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E.J. Speed

Number #45
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 4" / 227LBS
Age 31
Draft / Org Tarleton State
Through 2027$10.0M

2 years$5.0M a yearFully guaranteed

1.3%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
536thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.3%of the Texans payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 31 $4.0M — This season
2027 32 $6.0M +50%
2028 33 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs SpeedCap hit
532 Charles Omenihu WSH 29 2027 Same $4.0M 532 Rasheed Walker CAR 26 2027 Same $4.0M 532 Kenny Pickett CAR 28 2027 Same $4.0M 536 E.J. Speed HOU 31 2028 $4.0M 537 Blake Miller DET — 2030 Same $4.0M 538 P.J. Locke DAL 29 2027 Same $4.0M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $5.0M a year

DrueTranquill $5.0Ma year 1 year, Chiefs Age 31 LarryBorom $5.0Ma year 1 year, Lions Age 27 NevilleGallimore $5.0Ma year 2 years, Bears Age 29
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
HOU
—
$3,994,814
—
2027
HOU
—
$6,000,000
—
2028
HOU
UFA
Contract Notes: Reserve/PUP