The Panthers’ brass stuck to their word and have retained their former All-Pro back.
Per NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi, the Panthers and DeAngelo Williams have agreed to a five-year, $43 million contract that includes $21 million guaranteed.
The 28-year-old Williams was the top free agent running back on the open market and general manager Marty Hurney wasn’t going to let him get away.
The Dolphins and Broncos were thought to be seriously courting D-Will, but were both beat out by Carolina’s staggering offer.
This is the second time in as many days that Hurney broke out the checkbook in order to re-sign their key free agents. Defensive end Charles Johnson received a $76 million deal on Wednesday.
With both players under contract for the next several years, maybe the Panthers will now set their sights on other team’s talent.
