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Ali Gaye

Number #95
Position Defensive End
Measurables 6' 6" / 265LBS
Age 28
Draft / Org LSU
Through 2026$572K

1 year$572K a yearFully guaranteed

0.2%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1894thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.2%of the Texans payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 29 $572K — This season
2027 30 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs GayeCap hit
1889 Mohamed Kamara TB 26 2028 Same $575K 1889 Brittain Brown CHI 29 2027 Same $575K 1893 Darrick Forrest SF 27 2027 Same $574K 1894 Ali Gaye HOU 29 2027 $572K 1895 D.J. Montgomery IND 30 2027 Same $565K 1895 David Long Jr. NO 28 2027 Same $565K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $572K a year

DarrickForrest $574Ka year 1 year, 49ers Age 27 NephiSewell $575Ka year 1 year, Bears Age 28 LevelleBailey $575Ka year 1 year, Broncos Age 26
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
HOU
—
$571,800
$4,080 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
HOU
ERFA
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — INJURED RESERVE: KNEE