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Kerby Joseph

Number #31
Position Safety
Measurables 6' 0" / 210LBS
Age 25
Draft / Org Illinois
Through 2029$45.6M

4 years$11.4M a yearFully guaranteed

1.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
396thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.9%of the Lions payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $5.5M — This season
2027 27 $9.2M +67%
2028 28 $13.0M +42%
2029 29 $17.9M +38%
2030 30 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs JosephCap hit
393 Jaquan Brisker PIT 27 2027 Same $5.5M 394 Jamel Dean PIT 30 2029 Same $5.5M 395 Mike Hughes ATL 29 2028 Same $5.5M 396 Kerby Joseph DET 26 2030 $5.5M 397 Joseph Ossai NYJ 26 2029 Same $5.5M 398 Mykel Williams SF 22 2029 Same $5.4M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $11.4M a year

JuwanJohnson $11.4Ma year 2 years, Saints Age 30 AlvinKamara $11.4Ma year 1 year, Saints Age 31 K'LavonChaisson $11.5Ma year 1 year, Commanders Age 27
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
DET
—
$5,472,200
—
2027
DET
—
$9,163,200
—
2028
DET
—
$13,015,200
—
2029
DET
—
$17,926,200
—
2030
DET
—
$13,829,000
— Void Year
2031
DET
—
$11,904,000
— Void Year
2032
DET
—
$8,588,000
— Void Year
2033
DET
—
$4,781,000
— Void Year
Contract Notes: Reserve/PUP