Zaire Barnes' contract explained
Zaire Barnes is a linebacker for the New York Giants, with a $3.2M contract that runs through 2026, averaging $790K a year. $280K of it is guaranteed. His 2026 cap hit is $1.1M. PlainStats calculated these figures from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale.
- Position
- Linebacker
- Team
- New York Giants
- Age
- 26
- Total value
- $3.2M
- Average per year
- $790K
- Guaranteed
- $280K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $280K
- Runs through
- 2026
- 2026 cap hit
- $1.1M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 7
- Defense
- 11 tackles, 1 forced fumble
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Zaire Barnes make?
Zaire Barnes has a $3.2M contract, which averages $790K a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Zaire Barnes' contract?
Zaire Barnes' contract runs through the 2026 season.
How much of Zaire Barnes' contract is guaranteed?
$280K of the $3.2M is guaranteed. $280K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Zaire Barnes' 2026 cap hit?
Zaire Barnes counts $1.1M against the Giants' 2026 cap.
What team does Zaire Barnes play for?
Zaire Barnes plays linebacker for the New York Giants.
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