The Carolina Panthers just made a game-changing move to keep their defensive anchor in-house. Star defensive tackle Derrick Brown has signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension 🤑, including $63 million guaranteed. The deal solidifies Brown as the NFL’s fourth-highest-paid DT behind Chris Jones, Christian Wilkins, and Justin Madubuike.
🔥 The Deal Breakdown
Brown’s $24 million/year salary reflects his meteoric rise since being drafted 7th overall in 2020. While other top-paid DTs hit free agency this offseason, Brown stayed loyal to Carolina — and it’s paying off 💰.
🏆 From Rookie to Record-Breaker
2022: 67 tackles (Panthers’ lineman record)
2023: 103 tackles + first Pro Bowl nod
Career: 8 total sacks
Not bad for a guy who’s still only 26! With Brown anchoring the line, the Panthers’ defense just got a lot scarier. 💪
