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Panthers extend DJ Moore's contract, add free agent DT Ioannidis, LB Wilson

The Carolina Panthers also signed a 1-year deal with former Alabama lineman C Bradley Bozeman.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers agreed to a new four-year contract with wide receiver DJ Moore, the Panthers confirmed Friday. The contract extension is worth $61.9 million in new money, according to multiple reports.

The Panthers have also agreed to terms on contracts with free agents defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis from the Washington Commanders and linebacker Damien Wilson from the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving the team some depth on defense.

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Ioannidis played six seasons for the Commanders and also played under Panthers coach Matt Rhule at Temple.

The 6-foot-3, 310-pound Ioannidis had 16 sacks and 27 quarterback hits for the Commanders in 2018 and 2019. However, his production has fallen off the last two seasons with four sacks and 15 QB hits. Ioannidis serves as a potential replacement for defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, who signed with the Buffalo Bills.

Wilson, 28, is a seven-year NFL veteran. He played four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and two with Kansas City, winning a Super in 2019 with the Chiefs. He started 17 games for the Jaguars last season and had a career-high 106 tackles with three sacks, an interception and a forced fumble.

Additionally, the Panthers signed a 1-year deal with former Alabama lineman C Bradley Bozeman. Bozeman had started 16 games with the Ravens last year at center.

The updates come less than 24 hours after NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported the Panthers' pursuit of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has ended. 

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The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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