The Panthers have agreed to terms with LB Devin Lloyd

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Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) reacts to a fumble recovery next to cornerback Montaric Brown (30) during the second quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Panthers investment in their front seven on defense continues.

Late Monday Night, Adam Schefter reported the Panthers had closed the deal with someone they’d been heavily rumored to be interested in and negotiating with, arguably the best available inside linebacker in free agency.

Source: Former Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd reached agreement Monday night with the Carolina Panthers. pic.twitter.com/kz5glaRm3T

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2026

Just like with EDGE Jaelan Phillips earlier in the day, the deal was not cheap.

Sources to me and @RapSheet: The #Panthers have agreed to terms with LB Devin Lloyd on a three-year, $45 million deal with $25 million guaranteed Devin Lloyd. Deal done by his agents @AndreOdom and A.J. Stevens. pic.twitter.com/JLri1HHp83

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2026

Obviously, this is the legal tampering period, meaning these deals needs to be fully confirmed once the new league year starts (we learned that lesson last year with Milton Williams). But it appears Carolina once again attacked free agency in the effort to revamp one of their front lines, as Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd add high impact talent to their front seven. The Panthers were in desperate need of an inside linebacker, and probably could stand to add another during the off-season. After several inside linebackers came off the board, Lloyd ends up being a best case scenario for the Panthers. He should thrive in Ejiro Evero’s defense.

What are your thoughts on the addition, Panthers fans?

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