Michael Ginnitti, Co-Founder/Editor Spotrac, your source for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, EPL, WNBA team & player contracts, payrolls, salary cap breakdowns, etc..
NY, USA
- Tweets 30,718
- Following 657
- Followers 151,525
- Likes 1,181
Antonio Brown needed:
8 more catches to unlock a $333,333 bonus.
He also needed 55 receiving yards to unlock another $333,333 bonus.
He also needed just 1 receiving TD to unlock another $333,333 bonus.
This was a costly outburst.
1,638
7,709
51,156
In 22 seasons, Tom Brady lost 73 regular season games.
In the last 7 seasons, the #Jets have lost 76 games.
231
3,119
35,973
Kirk Cousins has now guaranteed himself $331.6M earned on the field across 14 NFL seasons.
Tom Brady earned $332M in 23 seasons.
581
1,351
31,152
2,831,997
John Wall (games played)
19-20: $38.2M (0)
20-21: $41.2M (40)
21-22: $44.3M (0)
22-23: $47.3M (?)
505
2,270
27,979
The 11-year old boy who pulled the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch card sold it for $1.1M.
Paul Skenes will earn $875,000 from the #Pirates in 2025.
235
1,067
28,850
2,160,530
The Barstool prez cashed more off of Caitlin Clark’s triple double yesterday than any WNBA player will earn on the court in 2025 ($249,244 max salary).
69
363
18,648
2,226,738
Deferred $ on Active #Dodgers Contracts
Shohei Ohtani: $680M
Mookie Betts: $115M
Blake Snell: $66M
Freddie Freeman: $57M
Will Smith: $50M
Tommy Edman: $25M
Teoscar Hernandez: $23.5M
Tanner Scott: $21M
Total: $1.375B
510
825
13,800
2,311,567
FWIW: $15M of Tom Brady’s $20M signing bonus from last March is set to be paid out February 4th, 2022. Seems like something a guy or gal would want to have process before making any life changing career decisions official.
163
1,163
11,088
The #Patriots lost or let go...
WR1 Antonio Brown
WR3 Josh Gordon
FB James Develin
TE1 Rob Gronkowski
LT Trent Brown
OC David Andrews
EDGE Trey Flowers
DT Malcolm Brown
K Stephen Gostkowski
P Ryan Allen
…and still won 12 games.
Love or hate, it’s been an incredible 20 years.
143
1,333
10,553
Sean McDermott was never going to let the NFL attempt to put business over his family tonight.
#confirmed
40
732
10,400
374,036
Antonio Brown’s $1M signing bonus was actually two $500,000 workout bonuses that required he attend at least 85% of the offseason program. He didn’t, so he’s already lost $500k. If he’s released prior to Week 1, he’ll leave Oakland with $0 cash earned, & $0 dead cap.
254
3,019
9,522
Chauncey Billups earned over $106M on the court in 17 NBA seasons and is reportedly making around $4.75M per year as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers .
Terry Rozier has earned over $133M in his 10-year NBA career. He's currently under contract at $26.6M with the Miami #Heat.
267
693
8,450
1,311,671
An 8 game suspension for Deshaun Watson would cost him $460,000, leaving him just $45.54M earned in 2022.
288
299
7,841
#Padres Prospects traded today...
SS Leo De Vries (#1)
RHP Braden Nett (#3)
LHP Boston Bateman (#4)
SS Cobb Hightower (#6)
RHP Ryan Bergert (#7)
RHP Tyson Neighbors (#12)
RHP Henry Baez (#13)
RHP Eduarniel Nunez (#17)
C Brandon Valenzuela (#26)
1B Victor Figueroa (#29)
RHP Tanner Smith
RHP Brandon Butterworth
RHP Stephen Kolek
161
370
7,550
1,459,997
Initial 53-Man #NFL Rosters by Draft Round
1st Rounders: 263
2nd Rounders: 223
3rd Rounders: 226
4th Rounders: 184
5th Rounders: 146
6th Rounders: 138
7th Rounders: 94
Undrafted: 415
110
1,013
6,841
If Cooper Flagg is a superstar, the financial path forward is wild.
Rookie Contract
2025-2028: $62.7M
30% Supermax Extension
2029-2033: $359M
35% Supermax Extension
2034-2038: $509M
Total: $930M, and Flagg will be 31-years-old!
