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Jeremy Ruckert

Number #89
Position Tight End
Measurables 6' 5" / 250LBS
Age 26
Draft / Org Ohio State
Through 2027$9.3M

2 years$4.6M a yearFully guaranteed

1.2%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
624thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.1%of the Jets payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $3.5M — This season
2027 27 $5.8M +64%
2028 28 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs RuckertCap hit
621 Ronnie Hickman CLE 25 2027 Same $3.5M 622 Ivan Pace Jr. MIN 26 2027 Same $3.5M 623 Jameis Winston H017 32 2029 Same $3.5M 624 Jeremy Ruckert NYJ 26 2028 $3.5M 625 Nahshon Wright NYJ 28 2027 Same $3.5M 626 Trevor Penning LAC 27 2027 Same $3.5M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $4.6M a year

KeatonMitchell $4.6Ma year 2 years, Chargers Age 24 MasonRudolph $4.6Ma year 1 year, Steelers Age 31 JawaanTaylor $4.6Ma year 1 year, Falcons Age 29
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
NYJ
—
$3,510,880
—
2027
NYJ
—
$5,750,000
—
2028
NYJ
UFA