CHARLOTTE — The Panthers wanted more pop out of their pass-rush, and found it on the first day of the free agency negotiating period.
According to multiple reports, including from NFL Network, the Panthers have agreed to terms with former Eagles outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips.
Phillips, 26, has 28.0 sacks in five seasons in the NFL. He was traded from the Dolphins to the Eagles last year.
The Panthers tied for 28th in the league in sacks last season with 30.0, and were led by rookie outside linebacker Nic Scourton and defensive tackle Derrick Brown with 5.0 each.
Check out some of our favorite photos of defensive lineman Derrick Brown throughout the 2025 season.
Carolina Panthers Voluntary Workouts are held on Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers hold day 4 of Training Camp on July 26th, 2025.
The Carolina Panthers take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sep. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Alex Herko//Carolina Panthers)
The Carolina Panthers take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sep. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Charlotte, NC at Bank of America Stadium.
The Carolina Panthers face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Charlotte, NC at Bank of America Stadium.
The Carolina Panthers face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers take on the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers take on the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
The Carolina Panthers face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distribute packages of Thanksgiving food on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Hidden Valley Elementary School in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distribute packages of Thanksgiving food on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Hidden Valley Elementary School in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers hold camp Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Sep. 7, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL.
