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Panthers, Gross Closing In On New Deal

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From Charles Chandler of The Charlotte Observer:

The Carolina Panthers are close to a record-setting agreement with Jordan Gross that would allow them to place their franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers.

According to sources, the Panthers and Gross’s representatives are close to finalizing a frontloaded, six-year agreement with Gross that would pay him $30.5 million over the first three years of the deal – the biggest three-year payout ever to an offensive lineman.

Provided that deal gets completed, the Panthers are expected to put their franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers later today.

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bozz_2006
Feb 19, 2009
12:35 PM

I think this is something that the panthers have to do. if making gross the highest paid O-lineman is what has to happen, so be it. they have to sign him before free agency, so they can use the franchise tag on peppers. today is the last day to tag someone, right? look for the new contract and tagging peppers to be done today.

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