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.

Prior to joining the NFL, A’Shawn Robinson starred at Alabama. He was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2015.

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.