Thomas Gafford

New Orleans Saints, Long Snapper
Age: 43y-1m-18d (Jan 29, 1983)
Exp: 8 Years
College: Houston
Drafted: Undrafted, GB, 2006
Agent(s): Ken Harris (Optimum Sports Management)
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Thomas Gafford signed a 1 year, $900,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 34
Voided
 $615,000 0.37% $900,000 $900,000 -
2017 34
Voided
 $615,000 0.37% $900,000 $1,800,000 -
2018 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2017 34
Voided
 $900,000 $615,000 0.37% -
2017 34
Voided
 $900,000 $615,000 0.37% -
2018 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2017 34
Voided
 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 -
2017 34
Voided
 $900,000 $900,000 $1,800,000 -
Source: Vet. Minimum Estimate

2016-2016

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $885,000
Average Salary:
$885,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $870,000
Average Salary:
$870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2015-2015

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $950,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$230,000
Total GTD:
$230,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $755,000
Average Salary:
$755,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $725,000
Average Salary:
$725,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2011-2012 Extension

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,455,000
Average Salary:
$727,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2009-2010

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $855,000
Average Salary:
$427,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$8,885,131

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 27
Active
Active
Active
$670,000
$670,000
$670,000
$670,000
$1,340,000
$2,010,000
2011 28
Active
$625,000
$2,635,000
2012 29
Active
$725,000
$3,360,000
2013 30
Active
Active
$725,000
$725,000
$4,085,000
$4,810,000
2014 31
Active
$755,000
$5,565,000
2015 32
Retained
Retained
Active
Active
Active
$950,000
$950,000
$161,025
$161,025
$161,025
$6,515,000
$7,465,000
$7,626,025
$7,787,050
$7,948,075
2016 33
Active
Active
Active
$312,352
$312,352
$312,352
$8,260,427
$8,572,779
$8,885,131
Total
$8,885,131

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $4,870,000 $600,000 $30,000 - $65,000 - $5,565,000
1 $1,740,000 $160,000 - - - - $1,900,000
1 $460,587 - - - - $22,488 $483,075
1 $937,056 - - - - - $937,056
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
27
$470,000
$470,000
$470,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$670,000
$670,000
$670,000
$670,000
$1,340,000
$2,010,000
2011
28
$600,000
$25,000
$625,000
$2,635,000
2012
29
$700,000
$25,000
$725,000
$3,360,000
2013
30
$715,000
$715,000
$10,000
$10,000
$725,000
$725,000
$4,085,000
$4,810,000
2014
31
$730,000
$10,000
$15,000
$755,000
$5,565,000
2015
32
$870,000
$870,000
$153,529
$153,529
$153,529
$80,000
$80,000
$7,496
$7,496
$7,496
$950,000
$950,000
$161,025
$161,025
$161,025
$6,515,000
$7,465,000
$7,626,025
$7,787,050
$7,948,075
2016
33
$312,352
$312,352
$312,352
$312,352
$312,352
$312,352
$8,260,427
$8,572,779
$8,885,131
Total
$8,007,643
$760,000
$30,000
$65,000
$22,488
$8,885,131

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $4,870,000 $600,000 $30,000 - $65,000 - $5,565,000
1 $1,740,000 $160,000 - - - - $1,900,000
1 $460,587 - - - - $22,488 $483,075
1 $937,056 - - - - - $937,056
  • Aug 06, 2017 Released by New Orleans (NO)
  • Jun 15, 2017 Signed a 1 year $900,000 contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Nov 25, 2016 Signed a contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Dec 15, 2015 Signed a contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Nov 28, 2015 Released by Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 17, 2015 Signed a 1 year $950k contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Feb 05, 2014 Signed a 1 year $755k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 19, 2013 Signed a 1 year $715k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Dec 02, 2010 Signed a 3 year $1.675 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 13, 2009 Signed a 1 year $385k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jun 19, 2009 Released by Kansas City
  • Jan 06, 2006 Signed a contract with Green Bay (GB)
Year Team GP Snaps Snaps%
2016 DEN 5 52 13.00
2014 KC 16 132 35.90
2013 KC 16 158 39.60
2012 KC 16 136 34.00
2011 KC 16 0.00
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