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Malachi Lawrence

Number #57
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 4" / 253LBS
Age 23
Draft / Org UCF
Through 2029$20.2M

4 years$5.1M a yearFully guaranteed

1.2%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
606thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.2%of the Cowboys payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 23 $3.7M — This season
2027 24 $4.6M +25%
2028 25 $5.5M +20%
2029 26 $6.4M +17%
2031 28 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs LawrenceCap hit
603 Elijah Higgins ARI 26 2027 Same $3.7M 603 Thomas Booker IV LV 27 2027 Same $3.7M 605 Jake Andrews HOU 27 2027 Same $3.7M 606 Malachi Lawrence DAL 23 2030 $3.7M 607 Dee Winters DAL 26 2027 Same $3.7M 608 DaQuan Jones NE 35 2027 Same $3.7M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $5.1M a year

GreyZabel $5.0Ma year 3 years, Seahawks Age 24 LaiatuLatu $5.0Ma year 2 years, Colts Age 26 JakeElliott $5.1Ma year 3 years, Eagles Age 31
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
DAL
—
$3,681,451
—
2027
DAL
—
$4,595,549
—
2028
DAL
—
$5,514,659
—
2029
DAL
—
$6,433,769
—
2031
DAL
UFA