The Panthers and Luke Kuechly have agreed to terms on a 5-year, $62M contract extension, per a source.

[Everyone]

The #Panthers and Luke Kuechly have agreed to terms on a 5-year, $62M contract extension, per a source.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin)

September 10, 2015

[Everyone]

Kuechly's extension averages 12.4M per year, making him the highest paid inside linebacker in the history of the NFL.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin)

September 10, 2015

 

Kuechly's extension averages 12.4M per year, making him the highest paid inside linebacker in the history of the NFL.

[21isSuperman]

He deserves it.  He's a top 5 (arguably the top) middle linebacker

[BPindy]

He deserves it. He's an absolute monster

[12isthenew18]

earned

[Bluefire4]

Wow! He's making more than corners.

[OffensivelyPC]

He deserves it.  He's a top 5 (arguably the top) middle linebacker

I don't think I'd put anybody on over him.  

[21isSuperman]

I don't think I'd put anybody on over him.  

If Bowman is healthy, he's in the conversation.  You might be able to make a case for Wagner, too.

[OffensivelyPC]

If Bowman is healthy, he's in the conversation. You might be able to make a case for Wagner, too.

Wganer is a no for me, no disrespect. Bowman is in the convo, I just took the injury into consideration when I stated my opinion. But you're right, if he is 100%, flip a coin. I think I lean toward Kuechly on raw talent, but Bowmans extra couple years experience does carry weight.

[HOFClipboardHolder]

He deserves it.  He's a top 5 (arguably the top) middle linebacker

Top 5 defensive player. He's the best inside linebacker. The only ILB that comes close is Daryl Washington, unfortunately he's too busy getting drunk and beating the crap out of his baby mama to get on the field.

[King Colt]

Nice to see the broken noises getting big money and secondary people as well. Nothing against the QBs and RBs but LBs have a dangerous and often short-lived career. Kuechly would look better in blue and white. 

[oldunclemark]

When you sign a big deal..instead of being the reason your team wins..when they do...

..you suddenly become the reason they lose when they do