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Ethan Downs

Number #40
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 4" / 263LBS
Age 24
Draft / Org Oklahoma
Through 2026$525K

1 year$525K a yearFully guaranteed

0.2%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1928thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.2%of the Chiefs payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 24 $525K — This season
2027 25 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs DownsCap hit
1925 John Michael Gyllenborg KC 24 2029 Same $525K 1926 Sam Hagen HOU 23 2029 Same $525K 1927 Jameson Geers ARI 24 2029 Same $525K 1928 Ethan Downs KC 24 2027 $525K 1928 Caleb Lohner DEN 25 2028 Same $525K 1928 Jimmy Holiday KC 25 2027 Same $525K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $525K a year

JimmyHoliday $525Ka year 1 year, Chiefs Age 25 JeremiahWebb $525Ka year 1 year, Patriots K.C.Ossai $518Ka year 1 year, Texans Age 24
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
KC
—
$524,520
$6,667 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
KC
ERFA
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — INJURED RESERVE: KNEE (ACL)