$1,835,000
$3,495,000
2012
28
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$7,495,000
2013
29
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$9,995,000
2014
30
$603,529
$603,529
$10,598,529
2015
31
$1,000,000
$750,000
$137,500
$50,000
$11,164
$11,164
$1,937,500
$10,609,693
$12,547,193
2016
32
$2,250,000
$250,000
$750,000
$50,000
$3,300,000
$15,847,193
2017
33
$3,150,000
$3,600,000
$500,000
$50,000
$7,300,000
$23,147,193
2018
34
$2,000,000
$200,000
$100,000
$2,300,000
$25,447,193
2019
35
$2,200,000
$200,000
$100,000
$2,500,000
$27,947,193
2020
36
$2,700,000
$200,000
$100,000
$13,912
$3,013,912
$30,961,105
2021
37
$1,075,000
$1,850,000
$2,925,000
$33,886,105
2022
38
$3,575,000
$3,575,000
$37,461,105
2023
39
$1,500,000
$2,500,000
$40,080
$4,040,080
$41,501,185
2024
40
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$45,001,185
Total
$30,548,529
$11,700,000
$1,487,500
$750,000
$450,000
$65,156
$45,001,185
$45,001,185

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $6,995,000 $3,000,000 - - - $11,164 $10,006,164
7 $13,903,529 $4,350,000 $1,487,500 - $450,000 $13,912 $20,954,941
3 $6,150,000 $4,350,000 - - - $40,080 $10,540,080
  • Mar 15, 2023 Signed a 2 years $7.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 17, 2021 Signed a 2 year $6.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 25, 2017 Signed a 3 year $11.4 million contract extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 06, 2015 Signed a 3 year $9 million extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 07, 2014 Signed a 1 year $855k contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 03, 2014 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Aug 24, 2014 Suspended 4 games for violating the league's substance abuse policy, forfeiting $897,058 in salary/bonus with Denver (DEN)
  • Jul 02, 2012 Signed a 4 year $13 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 05, 2012 Offered a 1 year $2.654 million franchise tag with Denver (DEN)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Aug 27, 2006 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • May 01, 2006 Signed a 3 year $1.08 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Year Team GP Snaps Snaps% FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE%
2023 ARI 17 128 0.00 33 28 84.8 23 22 95.7
2022 ARI 13 92 0.00 25 22 88.0 18 17 94.4
2021 ARI 17 167 0.00 37 30 81.1 49 47 95.9
2020 DET 16 0.00 28 21 75.0 41 38 92.7
2019 DET 16 75 0.00 31 26 83.9 36 35 97.2
2018 DET 16 60 0.00 32 28 87.5 30 30 100.0
2017 DET 16 85 0.00 35 30 85.7 41 40 97.6
2016 DET 16 49 0.00 36 31 86.1 33 31 93.9
2015 DET 16 46 0.00 24 22 91.7 39 36 92.3
2014 DET 11 44 0.00 26 21 80.8 21 21 100.0
2013 DEN 16 215 0.00 26 25 96.2 75 75 100.0
2012 DEN 16 172 0.00 32 26 81.2 55 55 100.0
2011 DEN 16 0.00 25 19 76.0 30 30 100.0
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