Panthers Sign Edge Rusher Jaelan Phillips to $120M Deal

The Carolina Panthers signed edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed. Despite his injury history, the Panthers view Phillips as a cornerstone defender. Phillips recorded 79 total pressures in 2025, ranking seventh in the NFL. He is expected to thrive in Ejiro Evero’s defensive scheme, which prioritizes pressure from the front four without relying heavily on the blitz.