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Drew Sample

Number #89
Position Tight End
Measurables 6' 5" / 260LBS
Age 30
Draft / Org Washington
Through 2026$2.9M

1 year$2.9M a yearFully guaranteed

0.9%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
711thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.9%of the Bengals payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 30 $2.9M — This season
2027 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs SampleCap hit
708 Tyrod Taylor GB 37 2027 Same $2.9M 709 Elijah Wilkinson ARI 31 2028 Same $2.9M 710 Jordan Elliott TEN 29 2028 Same $2.9M 711 Drew Sample CIN 30 2027 $2.9M 712 Markquese Bell DAL 27 2028 Same $2.8M 713 Nolan Smith Jr. PHI 25 2028 Same $2.8M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $2.9M a year

DerrickMoore $2.9Ma year 4 years, Lions Age 59 MasonTaylor $2.9Ma year 3 years, Jets Age 22 TyrodTaylor $2.9Ma year 1 year, Packers Age 37
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CIN
—
$2,850,000
—
2027
CIN
UFA