Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Parker Hughes (53) runs off the field during rookie minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. Today was the second of a three day camp concluding Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Parker Hughes (53) runs off the field during rookie minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. Today was the second of a three day camp concluding Sunday.
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Yearly salary cap hits, contract details for Jaguars LB Parker Hughes

The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially signed linebacker Parker Hughes to a four-year rookie deal, and Over the Cap has the contract details and yearly salary cap hits.

This four-year deal for Hughes totals $4.510 million, which averages out to $1.127 million per year. Of Hughes’ contract, $130,792 is fully guaranteed, coming in the form of a signing bonus.

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Hughes will earn a base salary of $885,000 for the 2026 season, and that figure will increase each season, maxing out at $1.280 million in 2029, the final year of his deal.

The aforementioned signing bonus will be prorated for salary cap purposes over the life of the contract, accounting for $32,698 against the cap each season.

Parker Hughes’ salary cap hits by year with Jaguars

In a crowded linebacker room for the Jaguars, Hughes’ early contributions will likely come on special teams. He played nearly 600 special teams snaps in college and has impressive speed, running a 4.39-second 40-yard dash.

In the long run, the Jaguars like his ability to defend the run.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Yearly salary cap hits, contract details for Jaguars LB Parker Hughes

Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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