49ers dead money
The San Francisco 49ers have about $41.9M in dead money in 2026, 17th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $41.9M
- Rank in the NFL
- 17th most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 13.9%
Who the 49ers are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Javon Hargrave | $16.2M |
| Jauan Jennings | $8.0M |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | $5.0M |
| Maliek Collins | $4.1M |
| Robert Jones | $1.7M |
The five biggest dead-money charges are PlainStats' latest team figures as of 2026-10-22 and can change as contracts are re-sourced.
Quick answers
How much dead money do the 49ers have?
The San Francisco 49ers have about $41.9M in dead money in 2026, 17th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
What is dead money in the NFL?
Dead money is cap space used by players a team cut or traded. It is mostly bonus money that had not been counted yet when the player left.
Why do the 49ers have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The 49ers still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.