Downtrodden Carolina Panthers Strengthen Offence By Re-Signing TE Ian Thomas to Three-Year Deal

Carolina Panthers franchise is looking to make some changes as they re-signed TE Ian Thomas to boost their offensive firepower. The reported deal will be for 3 years for an impressive player, who is coming on the back of a good 2021 NFL season. The move was announced on Friday, just a few weeks before the start of NFL free agency.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the player contract is estimated to be a total worth of 16.95 Million. Thomas will be earning nearly $6.435 Million cash in his first year and $8 million fully guaranteed. He will be a welcome addition to the franchise as he recorded an 18-catch 188-yard season.

The incoming Panthers’ new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo employs a system that leans heavily on the tight end position. The main job in McAdoo’s system for a TE is particularly blocking, and Thomas is arguably the ideal fit.

Is Ian Thomas The Key To Carolina Panthers Offense?

The player has spent four years with the Panthers franchise and was a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Thomas, as the Panthers TE, generated 90 catches for 802 yards and 4 TDs. His performances as a rookie were quite exciting as he recorded 333 yards and 2 TDs with 36 receptions. With a stellar outing in that season, Thomas hasn’t since replicated the same figures in his past three seasons.

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A familiar face returns for the Panthers fans, who will hope he continues performing and leading the Panthers offensive and blocking charge.

He will also provide another pass-catching outlet for the Panthers, who lack depth in their TE department. Apart from Thomas, only Tommy Tremble, a 2021 third-round pick, is going to be the Panthers’ top tight end heading into the 2022 NFL season.

Carolina finds itself with choices to make as 19 unrestricted free agents can leave the organization. The re-signing of Ian Thomas fills fans with hope that things are on the up within the franchise’s future looks right back on track after some struggles recently.

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