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Jaylan Ford

Number #53
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 2" / 240LBS
Age 24
Draft / Org Texas
Through 2027$2.4M

2 years$1.2M a yearFully guaranteed

0.4%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1328thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.4%of the Saints payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 25 $1.1M — This season
2027 26 $1.3M +9%
2028 27 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs FordCap hit
1324 Kitan Oladapo GB 26 2028 Same $1.1M 1326 Javon Solomon BUF 25 2028 Same $1.1M 1326 Qwan'tez Stiggers NYJ 24 2028 Same $1.1M 1328 Jaylan Ford NO 25 2028 $1.1M 1329 Caelen Carson DAL 24 2028 Same $1.1M 1330 Genesis Smith LAC 22 2030 Same $1.1M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $1.2M a year

TannerMcKee $1.2Ma year 1 year, Eagles Age 26 JavonSolomon $1.2Ma year 2 years, Bills Age 25 Qwan'tezStiggers $1.2Ma year 2 years, Jets Age 24
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
NO
—
$1,148,769
—
2027
NO
—
$1,253,569
—
2028
NO
UFA
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — SHORT-TERM IR: UNDISCLOSED