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Michael Jackson

Number #55
Position LLB-RLB
Measurables 6-1 / 226LBS
Draft / Org Washington
Through 2026$7.8M

1 year$7.8M a yearFully guaranteed

2.6%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
278thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.5%of the Panthers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 69 $7.8M — This season
2027 70 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs JacksonCap hit
275 Elijah Molden LAC 27 2028 +$0.1M $7.9M 276 Zay Flowers BAL 26 2032 +$0.1M $7.9M 277 Isaiah Rodgers MIN 28 2027 +$0.1M $7.9M 278 Michael Jackson CAR 69 2027 $7.8M 279 Cole Kmet CHI 27 2028 Same $7.8M 280 Javon Hargrave GB 33 2029 -$0.1M $7.7M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $7.8M a year

BradenSmith $7.8Ma year 2 years, Texans Age 30 FrancisMauigoa $7.7Ma year 4 years, Giants Age 21 IsaiahRodgers $7.9Ma year 1 year, Vikings Age 28
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CAR
—
$7,800,000
—
2027
CAR
UFA
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — INJURED RESERVE: GROIN