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Karson Sharar

Number #43
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 2" / 231LBS
Age 23
Draft / Org Iowa
Through 2029$4.7M

4 years$1.2M a yearFully guaranteed

0.3%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
1648thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.3%of the Cardinals payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 23 $972K — This season
2027 24 $1.1M +16%
2028 25 $1.2M +10%
2029 26 $1.4M +9%
2030 27 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs ShararCap hit
1645 Seydou Traore MIA 24 2030 Same $980K 1646 Keyron Crawford LV 23 2030 Same $977K 1647 Taylen Green CLE 24 2030 Same $974K 1648 Karson Sharar ARI 23 2030 $972K 1649 Jackie Marshall TEN 23 2030 Same $971K 1650 Bauer Sharp TB 23 2030 Same $971K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $1.2M a year

RayuanLane III $1.2Ma year 3 years, Jaguars Age 23 GavinBartholomew $1.2Ma year 3 years, Vikings Age 23 LaJohntayWester $1.2Ma year 3 years, Ravens Age 24
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
ARI
—
$971,941
—
2027
ARI
—
$1,132,108
—
2028
ARI
—
$1,247,108
—
2029
ARI
—
$1,362,108
—
2030
ARI
UFA