Aaron Hernandez

Age: 35y-1m-6d (Nov 06, 1989)
Exp: 3 Years
College: Florida
Drafted: Round 4 (#113 overall), 2010
INACTIVE

2012-2018

Aaron Hernandez signed a 7 year , $39,582,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $12,500,000 signing bonus, $15,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,654,571.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $39,582,000
Average Salary:
$5,654,571
Signing Bonus:
$12,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$15,950,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2012 23 $3,290,000 2.73% $9,990,000 $9,990,000 $15,950,000
2013 24 $4,073,000 3.30% - $9,990,000 $12,710,000
2014 25 $4,637,000 3.49% $3,750,000 $13,740,000 $7,500,000
2015 26 $5,800,000 4.05% $1,000,000 $14,740,000 $5,000,000
2016 27 $8,500,000 5.47% $1,000,000 $15,740,000 $2,500,000
2017 28 $7,000,000 4.19% $1,000,000 $16,740,000 -
2018 29 $7,000,000 3.95% $1,000,000 $17,740,000 $3,955,000
2019 30
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2012 23 $540,000 $2,550,000 $104,000 $96,000 $3,290,000 2.73% $15,950,000
2013 24 $1,323,000 $2,550,000 $118,000 $82,000 $4,073,000 3.30% $12,710,000
2014 25 $1,137,000 $2,500,000 - $500,000 $4,637,000 3.49% $7,500,000
2015 26 $2,300,000 $2,500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $5,800,000 4.05% $5,000,000
2016 27 $5,000,000 $2,500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $8,500,000 5.47% $2,500,000
2017 28 $6,000,000 - $500,000 $500,000 $7,000,000 4.19% -
2018 29 $6,000,000 - $500,000 $500,000 $7,000,000 3.95% $3,955,000
2019 30
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2012 23 $540,000 $9,250,000 $104,000 $96,000 $9,990,000 $9,990,000 $17,740,000
2013 24 - - - - - $9,990,000 -
2014 25 - $3,250,000 - $500,000 $3,750,000 $13,740,000 $7,750,000
2015 26 - - $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $14,740,000 $4,000,000
2016 27 - - $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $15,740,000 $3,000,000
2017 28 - - $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $16,740,000 $2,000,000
2018 29 - - $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $17,740,000 $1,000,000
Contract Notes
  • $15.95 million guaranteed
  • 2013 Workout Bonus: $82,000
  • 2013 Roster Bonus: $118,000
  • 2015-18 Roster Bonus: $500,000
  • 2014-18 Workout Bonus: $500,000
  • NOTE: Patriots are disputing their position to pay Hernandez $3.25M in remaining signing bonus + the $82,000 workout bonus from 2013.
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2013 Rookie

Aaron Hernandez signed a 4 year , $2,378,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $200,000 signing bonus, $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $594,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,378,000
Average Salary:
$594,500
Signing Bonus:
$200,000
GTD at Sign:
$200,000
Total GTD:
$200,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$11,236,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 21
Active
$596,000
$596,000
2011 22
Active
$650,000
$1,246,000
2012 23
Active
$9,990,000
$11,236,000
Total
$11,236,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,400,000 $9,450,000 $270,000 - $116,000 - $11,236,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
21
$320,000
$200,000
$76,000
$596,000
$596,000
2011
22
$540,000
$90,000
$20,000
$650,000
$1,246,000
2012
23
$540,000
$9,250,000
$104,000
$96,000
$9,990,000
$11,236,000
Total
$1,400,000
$9,450,000
$270,000
$116,000
$11,236,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,400,000 $9,450,000 $270,000 - $116,000 - $11,236,000
  • Jun 26, 2013 Released by New England (NE)
  • Aug 27, 2012 Signed a 7 year $39.582 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Jun 08, 2010 Signed a 4 year $2.378 million contract with New England (NE)
  • Apr 24, 2010 Drafted by New England (NE): Round 4 (#113 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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