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Arden Key

Number #98
Position Defensive End
Measurables 6' 5" / 240LBS
Age 30
Draft / Org LSU
Through 2027$16.0M

2 years$8.0M a yearFully guaranteed

2.2%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
323rdhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.4%of the Colts payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 30 $6.8M — This season
2027 31 $9.2M +37%
2028 32 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs KeyCap hit
320 Travon Walker JAX 26 2031 Same $6.8M 321 Devin Lloyd CAR 28 2029 Same $6.8M 322 Sonny Styles WSH 22 2030 Same $6.8M 323 Arden Key IND 30 2028 $6.8M 324 D.J. Moore BUF 39 2030 Same $6.8M 325 Sam LaPorta DET 25 2027 Same $6.7M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $8.0M a year

J.K.Dobbins $8.0Ma year 2 years, Broncos Age 28 TommyTremble $8.0Ma year 1 year, Panthers Age 26 StefonDiggs $8.0Ma year 1 year, Commanders Age 33
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
IND
—
$6,757,820
$4,600,000 Void Year Acceleration
2027
IND
—
$9,250,000
—
2028
IND
UFA