Quinton Jefferson

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Browns, DT Age: 30-5d Exp: 7 Years
Drafted: Round 5 (#147 overall), 2016 College: Maryland Agent(s): Jared Fox (SportStars)

 
  • Current Contract

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 1 year, $4,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including a $490,000 signing bonus, $3,660,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
    Signing Bonus $490,000
    Average Salary $4,000,000
    Total Guarantees $3,660,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $3,660,000
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Roster/Gm Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2024 Contract details by year 31 $1,210,000 $490,000 $280,000 $1,980,000 $3,660,000 $4,000,000($4,000,000) $4,000,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $3,660,000 2024 Cap Savings: $-1,680,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $2,450,000 2024 Cap Savings: $-470,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $1,700,000 2025 Dead Cap: $1,960,000 2024 Cap Savings: $280,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $490,000 2025 Dead Cap: $1,960,000 2024 Cap Savings: $1,490,000
    2025 Contract details by year 32 - $490,000 - $1,960,000 $1,960,000 -
    Pre-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $1,960,000 2025 Cap Savings: $0 Pre-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $1,960,000 2025 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Dead Cap: $1,960,000 2025 Cap Savings: $1,960,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Dead Cap: $1,960,000 2025 Cap Savings: $1,960,000
    2026 Contract details by year 33 - $490,000 - $490,000 - -
    Pre-6/1 Release 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $490,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $490,000 Post-6/1 Release 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $490,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2026 Cap Savings: $490,000
    2027 Contract details by year 34 - $490,000 - $490,000 - -
    Pre-6/1 Release 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Cap Savings: $490,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Cap Savings: $490,000 Post-6/1 Release 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2028 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Cap Savings: $490,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2027 Dead Cap: $0 2028 Dead Cap: $0 2027 Cap Savings: $490,000
    2028 Contract details by year 35 - $490,000 - $490,000 - -
    Pre-6/1 Release 2028 Dead Cap: $0 2028 Cap Savings: $490,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2028 Dead Cap: $0 2028 Cap Savings: $490,000 Post-6/1 Release 2028 Dead Cap: $0 2029 Dead Cap: $0 2028 Cap Savings: $490,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2028 Dead Cap: $0 2029 Dead Cap: $0 2028 Cap Savings: $490,000
    2025 Free Agent Year 36 UFA  
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

    Current Dead Contracts

    Year   Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Dead Cap Hit Yearly Cash
    2024 Player contract details by year - $1,540,000 - $1,540,000 -($0)

    Previous Contracts

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    2023-2023

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 1 year, $3,600,000 contract with the New York Jets, including a $1,925,000 signing bonus, $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,600,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,600,000
    Signing Bonus $1,925,000
    Average Salary $3,600,000
    Total Guarantees $2,750,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $2,750,000
    Free Agent: 2024 / UFA

    2022-2023

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 2 year, $9,500,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a $4,000,000 signing bonus, $5,175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,750,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $9,500,000
    Signing Bonus $4,000,000
    Average Salary $4,750,000
    Total Guarantees $5,175,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $5,175,000
    Free Agent: 2024 / UFA

    2021-2021

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 1 year, $3,250,000 contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including a $750,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
    Signing Bonus $750,000
    Average Salary $3,250,000
    Total Guarantees $2,000,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $2,000,000
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    2020-2021

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 2 year, $13,500,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $3,000,000 signing bonus, $6,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $13,500,000
    Signing Bonus $3,000,000
    Average Salary $6,750,000
    Total Guarantees $6,250,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $6,250,000
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    2019-2019

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 1 year, $2,025,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $2,025,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,025,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,025,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA

    2018-2018

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 1 year, $630,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $630,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $630,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $630,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2019 / RFA

    2017-2017

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 1 year, $540,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $540,000. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $540,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $540,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2018 / ERFA

