Prized free agent addition named Carolina Panthers' most overpaid player
Prized free agent addition named Carolina Panthers' most overpaid player originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Carolina Panthers made a big splash in free agency by stealing edge rusher Jaelan Phillips away from the Philadelphia Eagles on a massive deal.
The addition of Phillips has the potential to reshape Carolina’s defense, but did they overpay? Jaelan Phillips named Panthers' most overpaid player At least one person thinks they did, as Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report recently named the newly-signed Phillips as Carolina’s most overpaid player. "Phillips put up a top-20 PFF pass-rushing grade among qualified edge defenders in 2025, but he was limited to just two sacks in eight games with the Eagles as a rental, and injuries cost him the vast majority of 2023 and 2024 before the Dolphins bailed on him," Gagnon wrote.
"Considering the 26-year-old has never been a first- or second-team All-Pro or a Pro Bowler, it's pretty wild that he's just the 12th defensive player in the $30 million AAV club. " This story will be updated. More NFL news : Andy Reid provides encouraging update on Patrick Mahomes Date of Seattle Seahawks 2026 season opener revealed by NFL Joe Flacco calls out 'dumb' NFL teams for not giving him a starting shot Travis Kelce shares message for Chiefs fans after signing new contract Updated Minnesota Vikings QB depth chart after Carson Wentz signing