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Jaelan Phillips broke down his decision to leave Philadelphia for Carolina, citing the Panthers’ aggressive offer and overall opportunity after the Eagles made a strong push to retain him.
The Carolina Panthers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they secured a massive commitment from edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. That one lured him from the Philadelphia Eagles . We first learned of the news during the league's legal tampering period.
The deal spans four years and carries a total value of $120 million. That's obviously an average annual salary of $30 million. That's the kind of contract that instantly signals a franchise's belief that a player can anchor its defense for years.
For the Eagles, the news was understandably disappointing. There was hope that Phillips would be retained after a productive stretch by both the Eagles fan base and the Philadelphia media. Jaelan Phillips explains the reason for the move in his own words.
One never knows the fate or destination of every NFL star who enters free agency's pool. The Eagles made their intentions clear. They hoped to convince Phillips to stick around for a few more reasons.