K.J. Henry

Pittsburgh Steelers, Defensive End
Age: 27y-1m-9d (Jan 27, 1999)
Exp: 1 Years
Country: US
College: Clemson
Drafted: Round 5 (#137 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Zeke Sandhu, Scott Thiel (Elite Athlete Management)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,075,000

2026 Cash

$1,075,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

K.J. Henry signed a 1 year, $1,075,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000. In 2026, Henry will earn a base salary of $1,075,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 27 $1,075,000 0.35% $1,075,000 $1,075,000 -
2027 28
RFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 0.35% -
2027 28
RFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,030,000
Average Salary:
$1,030,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
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2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $915,000
Average Salary:
$915,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / ERFA
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2023-2026 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,199,264
Average Salary:
$1,049,816
Signing Bonus:
$359,264
GTD at Sign:
$359,264
Total GTD:
$359,264
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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Seasons

1 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$1,971,387

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 24
Active
$1,109,264
$1,109,264
2024 25
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$101,666
$39,571
$406,664
$75,000
$1,210,930
$1,250,501
$1,657,165
$1,732,165
2025 26
Reserve
Retained
Retained
$104,000
$83,222
$52,000
$1,836,165
$1,919,387
$1,971,387
Total      
$1,971,387
$1,836,165
$1,919,387
$1,971,387
2026 27
Active
$1,075,000
Total
$3,046,387

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $750,000 $359,264 - - - - $1,109,264
1 $126,666 - - - - $14,571 $141,237
1 $406,664 - - - - - $406,664
1 $75,000 - - - - - $75,000
1 $187,222 - - - - - $187,222
1 $52,000 - - - - - $52,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
24
$750,000
$359,264
$1,109,264
$1,109,264
2024
25
$101,666
$25,000
$406,664
$75,000
$14,571
$101,666
$39,571
$406,664
$75,000
$1,210,930
$1,250,501
$1,657,165
$1,732,165
2025
26
$104,000
$83,222
$52,000
$104,000
$83,222
$52,000
$1,836,165
$1,919,387
$1,971,387
Total
$1,597,552
$359,264
$14,571
$1,971,387
$1,836,165
$1,919,387
$1,971,387
2026
27
$1,075,000
$1,075,000
Total
$2,672,552
$359,264
$14,571
$3,046,387

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $750,000 $359,264 - - - - $1,109,264
1 $126,666 - - - - $14,571 $141,237
1 $406,664 - - - - - $406,664
1 $75,000 - - - - - $75,000
1 $187,222 - - - - - $187,222
1 $52,000 - - - - - $52,000
  • Jan 14, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Nov 12, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Oct 12, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Oct 02, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Sep 10, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 24, 2025 Waived by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 24, 2025 Claimed off waivers by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 22, 2025 Waived by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Feb 15, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jan 26, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Nov 26, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Nov 23, 2024 Waived by Dallas (DAL)
  • Oct 01, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Dallas (DAL)
  • Sep 20, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Sep 17, 2024 Waived by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Claimed off waivers by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Washington (WAS)
  • May 12, 2023 Signed a 4 year $4.19 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Apr 29, 2023 Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 5 (#137 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 CLE 1 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 DAL 4 0 51 4.37 1 3 1 2 0 0
2023 WAS 10 3 282 25.47 2 19 14 5 0 0
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