Matthew Wells

Atlanta Falcons, Linebacker
Country: US
College: Mississippi State
Drafted: Round 6 (#178 overall), 2015
Agent(s): Play 2 Win Sports
INACTIVE

2016-2017

Matthew Wells signed a 2 year, $990,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $495,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $990,000
Average Salary:
$495,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / ERFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2016
Voided
 $450,000 0.29% $450,000 $450,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 0.32% $540,000 $990,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 0.32% $540,000 $1,530,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 0.32% $540,000 $2,070,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 0.32% $540,000 $2,610,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 0.32% $540,000 $3,150,000 -
2018 6
ERFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2016
Voided
 $450,000 $450,000 0.29% -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 0.32% -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 0.32% -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 0.32% -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 0.32% -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 0.32% -
2018 6
ERFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2016
Voided
 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 $990,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 $1,530,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 $2,070,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 $2,610,000 -
2017
Voided
 $540,000 $540,000 $3,150,000 -
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$79,200

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$39,600
$59,400
$79,200
Total
$79,200

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $79,200 - - - - - $79,200
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$19,800
$39,600
$59,400
$79,200
Total
$79,200
$79,200

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $79,200 - - - - - $79,200
  • Sep 02, 2016 Waived by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Aug 09, 2016 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 24, 2016 Waived by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Jan 05, 2016 Signed a reserve/future contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Sep 05, 2015 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 10, 2015 Traded to Chicago (CHI) from New England (NE) for Ryan Groy
  • May 08, 2015 Signed a 4 year $2.423 million contract with New England (NE)
  • May 02, 2015 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 6 (#178 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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