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NFL
Dee Alford
Dee Alford
Buffalo Bills, Cornerback
Age: 28y-4m-5d (Nov 05, 1997)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Tusculum
Drafted: Undrafted, ATL, 2022
Agent(s): James Ivler, Brian Mackler, Jonathan Perzley, Jerard Roggio (SportStars)
2026 Cap Hit
$3,230,000
2026 Cash
$6,250,000
Career Earnings
$5,478,844
2026-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Dee Alford signed a 3 year, $15,750,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $10,120,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,250,000. In 2026, Alford will earn a base salary of $1,310,000, a signing bonus of $4,500,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,230,000 and a dead cap value of $7,875,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $15,750,000
Average Salary:
$5,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,875,000
Total GTD:
$10,120,000
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
29 | $3,230,000 | 1.07% | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $7,875,000 | ||||
| 2027 |
|
30 | $6,250,000 | 1.94% | $4,750,000 | $11,000,000 | $5,065,000 | ||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 2 YR, $11,000,000; $1,500,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2028 |
|
31 | $6,250,000 | 1.76% | $4,750,000 | $15,750,000 | $1,500,000 | ||||
| 2029 |
|
32 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Active/Gm Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
29 | $1,310,000 | $4,500,000 | $340,000 | $100,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $15,750,000 | ||
| 2027 |
|
30 | $4,310,000 | - | $340,000 | $100,000 | $4,750,000 | $11,000,000 | $9,500,000 | ||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 2 YR, $11,000,000; $1,500,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2028 |
|
31 | $4,310,000 | - | $340,000 | $100,000 | $4,750,000 | $15,750,000 | $4,750,000 | ||
Contract Notes
- $7.875M guaranteed at sign (signing bonus + 2026 salary + $2.065M of 2027 salary)
- Additional $2.245M of 2027 salary fully guarantees the 5th league day of 2027 (injury at sign)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $20,000 ($340,000)
- Annual Incentives: $1.75M
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2025-2025 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$230,000
GTD at Sign:
$230,000
Total GTD:
$230,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2024
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,570,500
Average Salary:
$856,833
Signing Bonus:
$10,500
GTD at Sign:
$60,000
Total GTD:
$60,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$5,478,844
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$715,500 |
$715,500 |
|
| 2023 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,444,131 |
$2,159,631 |
|
| 2024 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,820,393 |
$3,980,024 |
|
| 2025 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,498,820 |
$5,478,844 |
|
| Total |
$5,478,844 |
$5,478,844 |
||||
| 2026 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$6,250,000 |
||
| 2027 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$4,750,000 |
||
| 2028 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$4,750,000 |
||
| Total |
$21,228,844 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,660,000 | $240,500 | - | - | $8,820 | $1,409,524 | $5,478,844 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
25 |
$705,000
|
$10,500 |
$715,500 |
$715,500 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
26 |
$870,000
|
$574,131 |
$1,444,131 |
$2,159,631 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
27 |
$985,000
|
$835,393 |
$1,820,393 |
$3,980,024 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
28 |
$1,100,000
|
$230,000 |
$8,820 |
$1,498,820 |
$5,478,844 |
||||
| Total |
$3,660,000 |
$240,500 |
$8,820 |
$1,409,524 |
$5,478,844 |
$5,478,844 |
|||||
| 2026 |
|
29 |
$1,310,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$100,000 |
$6,250,000 |
|||||
| 2027 |
|
30 |
$4,310,000
|
$100,000 |
$4,750,000 |
||||||
| 2028 |
|
31 |
$4,310,000
|
$100,000 |
$4,750,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$13,590,000 |
$4,740,500 |
$308,820 |
$1,409,524 |
$21,228,844 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,660,000 | $240,500 | - | - | $8,820 | $1,409,524 | $5,478,844 |
-
Mar 09, 2026
Signed a 3 year $15.75 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Apr 07, 2025
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 10, 2025
Fined $5,491 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Carolina (CAR)
-
Nov 10, 2023
Fined $4,853 Hit to a Defenseless Player against Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jan 10, 2022
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2025 |
|
Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Carolina (CAR) | $5,491 | |
| Nov 10, 2023 |
|
Hit to a Defenseless Player against Minnesota (MIN) | $4,853 | |
| Fines: 2 | $10,344 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATL | 16 | 7 | 582 | 53.10 | 2 | 66 | 54 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | ATL | 16 | 11 | 723 | 63.25 | 1 | 80 | 59 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | ATL | 16 | 5 | 570 | 50.53 | 0 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | ATL | 16 | 0 | 246 | 23.41 | 1 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $11,793,514
- Avg. Salary: $5,896,757
- NFL Rank: 426
- CB Rank: 44
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2029
- Avg. Salary: $5,250,000
- NFL Rank: 455
- CB Rank: 47
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Dee Alford to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carter II | 3 | $30,750,000 | $10,250,000 | 25 |
| Michael Jackson | 2 | $10,500,000 | $5,250,000 | 28 |
| Isaiah Oliver | 1 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | 28 |
| Jonathan Jones | 1 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 31 |
| Averages | 2 | $12,312,500 | $5,875,000 | 28.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Alford's current age (28), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $10,619,048 | $5,309,524 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Alford statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Tackles/Gm | Int/Gm | Catch Rate/Yr | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Carter II
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 61.65 | 2.69 | 0.06 | 63.50 | 77.35 |
|
Michael Jackson
2023-2024
|
100.00 | 69.30 | 2.50 | 0.06 | 67.75 | 72.50 |
|
Isaiah Oliver
2023-2024
|
100.00 | 48.15 | 2.47 | 0.03 | 84.65 | 66.35 |
|
Jonathan Jones
2023-2024
|
91.18 | 62.60 | 2.58 | 0.00 | 66.45 | 68.60 |
| Average | 96.33 | 60.43 | 2.56 | 0.04 | 70.59 | 71.20 |
|
Dee Alford
2024-2025
|
94.12 | 58.85 | 3.53 | 0.09 | 69.95 | 55.50 |
| Pct Change | -2.29 | -2.61 | 37.89 | 125.00 | 0.91 | -22.05 |
| Median Prime % Change | -0.69% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | 22.81% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Dee Alford
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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $11,793,514 | $5,896,757 |
