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Panthers Land Jaelan Phillips on Reported Four-Year, $120 Million Deal

Reported in the NFL’s legal tampering window, the move reflects Carolina’s push to fix a pass rush that struggled to generate sacks.

Nov 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) reacts after the game against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets, led by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, report Phillips agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed.
  • Because the agreement came during the legal tampering period, it cannot be finalized until the new league year begins on March 11.
  • The development followed earlier reports of significant progress on a return to Philadelphia, leaving the Eagles to address a fresh edge-rush vacancy.
  • Carolina targeted Phillips to boost a defense that ranked near the bottom in sacks and pressures last season, with plans to pair him alongside defensive tackle Derrick Brown.
  • Despite a torn Achilles in 2023 and a partial ACL tear in 2024, Phillips played all 17 games in 2025 and posted top-tier pressure numbers, including 73 pressures that ranked among the league’s best.