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The Carolina Panthers' all-time leader in games played is coming back for another season.

long-time long-snapper J.J. Jansen will be returning to the Panthers on a one-year deal, first reported by Joseph Person of The Athletic on Friday afternoon. 

It was a decision that was really a no-brainer. 

Jansen was supposed to become a free agent next week. 

In signing an extension, he will be entering his 16th season with the Panthers. He is the franchise's all-time leader in games played: 243. He hasn't missed a game since 2009. 

He has grown up as a member of the Panthers and it looks like he will be spending at least one more season in Charlotte. 

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