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Chau Smith-Wade

Number #26
Position Cornerback
Measurables 5' 11" / 176LBS
Age 24
Draft / Org Washington State
Through 2027$2.4M

2 years$1.2M a yearFully guaranteed

0.4%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1291sthighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.4%of the Panthers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 24 $1.2M — This season
2027 25 $1.3M +9%
2028 26 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs Smith-WadeCap hit
1288 Mike Washington Jr. LV 23 2030 Same $1.2M 1289 Jeremiah Trotter Jr. PHI — 2028 Same $1.2M 1290 Malik Muhammad II CHI 22 2030 Same $1.2M 1291 Chau Smith-Wade CAR 24 2028 $1.2M 1292 Hunter Nourzad KC 26 2028 Same $1.2M 1293 Wade Woodaz HOU 22 2030 Same $1.2M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $1.2M a year

MaxBredeson $1.2Ma year 4 years, Vikings Age 24 EmmettJohnson $1.2Ma year 4 years, Chiefs Age 23 BillySchrauth $1.2Ma year 4 years, Buccaneers Age 23
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CAR
—
$1,165,516
—
2027
CAR
—
$1,270,996
—
2028
CAR
UFA