Antonio Brown's Contract

Last Modified Oct 17, 2022 14:33 GMT

Antonio Brown is one of the best wide receivers to have played in the NFL. Brown is an intriguing person and his off-field persona is vibrant and followed by a lot of controversies too. Brown is currently a free agent and last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2021 season. He spent the majority of his career as a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had initially signed a 3-year entry level contract worth $1.28 million after being drafted in 2010. He later signed two contract extensions with the Steelers, the largest one being a $68 million 4-year deal he signed in 2017. His last deal with the Buccaneers was a 1-year contract which was his second 1-year contract with the franchise. He was released by the Buccaneers after Week 17 of the 2021-22 season.




Antonio Brown Contract Breakdown


Here is a breakdown of Antonio Brown’s 2021 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:


ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
1 yr(s) / $3,100,000$2,000,000$3,100,000$3,100,0000$3,100,0000


How much is Antonio Brown getting paid?


Antonio Brown got paid $3.1 million from his 1-year deal with the Buccaneers. He received the money even after being terminated by the franchise.


How much of Antonio Brown’s Contract is guaranteed?


A guaranteed sum in a contract is a safety net for a player. The guaranteed sum as the name suggests is an assured sum to a player in case they miss out on games due to injury or being dropped from the roster, or if their salary cannot be paid due to salary cap concerns. Brown’s contract with the Buc’s guaranteed him $3.1 million and he had the opportunity to earn more based on his performances.


What were the terms of Antonio Brown’s Contract?


Brown signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract, which included a more than $916,000 in base salary, a $2 million signing bonus and more than $370,000 in a roster bonus, according to Spotrac. He also had statistical benchmarks to hit in which he could gain more incentives. He could’ve earned $6.25 million in all. If Brown was not dismissed by the franchise and recorded 8 more interceptions, one more touchdown and 55 receiving yards, he would have earned three separate bonuses worth $333,000 each.


Antonio Brown Contract History


ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
1 yr(s) / $3,100,000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers(2021-2021)$2,000,000$3,100,000$31,000,000$31,000,000
1 yr(s) / $1,666,667 Tampa Bay Buccaneers(2020-2020)-$1,666,667--
3 yr(s) / $50,125,000 Las Vegas Raiders(2019-2021)$1,000,000$16,708,333$30,125,000$30,125,000
1 yr(s) / $10,500,000 New England Patriots (2019-2019)$9,000,000$10,500,000$10,000,000$10,000,000
4 yr(s) / $68,000,000 Pittsburgh Steelers(2017-2021)$19,000,000$17,000,000$19,000,000$19,000,000
5 yr(s) / $41,960,000 Pittsburgh Steelers(2012-2017)$8,500,000$8,392,000$8,500,000$8,500,000
3 yr(s) / $1,288,075 Pittsburgh Steelers(2010-2012)$73,075$429,358-$73,075


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