Ainias Smith

Carolina Panthers, Wide Receiver
Age: 24y-9m-7d (May 31, 2001)
Exp: 1 Years
Country: US
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: Round 5 (#152 overall), 2024
Agent(s): Ben Setas (SportsTrust Advisors)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,005,000

2026 Cash

$1,005,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Ainias Smith signed a 1 year, $1,005,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including an average annual salary of $1,005,000. In 2026, Smith will earn a base salary of $1,005,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,005,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,005,000
Average Salary:
$1,005,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / ERFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 25 $1,005,000 0.33% $1,005,000 $1,005,000 -
2027 26
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 25 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 0.33% -
2027 26
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 25 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $1,005,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2027 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,354,296
Average Salary:
$1,088,574
Signing Bonus:
$334,296
GTD at Sign:
$334,296
Total GTD:
$334,296
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
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Seasons

1 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$1,245,411

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 23
Active
$1,002,906
$1,002,906
 Champion
2025 24
Reserve
Retained
$234,000
$8,505
$1,236,906
$1,245,411
Total      
$1,245,411
$1,236,906
$1,245,411
2026 25
Active
$1,005,000
Total
$2,250,411

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $668,610 $334,296 - - $8,505 - $1,011,411
1 $234,000 - - - - - $234,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
23
$668,610
$334,296
$1,002,906
$1,002,906
2025
24
$234,000
$8,505
$234,000
$8,505
$1,236,906
$1,245,411
Total
$902,610
$334,296
$8,505
$1,245,411
$1,236,906
$1,245,411
2026
25
$1,005,000
$1,005,000
Total
$1,907,610
$334,296
$8,505
$2,250,411

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $668,610 $334,296 - - $8,505 - $1,011,411
1 $234,000 - - - - - $234,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 PHI 1 - 7 Ankle
  • Jan 12, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Aug 28, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Carolina (CAR)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • May 13, 2024 Signed a 4 year $4.35 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 27, 2024 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 5 (#152 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Touchdowns Fum
2024 PHI 7 1 49 4.24 7 41 1 0
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