Panthers Make Four Moves, Including Placing DT Derrick Brown On COVID List

The Carolina Panthers announced on Saturday that they are placing DT Derrick Brown on the COVID-19 reserve list. The team is also activating CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, as well as elevating RB Reggie Bonnafon and WR Willie Snead to the active roster for Sunday against the Bills.

Brown, 23, was a three-year starter at Auburn and was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2019. The Panthers used the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft on him. 

Brown is projected to sign a four-year, $23,621,404 rookie contract that includes a $14,739,203 signing bonus. The contract includes a fifth year for the Panthers to pick up for the 2024 season. 

In 2021, Brown has appeared in 13 games for the Panthers, recording 36 tackles and two sacks.

We will have more news on Brown as it becomes available.

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