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Mike Hughes

Number #21
Position Cornerback
Measurables 5' 10" / 190LBS
Age 29
Draft / Org UCF
Through 2027$14.1M

2 years$7.1M a yearFully guaranteed

1.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
395thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.0%of the Falcons payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 29 $5.5M — This season
2027 30 $8.7M +58%
2028 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs HughesCap hit
392 Cam Jurgens BAL 27 2030 Same $5.5M 393 Jaquan Brisker PIT 27 2027 Same $5.5M 394 Jamel Dean PIT 30 2029 Same $5.5M 395 Mike Hughes ATL 29 2028 $5.5M 396 Kerby Joseph DET 26 2030 Same $5.5M 397 Joseph Ossai NYJ 26 2029 Same $5.5M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $7.1M a year

DerrickBarnes $7.1Ma year 2 years, Lions Age 52 JaylenWarren $7.1Ma year 2 years, Steelers Age 28 MikeEvans $7.1Ma year 3 years, 49ers
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
ATL
—
$5,475,847
—
2027
ATL
—
$8,666,667
—
2028
ATL
UFA