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Current Contract
Asante Samuel signed a 3 year, $14,700,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,900,000.Contract: 3 yr(s) / $14,700,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $4,900,000 Total Guarantees $2,250,000 Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2015 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Roster Option Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV 2012 31 $1,250,000 $937,500 $750,000 $2,937,500 - $4,437,500($4,437,500) $4,437,500 Pre-6/1 Release 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $2,937,500 Pre-6/1 Trade 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $2,937,500 Post-6/1 Release 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $2,937,500 Post-6/1 Trade 2012 Dead Cap: $0 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2012 Cap Savings: $2,937,500 2013 32 $3,200,000 $1,750,000 $750,000 $5,700,000 $1,500,000 $4,950,000($9,387,500) $4,693,750 Pre-6/1 Release 2013 Dead Cap: $1,500,000 2013 Cap Savings: $4,200,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2013 Dead Cap: $1,500,000 2013 Cap Savings: $4,200,000 Post-6/1 Release 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Dead Cap: $1,500,000 2013 Cap Savings: $5,700,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2013 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Dead Cap: $1,500,000 2013 Cap Savings: $5,700,000 2014 33 $3,500,000 $1,750,000 $750,000 $6,000,000 $750,000 $5,250,000($14,637,500) $4,879,167 Pre-6/1 Release 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0 Pre-6/1 Trade 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Release 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2015 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2014 Dead Cap: $0 2015 Dead Cap: $0 2014 Cap Savings: $0 2015 34 UFA Contract Notes:- $4 million in escalators (Pro Bowl & INT)
- 2012 Option Bonus: $2.25 million
- 2012 Roster Bonus: $1 million
- 2013-14 Roster Bonus (September): $1 million
Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Previous Contracts
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2008-2013
Asante Samuel signed a 6 year, $59,475,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including a $6,000,000 signing bonus, $6,605,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,912,500.Contract: 6 yr(s) / $59,475,000 Signing Bonus $6,000,000 Average Salary $9,912,500 Total Guarantees $6,605,000 Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2014 / UFA 2007-2007Franchise Tag
Asante Samuel signed a 1 year, $7,790,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $7,790,000.Contract: 1 yr(s) / $7,790,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $7,790,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2008 / UFA 2003-2006Entry Level
Asante Samuel signed a 4 year, $1,682,500 contract with the New England Patriots, including a $312,500 signing bonus, $312,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,625.Contract: 4 yr(s) / $1,682,500 Signing Bonus $312,500 Average Salary $420,625 Total Guarantees $312,500 Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2007 / RFA -
Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings 2003 $225,000 $312,500 - - - - - $537,500 2004 $305,000 - - - - - $35,000 $340,000 2005 $380,000 - - - - - $35,000 $415,000 2006 $721,600 - - - - - $35,000 $756,600 2007 $7,790,000 - - - - - - $7,790,000 2008 $645,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $500,000 - - - $14,145,000 2009 $1,900,000 - $7,000,000 - - - - $8,900,000 2010 $8,895,000 - - - - - - $8,895,000 2011 $5,900,000 - - $100,000 - - - $6,000,000 2012 $1,250,000 - $937,500 - - $2,250,000 - $4,437,500 2013 $3,200,000 - $1,750,000 - - - - $4,950,000 11 seasons $31,211,600 $6,312,500 $16,687,500 $600,000 - $2,250,000 $105,000 $57,166,600 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 5 seasons $9,421,600 $312,500 - - - - $105,000 $9,839,100 4 seasons $17,340,000 $6,000,000 $14,000,000 $600,000 - - - $37,940,000 2 seasons $4,450,000 - $2,687,500 - - $2,250,000 - $9,387,500 -
Fines
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11/24/2010, $40,000
Helmet to Helmet hit against Derek Hagan
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10/16/2009, $5,000
Excessive Facemask against Derrick Ward (TB)
TOTAL: $45,000
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11/24/2010, $40,000
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Transactions
Feb 5 2014Released by Atlanta (ATL)Apr 25 2012Signed a 3 year $14.7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)Apr 25 2012Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Philadelphia (PHI) for 2012 7th round pick (#229 Bryce Brown)Feb 29 2008Signed a 6 year $59.475 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)Aug 28 2007Signed a 1 year $7.79 million franchise tag with New England (NE)Jul 10 2003Signed a 4 year $1.682 million contract with New England (NE)Apr 26 2003Drafted by New England (NE): Round 4 (#120 overall) -
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