CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Matt Kalil signed a five-year, $55.5 million deal in free agency to protect Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's blind side.
Through three games he has given up four sacks, tied with Ereck Flowers of the New York Giants for the most in the NFL by a starting left tackle, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Green Bay Packers' Kyle Murphy also has given up four sacks, but he played one game on the right side.
Kalil has given up a pair of sacks in each of the last two games.