Darrius Heyward-Bey

Pittsburgh Steelers, Wide Receiver
Age: 39y-0m-8d (Feb 26, 1987)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Maryland
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Ben Dogra (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2016-2018

Darrius Heyward-Bey signed a 3 year, $3,800,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $400,000 signing bonus, $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,266,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,266,667
Signing Bonus:
$400,000
GTD at Sign:
$400,000
Total GTD:
$400,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2016 29 $1,133,333 0.73% $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000
2016 29 $1,133,333 0.73% $1,400,000 $2,800,000 $1,400,000
2016 29 $1,133,333 0.73% $1,400,000 $4,200,000 $1,400,000
2017 30 $1,333,333 0.80% $1,200,000 $5,400,000 $1,466,667
2018 31 $1,333,334 0.75% $1,200,000 $6,600,000 $1,333,334
2019 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2016 29 $1,000,000 $133,333 $1,133,333 0.73% $1,400,000
2016 29 $1,000,000 $133,333 $1,133,333 0.73% $1,400,000
2016 29 $1,000,000 $133,333 $1,133,333 0.73% $1,400,000
2017 30 $1,200,000 $133,333 $1,333,333 0.80% $1,466,667
2018 31 $1,200,000 $133,334 $1,333,334 0.75% $1,333,334
2019 34
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2016 29 $1,000,000 $400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $3,800,000
2016 29 $1,000,000 $400,000 $1,400,000 $2,800,000 $3,800,000
2016 29 $1,000,000 $400,000 $1,400,000 $4,200,000 $3,800,000
2017 30 $1,200,000 - $1,200,000 $5,400,000 $2,400,000
2018 31 $1,200,000 - $1,200,000 $6,600,000 $1,200,000
Source: Aaron Wilson

2015-2015

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $795,000
Average Salary:
$795,000
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) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2009-2013 Rookie

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $38,250,000
Average Salary:
$7,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$23,500,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$57,103,583

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 22
Active
Active
$2,420,000
$2,420,000
$2,420,000
$4,840,000
2010 23
Active
Active
$13,545,000
$13,545,000
$18,385,000
$31,930,000
2011 24
Active
$8,785,000
$40,715,000
2012 25
Active
$5,529,000
$46,244,000
2013 26
Active
$2,500,000
$48,744,000
2014 27
Active
$795,000
$49,539,000
2015 28
Active
$964,583
$50,503,583
2016 29
Active
Active
Active
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$51,903,583
$53,303,583
$54,703,583
2017 30
Active
$1,200,000
$55,903,583
2018 31
Active
$1,200,000
$57,103,583
Total
$57,103,583

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,909,000 - $1,000,000 - $500,000 $7,535,000 $46,244,000
1 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 - - - - $2,500,000
5 $6,875,000 $1,345,000 - - - $139,583 $8,359,583
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
22
$1,920,000
$1,920,000
$500,000
$500,000
$2,420,000
$2,420,000
$2,420,000
$4,840,000
2010
23
$395,000
$395,000
$13,150,000
$13,150,000
$13,545,000
$13,545,000
$18,385,000
$31,930,000
2011
24
$1,000,000
$250,000
$7,535,000
$8,785,000
$40,715,000
2012
25
$5,279,000
$250,000
$5,529,000
$46,244,000
2013
26
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,500,000
$48,744,000
2014
27
$730,000
$65,000
$795,000
$49,539,000
2015
28
$745,000
$80,000
$139,583
$964,583
$50,503,583
2016
29
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$51,903,583
$53,303,583
$54,703,583
2017
30
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$55,903,583
2018
31
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$57,103,583
Total
$18,784,000
$2,845,000
$1,000,000
$26,300,000
$500,000
$7,674,583
$57,103,583

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,909,000 - $1,000,000 - $500,000 $7,535,000 $46,244,000
1 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 - - - - $2,500,000
5 $6,875,000 $1,345,000 - - - $139,583 $8,359,583
  • Sep 28, 2018 Fined $26,739 Verbally abusing an official against Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 07, 2016 Signed a 3 year $3.8 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 26, 2015 Signed a 1 year $825,000 contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 02, 2014 Signed a 1 year $795k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Released by Oakland (OAK)
  • Jul 30, 2009 Signed a 5 year $38.25 million contract with Oakland
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 1 (#7 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 28, 2018 Verbally abusing an official against Tampa Bay (TB) $26,739
Fines: 1 $26,739
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Touchdowns Fum
2018 PIT 14 2 77 6.90 1 9 0 0
2017 PIT 16 0 89 8.00 2 47 0 0
2016 PIT 10 0 233 21.50 6 114 2 0
2015 PIT 16 4 401 37.30 21 314 2 0
2014 PIT 16 1 123 11.10 3 33 0 1
2013 IND 16 11 603 56.40 29 309 1 0
2012 OAK 15 14 806 74.60 41 606 5 0
2011 OAK 15 14 0 0.00 64 975 4 1
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