The Carolina Panthers would not have so many contract issues as it is having this year. Well, one this is very clear that this is not an ordinary year if we keep in mind the uncertainty over the league’s labor future.

It has been seen that always the Panthers have been proactive in locking up youths for contract extensions. Combination of events that leads to the lack of labor deal beyond this season means they have not yet, or also they may not until the season is completed.

By this it means that the core players of Carolina Panthers are kept waiting for the new deals. The smart players do understand the realities of business. They know that the owner Jerry Richardson is going to take some tough step this time.

One of the agents said, “all deals are on hold with Carolina.”

Left tackle Jordan Gross said, “This year more than any I’ve ever seen, the business is rearing its head.” He had went with a 2-year quest for long-term deal.

He further said, “With Mr. Richardson being at the spot he’s at in the negotiating team and all that, I think he’s got to walk the walk and talk the talk. And he’s doing that.”

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