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Current Contract
Jerry Hughes signed a 2 year, $10,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including a $2,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000. In 2023, Hughes will earn a base salary of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,250,000 and a dead cap value of $1,250,000.Contract: 2 yr(s) / $10,000,000 Signing Bonus $2,500,000 Average Salary $5,000,000 Total Guarantees $4,500,000 Guaranteed at Signing $4,500,000 Free Agent: 2024 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Signing Roster Roster/Gm Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV 2022 34 $2,000,000 $1,250,000 $500,000 - $3,750,000 $4,500,000 $4,970,576($4,970,576) $4,970,576 Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $4,500,000 2022 Cap Savings: $-750,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $2,500,000 2022 Cap Savings: $1,250,000 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $3,250,000 2023 Dead Cap: $1,250,000 2022 Cap Savings: $500,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $1,250,000 2023 Dead Cap: $1,250,000 2022 Cap Savings: $2,500,000 Potential Out: 2023, 1 yr, $4,970,576; $1,250,000 dead cap
2023 35 $4,000,000 $1,250,000 - $1,000,000 $6,250,000 $1,250,000 $5,000,000($9,970,576) $4,985,288 Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $1,250,000 2023 Cap Savings: $5,000,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $1,250,000 2023 Cap Savings: $5,000,000 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $1,250,000 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $5,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $1,250,000 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $5,000,000 2024 36 UFA Contract Notes:- $4.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2022 salary)
- 2022 Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
- 2023 Per Game Active Bonus: $58,823 ($1M, 16 LTBE)
Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Previous Contracts
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2019-2021
Jerry Hughes signed a 2 year, $21,500,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $6,300,000 signing bonus, $19,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,750,000. In 2023, Hughes will earn a base salary of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,250,000 and a dead cap value of $1,250,000.Contract: 2 yr(s) / $21,500,000 Signing Bonus $6,300,000 Average Salary $10,750,000 Total Guarantees $19,750,000 Guaranteed at Signing $19,750,000 Free Agent: 2022 / UFA 2015-2019
Jerry Hughes signed a 5 year, $45,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $7,000,000 signing bonus, $22,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000. In 2023, Hughes will earn a base salary of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,250,000 and a dead cap value of $1,250,000.Contract: 5 yr(s) / $45,000,000 Signing Bonus $7,000,000 Average Salary $9,000,000 Total Guarantees $22,000,000 Guaranteed at Signing $17,625,000 Free Agent: 2020 / UFA 2010-2014Entry Level
Jerry Hughes signed a 5 year, $9,750,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including a $1,400,000 signing bonus, $6,597,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,950,000. In 2023, Hughes will earn a base salary of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,250,000 and a dead cap value of $1,250,000.Contract: 5 yr(s) / $9,750,000 Signing Bonus $1,400,000 Average Salary $1,950,000 Total Guarantees $6,597,500 Guaranteed at Signing $6,597,500 Free Agent: 2015 / UFA -
Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings 2010 $320,000 $1,400,000 $625,000 - - - - $2,345,000 2011 $450,000 - - - - $3,105,000 - $3,555,000 2012 $635,000 - - - - - - $635,000 2013 $870,000 - - - - - - $870,000 2013 $1,552,500 - - - - - - $1,552,500 2014 $3,995,000 - - - - - - $3,995,000 2015 $4,625,000 $7,000,000 - $150,000 - - - $11,775,000 2016 $4,525,000 - - $150,000 - $6,000,000 - $10,675,000 2017 $5,400,000 - $2,000,000 $150,000 - - - $7,550,000 2018 $6,350,000 - $1,000,000 $150,000 - - - $7,500,000 2019 $6,800,000 $6,300,000 $1,000,000 $150,000 - - $13,513 $14,263,513 2020 $6,650,000 - $500,000 $250,000 - - $47,797 $7,447,797 2021 $6,100,000 - $1,000,000 - - - - $7,100,000 2022 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $470,576 - - - - $4,970,576 13 seasons $50,272,500 $17,200,000 $6,595,576 $1,000,000 - $9,105,000 $61,310 $84,234,386 2023 $4,000,000 - - - - - - $5,000,000 $54,272,500 $17,200,000 $6,595,576 $1,000,000 - $9,105,000 $61,310 $89,234,386 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 4 seasons $2,957,500 $1,400,000 $625,000 - - $3,105,000 - $8,087,500 9 seasons $45,315,000 $13,300,000 $5,500,000 $1,000,000 - $6,000,000 $61,310 $71,176,310 1 seasons $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $470,576 - - - - $4,970,576 -
Fines
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09/16/2022, $5,305
Uniform violation (pants over knee)
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12/07/2018, $53,482
Verbally abuse of an official against Miami (MIA)
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12/03/2017, $30,387
Physical contact with an official against New England (NE)
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09/16/2016, $18,231
Low Hit against Joe Flacco (BAL)
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10/09/2015, $8,681
Head butting a player against New York (NYG)
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10/09/2015, $23,152
Verbally abusing a ref against New York (NYG)
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11/22/2014, $22,050
for abusive language to an official during BUF-MIA game
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11/16/2012, $15,750
for a late hit against Jacksonville
TOTAL: $177,038
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Transactions
Sep 16 2022Fined $5,305 Uniform violation (pants over knee)May 12 2022Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Houston (HOU)May 21 2019Signed a 2 year $23 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)Dec 7 2018Fined $53,482 Verbally abuse of an official against Miami (MIA)Dec 3 2017Fined $30,387 Physical contact with an official against New England (NE)Sep 16 2016Fined $18,231 Low Hit against Joe Flacco (BAL)Oct 9 2015Fined $23,152 Verbally abusing a ref against New York (NYG)Oct 9 2015Fined $8,681 Head butting a player against New York (NYG)Mar 9 2015Signed a 5 year $45 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)Nov 22 2014Fined $22,050 for abusive language to an official during BUF-MIA gameApr 29 2013Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from Indianapolis (IND) for Kelvin SheppardAug 2 2010Signed a 5 year $12 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)Apr 22 2010Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 1 (#31 overall) -
2023 Player Rankings
A visual look at how Jerry Hughes 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 HOU 16 16 14 654 59.5 9 33 21 12 2 1 2021 BUF 17 17 16 558 52.7 2 18 8 10 2 2020 BUF 15 15 14 629 59.8 4.5 29 19 10 2 1 2019 BUF 16 16 16 677 64.5 4.5 23 14 9 2018 BUF 16 16 16 669 65.9 7 37 30 7 3 2017 BUF 16 16 16 735 66.5 4 44 28 16 1 2016 BUF 16 16 15 860 80.1 6 48 31 17 1 2015 BUF 16 16 16 1008 92.4 5 52 37 15 2 2014 BUF 16 16 16 782 72.5 10 54 36 18 3 2013 BUF 16 16 1 603 52.7 9.5 46 30 12 2 2012 IND 16 16 6 595 56.4 4 41 23 11 2011 IND 12 12 1 1 15 4 5 2010 IND 12 12 6 6 Totals 200 200 147 7,770 - 67 446 287 142 18 2