Steelers dead money
The Pittsburgh Steelers have about $21.6M in dead money in 2026, 23rd most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $21.6M
- Rank in the NFL
- 23rd most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 7.2%
Who the Steelers are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | $6.9M |
| Jonnu Smith | $3.9M |
| Broderick Jones | $3.8M |
| Malik Harrison | $2.0M |
| Joey Porter Jr. | $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 Steelers have?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have about $21.6M in dead money in 2026, 23rd 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 Steelers have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Steelers still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.