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Current Contract
Julian Edelman signed a 2 year, $15,500,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including a $8,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,750,000. In 2021, Edelman will earn a base salary of $2,800,000, a roster bonus of $337,500 and a workout bonus of $300,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,104,167 and a dead cap value of $2,666,667.
Contract: 2 yr(s) / $15,500,000 Signing Bonus $8,000,000 Average Salary $7,750,000 Total Guarantees $12,000,000 Guaranteed at Signing $12,000,000 Free Agent: 2022 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Signing Roster Workout Misc. Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash 2019 33 $1,000,000 $4,202,616 $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $7,202,616 $14,335,949 $11,000,000($11,000,000) Pre-6/1 Release 2019 Dead Cap: $14,335,949 2019 Cap Savings: $-7,133,333 Pre-6/1 Trade 2019 Dead Cap: $10,035,949 2019 Cap Savings: $-2,833,333 Post-6/1 Release 2019 Dead Cap: $9,002,616 2020 Dead Cap: $5,333,333 2019 Cap Savings: $-1,800,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2019 Dead Cap: $4,702,616 2020 Dead Cap: $5,333,333 2019 Cap Savings: $2,500,000 2020 34 $3,300,000 $2,666,667 $337,500 $300,000 $2,500,000 $9,104,167 $8,933,333 $6,437,500($17,437,500) Pre-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $8,933,333 2020 Cap Savings: $170,834 Pre-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $5,633,333 2020 Cap Savings: $3,470,834 Post-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $6,266,667 2021 Dead Cap: $2,666,666 2020 Cap Savings: $2,837,500 Post-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $2,966,667 2021 Dead Cap: $2,666,666 2020 Cap Savings: $6,137,500 Potential Out: 2021, 2 yr, $17,437,500; $2,666,667 dead cap
2021 35 $2,800,000 $2,666,667 $337,500 $300,000 - $6,104,167 $2,666,667 $3,437,500($20,875,000) Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $2,666,667 2021 Cap Savings: $3,437,500 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,666,667 2021 Cap Savings: $3,437,500 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $2,666,667 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2021 Cap Savings: $3,437,500 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,666,667 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2021 Cap Savings: $3,437,500 2022 36 UFA Contract Notes:- $12M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2019 salary + $3M of 2020 salary)
- 2019 Per Game Active Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000, 12 LTBE)
- 2019 Workout Bonus: $500,000
- 2020 Per Game Active Bonus: $56,250 ($900,000)
- 2020 Workout Bonus: $300,000
- 2021 Per Game Active Bonus: $56,250 ($900,000, 6 LTBE)
- 2021 Workout Bonus: $300,000
- 2019 Incentives:
$500,000 each for 80, 90 receptions - 2020 Incentives
$500,000 each for 60,70,80,90, 100 receptions - 2021 Incentives
$500,000 each for 60,70,80,90, 100 receptions - Pro Bowl: $250,000
Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Previous Contracts
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2017-2019
Contract: 2 yr(s) / $11,000,000 Signing Bonus $5,000,000 Average Salary $5,500,000 Total Guarantees $7,000,000 Guaranteed at Signing $7,000,000 Free Agent: 2020 / UFA 2014-2017
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $17,000,000 Signing Bonus $5,000,000 Average Salary $4,250,000 Total Guarantees $8,000,000 Guaranteed at Signing $6,000,000 Free Agent: 2018 / UFA 2013-2013
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $765,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $765,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2014 / UFA 2009-2012Entry Level
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $1,798,700 Signing Bonus $48,700 Average Salary $449,675 Total Guarantees $48,700 Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2013 / UFA -
Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings 2009 $310,000 $48,700 - - - - - $358,700 2010 $395,000 - - - - - - $395,000 2011 $525,000 - - - - - - $525,000 2012 $615,000 - - - - - - $615,000 2013 $715,000 - $40,000 $10,000 - - - $765,000 2014 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $437,500 - - - - $3,437,500 2015 $2,250,000 $3,000,000 $421,875 - - - $500,000 $6,171,875 2016 $2,500,000 - $750,000 $250,000 - - $528,635 $4,028,635 2017 $3,000,000 $4,607,843 - $250,000 - - - $7,857,843 2018 $1,529,412 - $375,000 $500,000 - - - $2,404,412 2019 $1,000,000 $8,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 - - $1,000,000 $11,000,000 2020 $3,300,000 - $337,500 $300,000 - - $2,500,000 $6,437,500 12 seasons $17,139,412 $17,656,543 $2,861,875 $1,810,000 - - $4,528,635 $43,996,465 2021 $2,800,000 - $337,500 $300,000 - - - $3,437,500 $19,939,412 $17,656,543 $3,199,375 $2,110,000 - - $4,528,635 $47,433,965 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 12 seasons $17,139,412 $17,656,543 $2,861,875 $1,810,000 - - $4,528,635 $43,996,465 -
Fines
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12/28/2018, $63,504
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Buffalo (BUF)
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11/02/2018, $26,739
Helmet to Helmet hit against Lafayette Pitts (BUF)
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06/07/2018, 4 games, $987,745
PEDs
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10/21/2016, $9,115
Excessive facemask against Cincinnati (CIN)
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09/16/2016, $24,309
Hit on a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI)
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11/07/2014, $5,512
Throwing the ball into the stands against Denver (DEN)
TOTAL: $1,116,924
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Transactions
May 21 2019Signed a 2 year $15.5 million contract extension with New England (NE)Dec 28 2018Fined $63,504 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Buffalo (BUF)Nov 2 2018Fined $26,739 Helmet to Helmet hit against Lafayette Pitts (BUF)Jun 7 2018Suspended 4 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $987,744 in 2018 salary/bonus with New England (NE)Jun 8 2017Signed a 2 year $11 million contract extension with New England (NE)Oct 21 2016Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Cincinnati (CIN)Sep 16 2016Fined $24,309 Hit on a defenseless player against Arizona (ARI)Nov 7 2014Fined $5,512 Throwing the ball into the stands against Denver (DEN)Mar 15 2014Signed a 4 year $17 million contract with New England (NE)Apr 10 2013Signed a 1 year $765k contract with New England (NE)Jul 16 2009Signed a 4 year $1.7987 million contract with New England (NE)Apr 25 2009Drafted by New England (NE): Round 7 (#232 overall) -
2021 Player Rankings
A visual look at how Julian Edelman ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.
Cap Hit ($0) Rank NFL: # New England Patriots: # Wide Receiver: #
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Statistics
Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Tgt Rec Rec Yds Yds/Rec Yds/Gm Rec TD Fum Drops Prod Pts 2020 NE 6 6 1 265 27.7 39 21 315 15 52.50 0 0 5 35.22 2019 NE 16 16 13 1011 87.2 153 100 1117 11.2 69.81 6 3 10 156.28 2018 NE 12 12 12 748 66.8 108 74 850 11.5 70.83 6 1 8 133.42 2017 NE 0 0 0 0 0 2016 NE 16 16 13 877 78.2 159 98 1106 11.3 69.13 3 3 12 132.3 2015 NE 9 9 9 525 46.9 88 61 692 11.3 76.89 7 1 7 111.5 2014 NE 14 14 13 805 71.2 134 92 972 10.6 69.43 4 3 11 130.6 2013 NE 16 16 11 1021 85.3 151 105 1056 10.1 66.00 6 6 13 146.7 2012 NE 9 9 3 297 24.0 32 21 235 11.2 26.11 3 1 2 44 2011 NE 13 13 8 4 34 8.5 2.62 0 3 0 2.2 2010 NE 15 15 3 14 7 86 12.3 5.73 0 1 10 2009 NE 11 11 7 54 37 359 9.7 32.64 1 1 42.4 Totals 137 137 85 5,549 - 940 620 6,822 11.0 49.80 36 23 73 944.62