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K'Lavon Chaisson

Number #45
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 3" / 255LBS
Age 27
Draft / Org LSU
Through 2026$11.5M

1 year$11.5M a yearFully guaranteed

3.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
156thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
3.8%of the Commanders payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 27 $11.5M — This season
2027 28 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs ChaissonCap hit
153 Jamien Sherwood NYJ 26 2028 Same $11.5M 154 Ernest Jones IV SEA 27 2028 Same $11.5M 155 Breece Hall NYJ 25 2029 Same $11.5M 156 K'Lavon Chaisson WSH 27 2027 $11.5M 157 Poona Ford LAR 31 2028 Same $11.4M 158 Christian Gonzalez NE 24 2032 -$0.1M $11.4M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $11.5M a year

TerenceSteele $11.5Ma year 3 years, Cowboys Age 29 KerbyJoseph $11.4Ma year 4 years, Lions Age 26 JuwanJohnson $11.4Ma year 2 years, Saints Age 30
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
WSH
—
$11,470,000
—
2027
WSH
UFA