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Will McDonald IV

Number #9
Position Defensive End
Measurables 6' 4" / 245LBS
Age 27
Draft / Org Iowa State
Through 2027$19.7M

2 years$9.8M a yearFully guaranteed

1.7%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
413thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.7%of the Jets payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 27 $5.2M — This season
2027 28 $14.5M +178%
2028 29 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs McDonald IVCap hit
410 Al-Quadin Muhammad TB 31 2027 +$0.1M $5.3M 411 Connor McGovern BUF 33 2030 Same $5.2M 411 Nick Cross WSH 25 2028 Same $5.2M 413 Will McDonald IV NYJ 27 2028 $5.2M 414 Justin Reid NO 29 2028 Same $5.2M 415 Cole Van Lanen JAX 28 2029 Same $5.2M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $9.8M a year

JoeAlt $9.8Ma year 2 years, Chargers Age 23 AshtonJeanty $9.8Ma year 3 years, Raiders Age 23 JoshOliver $9.9Ma year 3 years, Vikings Age 29
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
NYJ
—
$5,200,739
—
2027
NYJ
—
$14,475,000
—
2028
NYJ
UFA