Daequan Hardy

Pittsburgh Steelers, Cornerback
Age: 24y-8m-22d (Jun 13, 2001)
Country: US
College: Penn State
Drafted: Round 6 (#219 overall), 2024
Agent(s): James Ivler, Brian Mackler, Jonathan Perzley, Jerard Roggio (SportStars)
2026 Cap Hit

$885,000

2026 Cash

$885,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Daequan Hardy signed a 1 year, $885,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $885,000. In 2026, Hardy will earn a base salary of $885,000, while carrying a cap hit of $885,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $885,000
Average Salary:
$885,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / ERFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 25 $885,000 0.29% $885,000 $885,000 -
2027 26
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 25 $885,000 $885,000 0.29% -
2027 26
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 25 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2026

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,853,500
Average Salary:
$926,750
Signing Bonus:
$8,500
GTD at Sign:
$8,500
Total GTD:
$8,500
Free Agent:
2027 / ERFA
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2024-2027 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,158,388
Average Salary:
$1,039,597
Signing Bonus:
$138,388
GTD at Sign:
$138,388
Total GTD:
$138,388
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$487,893

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 23
Reserve
Retained
$225,000
$141,888
$225,000
$366,888
2025 24
Retained
Reserve
Retained
$17,005
$65,000
$39,000
$383,893
$448,893
$487,893
Total      
$487,893
$383,893
$448,893
$487,893
2026 25
Active
$885,000
Total
$1,372,893

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $228,500 $146,888 - - $8,505 - $383,893
1 $104,000 - - - - - $104,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
23
$225,000
$3,500
$138,388
$225,000
$141,888
$225,000
$366,888
2025
24
$65,000
$39,000
$8,500
$8,505
$17,005
$65,000
$39,000
$383,893
$448,893
$487,893
Total
$332,500
$146,888
$8,505
$487,893
$383,893
$448,893
$487,893
2026
25
$885,000
$885,000
Total
$1,217,500
$146,888
$8,505
$1,372,893

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $228,500 $146,888 - - $8,505 - $383,893
1 $104,000 - - - - - $104,000
  • Jan 14, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Dec 02, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Nov 04, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 27, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jan 27, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jun 04, 2024 Signed a 4 year $4.15 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 27, 2024 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 6 (#219 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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