Limas Sweed

Pittsburgh Steelers, Wide Receiver
Age: 41y-2m-18d (Dec 25, 1984)
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 2 (#53 overall), 2008
INACTIVE

2008-2011 Rookie

Limas Sweed signed a 4 year, $3,271,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $1,533,333 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $817,750.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,271,000
Average Salary:
$817,750
Signing Bonus:
$1,533,333
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2008 24 $678,333 0.58% $1,828,333 $1,828,333 -
2008 24 $678,333 0.58% $1,828,333 $3,656,666 -
2010 26 $853,333 - $470,000 $4,126,666 -
2011 27
Voided
 $938,333 0.78% $555,000 $4,681,666 -
2011 27
Voided
 $938,333 0.78% $555,000 $5,236,666 -
2012 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2011 27 $415,980 0.35% $32,647 - -
2011 27 $415,980 0.35% $32,647 - -
2011 27 $415,980 0.35% $32,647 - -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2008 24 $295,000 $383,333 $678,333 0.58% -
2008 24 $295,000 $383,333 $678,333 0.58% -
2010 26 $470,000 $383,333 $853,333 - -
2011 27
Voided
 $555,000 $383,333 $938,333 0.78% -
2011 27
Voided
 $555,000 $383,333 $938,333 0.78% -
2012 29
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2011 27 $32,647 $383,333 $415,980 0.35% -
2011 27 $32,647 $383,333 $415,980 0.35% -
2011 27 $32,647 $383,333 $415,980 0.35% -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2008 24 $295,000 $1,533,333 $1,828,333 $1,828,333 $2,715,980
2008 24 $295,000 $1,533,333 $1,828,333 $3,656,666 $2,715,980
2010 26 $470,000 - $470,000 $4,126,666 $502,647
2011 27
Voided
 $555,000 - $555,000 $4,681,666 $32,647
2011 27
Voided
 $555,000 - $555,000 $5,236,666 $32,647
Retained/Dead Cash
2011 27 - $32,647 - $32,647 - $32,647
2011 27 - $32,647 - $32,647 - $32,647
2011 27 - $32,647 - $32,647 - $32,647
Contract Notes
  • Signing Bonus: $1.56 million
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$4,224,607

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 24
Active
Active
$1,828,333
$1,828,333
$1,828,333
$3,656,666
 Champion
2010 26
Active
$470,000
$4,126,666
2011 27
Retained
Retained
Retained
$32,647
$32,647
$32,647
$4,159,313
$4,191,960
$4,224,607
Total
$4,224,607

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,157,941 $3,066,666 - - - - $4,224,607
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
24
$295,000
$295,000
$1,533,333
$1,533,333
$1,828,333
$1,828,333
$1,828,333
$3,656,666
2010
26
$470,000
$470,000
$4,126,666
2011
27
$32,647
$32,647
$32,647
$32,647
$32,647
$32,647
$4,159,313
$4,191,960
$4,224,607
Total
$1,157,941
$3,066,666
$4,224,607

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,157,941 $3,066,666 - - - - $4,224,607
  • Aug 17, 2011 Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 27, 2008 Signed a 4 year $3.265 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 2 (#53 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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