Derrick Ward

Houston Texans, Running Back
Age: 45y-6m-13d (Aug 30, 1980)
Exp: 8 Years
College: Ottawa
Drafted: Round 7 (#235 overall), 2004
RETIRED

2011-2011

Derrick Ward signed a 1 year, $1,750,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $875,000 signing bonus, $875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$875,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$875,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2011 31 $1,750,000 1.45% $1,750,000 $1,750,000 -
2012 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2011 31 $875,000 $875,000 $1,750,000 1.45% -
2012 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2011 31 $875,000 $875,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000
Contract Notes
  • Signing Bonus: $875,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2010

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $630,000
Average Salary:
$630,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2009-2012

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $17,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2008

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2007-2007

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $850,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2006-2006

Derrick Ward signed a 1 year, $425,000 contract with the New York Giants, including an average annual salary of $425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $425,000
Average Salary:
$425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2007
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2006 26 $425,000 0.42% $425,000 $425,000 -
2007 27
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2006 26 $425,000 $425,000 0.42% -
2007 27
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2006 26 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2004-2005

Derrick Ward signed a 2 year contract with the New York Giants.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2004 24 $162,352 0.20% $162,352 $162,352 -
2004 24 $162,352 0.20% $162,352 $324,704 -
2005 25 $305,000 0.36% $305,000 $629,704 -
2005 25 $305,000 0.36% $305,000 $934,704 -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2004 24 $162,353 $162,352 0.20% -
2004 24 $162,353 $162,352 0.20% -
2005 25 $305,000 $305,000 0.36% -
2005 25 $305,000 $305,000 0.36% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2004 24 $162,353 $162,352 $162,352 $467,352
2004 24 $162,353 $162,352 $324,704 $467,352
2005 25 $305,000 $305,000 $629,704 $305,000
2005 25 $305,000 $305,000 $934,704 $305,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2004-2007 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,418,200
Average Salary:
$354,550
Signing Bonus:
$38,200
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$38,200
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$13,819,604

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 24
Active
Active
Retained
Retained
$162,352
$162,352
$59,950
$59,950
$162,352
$324,704
$384,654
$444,604
2005 25
Active
Active
$305,000
$305,000
$749,604
$1,054,604
2006 26
Active
$425,000
$1,479,604
2007 27
Active
$850,000
$2,329,604
 Champion
2008 28
Active
$1,100,000
$3,429,604
2009 29
Active
$6,000,000
$9,429,604
2010 30
Retained
Active
Active
Active
$750,000
$630,000
$630,000
$630,000
$10,179,604
$10,809,604
$11,439,604
$12,069,604
2011 31
Active
$1,750,000
$13,819,604
Total
$13,819,604

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,859,706 $250,000 - - - - $3,309,704
1 $43,500 $76,400 - - - - $119,900
2 $3,750,000 $2,000,000 - $1,000,000 - - $6,750,000
2 $2,765,000 $875,000 - - - - $3,640,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
24
$162,353
$162,353
$21,750
$21,750
$38,200
$38,200
$162,352
$162,352
$59,950
$59,950
$162,352
$324,704
$384,654
$444,604
2005
25
$305,000
$305,000
$305,000
$305,000
$749,604
$1,054,604
2006
26
$425,000
$425,000
$1,479,604
2007
27
$850,000
$850,000
$2,329,604
2008
28
$650,000
$250,000
$1,100,000
$3,429,604
2009
29
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$6,000,000
$9,429,604
2010
30
$750,000
$630,000
$630,000
$630,000
$750,000
$630,000
$630,000
$630,000
$10,179,604
$10,809,604
$11,439,604
$12,069,604
2011
31
$875,000
$875,000
$1,750,000
$13,819,604
Total
$9,418,206
$3,201,400
$1,000,000
$13,819,604

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,859,706 $250,000 - - - - $3,309,704
1 $43,500 $76,400 - - - - $119,900
2 $3,750,000 $2,000,000 - $1,000,000 - - $6,750,000
2 $2,765,000 $875,000 - - - - $3,640,000
  • Jul 03, 2012 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 03, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Aug 31, 2010 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 14, 2008 Signed a 1 year $1.1 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Jul 27, 2004 Signed a 4 year $1.4 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Apr 20, 2004 Drafted by New York (NYJ): Round 7 (#235 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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