63
377
6,576
862,852
Pending Free Agent WRs
JuJu Smith-Schuster, 24
Chris Godwin, 25
Curtis Samuel, 25
Corey Davis, 26
Rashard Higgins, 26
Will Fuller, 27
Kenny Golladay, 27
Allen Robinson, 28
Sammy Watkins, 28
T.Y. Hilton, 31
Marvin Jones, 31
A.J. Green, 33
Antonio Brown, 33
Larry Fitzgerald, 38
429
699
5,518
The Ravens have known about this for 25 days and have responded with Nelson Agholor.
Stay the course Baltimore.
63
706
5,540
1,226,018
Where you land matters. Estimated after tax net rookie contracts for the Top 5 #NFL selections.
Trevor Lawrence, FL
$36.8M -> $21.9M
Zach Wilson, NY
$35.1M -> $17.5M
Trey Lance, CA
$34.1M -> $16.1M
Kyle Pitts, GA
$32.9M -> $18.1M
Ja'Marr Chase, OH
$30.8M -> $16.6M
227
748
5,195
Al Michaels earned more (roughly $1M) to call last night's game than Brock Purdy ($870,000) will earn the entire 2023 season.
131
280
4,631
1,538,631
The #Dodgers have sent $1.2B worth of pitching contracts to the mounds in Game 7.
162
425
4,840
498,226
The #Browns converted all but $1.21M of WR Amari Cooper's 2024 salary into signing bonus, making him an extremely affordable trade candidate.
Now: $941,111
Deadline: $605,000
181
361
4,676
1,659,424
The #Eagles extend players a year before we all think they should.
A) It keeps their cap fluid & controllable
B) It rewards players with upfront cash
C) It is noticed by every player & agent throughout the league.
It's no accident that this contract was announced a week before free agency...
57
468
4,697
427,218
The #Chiefs signed a player to a $477M contract & added only $30,000 of cap in 2020.
82
580
4,258
Updated #NFL 2025 Cap Space
1. NE, $53M
2. DAL, $39M
3. DET, $31M
4. WSH, $31M
5. SF, $30M
...
30. KC, $2.6M
31. BAL, $2.5M
32. BUF, $764k
Current 2026 Leaders
1. TEN, $135M
2. LAC, $124M
3. LV, $116M
79
226
4,511
794,155
Taysom Hill
-- 142 career passes
-- 171 career rushes
-- 34 career receptions
Guaranteed $54,829,000 in career earnings.
154
434
4,244
Cam Newton had 1 yr, $19.1M, non-guaranteed left on his deal.
- released not traded
Andy Dalton had $17.7M, non guaranteed left on his deal.
- released not traded
Nick Foles had nearly $21M fully guaranteed left on his deal.
- traded for a 4th round pick
283
673
3,864
HC Bill Belichick's UNC Contract
▪️5 years, $50M
▪️$30M (3 years) guaranteed
▪️$3.5M of annual bonuses tied to:
Final Rank, Wins, ACC Champ, CFP Games
He gets $10M to allocate to assistant coaches, & UNC has agreed to increase NIL spending from $4M to $20M
19
402
3,856
440,941
Sam Darnold is using 2024 with Justin Jefferson as a way to prepare for 2+ years with Malik Nabers.
16
51
3,722
227,948
The #Dodgers have now secured $964M of deferred payments since July 2020.
Shohei Ohtani: $680M/$700M
Mookie Betts: $115M/$365M
Blake Snell: $62M/$182M
Freddie Freeman: $57M/$162M
Will Smith: $50M/$140M
137
338
3,618
695,828
The #Seahawks currently possess the 9th, 12th, 41st, & 43rd picks in the 2023 draft.
54
190
3,373
The #Chiefs bringing back Kareem Hunt on a 1 year, $1M contract (promoted from the practice squad Week 4) is one of the more underrated moves of the 2024 season.
And it's likely not done being impactful.
20
145
3,488
116,546
35 NHL Free Agent signings have been announced, combining for $265M in total value.
Or, 1 Nikola Jokic extension.
21
267
3,298
Tom Brady's 2021
Pass Attempts: 1st
Completions: 1st
Pass Yards: 1st
Pass TD: 1st
QBR: 1st
Wins: 1st
Sack %: 1st
PFF Rank: 1st
MVP Odds: 1st
58
490
3,294
With his All-Pro selection Richard Sherman has now earned $4M of incentives in 2019 ($1M for the Pro Bowl, $1M for 90% snaps, & $2M for the All-Pro team). He raked in nearly $13M in 2019.
bit.ly/2trdpcZ
44
598
3,139
It’s a big day for #Rams QB Jared Goff, who will have his $21M roster bonus paid, while another $43M of future salary & bonus becomes fully guaranteed. He now holds a whopping $94M dead cap figure for 2020. #stability
bit.ly/2t7L3Ri
259
699
3,104
The #Saints have now freed up $80M of cap space over the past few weeks without outright releasing a single player from their signed roster.
