Asante Samuel

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Falcons, CB Age: 43-92d Exp: 11 Years
Drafted: Round 4 (#120 overall), 2003 College: Central Florida Agent(s): Terra Firma Sports Management

 
  • 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 Contract details by year 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 Contract details by year 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 Contract details by year 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 Free Agent Year 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 Player Cash Earnings $225,000 $312,500 - - - - - $537,500
    2004 Player Cash Earnings $305,000 - - - - - $35,000 $340,000
    2005 Player Cash Earnings $380,000 - - - - - $35,000 $415,000
    2006 Player Cash Earnings $721,600 - - - - - $35,000 $756,600
    2007 Player Cash Earnings $7,790,000 - - - - - - $7,790,000
    2008 Player Cash Earnings $645,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $500,000 - - - $14,145,000
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $1,900,000 - $7,000,000 - - - - $8,900,000
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $8,895,000 - - - - - - $8,895,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $5,900,000 - - $100,000 - - - $6,000,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $1,250,000 - $937,500 - - $2,250,000 - $4,437,500
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $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 Player Cash Earnings $9,421,600 $312,500 - - - - $105,000 $9,839,100
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $17,340,000 $6,000,000 $14,000,000 $600,000 - - - $37,940,000
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,450,000 - $2,687,500 - - $2,250,000 - $9,387,500
  • Fines

    • Player contract details by year 11/24/2010, $40,000

      Helmet to Helmet hit against Derek Hagan


    • Player contract details by year 10/16/2009, $5,000

      Excessive Facemask against Derrick Ward (TB)


    • TOTAL: $45,000

  • 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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