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Christian Elliss

Number #53
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 2" / 231LBS
Age 27
Draft / Org Idaho
Through 2026$8.6M

1 year$8.6M a yearFully guaranteed

2.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
252ndhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.5%of the Patriots payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 27 $8.6M — This season
2027 28 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs EllissCap hit
249 Jahmyr Gibbs DET 24 2031 +$0.1M $8.7M 250 Taron Johnson LV 30 2028 +$0.1M $8.7M 251 Romeo Doubs NE 26 2030 Same $8.6M 252 Christian Elliss NE 27 2027 $8.6M 253 Quinnen Williams DAL 29 2031 Same $8.6M 254 Dawson Knox BUF 30 2029 Same $8.6M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $8.6M a year

KylePitts Sr. $8.5Ma year 3 years, Falcons Age 26 BenBredeson $8.5Ma year 2 years, Buccaneers Age 28 DonteJackson $8.5Ma year 1 year, Chargers Age 31
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
NE
—
$8,564,520
—
2027
NE
UFA