Carolina Panthers sign LB Jaelan Phillips

Reclamation project signing of an injury-prone former first-round pick with inconsistent production history.

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The Contract Value Index rates this as a solid deal with a CVI ratio of 1.91. Jaelan projects at elite-level production (89/100) for the LB position. The salary sits at a moderate level (47/100) relative to the LB market. At 95/100 on the age-prime scale, Jaelan is in or near his prime years. The 4-year term represents a short-term commitment that limits risk with a moderate guarantee level.

Based on contract structure and market comparables