Joe Berger

Minnesota Vikings, Guard
Age: 43y-9m-13d (May 25, 1982)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Michigan Tech
Drafted: Round 6 (#207 overall), 2005
RETIRED

2016-2017 Extension

Joe Berger signed a 1 year, $2,165,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $915,000 signing bonus, $915,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,165,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,165,000
Average Salary:
$2,165,000
Signing Bonus:
$915,000
GTD at Sign:
$915,000
Total GTD:
$915,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2016 34 $1,610,000 1.04% $2,172,497 $2,172,497 $1,950,000
2017 35 $1,882,500 1.13% $1,425,000 $3,597,497 $1,757,500
2017 35 $1,882,500 1.13% $1,425,000 $5,022,497 $1,757,500
2018 37
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2016 34 $985,000 $457,500 - $50,000 $117,500 $1,610,000 1.04% $1,950,000
2017 35 $1,000,000 $457,500 $250,000 $50,000 $125,000 $1,882,500 1.13% $1,757,500
2017 35 $1,000,000 $457,500 $250,000 $50,000 $125,000 $1,882,500 1.13% $1,757,500
2018 37
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2016 34 $985,000 $915,000 - $50,000 $2,172,497 $2,172,497 $3,597,497
2017 35 $1,000,000 - $250,000 $50,000 $1,425,000 $3,597,497 $1,425,000
2017 35 $1,000,000 - $250,000 $50,000 $1,425,000 $5,022,497 $1,425,000
Contract Notes
  • 2017 Roster Bonus: $250,000
  • Annual Workout Bonus: $50,000
  • Annual Incentives: $125,000 (LTBE in 2017)
Source: Tom Pelissero

2015-2016

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,155,000
Average Salary:
$1,077,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$130,000
Total GTD:
$130,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2014

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $920,000
Average Salary:
$920,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $905,000
Average Salary:
$905,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$65,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2011-2012

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,677,812
Average Salary:
$1,338,906
Signing Bonus:
$125,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$125,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2009-2011

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$325,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$325,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2008

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $927,000
Average Salary:
$927,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2005-2007 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $981,600
Average Salary:
$327,200
Signing Bonus:
$56,600
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$56,600
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$19,277,108

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 23
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
$230,000
$56,600
$56,600
$56,600
$230,000
$286,600
$343,200
$399,800
2006 24
Active
Retained
$102,941
$247,058
$502,741
$749,799
2007 25
Active
Active
$435,000
$435,000
$1,184,799
$1,619,799
2008 26
Active
$927,000
$2,546,799
2009 27
Active
$1,000,000
$3,546,799
2010 28
Active
Active
$725,000
$725,000
$4,271,799
$4,996,799
2011 29
Active
$852,812
$5,849,611
2012 30
Active
Active
$1,825,000
$1,825,000
$7,674,611
$9,499,611
2013 31
Active
Active
Active
$905,000
$905,000
$905,000
$10,404,611
$11,309,611
$12,214,611
2014 32
Active
$920,000
$13,134,611
2015 33
Active
$1,120,000
$14,254,611
2016 34
Active
$2,172,497
$16,427,108
2017 35
Active
Active
$1,425,000
$1,425,000
$17,852,108
$19,277,108
Total
$19,277,108

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,552,058 $325,000 - - $50,000 - $2,927,058
1 - $169,800 - - - - $169,800
3 $1,899,941 - - - - - $1,899,941
7 $10,057,812 $1,300,000 $700,000 - $250,000 $1,972,497 $14,280,309
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
23
$230,000
$56,600
$56,600
$56,600
$230,000
$56,600
$56,600
$56,600
$230,000
$286,600
$343,200
$399,800
2006
24
$102,941
$247,058
$102,941
$247,058
$502,741
$749,799
2007
25
$435,000
$435,000
$435,000
$435,000
$1,184,799
$1,619,799
2008
26
$927,000
$927,000
$2,546,799
2009
27
$675,000
$325,000
$1,000,000
$3,546,799
2010
28
$700,000
$700,000
$25,000
$25,000
$725,000
$725,000
$4,271,799
$4,996,799
2011
29
$727,812
$125,000
$852,812
$5,849,611
2012
30
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$35,000
$35,000
$40,000
$40,000
$750,000
$750,000
$1,825,000
$1,825,000
$7,674,611
$9,499,611
2013
31
$840,000
$840,000
$840,000
$65,000
$65,000
$65,000
$905,000
$905,000
$905,000
$10,404,611
$11,309,611
$12,214,611
2014
32
$855,000
$65,000
$920,000
$13,134,611
2015
33
$970,000
$130,000
$20,000
$1,120,000
$14,254,611
2016
34
$985,000
$915,000
$50,000
$222,497
$2,172,497
$16,427,108
2017
35
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$250,000
$250,000
$50,000
$50,000
$125,000
$125,000
$1,425,000
$1,425,000
$17,852,108
$19,277,108
Total
$14,509,811
$1,794,800
$700,000
$300,000
$1,972,497
$19,277,108

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,552,058 $325,000 - - $50,000 - $2,927,058
1 - $169,800 - - - - $169,800
3 $1,899,941 - - - - - $1,899,941
7 $10,057,812 $1,300,000 $700,000 - $250,000 $1,972,497 $14,280,309
  • Mar 23, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Sep 09, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.165 million extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 10, 2015 Signed a 2 year $2.155 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 11, 2014 Signed a 1 year $920k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 1 year $905k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Sep 17, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1 million extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Sep 05, 2011 Waived by Miami (MIA)
  • Feb 27, 2009 Signed a 3 year $2.5 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 21, 2008 Signed a 1 year $927k contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Sep 07, 2005 Signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Carolina Panthers practice squad
  • Sep 03, 2005 Waived by Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 08, 2005 Signed a 3 year $1.071 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Apr 23, 2005 Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 6 (#207 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2017 MIN 16 16 1,116 99.80
2016 MIN 14 14 852 85.90
2015 MIN 16 16 1,023 100.00
2014 MIN 16 9 613 59.90
2013 MIN 16 2 214 20.60
2012 MIN 16 23 2.20
2011 MIN 13 7 0 0.00
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