08-24-2021, 02:06 PM -
This should make Sam Darnold happier.
Panthers, Robby Anderson agree to terms on extension
CHARLOTTE — Robby Anderson came to Carolina and put up career-best numbers, and now he has a chance to build on them well into the future.
The Panthers agreed to terms on an two-year contract extension with the veteran wide receiver, which will keep him here through the 2023 season.
The 28-year-old Anderson had a career-high 95 catches for a career-high 1,096 yards last season. Originally an undrafted rookie from Temple (where he played for Panthers head coach Matt Rhule), Anderson spent his first four seasons with the Jets, and was entering the final year of his current contract.
Now, he has a chance to provide some stability on offense.
They now have their top three receivers under contract through the next two seasons, and possibly beyond.
The Panthers have already picked up DJ Moore's 2022 option, and the possibility of a long-term extension with the 2018 first-rounder has already been discussed. Along with 2021 second-rounder Terrace Marshall Jr., the Panthers are deep in playmakers at the position.
Coupled with running back Christian McCaffrey (under contract through 2025), the Panthers have skill-position talent to compete with any team in the league, making quarterback Sam Darnold's job easier.
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UPDATE:
OH wow, it's a $29.5 Million two-year deal:
Panthers, Robby Anderson agree to two-year, $29.5 million extension (nfl.com)
Robby Anderson has extended his improbable NFL career yet again.
The Carolina Panthers and the wide receiver have agreed to terms on a two-year, $29.5 million contract extension, with more than $20 million of that guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per sources informed of the deal. Carolina later announced the agreement, which runs through the 2023 season.
Undrafted out of Temple University in 2016, Anderson was a more-than-pleasant surprise as a rookie for the New York Jets, starting eight games and making 42 catches. His career took off from there, and the Panthers brought him in prior to last season on a two-year deal for $20 million, with $10 million guaranteed. He responded by posting career highs in starts (16), catches (95) and yards (1,096).
The latest payday was certainly due -- Anderson was targeted more by Panthers quarterbacks than any receiver on the team last year (136) and should be a primary option once again for new QB Sam Darnold. The Panthers invested a second-round pick at Anderson's position this year with Terrace Marshall Jr., but clearly enough, Anderson's place in the offense hasn't changed.
Anderson logged his first catch of the preseason last week for 16 yards against the Baltimore Ravens, and figures to see more action Friday when the Panthers face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their final preseason tilt. Their newly paid receiver will face his old team, the Jets, in the regular-season opener.
Panthers, Robby Anderson agree to terms on extension
CHARLOTTE — Robby Anderson came to Carolina and put up career-best numbers, and now he has a chance to build on them well into the future.
The Panthers agreed to terms on an two-year contract extension with the veteran wide receiver, which will keep him here through the 2023 season.
The 28-year-old Anderson had a career-high 95 catches for a career-high 1,096 yards last season. Originally an undrafted rookie from Temple (where he played for Panthers head coach Matt Rhule), Anderson spent his first four seasons with the Jets, and was entering the final year of his current contract.
Now, he has a chance to provide some stability on offense.
They now have their top three receivers under contract through the next two seasons, and possibly beyond.
The Panthers have already picked up DJ Moore's 2022 option, and the possibility of a long-term extension with the 2018 first-rounder has already been discussed. Along with 2021 second-rounder Terrace Marshall Jr., the Panthers are deep in playmakers at the position.
Coupled with running back Christian McCaffrey (under contract through 2025), the Panthers have skill-position talent to compete with any team in the league, making quarterback Sam Darnold's job easier.
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UPDATE:
OH wow, it's a $29.5 Million two-year deal:
Panthers, Robby Anderson agree to two-year, $29.5 million extension (nfl.com)
Robby Anderson has extended his improbable NFL career yet again.
The Carolina Panthers and the wide receiver have agreed to terms on a two-year, $29.5 million contract extension, with more than $20 million of that guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per sources informed of the deal. Carolina later announced the agreement, which runs through the 2023 season.
Undrafted out of Temple University in 2016, Anderson was a more-than-pleasant surprise as a rookie for the New York Jets, starting eight games and making 42 catches. His career took off from there, and the Panthers brought him in prior to last season on a two-year deal for $20 million, with $10 million guaranteed. He responded by posting career highs in starts (16), catches (95) and yards (1,096).
The latest payday was certainly due -- Anderson was targeted more by Panthers quarterbacks than any receiver on the team last year (136) and should be a primary option once again for new QB Sam Darnold. The Panthers invested a second-round pick at Anderson's position this year with Terrace Marshall Jr., but clearly enough, Anderson's place in the offense hasn't changed.
Anderson logged his first catch of the preseason last week for 16 yards against the Baltimore Ravens, and figures to see more action Friday when the Panthers face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their final preseason tilt. Their newly paid receiver will face his old team, the Jets, in the regular-season opener.
This post was last modified: 08-24-2021, 02:10 PM by PantherFan007.
