Tom Brady (New England Patriots)

Tom Brady contract New England Patriots

Contract:5 yr(s) / $78,500,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $15,700,000 End Year:2014 Free Agent:2015 / Unrestricted

9/9/2010: Signed a five-year, $78.5 million contract. The deal contains $48.5 million guaranteed, including a $16 million signing bonus and a $4 million second-year roster bonus. 2012: $950,000 (+ $10.8 million "signing" bonus), 2013-2014: $9.75 million (+ $5 million roster bonuses), 2015: Free Agent

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
2005-2010
Team:New England Patriots
Contract: 6 yr(s) / $60,000,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2005: 1,000,000
2006: 4,000,000
2007: 7,200,000
2008: 5,000,000
2009: 5,000,000
2010: 3,500,000
Signing Bonus: $14.5 million
2006 Roster Bonus: $12 million
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2003-2006
Team:New England Patriots
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $29,600,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2003: 450,000
2004: 535,000
2005: 5,500,000
2006: 6,000,000
Signing Bonus: $7.64 million
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2000-2002
Team:New England Patriots
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $864,400
Free Agent Type:RFA
2000: 193,000
2001: 275,000
2002: 375,000
Signing Bonus: $38,400

TRANSACTIONS (Contract history)
Mar 22 2012
Restructured 2012 salary from $5.75 million to $950k with New England (NE)
Sep 9 2010
Signed a 5 year $78.5 million extension with New England (NE)
May 8 2005
Signed a 6 year $60 million contract with New England (NE)
Aug 28 2002
Signed a 4 year $29.6 million extension with New England (NE)

Michael Bush (Chicago Bears)

Michael Bush contract Chicago Bears

3/22/2012: Signed a four-year, $14 million contract. The deal contains $7 million guaranteed.

Contract:4 yr(s) / $14,000,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $3,500,000 End Year:2015 Free Agent:2016 / Unrestricted

Bears agreed to terms with RB Michael Bush on a four-year, $14 million contract.
This should expedite Marion Barber's release, a move that would free up $1.7 million in cap space. Bush's addition also gives the Bears significant leverage in contract talks with unsigned franchise player Matt Forte. Even if Forte threatens a holdout, the Bears can sit comfortably with a starting-caliber back under contract, and Kahlil Bell at No. 2 on the depth chart. Bush isn't a dynamic runner, but he's got quick feet for his size and is a bull to bring down. He's also an adept receiver and pass blocker. Bush's addition may cut into Forte's 2012 fantasy value. He's definitely a candidate for short-yardage and goal-line work.

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
2011-2011
Team:Oakland Raiders
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,610,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2011: 2,610,000
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2007-2010
Team:Oakland Raiders
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $2,165,000
Free Agent Type:RFA
2007: 285,000
2008: 295,000
2009: 460,000
2010: 550,000
Signing Bonus: $500,000

TRANSACTIONS (Contract history)
Mar 22 2012
Signed a 4 year $14 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Aug 6 2011
Signed a 1 year $2.61 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
Jul 25 2007
Signed a 4 year $2.165 million contract with Oakland (OAK)

Matt Forte contract Chicago Bears 2012

Matt Forte contract 2012 Chicago Bears details, status, extension...

Bears sign RB Michael Bush

 Four-year contract, $7 million guaranteed Free-agent running back Michael Bush agreed to a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears which could pay him $14 million, the Chicago Tribune reported Thursday. Matt Forte is Chicago's franchise player and wants a new contract. He has not signed his franchise tender and Bush provides insurance in case he Forte decides to wait for a new contract. (Bay Area News Group) FF Today's Take: Bush provides insurance in case Forte's contract talks hit a snag and also gives the Bears solid depth in the backfield. Forte will remain the focus of t...FFToday

Matt Forte (Chicago Bears) 

Chicago Bears Take Out Matt Forte Insurance Pol...I Mean, Sign Michael Bush

 Last year, the Chicago Bears signed Marion Barber as a backup for Matt Forte. Save for an embarrassing fumble against the Denver Broncos, he performed pretty well in that job. So...the Bears just signed another good backup for Matt Forte? Now-former Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush is now a Bear. Adam Schefter reports that the deal is for $14 million and $7 million guaranteed. The Bears are now paying a lot of money to running backs; Forte was slapped with the franchise tag. A necessary question: Is Bush a good backup that fits a new offense that is going to rotate runni... Acme Packing Company

