Panthers’ Big Bet on Jaelan Phillips | Carolina Panthers News

The Panthers just dropped $120 million on Jaelan Phillips, hoping he’ll be the elite pass rusher they desperately need — especially with rookie Nic Scourton sidelined. Ranked 17th among edge rushers and top in the NFC South by Bleacher Report, Phillips brings speed, moves like the cross-chop, and elite pressure stats (73 pressures in 2025) to fill that void. He’s also solid against the run, earning a 74 overall grade from PFF. If he lives up to his ranking, this deal could be a game-changer — but if not? That contract might haunt Carolina for years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db6bd5ff5b61dd16