Panthers expected to sign DL Tershawn Wharton to 3-year deal
Panthers expected to sign DL Tershawn Wharton to 3-year deal
The Carolina Panthers have added yet another piece to their defense on Monday.
According to FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the team has agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton. Wharton is expected to sign a three-year deal worth approximately $54 million.
A three-time first-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection from Missouri S&T, Wharton cracked into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Kansas City in 2020. The St. Louis, Mo. native, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has gone on to amass 114 combined tackles and 13.5 sacks over his five campaigns.
Wharton is coming off his most productive season as a pro. The 26-year-old recorded bests in sacks (6.5), pressures (42) and stops (24) while starting in 10 of his 17 outings for the Chiefs in 2024.
In addition to Wharton, the Panthers have also reached terms with safety Tre'von Moehrig, outside linebacker Patrick Jones II and nose tackle Bobby Brown III and agreed upon an extension with cornerback Jaycee Horn.
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