Steven Jackson
Maurice Jones-Drew agreed Wednesday to an extension that will make him one of the three highest-paid running backs in football.
Jones-Drew signed a four-year extension, that makes for a five-year deal worth $31 million. A $17.5 million signing bonus in guaranteed, sources told ESPN.com.
"It really was a matter of wanting more Maurice," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "We want Maurice on the field more often. We believe he's a feature guy and it's his time. We're excited about that."
The contract is believed to top the six-year, $49.1 million deal signed by Clinton Portis of the Redskins in 2006. Steven Jackson of the Rams is the highest-paid running back. He signed a five-year, $48.5 million deal last season. Larry Johnson of the Chiefs is next. He has a five-year, $43.14 million contract.
Maurice Jones-Drew agreed Wednesday to an extension that will make him one of the three highest-paid running backs in football.
Jones-Drew signed a four-year extension, that makes for a five-year deal worth $31 million. A $17.5 million signing bonus in guaranteed, sources told ESPN.com.
"It really was a matter of wanting more Maurice," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "We want Maurice on the field more often. We believe he's a feature guy and it's his time. We're excited about that."
The contract is believed to top the six-year, $49.1 million deal signed by Clinton Portis of the Redskins in 2006. Steven Jackson of the Rams is the highest-paid running back. He signed a five-year, $48.5 million deal last season. Larry Johnson of the Chiefs is next. He has a five-year, $43.14 million contract.
Well .. In 2004 he was the highest paid RB .. but I don't know anymore.
here is the contract breakdown: <TABLE class=s_playerNewsTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=s_playerNewsTitle style="BACKGROUND: #79002e"><TABLE class=s_playerNewsTitle cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD align=left>Contract Information for Clinton Portis</TD><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 10px" align=right></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TD style="BACKGROUND: #79002e" width=14>
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</TD><TD class=s_playerNewsText>3/1/2004: Signed an eight-year, $50.5 million contract. The deal contains $17 million in bonuses, including a $9.3 million "signing bonus" in 2008. Portis' 2009 salary is guaranteed, as well as $4.4 million of his 2010 salary. 2009: $745,000, 2010: $7.1905 million, 2011: $8.254 million, 2012-2013: $8.5 million, 2014: Free Agent. Cap charges: $9.9785 million (2009), $11.042 million (2010), $12.1055 million (2011).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_contract.aspx?sport=NFL&id=94
here is the contract breakdown: <TABLE class=s_playerNewsTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=s_playerNewsTitle style="BACKGROUND: #79002e"><TABLE class=s_playerNewsTitle cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD align=left>Contract Information for Clinton Portis</TD><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 10px" align=right></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TD style="BACKGROUND: #79002e" width=14>
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_contract.aspx?sport=NFL&id=94
USA Today.com's NFL salary database.
http://content.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/salaries/playerdetail.aspx?lname=J&player=3389
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http://content.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/salaries/playerdetail.aspx?lname=J&player=3389
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Top running backs by salary last season.
Many players especially the skill positons have incentive clauses so it is impossible to know what a majority of running backs earn for an unplayed season such as 2009.
2008 RB
Player Team Base Salary Sign Bonus Other Bonus Total Salary Cap Value
Tomlinson, LaDainian Chargers $ 5,750,000 $ 12,400,000 $ 720 $ 5,750,720 $ 7,817,386
James, Edgerrin Cardinals $ 5,000,000 $ 7,000,000 $ 250,840 $ 5,250,840 $ 6,750,840
Lewis, Jamal Browns $ 1,400,000 $ 0 $ 5,100,000 $ 6,500,000 $ 6,500,000
Brown, Ronnie Dolphins $ 3,658,266 $ 0 $ 5,674,008 $ 9,332,274 $ 6,106,800
Portis, Clinton Redskins $ 605,000 $ 9,325,500 $ 504,440 $ 10,434,940 $ 6,035,523 Johnson, Larry Chiefs $ 2,500,000 $ 12,500,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 5,656,190
Jones, Thomas Jets $ 2,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 2,100,000 $ 4,100,000 $ 5,600,000
Bush, Reggie Saints $ 1,550,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 1,503,960 $ 7,053,960 $ 5,053,960
Taylor, Fred Jaguars $ 4,000,000 $ 0 $ 1,200,000 $ 5,200,000 $ 5,000,000
Gore, Frank 49ers $ 2,562,000 $ 6,500,000 $ 100,000 $ 2,662,000 $ 4,795,000
McAllister, Dulymus 'Deuce' Saints $ 2,000,000 $ 0 $ 3,043,385 $ 5,043,385 $ 4,551,926
Jackson, Steven Rams $ 605,000 $ 11,395,000 $ 0 $ 12,000,000 $ 3,049,166
Signing bonuses throw the order out of whack. Depending upon the wording of your bet such as base salary or total amount earned you can see which backs earned what in 2008. According to USA Today Steven Jackson earned $12M to Clinton Portis' $10,434,940 in 2008.
http://content.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/salaries/playersbyposition.aspx?pos=131
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Many players especially the skill positons have incentive clauses so it is impossible to know what a majority of running backs earn for an unplayed season such as 2009.
2008 RB
Player Team Base Salary Sign Bonus Other Bonus Total Salary Cap Value
Tomlinson, LaDainian Chargers $ 5,750,000 $ 12,400,000 $ 720 $ 5,750,720 $ 7,817,386
James, Edgerrin Cardinals $ 5,000,000 $ 7,000,000 $ 250,840 $ 5,250,840 $ 6,750,840
Lewis, Jamal Browns $ 1,400,000 $ 0 $ 5,100,000 $ 6,500,000 $ 6,500,000
Brown, Ronnie Dolphins $ 3,658,266 $ 0 $ 5,674,008 $ 9,332,274 $ 6,106,800
Portis, Clinton Redskins $ 605,000 $ 9,325,500 $ 504,440 $ 10,434,940 $ 6,035,523 Johnson, Larry Chiefs $ 2,500,000 $ 12,500,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 5,656,190
Jones, Thomas Jets $ 2,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 2,100,000 $ 4,100,000 $ 5,600,000
Bush, Reggie Saints $ 1,550,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 1,503,960 $ 7,053,960 $ 5,053,960
Taylor, Fred Jaguars $ 4,000,000 $ 0 $ 1,200,000 $ 5,200,000 $ 5,000,000
Gore, Frank 49ers $ 2,562,000 $ 6,500,000 $ 100,000 $ 2,662,000 $ 4,795,000
McAllister, Dulymus 'Deuce' Saints $ 2,000,000 $ 0 $ 3,043,385 $ 5,043,385 $ 4,551,926
Jackson, Steven Rams $ 605,000 $ 11,395,000 $ 0 $ 12,000,000 $ 3,049,166
Signing bonuses throw the order out of whack. Depending upon the wording of your bet such as base salary or total amount earned you can see which backs earned what in 2008. According to USA Today Steven Jackson earned $12M to Clinton Portis' $10,434,940 in 2008.
http://content.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/salaries/playersbyposition.aspx?pos=131
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