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PFF LB Devin Lloyd signs with Carolina Panthers 2025 PFF Grade: 88.4 2025 PFF WAR: 0.24 Contract: 3 years, $45 million PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $48 million PFF Contract Grade: Good After two years as a good linebacker, Lloyd became one of the game’s best in 2025 by producing an 85.2 PFF run-defense grade and a 78.9 PFF coverage mark. Carolina lands a much-needed playmaker over the middle after placing 29th in PFF overall grade at linebacker, and to add Lloyd below market projection is terrific.

2 years $12.5 million solid deal for both player and team

I can tell you the Cowboys were still talking to Lloyd when I checked in at 7:30 tonight but there was a sense his price was gonna be a little high for them. Patrick Queen still one I’m watching https://x.com/slaternfl/status/2031197174734692597?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Albert Breer: Devin Lloyd's camp was shooting for $20 million per—they fall short of that, in a tough market for off-ball linebackers. But Carolina winds up with a really good player, who's steadily improved the last couple years. https://x.com/albertbreer/status/2031196112661381567?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Now we know why he was taking his time, he was most likely waiting to see if any other team was gonna offer more than $15 mil a year

Panthers add another big piece in LB Devin Lloyd Top 150 ranking: 3 Reported deal: 3 years, $45 million Grade: A Lloyd comes in pretty far under our projection of $19 million per year. He is tied for the fourth-highest-paid off-ball linebacker in the league, according to Over the Cap. He played like one of the best off-ball linebackers in football in 2025, and he will still only be 27 when the 2026 season begins. Lloyd is an explosive playmaker with a well-rounded skill set for the position. He is excellent in coverage. He is physical in run defense. He can blitz. He can run sideline to sideline. He had the production last season with 28 pressures and five interceptions. This had all the makings of a deal closer to the top of the market, which is held by the 49ers’ Fred Warner at $21 million APY. Lloyd slots in well below that number. This is a great deal for the Panthers. — Popper The Athletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7093735/2026/03/09/nfl-free-agency-grades-2026/

Devin Lloyd CARLinebacker#0 Panthers agreed to terms with LB Devin Lloyd, formerly of the Jaguars, on a three-year, $45 million contract. The Panthers are giving Lloyd $25 million guaranteed in the deal. Lloyd has been starting in the middle of the Jaguars’ defense since getting drafted in the first round four years ago. He tallied five interceptions, including a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown, en route to a Pro Bowl selection and second-team All Pro honors. PFF graded the 27-year-old with an 89.1 overall grade, good for No. 3 among linebackers. The Panthers add an all-round starter for $15 million per year in Lloyd.

It’s nearly the same contract as Nick Bolton and Jamien Sherwood with $5 million less in guarantees Dan Morgan and Brandt Tillis are cooking https://x.com/joshnorris/status/2031192048670286026?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://x.com/marcus_mosher/status/2031188526449000703?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

beat me to it, well done

Now that's great news

I personally have not been able to verify interest. But we’ll see. https://x.com/nick_underhill/status/2031168893264289809?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Phillips is a major upgrade and a bona fide difference making OLB he's a complete player, terrific pass rusher and excellent vs the run this is a very exciting acquisition

Chad Ochocinco Yo @DevinLloyd_ once you get here I’ll show you all the good spots to eat. #whodey

#Panthers are trying to get back in the race for Lloyd but paying Phillips 30M a year is a lot to come back and sign a LB that wants 16-20M a year https://x.com/fadeorflex25/status/2031141779341291555?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

NFL #Jaguars Devin Lloyd signing is coming down to #Saints and #Bengals, favorites right now are the Bengals but Saints are making a strong push while Panthers are slowly fading out of mix unless they up the payout https://x.com/fadeorflex25/status/2031133702340653318?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

My bad this was a quote from someone on Twitter I forgot to post link Rapaport just said this on NFLNetwork

Rapoport on Devin Lloyd and getting a deal done: Maybe could be something that gets done tonight

according to someone on Twitter: Lloyd will take his time in deciding on a new team

per me and Adam Schefter

100%

Panthers sign edge Jaelan Phillips Terms: Four years, $120 million Grade: B- The Panthers needed edge help and decided to pay up to get it. They landed Phillips to improve a unit that ranked 24th in pass rush win rate and 32nd in run stop win rate last season. Phillips should be an asset in both areas. The former Dolphin and Eagle has never had a double-digit sack season but clearly makes an impact as an edge rusher. Injuries derailed his early career in Miami: a torn Achilles in 2023 and a partially torn ACL in 2024 set him back. But he was effective again last season between Miami and Philadelphia and, critically, played 17 games. Phillips ranked in the 92nd percentile in pressure rate and 55th percentile in pass rush win rate and run stop win rate at edge. At 27 years old, the Panthers are getting Phillips in the prime of his career, and he fills a major need. Nic Scourton showed promise as a rookie, but they need an edge opposite him. D.J. Wonnum, who ranked in the 12th percentile in pass rush win rate at edge last season, is a free agent. At $30 million per year, this is a big contract, but it's not the top of the market. Accounting for cap inflation, Phillips' deal is the 26th highest in terms of APY by an edge rusher since 2015, per OverTheCap.com. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47911726/2026-nfl-free-agency-grades-signings-trades-latest-best-worst-deals-draft-outlook