Panthers restructure DL Tershawn Wharton's contract

Panthers Roster Move Makes $9.7 Million in Cap Space

About a week ago, it became clear that the Carolina Panthers weren’t yet ready to start the 2026 NFL season. They still had to clear some room against the salary cap.While the need appeared to be about $6 million, the Panthers took care of that and then some on Thursday with a contract restructuring that […]

Panthers restructure DL Tershawn Wharton's contract

The Panthers have created some more cap room ahead of Week 1.

Panthers Restructure DT Tershawn Wharton For $9.7M In Cap Savings

Per Spotrac, the Panthers are converting $12.2 million of DT Tershawn Wharton‘s base salary into a signing bonus and adding three void years to create $9.7 million in 2026 cap space. Spotrac adds Wharton has two years and $28.85 million remaining on a three-year deal signed last offseason. He’s currently on the PUP list as […]