A'Shawn Robinson signing new contract with Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are reportedly signing veteran defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson to a new contract.
Robinson has agreed to a three-year deal with the Panthers, worth $22.5 million, according to Mike Garafolo. Robinson is coming to Carolina after spending last season with the New York Giants. He appeared in 17 games last season for the Giants, finishing with 53 tackles.
Prior to joining the NFL, A’Shawn Robinson starred at Alabama. He was a first-team All-SEC selection and an All-American in 2015, helping Alabama win the national title.
A’Shawn Robinson was then drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft.
He spent four seasons in Detroit, before signing with the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the 2020 season. Robinson then spent three seasons in LA, before playing for the Giants last year.
Robinson is set to be reunited with Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. Evero was an assistant with the Los Angeles Rams when A’Shawn Robinson played there.
In addition to Robinson, the Panthers could be bringing in more help on the defensive line.
Defensive end Chase Young is planning to visit the Carolina Panthers this week, according to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Chase Young was taken with the No. 2 selection in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He is entering his fifth NFL season and will do so with a third new team. He’s turning 25 in April and his next move could be home for the foreseeable future.
More on the 2024 NFL offseason, free agency
The NFL 2024 calendar year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 13. At that time, contracts running through 2023 officially run out, making those players free agents. Prior to the beginning of free agency, teams will have a chance to designate one franchise or transition tag player, starting on Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET and ending on March 5. Beginning March 11 through March 13 teams can enter into a legal negotiation with players who are set to become unrestricted free agents.
In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades being made official by the league office. April 19 marks the deadline to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. On April 24, the deadline for teams to match restricted free agent offers sheets hits. Following the restricted free agent deadline comes the 2024 NFL Draft, which runs from April 25-27.