Carolina’s Cap Comparison: Quarterbacks

Next Year

The only money going to quarterbacks in 2027 for the Carolina Panthers is Bryce’s $25.9 million fully guaranteed fifth year option that was recently picked up by the team. Aside from that, the Panthers have no financial obligations at quarterback beyond this season. With the fifth year option being fully guaranteed, it is also (almost) fully guaranteed that Bryce Young will be in Carolina next season as well. The Panthers could potentially lower that cap hit by extending Young, though they would be wise to wait and not fall into the Daniel Jones trap.

Measuring Up

Between Young and Pickett, the Panthers have about 5.2% of this year’s cap going to the quarterbacks. On average, NFL teams spend about 9.15% on that position, though quarterback is definitely the position with the highest variability due to the importance and limited number of quality quarterbacks. The Panthers currently sit 23rd in the league, with the Bengals (17.9%) and Rams (16.76%) leading the league. Even Bryce Young’s fifth year option would only put the Panthers around the middle of the pack around 9%. The Saints are actually spending the least amount on quarterbacks this season with only 1.62% of their cap dedicated to the position.