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Maliek Collins

Number #96
Position Defensive Tackle
Measurables 6' 2" / 310LBS
Age 31
Draft / Org Nebraska
Through 2026$5.3M

1 year$5.3M a yearFully guaranteed

1.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
404thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.6%of the Browns payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 31 $5.3M — This season
2027 32 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs CollinsCap hit
401 Terrel Bernard BUF 27 2030 Same $5.4M 402 Chig Okonkwo WSH 27 2029 Same $5.3M 403 Kaden Elliss NO 31 2029 Same $5.3M 404 Maliek Collins CLE 31 2027 $5.3M 405 Za'Darius Smith ATL 34 2027 Same $5.3M 406 Caleb Downs DAL 22 2030 Same $5.3M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $5.3M a year

CalebBanks $5.3Ma year 4 years, Vikings Age 23 Za'DariusSmith $5.3Ma year 1 year, Falcons Age 34 WalterNolen III $5.3Ma year 3 years, Cardinals Age 23
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CLE
—
$5,308,164
$4,074,000 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
CLE
—
$2,849,000
— Void Year
2028
CLE
—
$2,849,000
— Void Year
2029
CLE
—
$2,849,000
— Void Year
2030
CLE
—
$1,420,000
— Void Year