Joe Mays

San Diego Chargers, Inside Linebacker
Age: 38-345d (Jul 06, 1985)
Exp: 6 Years
College: North Dakota State
Drafted: Round 6 (#200 overall), 2008
Agent(s): SportStars

2015-2015

Joe Mays signed a 1 year , $870,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including an average annual salary of $870,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $870,000
Average Salary:
$870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2015 30 $344,117 0.24% $561,882 $561,882 -
2016 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2015 30 $511,764 $344,117 0.24% -
2016 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 30 $511,764 $561,882 $561,882 $561,882 $561,882
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2015

Joe Mays signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
To see the rest of the Joe Mays's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2013-2013

Joe Mays signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $285,000 signing bonus, $285,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$285,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$285,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
To see the rest of the Joe Mays's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2012-2014

Joe Mays signed a 3 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
To see the rest of the Joe Mays's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2008-2011 Rookie

Joe Mays signed a 4 year , $1,781,295 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $76,295 signing bonus, $76,295 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $445,324.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,781,295
Average Salary:
$445,324
Signing Bonus:
$76,295
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$76,295
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
To see the rest of the Joe Mays's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Career Earnings thru 2024

$9,666,044

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 23
Active
$371,295
$371,295
2009 24
Active
$385,000
$756,295
2010 25
Active
$470,000
$1,226,295
2011 26
Active
$555,000
$1,781,295
2012 27
Injured
$3,794,117
$5,575,412
2013 28
Retained
$500,000
$6,075,412
2014 29
Active
$2,968,750
$9,044,162
2015 30
Retained
Active
$60,000
$561,882
$9,104,162
$9,666,044
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
23
$295,000
$76,295
$371,295
$371,295
2009
24
$385,000
$385,000
$756,295
2010
25
$470,000
$470,000
$1,226,295
2011
26
$555,000
$555,000
$1,781,295
2012
27
$3,294,117
$500,000
$3,794,117
$5,575,412
2013
28
$500,000
$500,000
$6,075,412
2014
29
$730,000
$2,000,000
$218,750
$20,000
$2,968,750
$9,044,162
2015
30
$511,764
$60,000
$50,118
$60,000
$561,882
$9,104,162
$9,666,044

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,705,000 $76,295 - - - - $1,781,295
2 $3,794,117 $500,000 - - - - $4,294,117
1 $730,000 $2,000,000 $218,750 - $20,000 - $2,968,750
1 - $60,000 - - - - $60,000
1 $511,764 - - - - $50,118 $561,882
  • Oct 27, 2015 Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Sep 05, 2015 Released by New york (NYJ)
  • Apr 13, 2015 Signed a 1 year $950k contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Mar 05, 2015 Released by Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 12, 2014 Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jul 29, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jul 23, 2013 Released by Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 18, 2012 Signed a 3 year $12 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Jul 30, 2010 Traded to Denver (DEN) from Philadelphia (PHI) for J.J.Arrington and a conditional 2012 draft
  • Jun 17, 2008 Signed a 4 year $1.781 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 6 (#200 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 25, 2012 Roughing the Passer against Matt Schaub (HOU) $50,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Sep 25, 2012 violating player safety rules 1 $205,882
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2015 SD 9 44 7.50 7 3 2
2014 KC 8 3 116 20.40 20 14 3
2013 HOU 14 13 544 54.00 1 66 40 25
2012 DEN 6 4 293 66.30 1 20 7 12
2011 DEN 16 12 0.00 75 63 11
Top