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J.J. McCarthy

Number #18
Position Quarterback
Measurables 6' 3" / 219LBS
Age 23
Draft / Org Michigan
Through 2027$4.6M

2 years$2.3M a yearFully guaranteed

1796thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 23 $836K — This season
2027 24 $3.8M +352%
2029 26 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs McCarthyCap 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 J.J. McCarthy NYG 23 2028 $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 $2.3M a year

DenzelPerryman $2.3Ma year 1 year, Chargers Age 34 OluwafemiOladejo $2.3Ma year 3 years, Titans Age 23 KrisJenkins $2.3Ma year 2 years, Bengals Age 47
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
NYG
—
$836,108
$5,134,491 Traded (Prorated Bonus Acceleration)
2027
NYG
—
$3,775,200
$3,178,599 Traded (Prorated Bonus Acceleration)
2029
NYG
UFA