Luther Elliss
Interior Defensive Line
Career Earnings: $26,925,000
Career APY: $2,692,500
Total Guarantees: $11,225,000
Largest Cash Payment: $10,375,000 (1999)
Largest Cap Number: $5,228,571 (2001)
- Date of Birth: March 22, 1973
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 318
- College: Utah
- Entry: 1995 Draft, Round 1, #20 overall (Lions)
Contract History
| Team | Contract Type | Status | Year Signed | Yrs | Total | APY | Guarantees | Amount Earned | % Earned | Effective APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | Drafted | Extended | 1995 | 5 | $5,025,000 | $1,005,000 | $1,000,000 | $4,025,000 | 80.1% | $1,006,250 |
| Lions | Extension | Renegotiated | 1999 | 7 | $35,500,000 | $5,071,429 | $10,000,000 | $20,075,000 | 56.5% | $5,018,750 |
| Lions | Other | Terminated | 2003 | 3 | $12,725,000 | $4,241,667 | $0 | $2,000,000 | 15.7% | $2,000,000 |
| Broncos | SFA | Expired | 2004 | 1 | $800,000 | $800,000 | $200,000 | $800,000 | 100.0% | $800,000 |
| Broncos | UFA | Terminated | 2005 | 1 | $790,000 | $790,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 0.0% | $0 |
Earnings By Team
| Team | Yrs | Salary | APY | Paid on Cap | % Paid on Cap | Paid as Dead Money | % Paid as Dead Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 9 | $26,100,000 | $2,900,000 | $22,292,855 | 0.0% | $3,857,145 | 0.0% |
| Broncos | 1 | $825,000 | $825,000 | $800,000 | 0.0% | $25,000 | 0.0% |
Season History
| Year | Team | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Per Game Roster Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | Cap % | Cash Paid | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lions | $500,000 | $200,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $750,000 | 2.0% | $1,550,000 | ||
| 1996 | Lions | $437,500 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $0 | $887,500 | 2.2% | $687,500 | ||
| 1997 | Lions | $200,000 | $343,750 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $593,750 | 1.4% | $825,000 | ||
| 1998 | Lions | $912,500 | $343,750 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $1,306,250 | 2.5% | $962,500 | ||
| 1999 | Lions | $375,000 | $1,772,321 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,197,321 | 3.8% | $10,375,000 | ||
| 2000 | Lions | $1,500,000 | $1,572,321 | $0 | $0 | $500,000 | $3,072,321 | 4.9% | $1,500,000 | ||
| 2001 | Lions | $3,800,000 | $1,428,571 | $0 | $0 | $500,000 | $5,228,571 | 7.8% | $3,800,000 | ||
| 2002 | Lions | $2,400,000 | $1,928,571 | $0 | $0 | $500,000 | $4,328,571 | 6.1% | $4,400,000 | ||
| 2003 | Lions | $1,000,000 | $1,928,571 | $1,000,000 | $0 | $655,000 | $3,928,571 | 5.2% | $2,000,000 | ||
| 2004 | Broncos | $800,000 | $800,000 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 | $800,000 | 1.0% | $800,000 | ||
| Total | $11,925,000 | $10,517,855 | $1,200,000 | $200,000 | $2,355,000 | $23,092,855 | $26,900,000 | ||||
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