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Jacob Bayer

Number #69
Position Center
Measurables 6' 3" / 310LBS
Age 23
Draft / Org Arkansas State
Through 2026$896K

1 year$896K a yearFully guaranteed

0.3%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1738thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.3%of the Bengals payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 24 $896K — This season
2027 25 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs BayerCap hit
1732 Isaiah Simmons CAR 28 2027 Same $896K 1732 Rodney Thomas SEA 61 2027 Same $896K 1732 Greg Dortch BUF 28 2027 Same $896K 1738 Jacob Bayer CIN 24 2027 $896K 1738 Zemaiah Vaughn MIN 24 2027 Same $896K 1740 Albert Reese CAR 53 2029 Same $896K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $896K a year

ZemaiahVaughn $896Ka year 1 year, Vikings Age 24 MarquezValdes-Scantling $896Ka year 1 year, Chargers Age 32 TravisHomer $896Ka year 1 year, Steelers Age 28
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CIN
—
$895,771
$10,000 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
CIN
ERFA