The Dallas Cowboys rolled the dice on Jayron Kearse with another one-year deal in 2021, and the 27-year-old blossomed. Kearse set career benchmarks in every major statistical category. He accumulated 101 tackles, two interceptions, 1.0 sacks, and ten pass deflections, earning his first multi-year contract since 2016.
Jayron Kearse Salary
In 2022, the Cowboys signed Kearse to a two-year, $10,000,000 contract. The deal included a $3,500,000 signing bonus, with $5,000,000 guaranteed at signing and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Jayron Kearse Cap Hit
Kearse carries a cap hit of $6,161,754 this season. Further, he has a dead cap hit of $1,750,000.
Jayron Kearse Potential Extension
Kearse has one year left on his latest contract with the Cowboys. Although he didn’t reach his previous high marks in 2022, the former seventh-round pick was integral to the Cowboys’ defense. All 14 of Kearse’s appearances were starts, and he ranked third on the team with 77 tackles, fourth in pass deflections with five, and set a new personal best with 2.0 sacks.