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Leo Chenal

Number #54
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 3" / 250LBS
Age 25
Draft / Org Wisconsin
Through 2028$24.7M

3 years$8.2M a yearFully guaranteed

1.4%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
493rdhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.4%of the Commanders payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $4.3M — This season
2027 27 $9.9M +129%
2028 28 $10.4M +5%
2029 29 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs ChenalCap hit
490 Charlie Kolar LAC 27 2029 Same $4.3M 491 Deonte Banks H017 25 2027 Same $4.3M 492 Rueben Bain Jr. TB — 2030 Same $4.3M 493 Leo Chenal WSH 26 2029 $4.3M 494 Quan Martin WSH 26 2027 Same $4.3M 495 Shemar Stewart CIN 23 2029 Same $4.3M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $8.2M a year

ReedBlankenship $8.3Ma year 3 years, Texans Age 27 DavisMills $8.1Ma year 1 year, Texans Age 28 JohnBates $8.3Ma year 2 years, Commanders Age 29
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
WSH
—
$4,326,666
—
2027
WSH
—
$9,916,666
—
2028
WSH
—
$10,416,668
—
2029
WSH
UFA
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — INJURED RESERVE: NECK