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Jonathon Cooper

Number #0
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 4" / 257LBS
Age 28
Draft / Org Ohio State
Through 2028$40.9M

3 years$13.6M a yearFully guaranteed

1.9%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
372ndhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.1%of the Broncos payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 28 $5.8M — This season
2027 29 $17.6M +203%
2028 30 $17.6M —
2029 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs CooperCap hit
369 Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU 32 2029 Same $5.8M 370 John Bates WSH 29 2028 Same $5.8M 371 Jordan Mason MIN 27 2027 Same $5.8M 372 Jonathon Cooper DEN 28 2029 $5.8M 373 T.J. Bass DAL 27 2027 Same $5.8M 374 Ja'Quan McMillian DEN 26 2027 Same $5.8M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $13.6M a year

DavidBailey $13.7Ma year 4 years, Jets Age 61 LandonDickerson $13.7Ma year 3 years, Eagles Age 28 AmaniHooker $13.8Ma year 3 years, Titans Age 28
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
DEN
—
$5,788,160
—
2027
DEN
—
$17,555,000
—
2028
DEN
—
$17,555,000
—
2029
DEN
—
$4,910,000
— Void Year
2030
DEN
—
$2,055,000
— Void Year
Contract Notes: Exempt List