A modest depth retention that keeps a familiar face in Carolina's defensive rotation. Five headlines covered the move, framing it as a routine roster maintenance signing. Ray's primary value is rotational versatility along the defensive line, not high-impact production. Fans are largely indifferent, viewing this as low-risk roster filler rather than an exciting addition. Ray projects as a fringe contributor who must outperform competition to secure meaningful snaps.
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This extension grades out as a reasonable signing for the Carolina Panthers — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. LaBryan's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL DEs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DE market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — depth piece output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. LaBryan is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$1.1M
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$1.1M
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