Shaun Ellis
Position: Defensive End
Shaun Ellis signed a 6 year contract extension with the New York Jets on November 30, 2004. Ellis received
15.5 million in guaranteed money including a 5 million dollar signing bonus in 2004 and a 7 million dollar roster bonus, which the
Jets converted into a signing bonus, in 2005. Ellis' also received roster bonus money of 1.05 million and 2.45 million dollars in 2005 and 2006. Ellis' base salaries are $540,000(2005), $1,750,000(2006), $4,500,000(2007), $3,077059(2008),
4,650,000(2009), and $3,335,000(2010).
Shaun Ellis was suspended for 1 game in 2009, reducing his cap charge by $273,529
| Year | Salary Cap Number | Dead Money if Cut | Cap Savings if Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $6,725,000 | $6,675,000 | $50,000 |
| 2008 | $5,302,059 | $4,450,000 | $852,059 |
| 2009 | $6,601,471 | $2,225,000 | $4,376,471 |
| 2010 | $3,350,000 | $0 | $3,350,000 |