Commanders dead money
The Washington Commanders have about $26.7M in dead money in 2026, 21st most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $26.7M
- Rank in the NFL
- 21st most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 8.9%
Who the Commanders are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Deebo Samuel | $12.3M |
| Tyler Biadasz | $8.1M |
| Will Harris | $1.6M |
| Van Jefferson | $588K |
| Drake Jackson | $548K |
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 Commanders have?
The Washington Commanders have about $26.7M in dead money in 2026, 21st 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 Commanders have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Commanders still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.