The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, and Over the Cap has the contract details.
Tillery signed a one-year contract worth $1.487 million. Of the total contract value, $1.3 million is base salary, of which $750,000 is guaranteed salary. Tillery also received a $187,500 signing bonus.
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With a total of $937,500 guaranteed, Tillery’s 2026 salary cap hit is $1.262 million.
Jerry Tillery with Colts
Tillery has played more of a rotation role over the past four seasons, averaging 452 shots per year during that span. Most of his NFL games have been rushing to the quarterback. Tillery spent the 2025 season with the Kansas City Chiefs, recording 12 pressures while playing some special teams games.
The addition of Tillery provides more competition for the defensive tackle rotation behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart. Perhaps the hope is that Tillery can provide additional pass rush and compete for playing time with Antetomiwa Adebawo and Colby Wooden, who won’t be playing tackle for the Colts.
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Tillery’s presence could help increase competition in the frontcourt, which in turn could help improve the level of play.
If the Colts cut Tillery during the roster reduction, Indianapolis’ salary cap hit would be as high as $937,500.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL Free Agency: Jerry Tillery’s 2026 salary cap hit with Colts
