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T.J. Edwards

Number #53
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 0" / 228LBS
Age 30
Draft / Org Wisconsin
Through 2027$21.7M

2 years$10.8M a yearFully guaranteed

2.5%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
289thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.5%of the Bears payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 30 $7.5M — This season
2027 31 $14.2M +91%
2028 32 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs EdwardsCap hit
286 Harrison Phillips NYJ 30 2027 Same $7.5M 287 Luke Goedeke TB 28 2030 Same $7.5M 288 Chuba Hubbard CAR 27 2029 Same $7.5M 289 T.J. Edwards CHI 30 2028 $7.5M 290 Rhamondre Stevenson NE 28 2029 Same $7.4M 291 Kam Curl LAR 27 2029 Same $7.4M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $10.8M a year

DrakeMaye $10.8Ma year 2 years, Patriots Age 24 AnthonyRichardson Sr. $10.8Ma year 1 year, Colts Age 24 CamJurgens $10.9Ma year 4 years, Ravens Age 27
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CHI
—
$7,458,333
—
2027
CHI
—
$14,208,334
—
2028
CHI
UFA