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Patrick Mekari

Number #65
Position Guard
Measurables 6' 4" / 305LBS
Age 29
Draft / Org California
Through 2027$25.6M

2 years$12.8M a yearFully guaranteed

2.5%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
296thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.4%of the Jaguars payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 29 $7.4M — This season
2027 30 $18.2M +146%
2028 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs MekariCap hit
293 George Karlaftis KC 25 2031 Same $7.4M 294 Christian Benford BUF 26 2030 Same $7.4M 295 Jarran Reed SEA 34 2028 Same $7.4M 296 Patrick Mekari JAX 29 2028 $7.4M 297 Marcus Mariota WSH 33 2027 Same $7.3M 298 Harrison Butker KC 31 2029 -$0.1M $7.3M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $12.8M a year

MarkAndrews $12.8Ma year 3 years, Ravens Age 31 CarnellTate $12.8Ma year 4 years, Titans Age 21 JavonHargrave $12.7Ma year 3 years, Packers Age 33
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
JAX
—
$7,385,098
—
2027
JAX
—
$18,173,334
—
2028
JAX
—
$5,520,000
— Void Year
2029
JAX
—
$1,840,000
— Void Year
2030
JAX
—
$1,840,000
— Void Year
Contract Notes: Injured Reserve — SHORT-TERM IR: BACK