Kahlef Hailassie

Minnesota Vikings, Safety
Age: 25y-3m-26d (Nov 09, 2000)
Exp: 1 Years
Country: US
College: Western Kentucky
Drafted: Undrafted, KC, 2023
Agent(s): Bradley Cicala (QC Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,145,000

2026 Cash

$1,145,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Kahlef Hailassie signed a 1 year, $1,145,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including an average annual salary of $1,145,000. In 2026, Hailassie will earn a base salary of $1,145,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,145,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,145,000
Average Salary:
$1,145,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 26 $1,145,000 0.38% $1,145,000 $1,145,000 -
2027 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 26 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 0.38% -
2027 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 26 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2026

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,175,000
Average Salary:
$1,087,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2025 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,705,000
Average Salary:
$901,667
Signing Bonus:
$10,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
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Seasons

1 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$2,028,165

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 23
Active
Retained
$750,000
$10,000
$750,000
$760,000
2024 24
Retained
Reserve
$515,347
$125,000
$1,275,347
$1,400,347
2025 25
Retained
Reserve
Retained
Retained
$514,998
$78,000
$26,000
$8,820
$1,915,345
$1,993,345
$2,019,345
$2,028,165
Total      
$2,028,165
$1,915,345
$1,993,345
$2,019,345
$2,028,165
2026 26
Active
$1,145,000
Total
$3,173,165

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,383,330 - - - - $7,017 $1,390,347
1 - $10,000 - - - - $10,000
1 $514,998 - - - - - $514,998
1 $104,000 - - - $8,820 - $112,820
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
23
$750,000
$10,000
$750,000
$10,000
$750,000
$760,000
2024
24
$508,330
$125,000
$7,017
$515,347
$125,000
$1,275,347
$1,400,347
2025
25
$514,998
$78,000
$26,000
$8,820
$514,998
$78,000
$26,000
$8,820
$1,915,345
$1,993,345
$2,019,345
$2,028,165
Total
$2,002,328
$10,000
$8,820
$7,017
$2,028,165
$1,915,345
$1,993,345
$2,019,345
$2,028,165
2026
26
$1,145,000
$1,145,000
Total
$3,147,328
$10,000
$8,820
$7,017
$3,173,165

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,383,330 - - - - $7,017 $1,390,347
1 - $10,000 - - - - $10,000
1 $514,998 - - - - - $514,998
1 $104,000 - - - $8,820 - $112,820
  • Jan 06, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 27, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 17, 2025 Waived by Jacksonville (JAX)
  • Sep 17, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Jacksonville (JAX)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jan 15, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Oct 29, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Oct 26, 2024 Waived by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 30, 2023 Claimed off waivers by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 29, 2023 Waived by Kansas City (KC)
  • May 08, 2023 Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 JAX 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 CLE 1 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 CLE 10 1 105 8.47 0 6 5 1 0 0
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