Carl Nicks

Age: 39y-6m-29d (May 14, 1985)
Exp: 6 Years
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 5 (#164 overall), 2008
Agent(s): CAA Sports
INACTIVE

2012-2016

Carl Nicks signed a 5 year , $47,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $25,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $47,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$25,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2012 27 $14,857,000 12.32% $12,500,000 $12,500,000 -
2013 28 $3,072,000 2.49% $12,500,000 $25,000,000 $9,428,000
2014 29 $9,357,000 7.04% - $25,000,000 $7,071,000
2015 30 $10,107,000 7.05% $7,750,000 $32,750,000 $4,714,000
2016 31 $10,107,000 6.51% $7,750,000 $40,500,000 $2,357,000
2017 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Restructure Proration Roster Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2012 27 $6,500,000 $2,357,000 $6,000,000 $14,857,000 12.32% -
2013 28 $715,000 $2,357,000 - $3,072,000 2.49% $9,428,000
2014 29 $7,000,000 $2,357,000 - $9,357,000 7.04% $7,071,000
2015 30 $7,750,000 $2,357,000 - $10,107,000 7.05% $4,714,000
2016 31 $7,750,000 $2,357,000 - $10,107,000 6.51% $2,357,000
2017 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Restructure Bonus Roster Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2012 27 $6,500,000 - $6,000,000 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 $40,500,000
2013 28 $715,000 $11,785,000 - $12,500,000 $25,000,000 $28,000,000
2014 29 - - - - $25,000,000 -
2015 30 $7,750,000 - - $7,750,000 $32,750,000 $15,500,000
2016 31 $7,750,000 - - $7,750,000 $40,500,000 $7,750,000
Contract Notes
  • $31 million guaranteed
  • 2012 Roster Bonus: $6 million
  • 2012 IR Week 8
  • 2012 Restructure Bonus: $11.785 million
  • 2014: $6 million guaranteed for injury
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2011

Carl Nicks signed a 1 year , $2,611,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including an average annual salary of $2,611,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,611,000
Average Salary:
$2,611,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2010 Rookie

Carl Nicks signed a 3 year , $1,267,750 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $117,750 signing bonus, $117,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $422,583.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,267,750
Average Salary:
$422,583
Signing Bonus:
$117,750
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$117,750
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$31,878,750

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 23
Active
$412,750
$412,750
2009 24
Active
$385,000
$797,750
Champion
2010 25
Active
$470,000
$1,267,750
2011 26
Active
$2,611,000
$3,878,750
2012 27
Injured
$12,500,000
$16,378,750
2013 28
Active
$12,500,000
$28,878,750
2014 29
Retained
$3,000,000
$31,878,750
Total
$31,878,750

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,761,000 $117,750 - - - - $3,878,750
3 $10,215,000 - $6,000,000 $11,785,000 - - $28,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
23
$295,000
$117,750
$412,750
$412,750
2009
24
$385,000
$385,000
$797,750
2010
25
$470,000
$470,000
$1,267,750
2011
26
$2,611,000
$2,611,000
$3,878,750
2012
27
$6,500,000
$6,000,000
$12,500,000
$16,378,750
2013
28
$715,000
$11,785,000
$12,500,000
$28,878,750
2014
29
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$31,878,750
Total
$13,976,000
$117,750
$11,785,000
$6,000,000
$31,878,750

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,761,000 $117,750 - - - - $3,878,750
3 $10,215,000 - $6,000,000 $11,785,000 - - $28,000,000
  • Jul 25, 2014 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Dec 29, 2012 Restructured 2013 salary with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 14, 2012 Signed a 5 year $47.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 01, 2011 Signed 1 year $2.61 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Jul 23, 2008 Signed a 3 year $1.135 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 5 (#164 overall)
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