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Terrel Bernard

Number #8
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 1" / 224LBS
Age 27
Draft / Org Baylor
Through 2029$41.6M

4 years$10.4M a yearFully guaranteed

1.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
401sthighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.8%of the Bills payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 27 $5.4M — This season
2027 28 $11.2M +108%
2028 29 $12.0M +8%
2029 30 $13.1M +9%
2030 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs BernardCap hit
398 Mykel Williams SF 22 2029 +$0.1M $5.4M 399 Nick Herbig PIT 25 2031 +$0.1M $5.4M 400 Anthony Nelson TB 29 2027 Same $5.4M 401 Terrel Bernard BUF 27 2030 $5.4M 402 Chig Okonkwo WSH 27 2029 Same $5.3M 403 Kaden Elliss NO 31 2029 Same $5.3M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $10.4M a year

MorganMoses $10.4Ma year 2 years, Patriots Age 35 BijanRobinson $10.4Ma year 5 years, Falcons Age 24 JacobyBrissett $10.4Ma year 1 year, Cardinals Age 34
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
BUF
—
$5,352,000
—
2027
BUF
—
$11,150,000
—
2028
BUF
—
$12,000,000
—
2029
BUF
—
$13,134,000
—
2030
BUF
—
$1,350,000
— Void Year