Patriots dead money
The New England Patriots have about $44.1M in dead money in 2026, 16th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $44.1M
- Rank in the NFL
- 16th most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 14.6%
Who the Patriots are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | $12.2M |
| Stefon Diggs | $9.7M |
| Jahlani Tavai | $3.5M |
| Jabrill Peppers | $3.0M |
| Ja'Lynn Polk | $1.9M |
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 Patriots have?
The New England Patriots have about $44.1M in dead money in 2026, 16th 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 Patriots have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Patriots still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.