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Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Financial Summary
A current summary of Los Angeles Chargers 2026 player cap & cash figures.
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Total Cap
$203,834,454 / 32nd
Top 51 Cap Space
$99,517,325 / 1st
Reserve Lists
$0 / 2nd
Dead Cap
$5,548,183 / 28th
2026 Active Roster
| Player (48) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Dead Cap | Cash Total | Free Agent Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Herbert Justin Herbert | QB | 28 | $46,345,675 | 15.27% | ($72,811,350) | $24,000,000 | 2030 |
2 |
James Derwin James | S | 30 | $24,606,400 | 8.11% | ($7,106,400) | $17,500,000 | 2027 |
3 |
Slater Rashawn Slater | LT | 27 | $23,800,000 | 7.84% | ($41,200,000) | $18,000,000 | 2030 |
4 |
Alt Joe Alt | LT | 23 | $9,043,894 | 2.98% | ($10,468,524) | $3,809,632 | 2029 |
5 |
Jackson Donte Jackson | CB | 31 | $8,500,000 | 2.80% | ($2,500,000) | $6,000,000 | 2027 |
6 |
Molden Elijah Molden | S | 27 | $7,916,666 | 2.61% | ($9,833,335) | $6,000,000 | 2028 |
7 |
Tuipulotu Tuli Tuipulotu | ED | 24 | $6,211,797 | 2.06% | ($444,797) | $5,767,000 | 2027 |
8 |
Tart Teair Tart | DL | 29 | $6,020,000 | 1.98% | ($15,000,000) | $10,020,000 | 2029 |
9 |
Dicker Cameron Dicker | K | 26 | $5,725,000 | 1.89% | ($4,425,000) | $4,250,000 | 2029 |
10 |
Johnston Quentin Johnston | WR | 25 | $4,514,611 | 1.50% | ($4,514,611) | $2,684,833 | 2028 |
11 |
Hampton Omarion Hampton | RB | 23 | $4,039,651 | 1.33% | ($14,542,743) | $1,647,930 | 2030 |
12 |
Henley Daiyan Henley | LB | 27 | $3,909,531 | 1.30% | ($235,531) | $3,674,000 | 2027 |
13 |
Scott JK Scott | P | 30 | $3,800,000 | 1.25% | ($950,000) | $2,850,000 | 2027 |
14 |
Dupree Bud Dupree | ED | 33 | $3,740,000 | 1.23% | ($250,000) | $3,505,000 | 2027 |
15 |
Dye Troy Dye | LB | 30 | $3,400,000 | 1.12% | ($750,000) | $2,650,000 | 2027 |
16 |
McConkey Ladd McConkey | WR | 25 | $2,725,960 | 0.90% | ($5,097,004) | $1,703,654 | 2028 |
17 |
Harris Tre Harris | WR | 24 | $1,776,749 | 0.59% | ($4,156,847) | $1,195,350 | 2029 |
18 |
Colson Junior Colson | LB | 24 | $1,643,729 | 0.54% | ($601,638) | $1,342,910 | 2028 |
19 |
Caldwell Jamarree Caldwell | DL | 26 | $1,434,833 | 0.47% | - | $1,126,967 | 2029 |
20 |
Davis Derius Davis | WR | 26 | $1,322,983 | 0.44% | ($177,983) | $1,145,000 | 2027 |
21 |
Eboigbe Justin Eboigbe | DL | 25 | $1,284,753 | 0.42% | ($419,506) | $1,075,000 | 2028 |
22 |
Kennard Kyle Kennard | ED | 25 | $1,237,641 | 0.41% | ($697,923) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
23 |
Matlock Scott Matlock | FB | 26 | $1,188,074 | 0.39% | ($43,074) | $1,145,000 | 2027 |
24 |
Still Tarheeb Still | CB | 24 | $1,168,930 | 0.39% | ($187,860) | $1,075,000 | 2028 |
25 |
Hart Cam Hart | CB | 26 | $1,165,982 | 0.38% | ($181,964) | $1,075,000 | 2028 |
26 |
Lambert-Smith KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 24 | $1,107,001 | 0.36% | ($306,003) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
27 |
Gadsden II Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 23 | $1,098,509 | 0.36% | ($280,527) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
28 |
Cleveland Ben Cleveland | G | 28 | $1,075,000 | 0.35% | - | $1,215,000 | 2027 |
29 |
Mickens R.J. Mickens | S | 25 | $1,048,570 | 0.35% | ($130,710) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
30 |
Reed Nikko Reed | CB | 23 | $1,010,000 | 0.33% | ($10,000) | $1,005,000 | 2028 |
31 |
Oladokun Jordan Oladokun | CB | 24 | $1,008,333 | 0.33% | ($6,667) | $1,005,000 | 2028 |
32 |
Wax Marlowe Wax | LB | 24 | $1,006,000 | 0.33% | ($2,000) | $1,005,000 | 2028 |
33 |
McLachlan Tanner McLachlan | TE | 27 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
34 |
Campbell Dalevon Campbell | WR | 25 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
35 |
Rogers Eric Rogers | CB | $891,666 | 0.29% | ($13,334) | $885,000 | 2028 | |
36 |
Fuga Josh Fuga | DL | 25 | $888,333 | 0.29% | ($6,667) | $885,000 | 2028 |
37 |
Bowden Peter Bowden | LS | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
38 |
Jackson JaQuae Jackson | WR | 26 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
39 |
Johnson Emany Johnson | S | 26 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
40 |
Yassmin Thomas Yassmin | TE | 27 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
41 |
Taylor Branson Taylor | T | 24 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
42 |
Uiagalelei DJ Uiagalelei | QB | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
43 |
Grimm Luke Grimm | WR | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
44 |
Edwards TeRah Edwards | DL | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
45 |
Kaltenberger Josh Kaltenberger | C | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
46 |
Randolph Garmon Randolph | ED | 26 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
47 |
Johnson Amar Johnson | RB | 23 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
48 |
Waxter Isas Waxter | CB | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2027 |
2026 Dead Money
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's cap.
