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Shaka Heyward

Number #45
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 3" / 238LBS
Age 26
Draft / Org Duke
Through 2026$836K

1 year$836K a yearFully guaranteed

0.3%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1793rdhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.3%of the Dolphins payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $836K — This season
2027 27 Free agent Restricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs HeywardCap hit
1789 Erick Hallett II TEN 26 2027 Same $838K 1789 Jose Ramirez NE 27 2027 Same $838K 1792 Viliami Fehoko Jr. SF 27 2027 Same $837K 1793 Shaka Heyward MIA 26 2027 $836K 1793 Chris Braswell HOU 25 2027 Same $836K 1793 Kevin Austin Jr. NO 26 2027 Same $836K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $836K a year

ChrisBraswell $836Ka year 1 year, Texans Age 25 KevinAustin Jr. $836Ka year 1 year, Saints Age 26 BrandinCooks $836Ka year 1 year, 49ers Age 33
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
MIA
—
$836,111
$20,000 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
MIA
RFA