Don Muhlbach
Long Snapper
Career Earnings: $8,535,000
Career APY: $1,066,875
Total Guarantees: $335,000
Largest Cash Payment: $1,140,000 (2020)
Largest Cap Number: $840,000 (2020)
- Date of Birth: August 17, 1981
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 265
- College: Texas A&M
- Entry: 2004 Undrafted Free Agent (Ravens)
Contract History
| Team | Contract Type | Status | Year Signed | Yrs | Total | APY | Guarantees | Amount Earned | % Earned | Effective APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | UFA | Expired | 2013 | 1 | $905,000 | $905,000 | $65,000 | $1,925,000 | 212.7% | $962,500 |
| Lions | UFA | Expired | 2017 | 1 | $1,080,000 | $1,080,000 | $40,000 | $3,195,000 | 295.8% | $1,065,000 |
| Lions | UFA | Expired | 2018 | 1 | $1,105,000 | $1,105,000 | $45,000 | $1,105,000 | 100.0% | $1,105,000 |
| Lions | UFA | Expired | 2019 | 1 | $1,120,000 | $1,120,000 | $90,000 | $1,120,000 | 100.0% | $1,120,000 |
| Lions | UFA | Expired | 2020 | 1 | $1,140,000 | $1,140,000 | $45,000 | $1,140,000 | 100.0% | $1,140,000 |
| Lions | UFA | Terminated | 2021 | 1 | $1,175,000 | $1,175,000 | $50,000 | $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 | 8 | $8,535,000 | $1,066,875 | $5,590,000 | 0.0% | $50,000 | 0.0% |
Season History
| Year | Team | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | Cap % | Cash Paid | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lions | $840,000 | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $620,000 | 0.5% | $905,000 | ||
| 2014 | Lions | $955,000 | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $635,000 | 0.5% | $1,020,000 | ||
| 2015 | Lions | $970,000 | $80,000 | $0 | $0 | $665,000 | 0.5% | $1,050,000 | ||
| 2016 | Lions | $985,000 | $80,000 | $0 | $0 | $680,000 | 0.4% | $1,065,000 | ||
| 2017 | Lions | $1,000,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $0 | $695,000 | 0.4% | $1,080,000 | ||
| 2018 | Lions | $1,015,000 | $0 | $90,000 | $45,000 | $720,000 | 0.4% | $1,105,000 | ||
| 2019 | Lions | $1,030,000 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $735,000 | 0.4% | $1,120,000 | ||
| 2020 | Lions | $1,050,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | $840,000 | 0.4% | $1,140,000 | ||
| Total | $7,845,000 | $465,000 | $175,000 | $45,000 | $5,590,000 | $8,485,000 | ||||
Dead Money History
| Team | Year | Cap Charge | Cash Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 2021 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Total | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Statistics
| Year | Games Played | Games Inactive | Snaps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injured | Healthy | Special | ||
| 2012 | 2 | -- | -- | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 30.7% |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 33.6% |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.7% |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.5% |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 32.6% |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 32.3% |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.7% |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 26.6% |