Forte's value skids with Bush signing

 Matt Forte spent the first four seasons of his career as basically the only quality running back in Chicago. His fifth season won't quite be like that -- assuming he's there. The Bears agreed to a four-year contract with running back Michael Bush on Wednesday, solidifying the team's running back corps and likely shifting the focus away from Forte getting 20-plus touches per game and toward a tandem approach. Moreover, Bush will serve as an insurance policy for the Bears in the event Forte chooses to hold out or not sign a long-term deal with the team. Forte is currently the Bears' designated f... CBSSports.com Fantasy

Michael Bush signs with Chicago Bears, helps push down Matt Forte's fantasy value

Christopher Harris looks at the impact of Michael Bush's contract with the Chicago Bears and how it affects Matt Forte's value as well. ESPN Fantasy Football

Bears sign free agent running back Michael Bush

 The Chicago Bears have invested good money in a No. 2 running back for the third consecutive year, and the signing Thursday of free agent Michael Bush to a four-year contract could prove to be quality insurance if a contract agreement can't be reached with Matt Forte. Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Bush signs with Bears

 Running back Michael Bush will back up Matt Forte instead of Darren McFadden _ and get a lot more money in the process. Bush signed a four-year contract worth $14 million, with nearly $7.8 million guaranteed, according to the Chicago Tribune. That represents the figure Bush would have been paid by the Raiders had they decided [...] Inside the Oakland Raiders | Oakland Tribune

Michael Bush - Michael Bush signs with Bears

 The Chicago Bears signed free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) to a four-year deal worth $14 million Thursday, March 22. Bush will have $7 million in guarantees. Huddle Up: Wow, that's no money at all! If anything Bush just looks like an insurance policy in case Matt Forte isn't locked into a long-term deal. And if Forte does sign we've still RBBC lurking in Chicago. This signing is a bummer, fantasy-wise. The Huddle

Bush's new home: Chicago

 The Bears announced Thursday that they have agreed to a four-year contract worth $14 million ($7 million guaranteed) with running back Michael Bush. The former Raider was great replacing Darren McFadden as the starter when McFadden got hurt in 2011, totaling 740 rush yards, 307 receiving yards and five total touchdowns in nine starts. It is believed that Bush will work in tandem with Matt Forte as well as be an insurance policy to the team in the event that they cannot work out a long-term deal with Forte, who is currently franchised. CBSSports.com Fantasy

RB Michael Bush goes to Bears for 4 years, $14 million

 The Chicago Bears have picked up strong insurance in the event that Matt Forte is serious about holding out this summer. The Bears signed former Raiders running back Michael Bush on Thursday to a four-year contract worth $14 million, including $7 million guaranteed. Bush played second fiddle to Darren McFadden for most of his time in Oakland, but when asked to fill in for the oft-injured star, Bush displayed qualities of a true starting running back. Last year was Bush's best statistical season as he ran for 977 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught 37 passes. FANTASY ANALYSIS: This can't... FFToolbox.com

Matt Forte (Chicago Bears)

Matt Forte contract Chicago Bears

Franchise player Matt Forte expressed frustration with the Bears' Thursday signing of Michael Bush.
"There's only so many times a man that has done everything he's been asked to do can be disrespected!" Forte wrote on his Twitter account. "Guess the good guys do finish last." Added Forte's agent, "To sign yet another running back, prior to completing a contract with Matt suggests disregard for Matt and his contribution to the Bears." Forte may end up skipping offseason workouts and holding out of training camp in protest.

Contract:1 yr(s) / $7,700,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $7,700,000 End Year:2012 Free Agent:2013 / Unrestricted

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
2008-2011
Team:Chicago Bears
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $3,781,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2008: 295,000
2009: 385,000
2010: 470,000
2011: 555,000
$2 million guaranteed
Signing bonus: $1.533 million
Incentives: $528,167

TRANSACTIONS (Contract history)
Mar 4 2012
Signed a 1 year $7.7 million franchise tag with Chicago (CHI)
Jul 3 2008
Signed a 4 year $3.781 million contract with Chicago (CHI)

Mark Anderson (Buffalo Bills)

Mark Anderson contract Buffalo Bills

Contract:4 yr(s) / $27,500,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $6,875,000 End Year:2015 Free Agent:2016 / Unrestricted

Bills signed DE Mark Anderson to a four-year, $27.5 million contract, with $8 million guaranteed.
Look for Buffalo to release DL Dwan Edwards in the coming days. Anderson is a one-trick pony pass rusher, but he will add explosiveness off the edge in Buffalo's nickel package. The 29-year-old racked up 12.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in New England last season, including 2.5 playoff sacks. With Mario Williams set to play left end, Anderson figures to be the Bills' primary right defensive end, rushing off the weak side. With stud tackles Marcel Dareus and Kyle Williams plugging the interior, you can make a good argument that Buffalo now has a top-five defensive line in terms of sheer talent.

