Patrick Jones Ii

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		61	114	13.0	—
2025		4	9	1.0	0
2024		15	39	7.0	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Patrick Jones II's $7.5M AAV extension with the Panthers represents a slight overpay for a depth piece, earning a C CVI that reflects the disconnect between production and compensation. While Jones has shown flashes as a pass rusher, paying starter money for what amounts to a rotational linebacker highlights Carolina's desperation to add any semblance of pass rush talent to their defense. The $10.3M guaranteed portion provides Jones with solid security but creates meaningful dead money risk for a player who hasn't consistently demonstrated above-average impact when on the field. At 25, Jones still has room to grow into this contract, but the Panthers are essentially betting on potential rather than proven production — a risky proposition given their current roster construction needs. This deal makes more sense as a depth investment than a cornerstone signing, but the price point suggests Carolina views Jones as more integral to their defensive plans than his resume currently justifies.

Performance Analysis

Patrick Jones II pulls a D- grade that reflects his struggle to become a consistent edge presence for the Panthers. Carolina's defense has needed someone to step up as a pass-rush threat, and Jones hasn't been able to fill that void despite getting opportunities. His sack production has been sporadic, and the overall pressure rate doesn't suggest he's close to becoming a reliable starter on the edge. The D- grade is a fair assessment of a player who flashes occasionally but can't sustain it over a full game or season. Carolina's rebuilding defense may eventually move on from Jones in search of more impactful options. Time is running out for him to prove he belongs as more than a depth piece.