Shawn Nelson

New York Jets, Tight End
Age: 40y-5m-15d (Oct 05, 1985)
Exp: 3 Years
College: Southern Mississippi
Drafted: Round 4 (#121 overall), 2009
INACTIVE

2009-2012

Shawn Nelson signed a 4 year, $2,210,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $461,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $552,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,210,000
Average Salary:
$552,500
Signing Bonus:
$461,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2009 24 $425,000 0.35% - - -
2009 24 $425,000 0.35% - - -
2009 24 $425,000 0.35% - - -
2010 25 $417,058 - $302,058 $302,058 -
2011 26
Voided
$595,000 0.49% - $302,058 -
2011 26
Voided
$595,000 0.49% - $302,058 -
2011 26
Voided
$595,000 0.49% - $302,058 -
2013 31
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2009 24 $310,000 $115,000 $425,000 0.35% -
2009 24 $310,000 $115,000 $425,000 0.35% -
2009 24 $310,000 $115,000 $425,000 0.35% -
2010 25 $302,058 $115,000 $417,058 - -
2011 26
Voided
$480,000 $115,000 $595,000 0.49% -
2011 26
Voided
$480,000 $115,000 $595,000 0.49% -
2011 26
Voided
$480,000 $115,000 $595,000 0.49% -
2013 31
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2009 24 - - - -
2009 24 - - - -
2009 24 - - - -
2010 25 $302,058 $302,058 $302,058 $302,058
2011 26
Voided
- - $302,058 -
2011 26
Voided
- - $302,058 -
2011 26
Voided
- - $302,058 -
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$302,058

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 25
Active
$302,058
$302,058
Total
$302,058

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $302,058 - - - - - $302,058
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
25
$302,058
$302,058
$302,058
Total
$302,058
$302,058

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $302,058 - - - - - $302,058
  • Sep 03, 2011 Waived by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jun 18, 2009 Signed a 4 year $2.206 million contract with Buffalo
  • Apr 25, 2009 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 4 (#121 overall)

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Aug 20, 2010 Substance Abuse 4 $92,941
Suspensions: 1 $92,941
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