Panthers trade linebacker Denzel Perryman, Raiders draft pick for sixth round in 2022

The Panthers have agreed to trade linebacker Denzel Perryman and a 2022 seventh-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced Wednesday night. In exchange, Carolina will receive a sixth-round selection in 2022. The deal is pending a physical exam, which is something to consider. Perryman had injured his hip earlier at camp and has been limited ever since. He was also held up for the last two days after a teammate stomped on him in training.

Perryman signed a two-year contract with the Panthers at the start of free agency in March, but ultimately couldn’t carve out a role in Matt Rhule’s defense. With Perryman now gone, Jermaine Carter appears to be solidified as Carolina’s starting middle linebacker heading into the regular season.

Prior to landing with the Panthers, Perryman had spent his entire career with the Chargers, who passed a second-round pick on him in 2015. In 13 games played last season (six starts), he totaled 48 tackles and one. bag. The move now reunites Perryman with Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who has shared time with the Chargers.