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Nathaniel Watson

Number #40
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 0" / 233LBS
Age 26
Draft / Org Mississippi State
Through 2026$248K

1 year$248K a yearFully guaranteed

0.1%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1944thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.1%of the Browns payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $248K — This season
2027 27 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs WatsonCap hit
1941 K.C. Ossai HOU 24 2027 +$0.3M $518K 1942 Jared Bartlett JAX 25 2027 +$0.3M $515K 1942 Cameron Williams ATL 23 2029 +$0.3M $515K 1944 Nathaniel Watson CLE 26 2027 $248K 1944 Noah Whittington HOU 25 2027 Same $248K 1944 Chance Campbell PHI 27 2027 Same $248K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $248K a year

NoahWhittington $248Ka year 1 year, Texans Age 25 ChanceCampbell $248Ka year 1 year, Eagles Age 27 MaxHurleman $248Ka year 1 year, Steelers Age 25
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CLE
—
$247,500
$10,880 Standard Cut / Waived
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — INJURED RESERVE: UNDISCLOSED