Panthers GM Dave Gettleman mentioned during a radio interview withย Alex Marvezย that theย odds of re-signing DE Greg Hardy to a long-term contract have improved now that the free agent market has settled down.
- Gettleman added that their future cap situation has also become clearer in recent days.
The Panthers placed their franchise tag on Hardy a few weeks ago and heย wasted no time signing the one-yearย franchise tender worthย $13.116 million fully guaranteed.
Hardy, 25, is widely expected to be targeting massive contract that could come close toย Charles Johnson‘sย six-year, $78 million deal.
The fact that QB Cam Newton is also in position to secure a long-term contract could complicate the situation some, but it appears as thoughย Gettleman ย is confident they make the numbers work.
Last year, Hardy totaledย 59 tackles, 15 sacks and a forced fumble for Carolina.
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