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Jihad Ward

Number #53
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 5" / 285LBS
Age 32
Draft / Org Illinois
Through 2026$836K

1 year$836K a yearFully guaranteed

0.3%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1796thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.3%of the Giants payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 32 $836K — This season
2027 33 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs WardCap hit
1793 Shaka Heyward MIA 26 2027 Same $836K 1793 Chris Braswell HOU 25 2027 Same $836K 1793 Kevin Austin Jr. NO 26 2027 Same $836K 1796 Jihad Ward H017 32 2027 $836K 1796 Brandin Cooks SF 33 2027 Same $836K 1796 Michael Carter TEN 66 2027 Same $836K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $836K a year

BrandinCooks $836Ka year 1 year, 49ers Age 33 MichaelCarter $836Ka year 1 year, Titans Age 66 KyleVan Noy $836Ka year 1 year, Vikings Age 35
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
H017
—
$836,108
$91,400 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
H017
UFA