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updated through generation 31176 · 17:58 ET · #8246 · BAL · Signed LB Carl Jones Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad.
Week 3 · BAL vs DAL
What should BAL learn about Marlon Humphrey before the 2026 contract window closes?
Marlon Humphrey · 2026 cap hit $26,276,000 · signed through 2026.
Over The Cap · 2026-09-20. Contract term · 2026-09-20. Current club membership checked against the roster.
2026 baseline: Interceptions 0 in 2 games · nflverse player statistics 2026. This is counting production, not an efficiency or player-quality grade.
Why now: This is the largest joined cap commitment among current roster members whose recorded term ends this season. Early-season usage and availability can inform the next contract decision; an expiring term alone is not a recommendation to replace him.
Watch next: 2026-09-27 · BAL at DAL · official availability, playing time and assignments. Separate changes in opportunity from changes in efficiency.
House question based on sourced facts. 18 roster amounts remain unresolved; this is a known subset, not a complete valuation. A cap hit is accounting cost, not a cut saving.
Prior evidence · retain the original season and window
30%plays
BAL ran 11 personnel on 30% of offensive plays in 2025 (290 of 954), the lowest rate in the league.
Window: 2025 regular season
Sharp Football Analysis · n=954
Sharp Football Analysis · 2026-08-3051%plays
BAL used two or more tight ends on 51% of offensive plays in 2025 (484 of 954).
Window: 2025 regular season
Sharp Football Analysis · n=954
Sharp Football Analysis · 2026-08-3028%plays
BAL used two or more running backs on 28% of offensive plays in 2025 (270 of 954).
Window: 2025 regular season
Sharp Football Analysis · n=954
Sharp Football Analysis · 2026-08-3047.5%red-zone trips
BAL scored a touchdown on 47.5% of red-zone trips in 2025 (28 of 59).
Window: 2025 regular season
Pro-Football-Reference · n=59
Pro-Football-Reference · 2026-09-0523.7%dropbacks
BAL blitzed on 23.7% of opponent dropbacks in 2025 (165 of 697).
Window: 2025 regular season
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · n=697
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · 2026-09-03