Ernie Sims

Arizona Cardinals, Outside Linebacker
Age: 41y-2m-13d (Dec 23, 1984)
Exp: 8 Years
College: Florida State
Drafted: Round 1 (#9 overall), 2006
INACTIVE

2014-2014

Ernie Sims signed a 1 year, $865,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $865,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $865,000
Average Salary:
$865,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 30
Voided
 $580,000 0.44% $865,000 $865,000 -
2014 30
Voided
 $580,000 0.44% $865,000 $1,730,000 -
2015 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2014 30
Voided
 $855,000 $10,000 $580,000 0.44% -
2014 30
Voided
 $855,000 $10,000 $580,000 0.44% -
2015 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2014 30
Voided
 $855,000 $10,000 $865,000 $865,000 -
2014 30
Voided
 $855,000 $10,000 $865,000 $1,730,000 -
Contract Notes
  • Roster Bonus (Week 1): $10,000
  • Playing Time Incentives: $55,000
Source: Aaron Wilson

2013-2013

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $685,000
Average Salary:
$685,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2006-2010 Rookie

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $16,650,000
Average Salary:
$3,330,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$12,100,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$20,840,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 22
Active
$3,175,000
$3,175,000
2007 23
Active
$9,560,000
$12,735,000
2008 24
Active
$765,000
$13,500,000
2009 25
Active
$900,000
$14,400,000
2010 26
Active
$1,850,000
$16,250,000
2011 27
Active
Active
$685,000
$685,000
$16,935,000
$17,620,000
2012 28
Active
$700,000
$18,320,000
2013 29
Active
Active
Active
$840,000
$840,000
$840,000
$19,160,000
$20,000,000
$20,840,000
Total
$20,840,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,200,000 - $1,485,000 - $100,000 $1,415,000 $14,400,000
2 $3,170,000 - - - $50,000 - $3,220,000
2 $3,220,000 - - - - - $3,220,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
22
$275,000
$1,485,000
$1,415,000
$3,175,000
$3,175,000
2007
23
$360,000
$9,200,000
$9,560,000
$12,735,000
2008
24
$715,000
$50,000
$765,000
$13,500,000
2009
25
$850,000
$50,000
$900,000
$14,400,000
2010
26
$1,800,000
$50,000
$1,850,000
$16,250,000
2011
27
$685,000
$685,000
$685,000
$685,000
$16,935,000
$17,620,000
2012
28
$700,000
$700,000
$18,320,000
2013
29
$840,000
$840,000
$840,000
$840,000
$840,000
$840,000
$19,160,000
$20,000,000
$20,840,000
Total
$8,590,000
$1,485,000
$9,200,000
$150,000
$1,415,000
$20,840,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,200,000 - $1,485,000 - $100,000 $1,415,000 $14,400,000
2 $3,170,000 - - - $50,000 - $3,220,000
2 $3,220,000 - - - - - $3,220,000
  • Aug 07, 2014 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Jun 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $865k contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $840k contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Oct 24, 2012 Signed a 1 year $700k contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Aug 02, 2011 Signed a 1 year $685k contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Apr 19, 2010 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Detroit (DET) with Denver (DEN) for a 2010 5th round pick.
  • Jul 30, 2006 Signed a 5 year $16.65 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Apr 29, 2006 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#9 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 14, 2012 for striking Bengals WR Marvin Jones in the head and neck area $15,750
Nov 03, 2010 Defenseless hit against Lavelle Hawkins $50,000
Fines: 2 $65,750
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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