Ahkello Witherspoon Contract: Salary, Cap Hit, Potential Extension

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) celebrates an interception during a NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
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BetMGM Staff @BETMGM Apr 03, 2023, 10:13 PM

Ahkello Witherspoon had a career year in 2021, recording three interceptions in just nine appearances for the Steelers, but struggled with consistency and injuries in 2022.

Ahkello Witherspoon Salary

In 2023, the cornerback will earn a base salary of $4,000,000.

Witherspoon signed a two-year deal worth $8,000,000 with Pittsburgh on March 25, 2022. It included a $2,965,000 signing bonus, $2,965,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.

Ahkello Witherspoon Cap Hit

The 29-year-old’s contract will carry a cap hit of $5,482,500 in 2023, with a dead cap value of $1,482,500.

Ahkello Witherspoon Potential Extension

Witherspoon needs to prove he’s healthy and can consistently perform at an average level to earn a potential extension with the Steelers.

Regardless, he might be looking for a one- or two-year deal worth about $2-3 million per season.

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