Panthers, Derrick Brown agree to 4-year extension
The Carolina Panthers have cemented a cornerstone of their franchise.
As announced by the team on Friday afternoon, defensive tackle Derrick Brown has agreed to a multi-year extension. Per ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, Brown will be signing a four-year, $96 million deal with approximately $63.1 in guarantees.
Carolina selected Brown with the seventh overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft. Since then, the Auburn University product has served as a pillar in the middle of the Panthers defense—having played in 66 of a possible 67 games over four pro campaigns.
In that time, Brown has amassed 245 combined tackles (28 for a loss), 8.0 sacks, 48 quarterback hits, two interceptions and 21 passes defensed. He’s fresh off recording 103 tackles in 2023—which not only stands as a new single-season NFL record for a defensive lineman, but also helped him earn the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.
Brown’s deal will make him the fourth-highest paid player at his position on an annual basis—behind Kansas City’s Chris Jones, Las Vegas’ Christian Wilkins and Baltimore’s Justin Madubuike.
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Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) during pregame…
Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) during pregame warm ups against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Derrick Brown #95 of the Carolina Panthers sacks Desmond Ridder #9…
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Derrick Brown #95 of the Carolina Panthers sacks Desmond Ridder #9…
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 18: Derrick Brown #95 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Foster Moreau…
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Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Jammie Robinson (22) and quarterback Bryce…
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Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) with tight…
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Amare Barno #90 and Derrick Brown #95 of the Carolina…
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Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) and linebacker…
Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) and linebacker Amare Barno (90) react to a sack by Brown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) is tackled…
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Nov 26, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) stands in the pocket…
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 10: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled…
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Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) is introduced…
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Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is tackled…
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Dec 24, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) during the…
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Jan 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) reacts in…
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