Brian Cushing
Inside Linebacker
Drafted: Round 1 (#15 overall), 2009
Experience: 9 Years
College: Southern California
Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Other Bonus Total Cash
2009 Player Cash Earnings $310,000 - $1,206,000 $1,516,000
2010 Player Cash Earnings $302,059 - - $9,221,059
2011 Player Cash Earnings $774,000 - - $774,000
2012 Player Cash Earnings $1,153,000 - - $1,153,000
2013 Player Cash Earnings $1,143,000 $6,671,911 - $7,814,911
2014 Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 - $6,937,500 $8,937,500
2015 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - $1,093,750 $5,093,750
2016 Player Cash Earnings $5,000,000 - $1,015,625 $6,015,625
2017 Player Cash Earnings $2,264,706 - $390,625 $2,655,331
9 seasons $16,946,765 $6,671,911 $19,562,500 $43,181,176
  • Feb 19 2018

    Released by Houston (HOU), clearing $7.6M in cap space

  • Sep 13 2017

    Suspended 10 games for violating the league's PED policy (2nd offense), forfeiting $4,956,250 in 2017 salary/bonus with Houston (HOU)

  • Dec 26 2014

    Fined $16,537 Roughing the Passer against Joe Flacco (BAL)

  • Sep 3 2013

    Signed a 6 year $52.5 million extension with Houston (HOU)

  • Aug 1 2009

    Signed a 5 year $14 million contract with Houston (HOU)

  • Apr 25 2009

    Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#15 overall)