Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones Hype Chiefs FA Tershawn Wharton's Contract with Panthers

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton got a bag in free agency, reportedly signing a three-year, $45 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, that could be worth as much as $54 million with incentives.

And his former teammates, stars Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones, were thrilled to see him get paid:

Wharton, 26, posted a career-high 6.5 sacks in the 2024 season, nearly doubling his sacks from the previous four seasons (seven). He also had two sacks in the playoffs, as the Chiefs reached the Super Bowl yet again, and added 29 tackles, a forced fumble and two passes defensed during the regular season.

His addition was part of a defensive makeover for the Panthers on Monday, as the team also added defensive tackle Bobby Brown III, edge-rusher Patrick Jones II and safety Tre'von Moehrig in free agency, re-signed cornerback Mike Jackson and extended star corner Jaycee Horn.