Signed a 4 year $27.5 million contract with Buffalo

3/21/2012: Signed a four-year, $27.5 million contract. The deal contains $8 million guaranteed.

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
2010-2010
Team:Houston Texans
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,759,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2010: 1,759,000
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2009-2009
Team:Chicago Bears
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,010,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2009: 1,010,000
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2006-2008
Team:Chicago Bears
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $1,236,550
Free Agent Type:RFA
2006: 275,000
2007: 360,000
2008: 445,000
Signing Bonus: $156,550

TRANSACTIONS (Contract history)
Mar 21 2012
Signed a 4 year $27.5 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Oct 6 2010
Claimed off Waivers by Houston (HOU)
Oct 6 2010
Waived by Chicago (CHI)
Apr 30 2010
Signed a 1 year $1.759 million contract with Chicago (CHI)

Derek Fisher (Oklahoma City Thunder)

Derek Fisher contract Oklahoma City Thunder...
Contract details:
Derek Fisher announced his signing with the Thunder on Wednesday, and you can bet he's got his sights set on the Lakers.
"I am extremely honored to announce that I will join the OKC Thunder in pursuit of the 2011-12 Championship," he wrote. It's hard to say what exactly Fisher's role will be with his new team, but the little fantasy value he had is now gone.

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
2010-2011
Team:Los Angeles Lakers
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2010: 3,700,000
2011: 3,400,000
2012: 3,400,000
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2007-2009
Team:Los Angeles Lakers
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $14,098,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2007: 4,350,000
2008: 4,700,000
2009: 5,048,000
2004-2010
Team:Golden State Warriors
Contract: 6 yr(s) / $37,000,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2004: 4,903,000
2005: 5,393,300
2006: 5,883,600
2007: 6,373,900
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1999-2003
Team:Los Angeles Lakers
Contract: 5 yr(s) / $15,380,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
1999: 3,000,000
2000: 3,380,000
2001: 3,000,000
2002: 3,000,000
2003: 3,000,000
2004 was a player option that was exercised.
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1996-1998
Team:Los Angeles Lakers
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $2,110,200
Free Agent Type:RFA
1996: 612,000
1997: 703,200
1998: 795,000

TRANSACTIONS (Contract history)
Mar 21 2012
Signed a contract with Oklahoma City (OKC) for the remainder of the season
Mar 18 2012
Bought out by Houston (HOU)
Mar 15 2012
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Los Angeles (LAL) with 2012 first round draft pick for Jordan Hill Jul 12 2010
Signed a 3 year $10.5 milllion contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
Jul 20 2007
Signed a 3 year $14.098 million contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
Jul 12 2007
Placed on waivers by Utah (UTH) Jul 12 2006
Traded to Utah (UTH) from Golden State (GSW) for Devin Brown, Keith McLeod and Andre Owens
Jul 15 2004
Signed a 6 year $37 million contract with Golden State (GSW) Jun 23 2004
Exercised an Early Termination Option in order to void the remaining seasons on his current contract
Aug 16 1999
Signed a 6 year contract extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
Jul 19 1996
Signed a 3 year $2.11 million entry-level contract with Los Angeles (LAL)

Alex Smith (San Francisco 49ers)

Alex Smith contract San Francisco 49ers signed 2012...
Contract details:
3/20/2012: Signed a three-year, $24 million contract. The deal contains $16.5 million guaranteed. Another $9 million is available through incentives.

Alex Smith contract negotiations 
According to the Associated Press, Alex Smith's new three-year deal with the 49ers contains $16.5 million in guarantees and could climb as high as $33 million.
Even as they held all of the leverage, the 49ers gave in quite a bit. While Smith is still likely to earn $8 million per season, the guarantees went up from a reported $10 million in the standing offer. It's fair to wonder if the Niners will regret not going with Colin Kaepernick and a veteran backup rather than overpaying for mediocrity.

Contract:3 yr(s) / $24,000,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $8,000,000 End Year:2014 Free Agent:2015 / Unrestricted

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
2011-2011
Team:San Francisco 49ers
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,900,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2011: 4,000,000
Incentives: $900k
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2005-2010
Team:San Francisco 49ers
Contract: 6 yr(s) / $49,500,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2005: 500,000
2006: 1,050,000
2007: 1,675,000
2008: 2,300,000
2009: 2,925,000
2010: 4,750,000
Incentives: $8.5 million
Signing Bonus: $24 million

TRANSACTIONS (Contract history)
Mar 20 2012
Signed a 3 year $24 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
Jul 29 2011
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
Jul 25 2005
Signed a 6 year $49.5 million contract with San Francisco (SF)