Jaelan Phillips

Carolina Panthers, Outside Linebacker
Age: 26y-9m-13d (May 28, 1999)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Miami (FL)
Drafted: Round 1 (#18 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Brian Ayrault, Ben Renzin (WME Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$0

2026 Cash

$0

Career Earnings

$27,277,707

2026-2029 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Jaelan Phillips signed a 4 year, $120,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $80,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $30,000,000. In 2026, Phillips will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $120,000,000
Average Salary:
$30,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$80,000,000
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 27 - - - - -
2027 28 - - - - -
2028 29 - - - - -
2029 30 - - - - -
2030 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 - - - -
2027 28 - - - -
2028 29 - - - -
2029 30 - - - -
2030 31
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 - - - -
2027 28 - - - -
2028 29 - - - -
2029 30 - - - -
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2025 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,018,202
Average Salary:
$3,504,551
Signing Bonus:
$7,555,056
GTD at Sign:
$14,018,202
Total GTD:
$14,018,202
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Jaelan Phillips's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Seasons

5 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$27,277,707

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 22
Active
$8,215,056
$8,215,056
2022 23
Active
$1,297,191
$9,512,247
2023 24
Injured
$1,934,382
$11,446,629
2024 25
Injured
$2,571,573
$14,018,202
2025 26
Retained
Active / Club Exercised
$11,759,505
$1,500,000
$25,777,707
$27,277,707
Total      
$27,277,707
$25,777,707
$27,277,707
Total
$27,277,707

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $13,088,646 $7,555,056 - $5,125,500 $8,505 - $25,777,707
1 $1,500,000 - - - - - $1,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
22
$660,000
$7,555,056
$8,215,056
$8,215,056
2022
23
$1,297,191
$1,297,191
$9,512,247
2023
24
$1,934,382
$1,934,382
$11,446,629
2024
25
$2,571,573
$2,571,573
$14,018,202
2025
26
$6,625,500
$1,500,000
$5,125,500
$8,505
$11,759,505
$1,500,000
$25,777,707
$27,277,707
Total
$14,588,646
$7,555,056
$5,125,500
$8,505
$27,277,707
$25,777,707
$27,277,707
Total
$14,588,646
$7,555,056
$5,125,500
$8,505
$27,277,707

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $13,088,646 $7,555,056 - $5,125,500 $8,505 - $25,777,707
1 $1,500,000 - - - - - $1,500,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 MIA 5 - 18 Knee
2023 MIA 13 - 18 Achilles
  • Mar 09, 2026 Signed a 4 year $120 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Nov 03, 2025 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Miami (MIA) for 2026 3rd round pick
  • Oct 04, 2024 Fined $16,883 Roughing the Passer against Tennessee (TEN)
  • Apr 29, 2024 Miami (MIA) exercised a $13.25 million option for 2025
  • Jun 09, 2021 Signed a 4 year $14 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 29, 2021 Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 1 (#18 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 04, 2024 Roughing the Passer against Tennessee (TEN) $16,883
Fines: 1 $16,883
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 PHI 17 17 819 77.78 5 53 29 24 1 0
2024 MIA 4 3 134 11.78 1 6 2 4 0 0
2023 MIA 8 6 367 33.42 7 43 28 15 0 1
2022 MIA 17 15 840 79.55 7 60 37 23 1 0
2021 MIA 17 5 603 52.30 9 42 23 19 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$17.3M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $52,015,059
  • Avg. Salary: $17,338,353
  • NFL Rank: 159

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2030
  • Avg. Salary: $30,000,000
  • NFL Rank: 39

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Jaelan Phillips to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Jonathan Greenard 4 $76,000,000 $19,000,000 26
Greg Rousseau 4 $80,000,000 $20,000,000 24
Nik Bonitto 4 $106,000,000 $26,500,000 25
George Karlaftis 4 $88,000,000 $22,000,000 24
Averages 4 $87,500,000 $21,875,000 24.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Phillips's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $64,590,909 $21,530,303

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Phillips statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm Catch Rate/Yr QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Jonathan Greenard
2022-2023
 67.65 49.80 1.96 0.61 2.00 0.00 1.35 70.80
Greg Rousseau
2023-2024
 94.12 61.08 2.06 0.41 2.00 80.00 2.28 84.35
Nik Bonitto
2023-2024
 94.12 54.51 1.75 0.67 1.47 50.00 1.81 70.75
George Karlaftis
2023-2024
 94.12 70.89 1.56 0.58 1.44 75.00 2.50 66.20
Average 87.50 59.07 1.83 0.57 1.73 51.25 1.99 73.03
Jaelan Phillips
2024-2025
 61.76 44.74 1.48 0.29 1.62 78.80 2.95 70.05
Pct Change -29.42 -24.26 -19.13 -49.12 -6.36 -53.76 48.24 -4.08
Median Prime % Change -21.70%
Average Prime % Change -17.24%

Calculated Market Value: Jaelan Phillips

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
3 years, $52,015,059 $17,338,353
Top