Daniel Graham

New Orleans Saints, Tight End
Age: 47y-4m-12d (Nov 16, 1978)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Colorado
Drafted: Round 1 (#21 overall), 2002
INACTIVE

2012-2012

Daniel Graham signed a 1 year, $990,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $65,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $990,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $990,000
Average Salary:
$990,000
Signing Bonus:
$65,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2012 34 $469,688 0.39% $990,000 $990,000 -
2013 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2012 34 $925,000 $65,000 $469,688 0.39% -
2013 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2012 34 $925,000 $65,000 $990,000 $990,000 $990,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2013

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $8,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,833,333
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2007-2011

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2002-2006 Rookie

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $6,825,000
Average Salary:
$1,365,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,425,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$35,440,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2002 24
Active
$1,725,000
$1,725,000
2003 25
Active
$3,125,000
$4,850,000
Champion
2004 26
Active
Active
$400,000
$400,000
$5,250,000
$5,650,000
Champion
2005 27
Active
$450,000
$6,100,000
2007 29
Active
$10,800,000
$16,900,000
2008 30
Active
$5,900,000
$22,800,000
2009 31
Active
$3,400,000
$26,200,000
2010 32
Active
$4,500,000
$30,700,000
2011 33
Active
$3,750,000
$34,450,000
2012 34
Injured
$990,000
$35,440,000
Total
$35,440,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,900,000 $1,425,000 - - - - $6,100,000
4 $8,300,000 $10,000,000 $500,000 - $800,000 - $24,600,000
1 $1,750,000 $2,000,000 - - - - $3,750,000
1 $925,000 $65,000 - - - - $990,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2002
24
$300,000
$1,425,000
$1,725,000
$1,725,000
2003
25
$350,000
$2,775,000
$3,125,000
$4,850,000
2004
26
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
$5,250,000
$5,650,000
2005
27
$450,000
$450,000
$6,100,000
2007
29
$600,000
$10,000,000
$200,000
$10,800,000
$16,900,000
2008
30
$700,000
$5,000,000
$200,000
$5,900,000
$22,800,000
2009
31
$3,200,000
$200,000
$3,400,000
$26,200,000
2010
32
$3,800,000
$500,000
$200,000
$4,500,000
$30,700,000
2011
33
$1,750,000
$2,000,000
$3,750,000
$34,450,000
2012
34
$925,000
$65,000
$990,000
$35,440,000
Total
$12,875,000
$13,490,000
$500,000
$7,775,000
$800,000
$35,440,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,900,000 $1,425,000 - - - - $6,100,000
4 $8,300,000 $10,000,000 $500,000 - $800,000 - $24,600,000
1 $1,750,000 $2,000,000 - - - - $3,750,000
1 $925,000 $65,000 - - - - $990,000
  • Nov 01, 2012 Released by New Orleans (NO)
  • Aug 11, 2012 Signed a 1 year $990k contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Jun 12, 2012 Released by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Jul 31, 2011 Signed a 3 year $8.5 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Mar 02, 2011 Released by Denver (DEV)
  • Jul 20, 2002 Signed a 5 year $6.825 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 20, 2002 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 1 (#21 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 28, 2011 for throwing game-winning TD ball into stands $5,000
Fines: 1 $5,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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