CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers worked quickly in free agency to improve defensively on Wednesday, securing deals with edge rusher Haason Reddick and middle linebacker Denzel Perryman.
Reddick secured a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and Perryman netted a two-year contract, his agency confirmed.
Reddick, 26, had a career high 12.5 sacks -- tied for fourth-most in the NFL last season -- after tallying just 7.5 in his first three seasons. He also had six forced fumbles.
He set an Arizona Cardinals franchise record in a game against the New York Giants in December when he recorded five sacks in a 26-7 victory.