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Tershawn Wharton

Number #98
Position Defensive Tackle
Measurables 6' 1" / 280LBS
Age 28
Draft / Org Missouri S&T
Through 2027$30.9M

2 years$15.5M a yearFully guaranteed

2.9%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
242ndhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.9%of the Panthers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 28 $8.9M — This season
2027 29 $22.1M +149%
2028 30 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs WhartonCap hit
239 Divine Deablo ATL 28 2027 +$0.1M $8.9M 240 Michael Pittman Jr. PIT 29 2029 Same $8.9M 241 Deommodore Lenoir SF 27 2030 Same $8.9M 242 Tershawn Wharton CAR 28 2028 $8.9M 243 Myles Garrett LAR 31 2031 Same $8.8M 244 Azeez Al-Shaair HOU 29 2030 -$0.1M $8.8M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $15.5M a year

JordynBrooks $15.5Ma year 4 years, Dolphins Age 29 O'CyrusTorrence $15.6Ma year 5 years, Bills Age 26 JoshJacobs $15.6Ma year 2 years, Packers Age 28
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
CAR
—
$8,855,333
—
2027
CAR
—
$22,080,334
—
2028
CAR
—
$7,341,000
— Void Year
Contract Notes: Reserve/PUP