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Nikola Kalinic

Number #86
Position Tight End
Measurables 6' 4" / 248LBS
Age 29
Draft / Org Bears
Through 2026$550K

1 year$550K a yearFully guaranteed

0.2%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1910thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.2%of the Bears payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 29 $550K — This season
2027 30 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs KalinicCap hit
1907 Moliki Matavao NO 23 2027 Same $551K 1908 Chris Collier LV 26 2027 Same $551K 1909 Rejzohn Wright NO — 2027 Same $550K 1910 Nikola Kalinic CHI 29 2027 $550K 1910 Andrew Farmer II SF 26 2027 Same $550K 1910 Andre' Sam PHI 27 2028 Same $550K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $550K a year

AndrewFarmer II $550Ka year 1 year, 49ers Age 26 RejzohnWright $550Ka year 1 year, Saints ChrisCollier $551Ka year 1 year, Raiders Age 26
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CHI
—
$549,520
$5,000 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
CHI
ERFA
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — INJURED RESERVE: KNEE