Both the Carolina Panthers and right tackle Taylor Moton are still interested in discussing a potential contract extension, despite the Panthers using the franchise tag on Moton on Tuesday. The team has said it and now Matt Rhule is saying it again.
Experts around the Panthers saw the move as one of buying time. It’ll cost the team $13.75 million to keep Moton around for 2021, but it gives both sides more time to negotiate a new deal. The Panthers have until July 15 to sign Moton to a long-term contract before he is required to play the 2021 season under the franchise tag.