Martellus Bennett

New England Patriots, Tight End
Age: 39y-2m-3d (Jan 10, 1987)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: Round 2 (#61 overall), 2008
Agent(s): MS World
RETIRED

2017-2019

Martellus Bennett signed a 3 year, $21,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $6,300,000 signing bonus, $6,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $21,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,300,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,300,000
Total GTD:
$6,300,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 30 $738,971 0.44% $738,971 $738,971 $476,471
2017 30 $738,971 0.44% $738,971 $1,477,942 $476,471
2018 31
Voided
 $6,187,500 3.49% $6,187,500 $7,665,442 -
2019 32
Voided
 $6,500,000 3.45% $6,500,000 $14,165,442 -
2020 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2017 30 $476,471 $262,500 - $738,971 0.44% $476,471
2017 30 $476,471 $262,500 - $738,971 0.44% $476,471
2018 31
Voided
 $3,600,000 $2,337,500 $250,000 $6,187,500 3.49% -
2019 32
Voided
 $5,650,000 $600,000 $250,000 $6,500,000 3.45% -
2020 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2017 30 $476,471 $262,500 - $738,971 $738,971 $738,971
2017 30 $476,471 $262,500 - $738,971 $1,477,942 $738,971
2018 31
Voided
 $3,600,000 $2,337,500 $250,000 $6,187,500 $7,665,442 -
2019 32
Voided
 $5,650,000 $600,000 $250,000 $6,500,000 $14,165,442 -
Contract Notes
  • 2018 Roster Bonus: $2M (due 03/14/2018)
  • Annual Per Game Active Bonus: $37,500 ($600,000, 9 LTBE in 2018)
  • Annual Workout Bonus: $250,000

 

Source: Aaron Wilson

2013-2016

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $20,400,000
Average Salary:
$5,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,250,000
Total GTD:
$10,050,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2012-2012

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,965,000
Average Salary:
$741,250
Signing Bonus:
$820,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$820,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$37,483,685

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 21
Active
Active
$1,115,000
$1,115,000
$1,115,000
$2,230,000
2009 22
Active
Active
Active
$825,000
$825,000
$825,000
$3,055,000
$3,880,000
$4,705,000
2010 23
Active
$470,000
$5,175,000
2011 24
Active
$555,000
$5,730,000
2012 25
Active
$2,500,000
$8,230,000
2013 26
Active
$5,315,000
$13,545,000
2014 27
Active
$4,921,624
$18,466,624
2015 28
Injured
$5,013,937
$23,480,561
2016 29
Active
$5,214,153
$28,694,714
 Champion
2017 30
Injured
Injured
Retained
$738,971
$738,971
$7,311,029
$29,433,685
$30,172,656
$37,483,685
Total
$37,483,685

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,770,000 $1,640,000 - - - - $5,730,000
1 $2,500,000 - - - - - $2,500,000
3 $10,415,000 $4,500,000 - $13,937 $300,000 $21,624 $15,250,561
2 $6,037,942 - $525,000 - $100,000 $29,153 $6,692,095
1 $423,529 $6,300,000 $337,500 - $250,000 - $7,311,029
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
21
$295,000
$295,000
$820,000
$820,000
$1,115,000
$1,115,000
$1,115,000
$2,230,000
2009
22
$385,000
$385,000
$385,000
$440,000
$440,000
$440,000
$825,000
$825,000
$825,000
$3,055,000
$3,880,000
$4,705,000
2010
23
$470,000
$470,000
$5,175,000
2011
24
$555,000
$555,000
$5,730,000
2012
25
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$8,230,000
2013
26
$715,000
$4,500,000
$100,000
$5,315,000
$13,545,000
2014
27
$4,800,000
$100,000
$21,624
$4,921,624
$18,466,624
2015
28
$4,900,000
$13,937
$100,000
$5,013,937
$23,480,561
2016
29
$5,085,000
$100,000
$29,153
$5,214,153
$28,694,714
2017
30
$476,471
$476,471
$423,529
$6,300,000
$262,500
$262,500
$337,500
$250,000
$738,971
$738,971
$7,311,029
$29,433,685
$30,172,656
$37,483,685
Total
$22,146,471
$12,440,000
$13,937
$862,500
$1,320,000
$650,000
$50,777
$37,483,685

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,770,000 $1,640,000 - - - - $5,730,000
1 $2,500,000 - - - - - $2,500,000
3 $10,415,000 $4,500,000 - $13,937 $300,000 $21,624 $15,250,561
2 $6,037,942 - $525,000 - $100,000 $29,153 $6,692,095
1 $423,529 $6,300,000 $337,500 - $250,000 - $7,311,029

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2017 NE 13 - 17 Shoulder
2015 CHI 14 - 17 Ribs
  • Mar 23, 2018 Retired from Professional Football
  • Mar 07, 2018 New England (NE) declined a $6.25M option for 2018
  • Nov 09, 2017 Claimed off waivers by New England (NE)
  • Nov 08, 2017 Released by Green Bay (GB)
  • Sep 15, 2017 Fined $9,115 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against K.J. Wright (SEA)
  • Mar 10, 2017 Signed a 3 year $21 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 16, 2016 Traded to New England (NE) from Chicago (CHI) with 2016 6th round pick (#204 - traded) for 2016 4th round pick (#127 Deiondre' Hall)
  • Oct 03, 2015 Fined $5,787 Wearing cleats not inline with the Bears uniform
  • Dec 26, 2014 Fined $22,050 Abusive language toward an official against Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 4 year $20.4 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 14, 2012 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYG)
  • Jul 24, 2008 Signed a 4 year $2.96 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 2 (#61 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 15, 2017 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against K.J. Wright (SEA) $9,115
Oct 03, 2015 Wearing cleats not inline with the Bears uniform $5,787
Dec 26, 2014 Abusive language toward an official against Detroit (DET) $22,050
Fines: 3 $36,952
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2017 NE 9 7 411 36.00 44 30 286 9.5 31.8 0 0
2016 NE 16 12 870 77.60 73 55 701 12.7 43.8 7 0
2015 CHI 11 11 731 67.30 80 53 439 8.3 39.9 3 2
2014 CHI 16 15 954 90.20 128 90 916 10.2 57.3 6 0
2013 CHI 16 15 952 90.10 94 65 759 11.7 47.4 5 1
2012 NYG 16 16 930 91.20 90 55 626 11.4 39.1 5 0
2011 DAL 14 7 0 0.00 26 17 144 8.5 10.3 0 0
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