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Steelers – The Athletic
NFL free agency WR rankings: Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin lead loaded class
Top 20 receivers for 2021 NFL Draft: Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle top talented class
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Current Contract
Derek Watt signed a 3 year, $9,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $3,250,000 signing bonus, $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000. In 2021, Watt will earn a base salary of $1,750,000 and a roster bonus of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,833,333 and a dead cap value of $2,166,667.
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $9,750,000 Signing Bonus $3,250,000 Average Salary $3,250,000 Total Guarantees $3,250,000 Guaranteed at Signing $3,250,000 Free Agent: 2023 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Signing Roster Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash 2020 28 $1,000,000 $1,083,333 - $2,083,333 $4,250,000 $4,250,000($4,250,000) Pre-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $4,250,000 2020 Cap Savings: $-2,166,667 Pre-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $3,250,000 2020 Cap Savings: $-1,166,667 Post-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $2,083,333 2021 Dead Cap: $2,166,667 2020 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $1,083,333 2021 Dead Cap: $2,166,667 2020 Cap Savings: $1,000,000 2021 29 $1,750,000 $1,083,333 $1,000,000 $3,833,333 $2,166,667 $2,750,000($7,000,000) Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $2,166,667 2021 Cap Savings: $1,666,666 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,166,667 2021 Cap Savings: $1,666,666 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $1,083,333 2022 Dead Cap: $1,083,334 2021 Cap Savings: $2,750,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $1,083,333 2022 Dead Cap: $1,083,334 2021 Cap Savings: $2,750,000 Potential Out: 2022, 2 yr, $7,000,000; $1,083,334 dead cap
2022 30 $2,750,000 $1,083,334 - $3,833,334 $1,083,334 $2,750,000($9,750,000) Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $1,083,334 2022 Cap Savings: $2,750,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $1,083,334 2022 Cap Savings: $2,750,000 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $1,083,334 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2022 Cap Savings: $2,750,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $1,083,334 2023 Dead Cap: $0 2022 Cap Savings: $2,750,000 2023 31 UFA Contract Notes:- 2021 Roster Bonus: $1M (due 3/19/2021)
Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Previous Contracts
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2016-2019Entry Level
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $2,469,682 Signing Bonus $129,682 Average Salary $617,421 Total Guarantees $129,682 Guaranteed at Signing $129,682 Free Agent: 2020 / UFA -
Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings 2016 $450,000 $129,682 - - - - - $579,682 2017 $540,000 - - - - - - $540,000 2018 $630,000 - - - - - - $630,000 2019 $720,000 - - - - - - $720,000 2020 $1,000,000 $3,250,000 - - - - - $4,250,000 5 seasons $3,340,000 $3,379,682 - - - - - $6,719,682 2021 $1,750,000 - $1,000,000 - - - - $2,750,000 2022 $2,750,000 - - - - - - $2,750,000 $7,840,000 $3,379,682 $1,000,000 - - - - $12,219,682 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 1 seasons $450,000 $129,682 - - - - - $579,682 3 seasons $1,890,000 - - - - - - $1,890,000 1 seasons $1,000,000 $3,250,000 - - - - - $4,250,000 -
Transactions
Mar 17 2020Signed a 3 year $9.75 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)May 9 2016Signed a 4 year $2.46 million contract with San Diego (SD)Apr 30 2016Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 6 (#198 overall) -
2021 Player Rankings
A visual look at how Derek Watt ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.
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Statistics
Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rush Att Rush Yds Yds/Att Rush TD Rec Rec Yds Rec TD Fum Prod Pts 2020 PIT 13 12 54 5.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019 LAC 16 16 2 122 11.4 7 10 1.4 1 3 32 0 0 10.2 2018 LAC 16 16 5 146 14.7 4 11 2.8 0 1 2 0 0 1.3 2017 LAC 16 16 4 143 13.4 6 24 4 0 2 35 0 0 5.9 2016 SD 16 16 2 144 13.5 2 4 2 0 4 83 0 0 8.7 Totals 77 76 13 609 - 19 49 2.6 1 10 152 0 0 26.10