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DJ Reader

Number #98
Position Defensive Tackle
Measurables 6' 3" / 335LBS
Age 32
Draft / Org Clemson
Through 2027$12.5M

2 years$6.3M a yearFully guaranteed

477thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 32 $4.5M — This season
2027 33 $8.0M +78%
2028 34 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs ReaderCap hit
474 Robert Hainsey JAX 28 2028 Same $4.5M 475 Quentin Johnston LAC 25 2028 Same $4.5M 476 David Onyemata NYJ 34 2027 Same $4.5M 477 DJ Reader H017 32 2028 $4.5M 478 Ted Karras CIN — 2027 Same $4.5M 478 Greg Van Roten NE 36 2027 Same $4.5M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $6.3M a year

RyanNeuzil $6.2Ma year 1 year, Falcons Age 29 CameronDicker $6.2Ma year 3 years, Chargers Age 26 DaltonKincaid $6.2Ma year 2 years, Bills Age 27
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
H017
—
$4,502,720
$3,729,000 Void Year Acceleration
2027
H017
—
$8,000,000
—
2028
H017
UFA