Claudin Cherelus

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		27	60	—	—
2025		14	32	0.0	0
2024		13	28	0.0	0
2023		6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Panthers secured solid depth value with Claudin Cherelus at $1.3M AAV, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster building at the linebacker position. While Cherelus profiles as a depth piece rather than an impact starter, Carolina locked him up at a price point that makes perfect sense for his production tier — these types of rotational linebackers typically command anywhere from $1-2M annually, putting this deal right in the sweet spot. The one-year structure with just $500K guaranteed gives the Panthers maximum flexibility while minimizing risk, essentially allowing them to evaluate Cherelus in their system without any long-term commitment. For a team still building depth across the roster, finding competent backup linebackers at this salary range is crucial for maintaining defensive quality when injuries inevitably hit. This represents the kind of under-the-radar signing that good front offices make — not flashy, but addresses a real need at an appropriate cost that won't handcuff future roster construction.

Performance Analysis

Claudin Cherelus grades as a depth piece among NFL linebackers — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 2.29 (below the NFL average of 3.80), ranking as below average for the position. Tackles for loss, at 0.18 compared to an NFL average of 0.40, is where he falls short relative to the position.