The cap isn’t fake, but it’s mighty fluid.
bit.ly/2wyDvbA
127
552
3,139
The #Buccaneers bring back Chris Godwin, Leonard Fournette, Lavonte David, Shaq Barrett, Rob Gronkowski, & Ndamukong Suh at a projected $33.25M of combined 2021 cap, or $600,000 less than the #Eagles dead cap hit for #Colts QB Carson Wentz.
80
473
3,147
The #Cowboys "couldn't afford" Derrick Henry ($9M guarantee) because they owe their QB3 (Trey Lance) $5.3M guaranteed this year, & paid Dak Prescott a $5M bonus in March while his negotiations were stalled...to name a few reasons.
87
304
3,197
393,234
A Tale of Two Stories…
AFC Pro Bowl QBs (AAV)
→ Patrick Mahomes: $4.1M
→ Deshaun Watson: $3.4M
→ Lamar Jackson: $2.3M
= $9.8M
NFC Pro Bowl QBs (AAV)
→ Russell Wilson: $35M
→ Aaron Rodgers: $33.5M
→ Drew Brees: $25M
= $93.5M
115
651
3,057
#Eagles LT Jordan Mailata will see his 2025 salary increase $500,000 to $18.875M thanks to his 2nd-Team All-Pro selection.
20
118
3,170
181,165
The #Patriots will now roll with Antonio Brown, Josh Gordon, Philip Dorsett, & Julian Edelman at a combined $16.5M of 2019 cap going forward…
Odell Beckham Jr.’s 2019 cap hit is $17M.
bit.ly/2MHlz4B
57
892
3,028
Updated Top 51 Cap Space
1. WSH, $63M
2. NE, $58M
3. TEN, $55M
4. PHI, $39M
5. CHI, $31.7M
6. DET, $31M
7. ARZ, $30M
8. CIN, $29.6M
9. LV, $29.5M
10. LAC, $29.1M
11. GB, $25M
12. LAR, $23.7M
13. IND, $23.2M
14. DEN, $21M
15. MIN, $19.3M
16. SEA, $19.2M
17. CAR, $19.1M
18. HOU, $19M
19. SF, $17.4M
20. BUF, $17.2M
21. NO, $16M
22. KC, $15.8M
23. JAX, $15M
24. BAL, $14M
25. PIT, $12M
26. NYG, $11M
27. CLE, $8.2M
28. TB, $8M
29. NYJ, $7.9M
30. MIA, $5M
31. ATL, $4.3M
32. DAL, $4M
spotrac.com/nfl/cap/
184
555
3,023
2,686,298
The Bears are on the clock.
The Commanders have $80M+ cap space.
The Saints have -$80M+ cap space.
Deshaun Watson holds a $64M cap hit.
Chris Jones is a pending free agent.
And the 49ers are the SB LIX favorite.
Welcome to the NFL Offseason
36
334
2,820
424,268
Imagine making a trade where you could have paid DeAndre Hopkins $12.5M this year, but instead you’re choosing to pay David Johnson $11.25M.
38
768
2,733
The Detroit #Tigers 26-Man Wild Card roster combines for $18.8M of 2024 salary.
62 MLB players earned more than that this season on their own.
33
515
2,815
614,624
The Denver #Broncos have made the playoffs despite a league-high $89M of total dead cap, and the largest single season dead cap hit in NFL history (Russell Wilson, $53M).
38
491
2,809
297,988
The NBA does not expect to have a resolution on the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention investigation until after the All-Star Game.
The #Clippers host the All-Star Game.
168
306
2,889
1,261,399
The #Ravens 2020 QB & playmakers account for just $20M of combined cap.
QB Lamar Jackson
RB Mark Ingram
RB JK Dobbins
WR Marquise Brown
WR Devin Duvernay
WR Miles Boykin
TE Nick Boyle
126
415
2,672
Brutal
S. Barkley, ACL
N. Bosa, ACL
S. Thomas, ACL
M. Hooker, heel
R. Mostert, knee
P. Campbell, knee
B. Linder, knee
J. Garoppolo, ankle
B. Perriman, ankle
C. McCaffrey, ankle
D. Lock, shoulder
A. Barr, shoulder
S. Shepard, toe
C. Akers, rib
D. Adams, hamstring
B. Jones, groin
116
1,292
2,658
Projected 2025 #NFL Cap Space
1. #Patriots, $132M
2. #Raiders, $112M
3. #Cardinals, $104M
4. #Commanders, $101M
5. #Bears, $82M
...
