Panthers agreed to terms with C Matt Paradis, formerly of the Broncos, on a three-year, $27 million contract.
It’s a big get for the Panthers, as Paradis was viewed as the top available center and comes at a cheaper rate -- $9 million per year -- than the Bills paid Mitch Morse, who got $11 million annually. Paradis is entering his age-30 season and coming off a lost season to a broken ankle. But Paradis consistently grades out as one of the league’s top pivots. Longtime Panthers C Ryan Kalil is expected to end his playing career, so Paradis will step right in there. The five-year vet expects to be fully cleared for football activities by June.