    2016-2019Entry Level

    Quinton Jefferson signed a 4 year, $2,593,823 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a $253,823 signing bonus, $253,823 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $648,456. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 and a signing bonus of $2,450,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,980,000 and a dead cap value of $3,660,000.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $2,593,823
    Signing Bonus $253,823
    Average Salary $648,456
    Total Guarantees $253,823
    Guaranteed at Signing $253,823
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $381,170 $253,823 - - - - - $634,993
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $14,400 - - - - - - $14,400
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $412,941 - - - - - - $412,941
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $630,000 - - - - - - $630,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $2,025,000 - - - - - - $2,025,000
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $3,750,000 $3,000,000 $1,750,000 - - - $61,134 $8,561,134
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $1,990,000 $750,000 $480,000 - - - - $3,220,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $1,175,000 $4,000,000 $340,000 - - - - $5,515,000
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $1,165,000 $1,925,000 $510,000 - - - - $3,600,000
    8 seasons $11,543,511 $9,928,823 $3,080,000 - - - $61,134 $24,613,468
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $1,210,000 $2,450,000 - - - - - $4,000,000
    $12,753,511 $12,378,823 $3,080,000 - - - $61,134 $28,613,468
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    5 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,624,111 $4,253,823 $340,000 - - - - $9,217,934
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $14,400 - - - - - - $14,400
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,750,000 $3,000,000 $1,750,000 - - - $61,134 $8,561,134
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,990,000 $750,000 $480,000 - - - - $3,220,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,165,000 $1,925,000 $510,000 - - - - $3,600,000
  • Fines

    • Player contract details by year 12/01/2023, $11,611

      Unnecessary Roughness against Miami (MIA)


    • Player contract details by year 10/19/2018, $10,026

      Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Oakland (OAK)


    • Player contract details by year 12/15/2017, $9,115

      Fighting against Jacksonville (JAC)


    • TOTAL: $30,752

  • Transactions

    Mar 14 2024Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
    Dec 1 2023Fined $11,611 Unnecessary Roughness against Miami (MIA)
    Apr 6 2023Signed a 1 year $3.6 million contract with New York (NYJ)
    Mar 14 2023Released by Seattle (SEA), clearing $4.485M of cap
    Mar 21 2022Signed a 2 year $9.5 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
    Mar 17 2021Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Las Vegas (LV)
    Mar 10 2021Released by Buffalo (BUF) clearing $6.5 million in cap space
    Mar 17 2020Signed a 2 year $13.5 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
    Mar 13 2019Assigned a 1 year $2.025 million tender by Seattle (SEA)
    Oct 19 2018Fined $10,026 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Oakland (OAK)
    Mar 14 2018Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
    Dec 15 2017Fined $9,115 Fighting against Jacksonville (JAC)
    Oct 3 2017Signed to the active roster by Seattle (SEA)
    Sep 14 2017Signed to the practice squad by Los Angeles (LA)
    Sep 12 2017Waived by Los Angeles (LA)
    Sep 3 2017Claimed off waivers by Los Angeles (LA)
    Sep 2 2017Waived by Seattle (SEA)
    May 6 2016Signed a 4 year $2.59 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
    Apr 30 2016Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 5 (#147 overall)
  • 2024 Player Rankings

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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sacks Tackles Solo Tackles Ast Tackles FF INT
    2023 NYJ 14 14 14 469 43.4 6 34 13 21 1
    2022 SEA 17 17 3 565 51.6 5.5 29 17 12
    2021 LV 17 17 17 686 59.2 4.5 47 17 30 2
    2020 BUF 16 16 3 534 50.8 3 23 14 9 1
    2019 SEA 14 14 12 602 59.8 3.5 26 14 12
    2018 SEA 16 16 12 560 56.4 3 25 15 10
    2017 SEA 6 6 130 11.8 1 8 7 1
    2016 SEA 3 3 20 1.9 1 1
    Totals 103 103 61 3,566 - 27 193 97 96 4 0