Panthers re-sign J.J. Jansen for record 17th season

J.J. Jansen, the longest-tenured player for the Carolina Panthers, has re-signed on a one-year deal for the 2025 season, marking his 17th year with the team. Since joining the Panthers in 2009, Jansen has played in every one of the franchise's 260 games, setting a franchise record and tying for the most games played by a long snapper in NFL history. This move comes as the Panthers continue to solidify their special teams unit, which also recently signed kicker Matthew Wright. Jansen's experience includes playing under seven head coaches and participating in four playoff teams. His agent noted that Jansen is on track to potentially set a new NFL record for games played by a long snapper in the upcoming season. The Panthers are also navigating contract statuses for other specialists as they approach free agency.