The Carolina Panthers have seen a couple of defensive playmakers from this past season take their talents elsewhere. For starters,veteran linebacker Frankie Luvu signed a three-year dealwith the Washington Commanders on Monday.
Then the Panthersshockingly traded star pass rusher Brian Burnsto the New York Giants for draft capital. Those are two significant losses from a defense that wasn’t exactly loaded with talent.
If the losses of Luvu and Burns weren’t bad enough, the Panthers saw a key member of their secondary join a brand new team on Tuesday.
Panthers Rumors: Jeremy Chinn Joins Frankie Luvu in Washington
Jordan Schultz of the Bleacher Report reported that star safety Jeremy Chinn plans to sign a one-year contract deal up to $5.1 million with the Commanders.
BREAKING: Free agent safety Jeremy Chinn plans to sign a 1-year deal up to $5.1M with the#Commanders, sources tell@BleacherReport.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)March 12, 2024
In four seasons with the#Panthers, Chinn amassed 4 sacks, 12 TFLs and 2 defensive TDs.pic.twitter.com/hP1CVKfCVb
The former second-round pick had a stellar four-year career with Carolina, recording 17 pass deflections, 12 tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns.
The 26-year-old Chinn can play both safety spots and linebacker. In his final season with the Panthers, the former Southern Illinois standout produced 30 combined tackles, two tackles for loss, a quarterback hit, and a sack.
The 6-foot-3 defensive back wasn’t considered a fit in Evero’s defense. But he might be able to do some cool things with head coach Dan Quinn. Chinn had a run-defense grade of 52 and a 57.2 coverage grade with no pressure.
With Chinn off to Washington, the Panthers must address the safety spot in free agency or the 2024 NFL Draft.
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