Panthers sign Brown to reported 4-year, $96M extension

The Carolina Panthers signed defensive tackle Derrick Brown to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Friday.

Financial details weren't confirmed, but it's a new four-year, $96-million deal that includes $63.165 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Brown, who had one year remaining on his rookie deal, is now contracted through the 2028 season. His $24-million average salary is tied for fourth among all defensive tackles, while his guaranteed money ranks fifth, according to Spotrac.

The 2020 first-round pick earned his first Pro Bowl berth in 2023 after setting an NFL record for a defensive lineman with 103 total tackles. He added two sacks and 15 quarterback hits.

Brown has appeared in 66 games in four years with the Panthers, racking up 245 tackles, eight sacks, and 48 quarterback hits.

The 25-year-old is the key player on Carolina's defense after the club traded star pass-rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants in March.

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