Colts sign rookie Jalen Farmer to four-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of offensive lineman Jalen Farmer to a four-year rookie contract totaling $5.570 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of $1.190 million, with Farmer's base salary starting at $885,000 in the 2026 season and increasing yearly. Farmer is viewed as a potential right tackle or guard amid competition for starting positions on the offensive line. His contract outlines salary cap hits that will rise each season, reaching $1.577 million in the final year. The Colts expect Farmer to compete for playing time this summer.
- •Farmer's total contract averages $1.392 million per year.
- •Base salary increases each season, peaking at $1.280 million.
- •Salary cap hits are set at $1.182M for 2026 and rise thereafter.
- •Farmer could compete for a starting role at guard or right tackle.
- •Signing affects future roster and salary cap strategies for the Colts.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Yearly salary cap hits, contract details for Colts rookie Jalen Farmer
"With Colts OL Jalen Farmer signing his rookie deal, OTC has the yearly salary cap hits and contract details.
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