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updated through generation 31176 · 17:58 ET · #7147 · JAX · BJ Ojulari (DE) signed to Practice Squad.

Week 3 · JAX vs NE

What should JAX learn about Arik Armstead before the 2026 contract window closes?

Arik Armstead · 2026 cap hit $19,385,294 · signed through 2026.

Over The Cap · 2026-09-20. Contract term · 2026-09-20. Current club membership checked against the roster.

2026 baseline: Sacks 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 · NE at JAX · official availability, playing time and assignments. Separate changes in opportunity from changes in efficiency.

House question based on sourced facts. 19 roster amounts remain unresolved; this is a known subset, not a complete valuation. A cap hit is accounting cost, not a cut saving.

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