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Za'Darius Smith

Number #55
Position Defensive End
Measurables 6' 4" / 270LBS
Age 34
Draft / Org Kentucky
Through 2026$5.3M

1 year$5.3M a yearFully guaranteed

1.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
405thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.0%of the Falcons payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 34 $5.3M — This season
2027 35 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs SmithCap hit
402 Chig Okonkwo WSH 27 2029 Same $5.3M 403 Kaden Elliss NO 31 2029 Same $5.3M 404 Maliek Collins CLE 31 2027 Same $5.3M 405 Za'Darius Smith ATL 34 2027 $5.3M 406 Caleb Downs DAL 22 2030 Same $5.3M 407 Zyon McCollum TB 27 2029 Same $5.3M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $5.3M a year

WalterNolen III $5.3Ma year 3 years, Cardinals Age 23 MaliekCollins $5.3Ma year 1 year, Browns Age 31 CalebBanks $5.3Ma year 4 years, Vikings Age 23
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
ATL
—
$5,294,115
$1,800,000 Standard Cut / Waived
2027
ATL
UFA