
Walter Nolen's contract explained
Walter Nolen is an interior defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals, with a $21.6M contract that runs through 2028, averaging $5.4M a year. $21.6M of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $5.4M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Interior defensive lineman
- Age
- 22
- Total value
- $21.6M
- Average per year
- $5.4M
- Guaranteed
- $21.6M
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $21.6M
- Runs through
- 2028
- 2026 cap hit
- $5.4M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 6
- Defense
- 13 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 QB hits
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Walter Nolen make?
Walter Nolen has a $21.6M contract, which averages $5.4M a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Walter Nolen's contract?
Walter Nolen's contract runs through the 2028 season.
How much of Walter Nolen's contract is guaranteed?
$21.6M of the $21.6M is guaranteed. $21.6M was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Walter Nolen's 2026 cap hit?
Walter Nolen counts $5.4M against the Cardinals' 2026 cap.
What team does Walter Nolen play for?
Walter Nolen plays interior defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals.
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