There is little reason to pay attention Carolina Panthers In recent years – especially in defense. So Jaycee Horn will definitely turn his head before free agency opens up to become the highest paying DB in NFL history.
It was announced on Monday The Horn and the Panthers reached the deal on a $100 million extension for four years.. It should set a new market for cornerbacks under the ever-growing salary cap and be a temporary high water mark before Derek Stingley Jr. and the Source Gardner Sign New Deal.
Horn, the eighth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, is one of the Panthers' most important defensive sums. He is not a blockade corner in the strictest sense of the word, but he thrives as a multifaceted tool for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. The Horn has managed to use a 6'1, 200 pound frame to play Joker when needed, either in pass-rushing roles or run support.
This is where the horn truly shines. In 2024, Pro Football Focus came in 11th as the pass rush cornerback in the NFL, finishing third in the NFL with cornerback sacks. This is the value he brings to the Panthers' inside-out approach, with more emphasis on running the ball and running rather than worrying about covering external passes.
The initial reaction may feel this is an overpayment, but that's not really the case. We are simply setting new magnitudes in line with increasing pay caps. Horn's contract will soon be running, and could rise soon as this free agency period, as Jevon Holland, DJ Reid, Carlton Davis and others are in the open market.
The Carolina Panthers said they are highly selective in identifying players who are critical of their football vision and getting the deal done. So far, the team has re-signed three key players at Horn, centre Austin Corbett and tight end Tomito Lemol. With more money to spend the front office, try to address the biggest needs of both sides of the ball.
