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Aaron Donald

Number #99
Position Defensive Tackle
Measurables 6' 1" / 280LBS
Age 35
Draft / Org Pittsburgh
Through 2026$5.8M

1 year$5.8M a yearFully guaranteed

1.9%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
366thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.9%of the Rams payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 35 $5.8M — This season
2027 36 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs DonaldCap hit
363 James Cook III BUF 27 2030 +$0.1M $5.9M 364 Spencer Fano CLE 22 2030 Same $5.9M 365 Puka Nacua LAR 25 2027 Same $5.8M 366 Aaron Donald LAR 35 2027 $5.8M 367 Colton McKivitz SF 30 2029 Same $5.8M 368 D'Andre Swift CHI 27 2030 Same $5.8M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $5.8M a year

PukaNacua $5.8Ma year 1 year, Rams Age 25 JordanMason $5.8Ma year 1 year, Vikings Age 27 T.J.Bass $5.8Ma year 1 year, Cowboys Age 27
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
LAR
—
$5,826,000
—
2027
LAR
—
$4,481,000
— Void Year
2028
LAR
—
$4,481,000
— Void Year
2029
LAR
—
$4,481,000
— Void Year
2030
LAR
—
$4,481,000
— Void Year