Bengals – The Athletic
Nov 29, 2022
Larry Holder
Michael Thomas
Bengals, FS
Age: 32-265d Exp: 9 Years
Undrafted: 2012, 49ers
College: Stanford
Agent(s): Christina Phillips (Precision Sports MG)
Inactive
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Current Contract
Michael Thomas signed a 1 year, $1,170,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a $50,000 signing bonus, $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,170,000. In 2022, Thomas will earn a base salary of $1,120,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,120,000.
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,170,000 Signing Bonus $50,000 Average Salary $1,170,000 Total Guarantees $50,000 Guaranteed at Signing $50,000 Free Agent: 2023 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash 2022 32 $1,120,000 $1,120,000 - $1,120,000($1,120,000) Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2022 Cap Savings: $1,120,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2022 Cap Savings: $1,120,000 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2022 Cap Savings: $1,120,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2022 Cap Savings: $1,120,000 2023 33 UFA Contract Notes:- Week 1 Bonus: $50,000
Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Current Dead Contracts
Year Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Dead Cap Hit Yearly Cash 2022 - $50,000 - $50,000 $50,000($50,000)
Previous Contracts
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2021-2021Practice Squad
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $196,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $196,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 0 /
2021-2021
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,075,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $1,075,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 0 / 
2020-2020
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,187,500 Signing Bonus $137,500 Average Salary $1,187,500 Total Guarantees $137,500 Guaranteed at Signing $137,500 Free Agent: 2021 / UFA 
2018-2019
Contract: 2 yr(s) / $4,000,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $2,000,000 Total Guarantees $800,000 Guaranteed at Signing $800,000 Free Agent: 2020 / UFA 
2017-2017
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,797,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $1,797,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2018 / UFA
2016-2016
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $675,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $675,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2017 / RFA
2015-2015
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $585,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $585,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2016 / RFA 
2013-2015
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $1,490,000 Signing Bonus $5,000 Average Salary $496,667 Total Guarantees $5,000 Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2016 / RFA
2013-2014
Contract: 2 yr(s) / $900,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $450,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2015 / ERFA 
2013-2013Practice Squad
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $84,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $84,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 0 /
2012-2014Entry Level
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $1,444,000 Signing Bonus $4,000 Average Salary $481,333 Total Guarantees $4,000 Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2015 / RFA
2012-2012Practice Squad
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $96,900 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $96,900 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 0 / -
Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings 2012 - $4,000 - - - - - $4,000 2012 $96,900 - - - - - - $96,900 2013 $71,470 - - - - - - $71,470 2013 - $5,000 - - - - - $5,000 2014 $495,000 - - - - - - $495,000 2015 $585,000 - - - - - - $585,000 2016 $675,000 - - - - - - $675,000 2017 $1,797,000 - - - - - - $1,797,000 2018 $1,100,000 - $850,000 $50,000 - - - $2,000,000 2019 $1,900,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - - - $2,000,000 2020 $1,050,000 $137,500 - - - - $146,434 $1,333,934 2021 $70,000 - - - - - - $70,000 2021 $477,778 - - - - - - $477,777 2022 $1,120,000 - - - - - - $1,120,000 2022 - $50,000 - - - - - $50,000 11 seasons $9,438,148 $196,500 $900,000 $100,000 - - $146,434 $10,781,081 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 2 seasons $96,900 $4,000 - - - - - $100,900 5 seasons $3,623,470 - - - - - - $3,623,470 1 seasons - $5,000 - - - - - $5,000 2 seasons $3,000,000 - $900,000 $100,000 - - - $4,000,000 1 seasons $1,050,000 $137,500 - - - - $146,434 $1,333,934 4 seasons $1,667,778 $50,000 - - - - - $1,717,777 -
Transactions
Aug 31 2022Released by Cincinnati (CIN)Mar 16 2022Signed a 1 year $1.135 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)Nov 15 2021Signed to the active roster by Cincinnati (CIN)Oct 5 2021Signed to the practice squad by Cincinnati (CIN)Apr 24 2020Signed a 1 year $1.1875 million contract with Houston (HOU)Mar 26 2018Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with New York (NYG)Mar 9 2017Assigned a 1 year $1.797 million tender by Miami (MIA)Mar 4 2016Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)Mar 10 2015Signed a 1 year $585k tender with Miami (MIA)Dec 10 2013Signed to the active roster by Miami (MIA)Aug 31 2013Waived by San Francisco (SF)Feb 11 2013Signed a 2 year $900k contract with San Francisco (SF)Apr 29 2012Signed a 3 year $1.444 million contract with San Francisco (SF) -
2022 Player Rankings
A visual look at how Michael Thomas ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.
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Statistics
Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sacks Tackles Solo Tackles Ast Tackles FF INT 2022 CIN 11 11 22 3.5 2 1 1 2021 CIN 8 8 88 8.1 18 9 9 1 2020 HOU 9 9 142 12.9 16 8 8 2019 NYG 16 16 2 306 26.9 47 33 14 2018 NYG 16 16 6 521 47.5 1 57 40 17 2 2017 MIA 13 13 2 151 14.3 23 12 11 2016 MIA 16 16 8 572 49.6 1 54 33 12 2 2015 MIA 16 16 13 696 60.7 85 56 15 2014 MIA 8 8 2 96 9.2 18 6 2 2013 MIA 3 3 16 1.4 3 2 1 Totals 116 116 33 2,610 - 2 323 200 89 3 3
