Zakee Wheatley's contract explained
Zakee Wheatley is a safety for the Carolina Panthers, with a $5.1M contract that runs through 2029, averaging $1.3M a year. $669K 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
- Safety
- Age
- 24
- Total value
- $5.1M
- Average per year
- $1.3M
- Guaranteed
- $669K
- Fully guaranteed at signing
- $669K
- Runs through
- 2029
- 2026 cap hit
- $1.1M
Calculated by PlainStats from the draft slot and the CBA rookie scale (not a reported figure).
2026 stats
- Games
- 6
- Defense
- 26 tackles, 4 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble
Regular season through week 8. Source: nflverse.
Quick answers
How much does Zakee Wheatley make?
Zakee Wheatley has a $5.1M contract, which averages $1.3M a year. PlainStats calculated this from the CBA rookie scale.
How long is Zakee Wheatley's contract?
Zakee Wheatley's contract runs through the 2029 season.
How much of Zakee Wheatley's contract is guaranteed?
$669K of the $5.1M is guaranteed. $669K was fully guaranteed at signing. These are PlainStats calculations.
What is Zakee Wheatley's 2026 cap hit?
Zakee Wheatley counts $1.1M against the Panthers' 2026 cap.
What team does Zakee Wheatley play for?
Zakee Wheatley plays safety for the Carolina Panthers.
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