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Cole Kmet

Number #85
Position Tight End
Measurables 6' 6" / 257LBS
Age 27
Draft / Org Notre Dame
Through 2027$23.2M

2 years$11.6M a yearFully guaranteed

2.6%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
279thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.6%of the Bears payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 27 $7.8M — This season
2027 28 $15.4M +98%
2028 29 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs KmetCap hit
276 Zay Flowers BAL 26 2032 +$0.1M $7.9M 277 Isaiah Rodgers MIN 28 2027 +$0.1M $7.9M 278 Michael Jackson CAR 69 2027 Same $7.8M 279 Cole Kmet CHI 27 2028 $7.8M 280 Javon Hargrave GB 33 2029 -$0.1M $7.7M 281 Zack Baun PHI 30 2028 -$0.1M $7.6M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $11.6M a year

JalenPitre $11.6Ma year 3 years, Texans Age 27 JordanDavis $11.6Ma year 4 years, Eagles Age 26 DoranceArmstrong $11.6Ma year 1 year, Commanders Age 29
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CHI
—
$7,775,000
—
2027
CHI
—
$15,425,000
—
2028
CHI
UFA