BREAKING: The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a 4-year, $45 million deal with veteran Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson.
The ink hadn’t even dried on the contract when Landon Jackson stepped onto the turf at Bank of America Stadium, the roar of the Carolina fans already echoing in his ears. After years of grinding through the SEC trenches with Arkansas, the towering defensive end had finally made it—his dream of reaching the NFL had come true, and he wasn’t just joining the league—he was making a statement.
The Panthers had been watching him for months. At 6’7” with a relentless motor and a chip on his shoulder the size of Razorback Stadium, Jackson was exactly the kind of player Carolina needed to anchor their defensive line. Critics said he wasn’t flashy enough. Coaches saw a different story: leadership, work ethic, and raw power.
On signing day, the locker room buzzed with excitement. Veterans nodded in approval. “He’s a dog,” one lineman whispered. “Exactly what we need.”
Landon looked down at the Panthers jersey with his name stitched across the back. He thought about the nights he stayed late after practice, the early mornings lifting weights before class, and the doubters who said he’d never make it past college. $45 million wasn’t just a paycheck—it was proof.
As he strapped on his helmet for the first team practice, a reporter shouted from the sideline, “What does this moment mean to you?”
Jackson smiled, eyes locked on the field ahead.
“It means it’s time to hunt.”
