David Harris
Position: Linebacker
Second round draft selection LB David Harris signed a 4 year contract with the New York Jets on July 26, 2007. The deal, reportedly worth
3.5 million dollars included a 1.4 million dollar signing bonus and will receive an estimated roster bonus of $395,000 in 2009.
Harris' yearly salaries are $285,000(2007), $370,000(2008), $460,000(2009), and $550,000(2010).
The Jets signed Harris to a 1 year franchise tender in 2011. We are estimating the value of the tag at $10,190,000, which is fully guaranteed.
Harris signed a 4 year contract with the Jets on August 2, 2011. The contract is worth $36 million with $29.5 million guaranteed. Harris received a
$8 million signing bonus. Base salaries of the contract are $2,000,000(2011), $9,900,000(2012), $10,900,00(2013), and $7,000,000(2014). Harris can earn an additional
$5 million in 2014 based on reaching certain incentives
| Year | Salary Cap Number | Dead Money if Cut | Cap Savings if Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $635,000 | $1,400,000 | -$765,000 |
| 2008 | $1,121,720 | $1,050,000 | $71,720 |
| 2009 | $810,000 | $700,000 | $110,000 |
| 2010 | $900,000 | $350,000 | $550,000 |
| 2011 | $4,000,000 | $24,900,000 | ($20,900,000) |
| 2012 | $12,000,000 | $20,900,000 | ($8,900,000) |
| 2013 | $13,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 2014 | $7,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $5,000,000 |