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Jamel Dean

Number #35
Position Cornerback
Measurables 6' 1" / 206LBS
Age 30
Draft / Org Auburn
Through 2028$36.8M

3 years$12.3M a yearFully guaranteed

1.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
394thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.8%of the Steelers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 30 $5.5M — This season
2027 31 $16.0M +191%
2028 32 $15.2M -5%
2029 33 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs DeanCap hit
391 Lukas Van Ness GB 25 2028 Same $5.5M 392 Cam Jurgens BAL 27 2030 Same $5.5M 393 Jaquan Brisker PIT 27 2027 Same $5.5M 394 Jamel Dean PIT 30 2029 $5.5M 395 Mike Hughes ATL 29 2028 Same $5.5M 396 Kerby Joseph DET 26 2030 Same $5.5M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $12.3M a year

DaltonSchultz $12.3Ma year 2 years, Texans Age 30 MinkahFitzpatrick $12.3Ma year 3 years, Jets Age 30 DeMarcusLawrence $12.3Ma year 2 years, Seahawks Age 34
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
PIT
—
$5,504,420
—
2027
PIT
—
$16,000,000
—
2028
PIT
—
$15,250,000
—
2029
PIT
UFA