Kyle Orton

Buffalo Bills, Quarterback
Age: 43y-3m-28d (Nov 14, 1982)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Purdue
Drafted: Round 4 (#106 overall), 2005
RETIRED

2014-2015

Kyle Orton signed a 2 year, $11,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,000,000
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 32 $4,000,000 3.01% $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $3,000,000
2015 33
Voided
 $7,000,000 4.89% $5,500,000 $11,500,000 $1,500,000
2016 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2014 32 $2,500,000 $1,500,000 - $4,000,000 3.01% $3,000,000
2015 33
Voided
 $5,400,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $7,000,000 4.89% $1,500,000
2016 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2014 32 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 - $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
2015 33
Voided
 $5,400,000 - $100,000 $5,500,000 $11,500,000 -
Contract Notes
  • 2014 Incentives: $500,000 with 50% playing time
  • Orton can void 2015 within 5 days after the Super Bowl
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2012-2014

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2010-2011

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,621,000
Average Salary:
$5,810,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2009

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,520,000
Average Salary:
$1,760,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,400,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,400,000
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2005-2008 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,843,000
Average Salary:
$460,750
Signing Bonus:
$458,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$458,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$31,809,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 23
Active
$688,000
$688,000
2006 24
Active
Active
$350,000
$350,000
$1,038,000
$1,388,000
2007 25
Active
$435,000
$1,823,000
2008 26
Active
$2,800,000
$4,623,000
2009 27
Active
$1,095,000
$5,718,000
2010 28
Active
$2,612,000
$8,330,000
2011 29
Active
$8,879,000
$17,209,000
2012 30
Active
$5,900,000
$23,109,000
2013 31
Active
Active
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$24,459,000
$25,809,000
2014 32
Active
$6,000,000
$31,809,000
Total
$31,809,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,665,000 $1,858,000 - - $100,000 - $4,623,000
2 $3,607,000 - - - $100,000 - $3,707,000
1 $7,379,000 - $1,500,000 - - - $8,879,000
2 $2,580,000 $5,000,000 - $1,020,000 - - $8,600,000
1 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 - - - $500,000 $6,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
23
$230,000
$458,000
$688,000
$688,000
2006
24
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$1,038,000
$1,388,000
2007
25
$435,000
$435,000
$1,823,000
2008
26
$1,300,000
$1,400,000
$100,000
$2,800,000
$4,623,000
2009
27
$995,000
$100,000
$1,095,000
$5,718,000
2010
28
$2,612,000
$2,612,000
$8,330,000
2011
29
$7,379,000
$1,500,000
$8,879,000
$17,209,000
2012
30
$900,000
$5,000,000
$5,900,000
$23,109,000
2013
31
$840,000
$840,000
$510,000
$510,000
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$24,459,000
$25,809,000
2014
32
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$500,000
$6,000,000
$31,809,000
Total
$18,731,000
$9,858,000
$1,020,000
$1,500,000
$200,000
$500,000
$31,809,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,665,000 $1,858,000 - - $100,000 - $4,623,000
2 $3,607,000 - - - $100,000 - $3,707,000
1 $7,379,000 - $1,500,000 - - - $8,879,000
2 $2,580,000 $5,000,000 - $1,020,000 - - $8,600,000
1 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 - - - $500,000 $6,000,000
  • Dec 29, 2014 Retired from Professional Football
  • Aug 30, 2014 Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 15, 2014 Released by Dallas (DAL)
  • Mar 27, 2013 Restructured 2013 base salary from $1.35 million to $840k with Dallas (DAL)
  • Mar 14, 2012 Signed a 3 year $10.5 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Nov 23, 2011 Claimed off waivers by Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 22, 2011 Waived by Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 16, 2010 Signed a 2 year $11.612 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 02, 2009 Traded to Denver (DEN) from Chicago (CHI) with 2009 1st round pick and 2009 3rd round pick for Jay Cutler and 2009 5th round pick
  • Feb 25, 2008 Signed a 1 year $2.395 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jul 24, 2005 Signed a 4 year $1.84 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 23, 2005 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 4 (#106 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2014 BUF 12 12 803 75.60 447 287 64.2 3,018 251.5 18 10 87.82 15 14 1 3
2013 DAL 3 1 78 7.80 51 33 64.7 398 132.7 2 2 85.25 1 8 0 0
2012 DAL 1 11 1.00 10 9 90.0 89 89.0 1 0 137.08 0 0 0 0
2011 KC 9 8 0 0.00 252 150 59.5 1,758 195.3 9 9 77.78 11 13 0 2
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