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Ikem Ekwonu

Number #79
Position Offensive Tackle
Measurables 6' 4" / 320LBS
Age 25
Draft / Org NC State
Through 2026$17.6M

1 year$17.6M a yearFully guaranteed

5.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
77thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
5.7%of the Panthers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $17.6M — This season
2027 27 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs EkwonuCap hit
74 Terry McLaurin WSH 31 2029 +$0.4M $18.0M 75 D.J. Reed DET 30 2028 +$0.3M $17.9M 76 Fred Warner SF 30 2030 +$0.3M $17.9M 77 Ikem Ekwonu CAR 26 2027 $17.6M 78 Mike Onwenu NE 29 2027 -$0.1M $17.5M 79 Cooper Kupp SEA 33 2028 -$0.1M $17.5M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $17.6M a year

JakobiMeyers $17.6Ma year 3 years, Jaguars Age 30 MikeOnwenu $17.5Ma year 1 year, Patriots Age 29 Wan'DaleRobinson $17.5Ma year 4 years, Titans Age 25
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CAR
—
$17,568,160
—
2027
CAR
UFA
Contract Notes: Reserve/PUP