Colts dead money
The Indianapolis Colts have about $20.5M in dead money in 2026, 24th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $20.5M
- Rank in the NFL
- 24th most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 6.8%
Who the Colts are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Kenny Moore | $6.0M |
| Michael Pittman, Jr. | $5.0M |
| Zaire Franklin | $2.5M |
| Adonai Mitchell | $1.1M |
| Julius Brents | $740K |
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 Colts have?
The Indianapolis Colts have about $20.5M in dead money in 2026, 24th 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 Colts have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Colts still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.