Travelle Wharton Signs 6 Year Deal
February 14, 2008
The Carolina Panthers signed OT Travelle Wharton to a six year deal today that locks up their starting LT. Wharton was a 3rd round pick from the University of South Carolina and had just finished his original four year rookie deal and would have been a free agent Feb. 29th. Wharton had a good season coming back from a torn ACL and is viewed by the team as an important part of the offensive line.
Wharton performed well in his first season back from a serious injury and has the right balance that the team likes of youth and experience. This move allows the team to leave Jordan Gross at RT if he is resigned.
Wharton has often said he enjoys playing for the Panthers and being close to his hometown in Simpsonville, SC. He has done everything asked of him by the team and exudes positivity to everyone around him. During his recovery from his surgery he often worked out with Mike Rucker who was coming off a similar injury.
This signing now locks up a player who is positive, wants to be on the team, works well with others, and does everything asked of him by the team. Wharton has the exact type of attitude that the team wants to have around as building blocks and leaders of the franchise.
