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Jake Bates

Number #39
Position Place kicker
Measurables 5' 10" / 205LBS
Age 27
Draft / Org Arkansas
Through 2026$1.1M

1 year$1.1M a yearFully guaranteed

0.4%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1419thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.4%of the Lions payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 27 $1.1M — This season
2027 28 Free agent Restricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs BatesCap hit
1416 Hogan Hatten DET 26 2027 Same $1.1M 1417 Chris Roland-Wallace KC 25 2027 Same $1.1M 1418 Bryce Boettcher IND 24 2030 Same $1.1M 1419 Jake Bates DET 27 2027 $1.1M 1419 Nic Jones H017 25 2027 Same $1.1M 1419 Ben Bartch DET 28 2027 Same $1.1M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $1.1M a year

NicJones $1.1Ma year 1 year, Giants Age 25 BenBartch $1.1Ma year 1 year, Lions Age 28 RexSunahara $1.1Ma year 1 year, Browns Age 30
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
DET
—
$1,085,880
—
2027
DET
RFA