Troy Polamalu

Pittsburgh Steelers, Safety
Age: 44y-10m-17d (Apr 19, 1981)
Exp: 12 Years
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#16 overall), 2003
RETIRED

2014-2016 Extension

Troy Polamalu signed a 2 year, $11,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $6,750,000 signing bonus, $6,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,750,000
Average Salary:
$5,875,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,750,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,750,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 33 $6,387,500 4.80% $8,250,000 $8,250,000 $9,387,500
2015 34
Voided
 $8,250,000 5.76% $6,000,000 $14,250,000 $4,500,000
2016 35
Voided
 $8,000,000 5.15% $5,750,000 $20,000,000 $2,250,000
2016 35
Voided
 $8,000,000 5.15% $5,750,000 $25,750,000 $2,250,000
2017 37
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2014 33 $1,500,000 $4,887,500 $6,387,500 4.80% $9,387,500
2015 34
Voided
 $6,000,000 $2,250,000 $8,250,000 5.76% $4,500,000
2016 35
Voided
 $5,750,000 $2,250,000 $8,000,000 5.15% $2,250,000
2016 35
Voided
 $5,750,000 $2,250,000 $8,000,000 5.15% $2,250,000
2017 37
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2014 33 $1,500,000 $6,750,000 $8,250,000 $8,250,000 $8,250,000
2015 34
Voided
 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $14,250,000 -
2016 35
Voided
 $5,750,000 - $5,750,000 $20,000,000 -
2016 35
Voided
 $5,750,000 - $5,750,000 $25,750,000 -
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2014

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $29,600,000
Average Salary:
$9,866,667
Signing Bonus:
$10,550,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$10,550,000
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2007-2011

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $33,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,975,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$15,375,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2003-2007 Rookie

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $12,107,000
Average Salary:
$2,421,400
Signing Bonus:
$445,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$445,000
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$73,149,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 22
Active
$2,174,000
$2,174,000
2004 23
Active
$4,305,000
$6,479,000
2005 24
Active
$716,000
$7,195,000
 Champion
2006 25
Active
Active
$1,552,000
$1,552,000
$8,747,000
$10,299,000
2007 26
Active
$11,575,000
$21,874,000
2008 27
Active
$4,625,000
$26,499,000
 Champion
2009 28
Active
$4,300,000
$30,799,000
2010 29
Active
$6,100,000
$36,899,000
 DPOY
2011 30
Active
$14,000,000
$50,899,000
2012 31
Active
$6,500,000
$57,399,000
2013 32
Active
$7,500,000
$64,899,000
2014 33
Active
$8,250,000
$73,149,000
Total
$73,149,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $32,675,000 $28,720,000 $6,669,000 $4,000,000 - $1,085,000 $73,149,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
22
$225,000
$445,000
$819,000
$685,000
$2,174,000
$2,174,000
2004
23
$305,000
$4,000,000
$4,305,000
$6,479,000
2005
24
$566,000
$150,000
$716,000
$7,195,000
2006
25
$827,000
$827,000
$725,000
$725,000
$1,552,000
$1,552,000
$8,747,000
$10,299,000
2007
26
$600,000
$10,975,000
$11,575,000
$21,874,000
2008
27
$1,625,000
$3,000,000
$4,625,000
$26,499,000
2009
28
$2,900,000
$1,400,000
$4,300,000
$30,799,000
2010
29
$6,100,000
$6,100,000
$36,899,000
2011
30
$3,450,000
$10,550,000
$14,000,000
$50,899,000
2012
31
$6,250,000
$250,000
$6,500,000
$57,399,000
2013
32
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$64,899,000
2014
33
$1,500,000
$6,750,000
$8,250,000
$73,149,000
Total
$32,675,000
$28,720,000
$4,000,000
$6,669,000
$1,085,000
$73,149,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $32,675,000 $28,720,000 $6,669,000 $4,000,000 - $1,085,000 $73,149,000
  • Apr 10, 2015 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 05, 2014 Signed a 2 year $11.75 restructured extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Sep 10, 2011 Signed a 3 year $29.6 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 23, 2007 Signed a 5 year $33 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 28, 2003 Signed a 5 year $12.107 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 26, 2003 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#16 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 21, 2011 for using a cellphone on the sideline $10,000
Sep 16, 2011 for horse collar tackle against Baltimore $15,000
Fines: 2 $25,000
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2014 PIT 12 12 699 70.60 0 61 40 21 1 0
2013 PIT 16 16 1,070 100.00 2 69 50 19 5 2
2012 PIT 7 7 387 39.20 1 34 29 5 1
2011 PIT 16 16 0.00 1 91 64 27 2
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