Marcus Benard

Arizona Cardinals, Outside Linebacker
Age: 40y-7m-22d (Jul 26, 1985)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Jackson State
Drafted: Undrafted, CLE, 2009
INACTIVE

2014-2014

Marcus Benard signed a 1 year, $730,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $730,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $730,000
Average Salary:
$730,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 29 $402,352 0.30% $515,294 $515,294 -
2014 29 $402,352 0.30% $515,294 $1,030,588 -
2014 29 $402,352 0.30% $515,294 $1,545,882 -
2015 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2014 29 $730,000 $402,352 0.30% -
2014 29 $730,000 $402,352 0.30% -
2014 29 $730,000 $402,352 0.30% -
2015 32
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2014 29 $515,294 $515,294 $515,294 $515,294
2014 29 $515,294 $515,294 $1,030,588 $515,294
2014 29 $515,294 $515,294 $1,545,882 $515,294
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2014

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $630,000
Average Salary:
$630,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2013-2013

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $630,000
Average Salary:
$630,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $615,000
Average Salary:
$615,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2010-2010

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $395,000
Average Salary:
$395,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2009-2011 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,186,000
Average Salary:
$395,333
Signing Bonus:
$1,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,000
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,074,802

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 24
Active
Reserve
Retained
Active
Reserve
Retained
Active
Reserve
Retained
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$234,283
$235,283
$381,166
$469,566
$470,566
$616,449
$704,849
$705,849
2010 25
Active
Active
Active
$395,000
$395,000
$395,000
$1,100,849
$1,495,849
$1,890,849
2011 26
Active
Active
$525,000
$525,000
$2,415,849
$2,940,849
2012 27
Retained
$192,187
$3,133,036
2013 28
Active
Active
$481,765
$481,765
$3,614,801
$4,096,566
2014 29
Active
Retained
Active
Retained
Active
Retained
$515,294
$144,118
$515,294
$144,118
$515,294
$144,118
$4,611,860
$4,755,978
$5,271,272
$5,415,390
$5,930,684
$6,074,802
Total
$6,074,802

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,130,036 $3,000 - - - - $3,133,036
2 $2,911,766 - - - $30,000 - $2,941,766
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
24
$145,883
$88,400
$145,883
$88,400
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$88,400
$1,000
$145,883
$234,283
$235,283
$381,166
$469,566
$470,566
$616,449
$704,849
$705,849
2010
25
$395,000
$395,000
$395,000
$395,000
$395,000
$395,000
$1,100,849
$1,495,849
$1,890,849
2011
26
$525,000
$525,000
$525,000
$525,000
$2,415,849
$2,940,849
2012
27
$192,187
$192,187
$3,133,036
2013
28
$481,765
$481,765
$481,765
$481,765
$3,614,801
$4,096,566
2014
29
$515,294
$134,118
$515,294
$134,118
$515,294
$134,118
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$515,294
$144,118
$515,294
$144,118
$515,294
$144,118
$4,611,860
$4,755,978
$5,271,272
$5,415,390
$5,930,684
$6,074,802
Total
$6,041,802
$3,000
$30,000
$6,074,802

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,130,036 $3,000 - - - - $3,133,036
2 $2,911,766 - - - $30,000 - $2,941,766
  • Sep 10, 2014 Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Aug 29, 2014 Waived by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 12, 2014 Signed a 1 year $740k contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Dec 20, 2013 Fined $15,750 Roughing the Passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN)
  • Oct 02, 2013 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 30, 2013 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Oct 09, 2012 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 1 year contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 17, 2010 Signed a 1 year $395k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Sep 06, 2009 Waived by Cleveland (CLE)
  • May 01, 2009 Signed a 3 year $1.186 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 20, 2013 Roughing the Passer against Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN) $15,750
Fines: 1 $15,750
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2014 ARI 12 0 70 6.60 1 9 7 0 0 0
2013 ARI 12 1 180 16.60 3 17 9 1 1
2011 CLE 4 0.00 1 3 1 1
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