Matt Cassel Has Won Just 36 Games In His Career But Will Surpass $65 Million In Total Earnings This Year

ByJoey Heldon September 12, 2018inArticles›Sports News

In the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 48-17 blowout loss to the New York Jets, Lions backup Matt Cassel got to come in for a few snaps. He finished 2 for 6 for 14 yards and an interception, a far cry from the peak of his career.

But don’t feel too bad for Cassel’s limited play. By Week 9 of this season, he’ll pass $65 million in career earnings.

The former Patriots backup has been a journeyman throughout his career, never spending more than four seasons on the same team. After one season as a Tom Brady replacement in New England, Cassel has had stints on the Chiefs, Vikings, Bills, Cowboys, Titans, and now the Lions.

Matt Cassel Has Won Just 36 Games In His Career But Will Surpass $65 Million In Total Earnings This Year - 1

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It hasn’t always been pretty. Cassel finished 10-5 that year in New England, and 10-5 his second year in Kansas City. Aside from those two seasons, Cassel’s career record as a starter is 16-35.

For his career, Cassel has completed less than 59 percent of his passes for 2,680 yards, 104 touchdowns and 82 interceptions.

Now in his 14th season, Cassel will make a shade over $1.1 million this year. But that’s enough to bump him over $65 million for his career. While his starting days are likely over, he’s still done quite well for himself.

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