30. #Seahawks, -$5M
31. #Browns, -$18M
32. #Saints, -$78M
spotrac.com/nfl/cap/_/year/2…
82
259
2,674
739,291
NFC West Standings (QB AAV)
1. #Seahawks ($3.5M
2. #49ers ($7M)
3. #Rams ($40M)
4. #Cardinals ($46.1M)
29
182
2,501
Postseason QB Salary Rankings
7. D. Brees, $25M
8. A. Luck, $24.5M
11. R. Wilson. $21.9M
14. P. Rivers, $20.8M
21. T. Brady, $15M
25. M. Trubisky, $7.2M
26. J. Goff, $6.9M
31. Foles, $5.5M
37. P. Mahomes, $4.1M
39. D. Watson, $3.4M
69. D. Prescott, $680k
44. L. Jackson, $2.3M
123
720
2,519
The Washington Football Team are sending out a QB1, RB1, RB2, WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, TE1, & TE2 for the Wild Card Round that combine for just $10.1M of cap this season.
32
272
2,494
While a full recovery is the only real focus here, in response to questions regarding Tua Tagovailoa's contract:
The deal includes $167M guaranteed for injury, $43M of which has been paid in 2024.
If he's medically cleared to return to football, but opts to retire, he will forego the remaining $124M guaranteed (barring a custom settlement).
If he's medically forced into retirement, he has a right to collect the $124M remaining.
131
365
2,476
878,447
Highest Total Value All-Time #Bills Contracts
1. Josh Allen, $258M
2. Von Miller, $120M
3. Stefon Diggs, $104M
4. Marcell Dareus, $96.5M
5. Mario Williams, $90M
23
102
2,346
If #Eagles fans are angry now, wait until Frank Reich pulls a Doug Pederson and sits Carson Wentz every 3rd quarter to ensure the 2022 pick remains a 2nd round pick, not a first.
58
164
2,284
Notable #Chiefs Free Agents
G Trey Smith
LB Nick Bolton
S Justin Reid
DE Charles Omenihu
DE Tershawn Wharton
WR Marquise Brown
WR DeAndre Hopkins
WR Justin Watson
Extension Candidates
CB Trent McDuffie
OL Joe Thuney
DE George Karlaftis
112
175
2,404
269,499
Antonio Brown was 28 catches, 255 yards, & 3 TDs away from the $2M of incentives he asked the #Buccaneers to fully guarantee last week (@AdamSchefter).
He was targeted more times per game this year (9.5) than last year (7.75).
He missed 10 weeks due to injury & suspension.
92
296
2,137
Lionel Messi’s 4 year, $674M contract with Barcelona officially expires today, fueling speculation that his 20 year run with the club could be coming to an end. While negotiations have been in motion, Messi will technically be able to negotiate elsewhere starting tomorrow.
80
373
2,071
Career Earnings for QBs Drafted in 2014
3 | Blake Bortles: $47M
22 | Johnny Manziel: $7.7M
32 | Teddy Bridgewater: $64M
36 | Derek Carr: $205M
62 | Jimmy Garoppolo: $154M
135 | Tom Savage: $3M
163 | Aaron Murray: $1.2M
164 | A.J. McCarron: $16M
178 | Zach Mettenberger: $1.7M
183 | David Fales: $3M
194 | Keith Wenning: $387k
213 | Tajh Boyd: $78k
214 | Garrett Gilbert: $2.6M
51
137
2,198
256,464
Top 2024 Cap Hits
1. Deshaun Watson, $63.9M
2. Dak Prescott, $59.4M
3. Kyler Murray, $51.4M
4. Matthew Stafford, $49.5M
5. Daniel Jones, $47.1M
Top Non-QB Hits
1. Khalil Mack, $38.5M
2. Joey Bosa, $36.6M
3. Keenan Allen, $34.7M
4. Aaron Donald, $34.1M
5. Mike Williams, $32.4M
131
222
2,126
1,047,715
Unsigned #NFL 1st Rd Picks
#2 Travis Hunter (JAX, WR/CB)
#17 Shemar Stewart (CIN, DE)
#20 Jahdae Barron (DEN, CB)
Also Unsigned? Every 2nd Rd pick not named Carson Schwesinger & Jayden Higgins, both of whom received fully guaranteed contracts, sending the round into disarray.
28
142
2,157
277,399
Estimated 2023 Cap Space
1. #Bears, $98M
2. #Falcons, $56M
3. #Bengals, $44.5M*
4. #Giants, $44.4M
5. #Patriots, $38M
...
