During free agency, the Cleveland Browns signed DT Malik Jackson to a 1-year deal worth $3.75 million. As he did with other free agents, Browns GM Andrew Berry included some void years in the deal to save some cap space in 2021 and shift the heavier finances to a dead year in 2022.
DT Malik Jackson’s Contract, Cap Hits Per Year
| 2021 | $1,100,000 | $631,250 | $117,188 | $0 | $1,848,438 |
| 2022 | $0 | $631,250 | $0 | $1,262,500 | $1,893,750 |
| 2023 | $0 | $631,250 | $0 | ($631,250) | $0 |
| 2024 | $0 | $631,250 | $0 | ($631,250) | $0 |
| Total | $1,100,000 | $2,525,000 | $117,188 | $0 | $3,742,188 |
- With the exception of his roster bonus, Jackson’s contract is fully guaranteed — that includes his $1.