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Profile
Age
30
Yrs Pro
8
Drafted
2018 · R3 · #87
Frame & Athleticism2018 Combine · vs all EDGEs 2000-2024
Vertical Jump3120th · Below Avg
Broad Jump11750th · Average
3-Cone Drill7.1633rd · Below Avg
20-Yd Shuttle4.2562nd · Average
Career8 NFL seasons on active rosters
Seasons
8
Games on Roster
121
Career Production
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Contract2 yrs remaining · $16.00M in cap hits 2026-2027
Total value$16.0M
Guaranteed$11.0M
Per year$8.0M
Seasons left2 thru 2027
69% guaranteed31% not guaranteedSigned 2026
Cap hit by season
$6.8M
2026
$9.3M
2027out
FA
2028 Guaranteed salaryRest of the cap hit
If released before June 1First season a cut saves cap: 2027
2026Dead money$11.0MCosts$4.3M
2027Dead money$4.3MSaves$5.0M
2026 cap hit: $2.50M base salary, $4.25M prorated bonus.
Cap hit ranks #45 of 260 active EDGEs.
2026 guaranteed salary: $2.50M.
2026 dead money if released: $11.00M before June 1, $6.75M after June 1. If traded: $8.50M before June 1, $4.25M after June 1.
2026 Position Rating#86 of 144 edge rushers · through week 8
41
Sacks per game0.127th
QB hits per game0.857th
Tackles for loss per game0.08th
Tackles per game2.037th
Forced fumbles and passes defended per game0.373rd
Percentile among 144 edge rushers with enough playing time. 4 games this season. His 2025 rating (61) counts for 50% of this one, less as he plays more. Source: NFL play-by-play via nflverse, and FTN charting.
Grades & Position RankVs active EDGEs
Overall
53rd
Production
31st
Size
5th
Cap Hit
83rd
Tenure
87th
Transaction History4 entries
Oct 10, 2026StatusArden Key status: Active → Day-To-Day—
Oct 10, 2026StatusIND: Placed DE Arden Key on injured reserve—
Mar 9, 2026CutArden Key (LB) removed from roster—
Mar 9, 2026SigningArden Key (LB) added to roster—
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