Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman rarely fails to snatch a player he is genuinely interested in, but he was likely not anticipating the uber-aggressive approach the Carolina Panthers would take to NFL free agency. The Cats have agreed to a mind-boggling, four-year, 120 million contract with outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. There are $80 million in guarantees.
The Eagles were seemingly making progress with their unrestricted free agent, but the Panther clearly did not want to enter the 2026-27 season without adding Phillips. Despite never registering double-digit sacks in a single campaign (injuries played a role), the No. 18 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft is able to secure a mammoth deal for himself. It will be interesting to see how this massive move will affect the pass-rusher market for the remainder of the offseason.
While there are valid concerns about the cost of this investment, there is no denying that the Panthers need a game-changer on the edge.
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