Derek Rivers

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Colts, OLB Age: 29-331d Exp: 6 Years
Drafted: Round 3 (#83 overall), 2017 College: Youngstown State Agent(s): Element Sports Group

 
  • Current Contract

    Derek Rivers signed a 1 year, $289,800 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $289,800.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $289,800
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $289,800
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 0 /
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2023 Contract details by year 29 $80,500 $80,500 - $80,500($80,500) $80,500
    Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $80,500 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $80,500 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $80,500 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $80,500
    Free Agent Year 30  
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

    Current Dead Contracts

    Year   Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Dead Cap Hit Yearly Cash
    2023 Player contract details by year - $40,000 $10,000 $50,000 $50,000($50,000)
    Year   Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Dead Cap Hit Yearly Cash
    2023 Player contract details by year $20,600 - - $20,600 $20,600($20,600)
    Year   Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Dead Cap Hit Yearly Cash
    2023 Player contract details by year $112,222 - - $112,222 $112,222($112,222)
    Year   Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Dead Cap Hit Yearly Cash
    2023 Player contract details by year $48,300 - - $48,300 $48,300($48,300)
    Year   Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Dead Cap Hit Yearly Cash
    2023 Player contract details by year $64,400 - - $64,400 $64,400($64,400)

    Previous Contracts

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    2023-2023

    Derek Rivers signed a 1 year, $1,060,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including a $40,000 signing bonus, $40,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,060,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,060,000
    Signing Bonus $40,000
    Average Salary $1,060,000
    Total Guarantees $40,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $40,000
    Free Agent: 2024 / UFA

    2021-2022

    Derek Rivers signed a 1 year, $990,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $990,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $990,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $990,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2023 / UFA

    2021-2021

    Derek Rivers signed a 1 year, $1,100,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including a $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
    Signing Bonus $100,000
    Average Salary $1,100,000
    Total Guarantees $100,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $100,000
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    2021-2021Practice Squad

    Derek Rivers signed a 1 year, $98,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including an average annual salary of $98,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $98,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $98,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 0 /

    2017-2020Entry Level

    Derek Rivers signed a 4 year, $3,304,896 contract with the New England Patriots, including a $802,896 signing bonus, $802,896 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $826,224.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $3,304,896
    Signing Bonus $802,896
    Average Salary $826,224
    Total Guarantees $802,896
    Guaranteed at Signing $802,896
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $348,000 $802,896 - - - - - $1,150,896
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $555,000 - - $28,000 - - - $583,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $645,000 - - $35,000 - - - $680,000
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $291,174 - - - - - $44,643 $335,817
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $485,294 - - $39,000 - - $49,732 $574,026
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $195,000 $100,000 - - - - - $295,000
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $385,000 $100,000 - - - - - $485,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $505,000 - - $50,000 - - - $584,412
    2023 Player Cash Earnings - $40,000 - $10,000 - - - $50,000
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $20,600 - - - - - - $20,600
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $112,222 - - - - - - $112,222
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $48,300 - - - - - - $48,300
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $64,400 - - - - - - $64,400
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $80,500 - - - - - - $80,500
    7 seasons $3,735,490 $1,042,896 - $162,000 - - $94,375 $5,064,173
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,033,294 $802,896 - $102,000 - - $49,732 $2,987,922
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $291,174 - - - - - $44,643 $335,817
    8 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,330,522 $240,000 - $60,000 - - - $1,659,934
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $80,500 - - - - - - $80,500
  • Transactions

    Dec 7 2023Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
    Oct 6 2023Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
    Oct 6 2023Released by Houston (HOU)
    Oct 4 2023Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
    Sep 30 2023Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
    Sep 29 2023Released by Houston (HOU)
    Sep 21 2023Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
    Sep 18 2023Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
    Sep 16 2023Released by Houston (HOU)
    Sep 12 2023Signed to the active roster by Houston (HOU)
    Aug 30 2023Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
    Aug 30 2023Released by Houston (HOU)
    Mar 14 2023Signed a 1 year $1.06 million contract with Houston (HOU)
    Dec 9 2021Signed a contract extension with Houston (HOU)
    Sep 2 2021Signed to the practice squad by Houston (HOU)
    Aug 31 2021Released by Houston (HOU)
    Mar 16 2021Signed a 1 year $1.1 million contract with Houston (HOU)
    Nov 24 2020Claimed off waivers by Los Angeles (LAR)
    Nov 21 2020Waived by New England (NE)
    Jun 8 2017Signed a 4 year $3.3 million contract with New England (NE)
    Apr 28 2017Drafted by New England (NE): Round 3 (#83 overall)
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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sacks Tackles Solo Tackles Ast Tackles FF INT
    2023 HOU
    2021 HOU 5 5 1 143 12.6 1 9 7 2
    2020 LAR 13 13 115 11.2 1.5 5 2 3
    2018 NE 6 6 78 7.5 1 2 2
    2017 NE
    Totals 24 24 1 336 - 4 16 11 5 0 0