30. #Jaguars, -$32M
31. #Buccaneers, -$55M
32. #Saints, -$57M
*reserve/future contracts not yet included
bit.ly/2OS6q21
89
268
2,053
682,239
March of 2021
Aaron Jones signs a 4 year, $48M contract with GB including $13M guaranteed.
March of 2024
Josh Jacobs signs a 4 year, $48M contract with GB including $12.5M guaranteed.
The RB market in a nutshell.
18
199
2,053
268,828
Updated #MLB CBT Payrolls + Estimated Tax Bills
1. NYM: $502M
2. NYY: $310M
3. SD: $251M
4. PHI: $245M
5. TOR: $228M
6. ATL: $225M
7. LAA: $219M
8. LAD: $211M
9: HOU: $208M
10: BOS: $206M
11. CWS: $201M
12. CHC: $200M
13: TEX: $199M
14: COL: $184M
15: SF: $179M
1/2
76
234
1,996
674,132
Hope the #Bills have a secret passage to Detroit, because I can't currently find my mailbox.
28
77
1,919
Dak Prescott signed an NBA contract.
Patrick Mahomes signed an MLB deal.
There’s really no comparing the two...
53
160
1,888
QBs Drafted in 2012 (earnings)
#1. Andrew Luck ($109M)
#2. Robert Griffin III ($31.2M)
#8. Ryan Tannehill ($74.4M)
#22. Brandon Weeden ($11.5M)
#57. Brock Osweiler ($41.3M)
#75. Russell Wilson ($109.3M)
#88. Nick Foles ($62.6M)
#102. Kirk Cousins ($100M)
60
513
1,854
Deonte Harty's 96-yard punt return for a TD raised his yards per return to 12.4 for the 2023 season, securing him a $250,000 bonus from the #Bills.
12
71
1,902
117,270
Pending #Mariners Decisions
Free Agents
1B Josh Naylor
3B Eugenio Suarez
RP Caleb Ferguson
Options
C Mitch Garver ($12M mutual)
IF Jorge Polanco ($8M player)
RP Andres Munoz ($7M club)
Seattle projects toward a $140M tax payroll currently ($144M of space).
212
104
1,980
260,545
Using a contract that was signed 12 years ago by a player who lasted 3 1/2 years in it before having to retire seems like a bold strategy Cotton.
Scott Boras is reportedly using Prince Fielder's nine-year, $214M contract as a comparison for what Pete Alonso should get in free agency on.sny.tv/vOzGxO4
56
89
1,921
182,865
Le’Veon Bell’s release leaves behind $15M of dead cap in 2020, & another $4M in 2021 to the #Jets.
Bell earned $28M across 18 games played for NY.
bit.ly/2UHAKjr
122
610
1,821
For the first time in Spotrac history, our market valuation tool calculated a player to earn more than $500M on his next contract.
22-year-old #Nationals OF Juan Soto currently projects to a 15 year, $503M extension.
bit.ly/3EL8lAd
88
250
1,764
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better use of $10M in the #NFL this season than:
QB Patrick Mahomes ($1.2M)
RB Kareem Hunt ($584k)
WR Tyreek Hill ($687k)
TE Travis Kelce ($7.9M)
...but that’s what it costs the #Chiefs (for now).
bit.ly/2A62qoO
71
538
1,740
Projected Top 51 NFL Cap Space
1. #Patriots, $123M
2. #Raiders, $95M
3. #Commanders, $80M
4. #Cardinals, $71M
5. #Bears, $65M
...
30. #Dolphins, -$15M
31. #Browns, -$27M
32. #Saints, -$51M
Track All: bit.ly/3CFv9oX
55
241
1,851
284,477
The reality here is that the offseason drama is likely enough for the #Raiders to void the $29M of salary guarantee. They can also go after the $1M signing bonus based on missed practices, etc… meaning Antonio Brown could then be released with $0 dead cap.
109
592
1,619
24 Hours of the #Patriots (so far)
DT Milton Williams: 4 yrs, $104M
CB Carlton Davis: 3 yrs, $60M
OLB Harold Landry: 3 yrs, $43.5M
LB Robert Spillane: 3 yrs, $33M
OL Morgan Moses: 3 yrs, $24M
TE Austin Hooper: 1 yr, $5M
21
139
1,723
238,360
Dallas. They’d take on a $104M dead cap hit in 2025.
IMAGINE 🤯
Deion Sanders becomes the Cowboys head coach, trades Dak to the Titans for the No.1 overall pick and drafts Shedeur Sanders 🍿
#DallasCowboys | #TitanUp
205
147
1,707
496,387