T.J. Sanders' contract explained
T.J. Sanders is an interior defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills, with a $9.9M contract that runs through 2028, averaging $2.5M a year. $4.2M of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $2.4M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Interior defensive lineman
- Team
- Buffalo Bills
- Age
- 23
- Total value
- $9.9M
- Average per year
- $2.5M
- Guaranteed
- $4.2M
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $4.2M
- Runs through
- 2028
- 2026 cap hit
- $2.4M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 3
- Defense
- 8 tackles, 2 QB hits
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does T.J. Sanders make?
T.J. Sanders has a $9.9M contract, which averages $2.5M a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is T.J. Sanders' contract?
T.J. Sanders' contract runs through the 2028 season.
How much of T.J. Sanders' contract is guaranteed?
$4.2M of the $9.9M is guaranteed. $4.2M was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is T.J. Sanders' 2026 cap hit?
T.J. Sanders counts $2.4M against the Bills' 2026 cap.
What team does T.J. Sanders play for?
T.J. Sanders plays interior defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills.
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