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Cooper McDonald

Number #44
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 3" / 240LBS
Age 25
Draft / Org TCU
Through 2027$1.7M

2 years$848K a year

0.2%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1885thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.2%of the Chiefs payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 25 $575K — This season, Non-Guaranteed
2027 26 $1.1M +95% Non-Guaranteed
2028 27 Free agent Restricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs McDonaldCap hit
1882 Chigozie Anusiem LV 26 2027 Same $576K 1883 Keir Thomas II LAR 28 2027 Same $576K 1883 Kendell Brooks TEN 26 2027 Same $576K 1885 Cooper McDonald KC 25 2028 $575K 1886 Ja'Sir Taylor CIN 27 2027 Same $575K 1886 Cole Turner MIA 26 2027 Same $575K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $848K a year

B.J.Green II $849Ka year 2 years, Jaguars Age 23 TylerBatty $843Ka year 2 years, Vikings Age 27 BenYurosek $842Ka year 2 years, Vikings Age 24
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
KC
—
$575,353
— Non-Guaranteed
2027
KC
—
$1,120,000
— Non-Guaranteed
2028
KC
RFA
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — INJURED RESERVE: KNEE