Shannon Sharpe

Denver Broncos, Tight End
Age: 56-141d (Jun 26, 1968)
College: Savannah State
RETIRED

2002-2008

Shannon Sharpe signed a 7 year , $16,065,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $800,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,295,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $16,065,000
Average Salary:
$2,295,000
Signing Bonus:
$800,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2000-2003

Shannon Sharpe signed a 4 year , $13,800,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,450,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,800,000
Average Salary:
$3,450,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2004 / UFA
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1997-1999

Shannon Sharpe signed a 3 year , $7,500,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $375,000 signing bonus, $375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$375,000
GTD at Sign:
$375,000
Total GTD:
$375,000
Free Agent:
2000 / UFA
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1994-1996

Shannon Sharpe signed a 3 year , $3,650,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $400,000 signing bonus, $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,216,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,650,000
Average Salary:
$1,216,667
Signing Bonus:
$400,000
GTD at Sign:
$400,000
Total GTD:
$400,000
Free Agent:
1997 / UFA
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1990-1991 Rookie

Shannon Sharpe signed a 2 year , $258,500 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $22,500 signing bonus, $22,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $129,250.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $258,500
Average Salary:
$129,250
Signing Bonus:
$22,500
GTD at Sign:
$22,500
Total GTD:
$22,500
Free Agent:
1992 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$22,328,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1990 22
Active
$148,500
$148,500
1991 23
Active
$110,000
$258,500
1992 24
Active
$325,000
$583,500
1993 25
Active
$760,000
$1,343,500
1994 26
Active
$710,000
$2,053,500
1995 27
Active
$1,210,000
$3,263,500
1996 28
Active
$1,360,000
$4,623,500
1997 29
Active
$2,000,000
$6,623,500
Champion
1998 30
Active
$2,500,000
$9,123,500
Champion
1999 31
Active
$3,000,000
$12,123,500
2000 32
Active
$5,000,000
$17,123,500
Champion
2001 33
Active
$2,000,000
$19,123,500
2002 34
Active
$1,550,000
$20,673,500
2003 35
Active
$755,000
$21,428,500
2004 36
Retained
$900,000
$22,328,500
Total
$22,328,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $10,513,500 $1,597,500 $3,172,500 - $15,000 $30,000 $15,328,500
2 $1,000,000 $4,500,000 - $1,500,000 - - $7,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1990
22
$73,500
$22,500
$37,500
$15,000
$148,500
$148,500
1991
23
$85,000
$25,000
$110,000
$258,500
1992
24
$275,000
$50,000
$325,000
$583,500
1993
25
$325,000
$400,000
$35,000
$760,000
$1,343,500
1994
26
$700,000
$10,000
$710,000
$2,053,500
1995
27
$1,100,000
$100,000
$10,000
$1,210,000
$3,263,500
1996
28
$1,350,000
$10,000
$1,360,000
$4,623,500
1997
29
$200,000
$375,000
$1,425,000
$2,000,000
$6,623,500
1998
30
$1,750,000
$750,000
$2,500,000
$9,123,500
1999
31
$2,250,000
$750,000
$3,000,000
$12,123,500
2000
32
$500,000
$4,500,000
$5,000,000
$17,123,500
2001
33
$500,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$19,123,500
2002
34
$750,000
$800,000
$1,550,000
$20,673,500
2003
35
$755,000
$755,000
$21,428,500
2004
36
$900,000
$900,000
$22,328,500
Total
$11,513,500
$6,097,500
$1,500,000
$3,172,500
$15,000
$30,000
$22,328,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $10,513,500 $1,597,500 $3,172,500 - $15,000 $30,000 $15,328,500
2 $1,000,000 $4,500,000 - $1,500,000 - - $7,000,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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