Thurman Thomas

Buffalo Bills, Running Back
Age: 59y-10m-4d (May 16, 1966)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Oklahoma State
Drafted: Round 2 (#40 overall), 1988
RETIRED

2000-2002

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2003 / UFA
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1999-2002

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $9,150,000
Average Salary:
$2,287,500
Signing Bonus:
$1,450,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2003 / UFA
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1997-2000

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,875,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,350,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2001 / UFA
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1996-1999

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,300,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2000 / UFA
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1993-1996

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1997 / UFA
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1990-1993

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,995,000
Average Salary:
$998,750
Signing Bonus:
$795,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
1994 / UFA
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1988-1991 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,120,000
Average Salary:
$280,000
Signing Bonus:
$235,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$235,000
Free Agent:
1992 / UFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$23,600,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1988 22
Active
$405,000
$405,000
1989 23
Active
$210,000
$615,000
1990 24
Active
$1,045,000
$1,660,000
1991 25
Active
$250,000
$1,910,000
 MVP OPOY
1992 26
Active
$1,250,000
$3,160,000
1993 27
Active
$4,000,000
$7,160,000
1994 28
Active
$2,800,000
$9,960,000
1995 29
Active
$2,800,000
$12,760,000
1996 30
Active
$3,900,000
$16,660,000
1997 31
Active
$1,750,000
$18,410,000
1998 32
Active
$1,750,000
$20,160,000
1999 33
Active
$2,250,000
$22,410,000
2000 34
Active
$1,190,000
$23,600,000
Total
$23,600,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $15,965,000 $6,130,000 $315,000 - - - $22,410,000
1 $440,000 $750,000 - - - - $1,190,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1988
22
$145,000
$235,000
$25,000
$405,000
$405,000
1989
23
$185,000
$25,000
$210,000
$615,000
1990
24
$235,000
$795,000
$15,000
$1,045,000
$1,660,000
1991
25
$250,000
$250,000
$1,910,000
1992
26
$1,000,000
$250,000
$1,250,000
$3,160,000
1993
27
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$7,160,000
1994
28
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$9,960,000
1995
29
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$12,760,000
1996
30
$1,600,000
$2,300,000
$3,900,000
$16,660,000
1997
31
$400,000
$1,350,000
$1,750,000
$18,410,000
1998
32
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$20,160,000
1999
33
$800,000
$1,450,000
$2,250,000
$22,410,000
2000
34
$440,000
$750,000
$1,190,000
$23,600,000
Total
$16,405,000
$6,880,000
$315,000
$23,600,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $15,965,000 $6,130,000 $315,000 - - - $22,410,000
1 $440,000 $750,000 - - - - $1,190,000
  • Feb 27, 2001 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 07, 2000 Signed a 3 year $3 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Feb 11, 2000 Released by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Feb 01, 1999 Signed a 2 year $5.15 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 11, 1996 Signed a 3 year $5.25 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 24, 1993 Signed a 4 year $13.5 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Aug 28, 1990 Signed a 4 year $3.995 million extension with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 14, 1988 Signed a 4 year $1.12 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 24, 1988 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 2 (#40 overall)
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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