Done Deal! Panthers, Derrick Brown Agree to Contract Extension

At the NFL owners’ meeting in Orlando, reporters were informed by Carolina Panthers general manager Dan

Morgan that he had been in talks with Derrick Brown’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, over a contract extension. He was

optimistic that the two parties would reach an agreement, and today that was accomplished.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Brown and the Panthers have reached an agreement on a four-year, $96 million

contract, with $63.1 million guaranteed.

In 2023, Brown’s 103 tackles throughout a single season set an NFL record for defensive tackles. In addition, he had

two sacks, seven tackles for loss, six passes defensed, and fifteen quarterback hits.

Although it took him a few years to establish himself in the league, the former first-round choice is now regarded as

one of the best players at his position. The team’s decision to trade Brian Burns to New York effectively freed up

funds for Brown’s extension, keeping him in Carolina until 2028. Brown is a key component of the Panthers’

defensive line that Ejiro Evero and the organization plan to build around.