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Profile
Age
31
Yrs Pro
10
Drafted
2016 · R1 · #7
Frame & Athleticism2016 Combine · vs all DEs 2000-2024
40-Yard Dash5.056th · Below Avg
Vertical Jump3239th · Below Avg
Broad Jump11661st · Average
3-Cone Drill7.5113th · Below Avg
20-Yd Shuttle4.4731st · Below Avg
Career10 NFL seasons on active rosters
Seasons
10
Games on Roster
156
Pro Bowls
3
All-Pro (1st)
1
All-Pro (2nd)
1
Career Production
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Contract1 yr remaining · $33.80M through 2028
| Year | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Bonus Proration | Dead Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26.60M | $23.00M | $3.60M | $20.80M |
| 2027 | $3.60M | — | $3.60M | — |
| 2028 | $3.60M | — | $3.60M | — |
Cap hit ranks #7 of 291 active DTs.
Fully guaranteed: $10.00M.
Grades & Position RankVs active DTs
Overall
98th
Production
86th
Size
22nd
Cap Hit
98th
Tenure
93rd
Transaction History1 entry
Mar 17, 2026status_changeDeForest Buckner status: Day-To-Day → Active—
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