| Player (22) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Becton Mekhi Becton | G | 27 | $2,500,000 | 0.83% |
2 |
Dissly Will Dissly | TE | 30 | $1,500,000 | 0.50% |
3 |
Bozeman Bradley Bozeman | C | 32 | $1,060,000 | 0.35% |
4 |
Taylor Branson Taylor | T | 24 | $168,909 | 0.06% |
5 |
Vidal Kimani Vidal | RB | 25 | $103,718 | 0.03% |
6 |
Bridges Trikweze Bridges | CB | 26 | $76,254 | 0.03% |
7 |
Rice Brenden Rice | WR | 24 | $57,296 | 0.02% |
8 |
Randolph Garmon Randolph | OLB | 26 | $13,334 | 0.00% |
9 |
Jones Nash Jones | G | 24 | $10,000 | 0.00% |
10 |
Stewart Corey Stewart | T | 24 | $10,000 | 0.00% |
11 |
Washington Savion Washington | T | $10,000 | 0.00% | |
12 |
Purchase Myles Purchase | CB | 24 | $6,667 | 0.00% |
13 |
Edwards TeRah Edwards | DT | 25 | $6,667 | 0.00% |
14 |
McLellan Tyler McLellan | LT | 27 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
15 |
Grimm Luke Grimm | WR | 25 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
16 |
Klotz Stevo Klotz | TE | 25 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
17 |
Guidry Kylan Guidry | OLB | 25 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
18 |
Jones Jaylen Jones | S | 24 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
19 |
Sanders Raheim Sanders | RB | 24 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
20 |
Uiagalelei DJ Uiagalelei | QB | 25 | $2,000 | 0.00% |
21 |
Kaltenberger Josh Kaltenberger | C | 25 | $2,000 | 0.00% |
22 |
Campbell Dalevon Campbell | WR | 25 | $1,334 | 0.00% |
2026 Draft Pool
Projected cap hits for upcoming draft picks. These placeholder figures are NOT being factored into any total salary cap allocations.
| Round / Pick | Player | Pos | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Top-51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1, #22 | $3,573,031 | $3,573,031 | ||
| R2, #55 | $1,538,428 | $653,428 | ||
| R3, #86 | $1,231,006 | $346,006 | ||
| R4, #123 | $1,146,465 | $261,465 | ||
| R6, #202 | $949,199 | $64,199 | ||
| $8,438,129 | $4,898,129 |
2026 Cap Totals
| 2026 NFL Salary Cap | $301,200,000 | |
| 2025 Rollover Cap | $3,501,779 | 25th |
| Adjustment | $-1,350,000 | 24th |
| Adjusted Salary Cap | $303,351,779 | 25th |
| Active Roster | $198,286,271 | 30th |
| Dead Money | $5,548,183 | 28th |
| Top-51 / Off-Season Cap | ||
| Cap Alasd locations (Top-51) | $203,834,454 | 32nd |
| Cap Space (Top-51) | $99,517,325 | 1st |
2026 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Rashawn Slater |
ROSTER BONUS
2026-27 Roster Bonus |
$7,000,000 |
| 3/13/2026 | Justin Herbert |
BASE
2027-28 Base — 3rd league day of 2026 |
$36,000,000 |
| 3/13/2026 | Bud Dupree |
ROSTER BONUS
2026-27 Roster Bonus — 3rd league day of 2026 |
$1,000,000 |
| 3/13/2026 | Troy Dye |
ROSTER BONUS
2026-27 Roster Bonus — 3rd league day of 2026 |
$500,000 |
| 3/15/2026 | JK Scott |
ROSTER BONUS
2026-27 Roster Bonus — 5th league day of 2026 |
$500,000 |
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