Mykal Walker

New York Jets, Linebacker
Age: 28y-6m-29d (Aug 28, 1997)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Fresno State
Drafted: Round 4 (#119 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Adisa Bakari, Jeffrey Whitney (The Sports & Entertainment Group)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,262,500

2026 Cash

$1,402,500

Career Earnings

$6,575,834

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Mykal Walker signed a 1 year, $1,402,500 contract with the New York Jets, including $187,500 signing bonus, $187,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,402,500. In 2026, Walker will earn a base salary of $1,215,000 and a signing bonus of $187,500, while carrying a cap hit of $1,262,500 and a dead cap value of $187,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,402,500
Average Salary:
$1,402,500
Signing Bonus:
$187,500
GTD at Sign:
$187,500
Total GTD:
$187,500
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 29 $1,262,500 0.42% $1,402,500 $1,402,500 $187,500
2027 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 29 $1,215,000 $187,500 $1,262,500 0.42% $187,500
2027 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 29 $1,215,000 $187,500 $1,402,500 $1,402,500 $1,402,500
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,170,000
Average Salary:
$1,170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,790,000
Average Salary:
$1,790,000
Signing Bonus:
$200,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,125,000
Average Salary:
$1,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,010,000
Average Salary:
$1,010,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2020-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,041,080
Average Salary:
$1,010,270
Signing Bonus:
$746,080
GTD at Sign:
$746,080
Total GTD:
$746,080
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,575,834

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 23
Active
$1,631,746
$1,631,746
2021 24
Active
$780,000
$2,411,746
2022 25
Active
$895,000
$3,306,746
2023 26
Active
Retained
Retained
$448,888
$80,500
$32,200
$3,755,634
$3,836,134
$3,868,334
2024 27
Active
$1,125,000
$4,993,334
2025 28
Retained
Active
Retained
$555,000
$910,000
$117,500
$5,548,334
$6,458,334
$6,575,834
Total      
$6,575,834
$5,548,334
$6,458,334
$6,575,834
2026 29
Active
$1,402,500
Total
$7,978,334

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,285,000 $746,080 - - - $275,666 $3,306,746
1 $481,089 - - - - - $481,088
1 $80,500 - - - - - $80,500
1 $1,125,000 - - - - - $1,125,000
1 $300,000 $200,000 - - $55,000 - $555,000
1 $1,027,500 - - - - - $1,027,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
23
$610,000
$746,080
$275,666
$1,631,746
$1,631,746
2021
24
$780,000
$780,000
$2,411,746
2022
25
$895,000
$895,000
$3,306,746
2023
26
$448,889
$80,500
$32,200
$448,888
$80,500
$32,200
$3,755,634
$3,836,134
$3,868,334
2024
27
$1,125,000
$1,125,000
$4,993,334
2025
28
$300,000
$910,000
$117,500
$200,000
$55,000
$555,000
$910,000
$117,500
$5,548,334
$6,458,334
$6,575,834
Total
$5,299,089
$946,080
$55,000
$275,666
$6,575,834
$5,548,334
$6,458,334
$6,575,834
2026
29
$1,215,000
$187,500
$1,402,500
Total
$6,514,089
$1,133,580
$55,000
$275,666
$7,978,334

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,285,000 $746,080 - - - $275,666 $3,306,746
1 $481,089 - - - - - $481,088
1 $80,500 - - - - - $80,500
1 $1,125,000 - - - - - $1,125,000
1 $300,000 $200,000 - - $55,000 - $555,000
1 $1,027,500 - - - - - $1,027,500
  • Mar 17, 2026 Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Oct 04, 2025 Signed to the active roster by New York (NYJ)
  • Sep 02, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by New York (NYJ)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 12, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.79 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Dec 20, 2024 Fined $6,250 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 02, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.125 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 22, 2023 Fined $5,611 Horse Collar tackle against Indianapolis (IND)
  • Nov 18, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Oct 30, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Sep 19, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Las Vegas (LV)
  • Aug 29, 2023 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 14, 2023 Claimed off waivers by Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 13, 2023 Waived by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 21, 2020 Signed a 4 year $4.04 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 25, 2020 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 4 (#119 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 20, 2024 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Philadelphia (PHI) $6,250
Dec 22, 2023 Horse Collar tackle against Indianapolis (IND) $5,611
Fines: 2 $11,861
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 NYJ 14 5 194 18.56 0 21 5 16 0 0
2024 WAS 17 0 77 6.65 0 10 3 7 0 0
2023 PIT 8 5 294 27.50 0 33 21 12 0 1
2022 ATL 16 12 769 73.17 1 107 56 51 1 2
2021 ATL 17 2 193 18.40 0 36 17 19 0 1
2020 ATL 16 6 385 34.31 0 45 31 14 1 0

Calculated Market Value

$2.2M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $2,234,199
  • Avg. Salary: $2,234,199
  • NFL Rank: 768
  • LB Rank: 70

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $1,402,500
  • NFL Rank: 1013
  • LB Rank: 80

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Mykal Walker to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Chris Board 2 $5,700,000 $2,850,000 29
Ezekiel Turner 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000 28
Chazz Surratt 1 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 28
Joe Bachie 1 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 27
Averages 1 $2,318,750 $1,606,250 28.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Walker's current age (28), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $2,550,455 $2,550,455

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Walker statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, QB Hits/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm Catch Rate/Yr QB Hits/Gm Rating
Chris Board
2023-2024
 100.00 7.62 0.29 0.03 0.33 40.90 0.00 67.20
Ezekiel Turner
2023-2024
 73.53 7.06 0.36 0.02 0.33 100.00 0.22 44.55
Chazz Surratt
2023-2024
 91.18 6.83 0.52 0.00 0.53 33.35 0.07 75.45
Joe Bachie
2023-2024
 82.35 2.09 0.11 0.00 0.12 100.00 0.00 59.60
Average 86.77 5.90 0.32 0.01 0.33 68.56 0.07 61.70
Mykal Walker
2024-2025
 91.18 12.61 0.26 0.00 0.42 83.35 0.00 58.10
Pct Change 5.08 113.73 -18.75 -100.00 27.27 -21.57 -100.00 -5.83
Median Prime % Change -12.29%
Average Prime % Change -12.51%

Calculated Market Value: Mykal Walker

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $2,234,199 $2,234,199
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