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Nick Cross

Number #25
Position Safety
Measurables 6' 0" / 212LBS
Age 25
Draft / Org Maryland
Through 2027$13.0M

2 years$6.5M a yearFully guaranteed

1.7%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
411thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.7%of the Commanders payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 25 $5.2M — This season
2027 26 $7.8M +48%
2028 27 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs CrossCap hit
408 Jadeveon Clowney HOU 33 2027 Same $5.3M 409 Cole Strange LAC 28 2028 Same $5.3M 410 Al-Quadin Muhammad TB 31 2027 Same $5.3M 411 Nick Cross WSH 25 2028 $5.2M 411 Connor McGovern BUF 33 2030 Same $5.2M 413 Will McDonald IV NYJ 27 2028 Same $5.2M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $6.5M a year

ColeStrange $6.5Ma year 2 years, Chargers Age 28 WyattTeller $6.5Ma year 2 years, Texans Age 32 BrianBranch $6.5Ma year 1 year, Lions Age 25
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
WSH
—
$5,250,000
—
2027
WSH
—
$7,750,000
—
2028
WSH
UFA