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Kapena Gushiken

Number #34
Position Cornerback
Measurables 5' 9" / 189LBS
Age 24
Draft / Org Ole Miss
Through 2027$1.9M

2 years$968K a year

0.3%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1771sthighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.3%of the Colts payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 24 $885K — This season, Non-Guaranteed
2027 25 $1.1M +19% Non-Guaranteed
2029 27 Free agent Restricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs GushikenCap hit
1768 DJ Herman MIA 24 2029 Same $889K 1769 Arian Smith NYJ 25 2029 Same $889K 1770 Kahlil Benson KC 24 2029 Same $889K 1771 Kapena Gushiken IND 24 2028 $885K 1771 Jack Pyburn KC — 2029 Same $885K 1771 Michael Reid NO 62 2028 Same $885K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $968K a year

MichaelReid $968Ka year 2 years, Saints Age 62 MarkRedman $968Ka year 2 years, Packers Age 24 CameronWilliams $965Ka year 3 years, Falcons Age 23
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
IND
—
$885,000
$11,734 Non-Guaranteed, Standard Cut / Waived
2027
IND
—
$1,050,000
$16,667 Non-Guaranteed, Standard Cut / Waived
2029
IND
RFA