Panthers signing former Jaguars first-round pick K’Lavon Chaisson

The Carolina Panthers are signing former Jacksonville Jaguars pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson to one-year deal worth as much as $5 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Chaisson, 24, was the No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft joining cornerback C.J. Henderson as one of two first-round picks for the Jaguars. The pick that was used to select Chaisson was acquired in a trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams. Henderson, the No. 9 pick in the draft, was traded to the Panthers during the 2021 season.

In four seasons with the Jaguars, Chaisson notched only five career sacks. While coaches complimented his work ethic and called him a valuable contributor on special teams, the lack of contributions on defense led the team to decline his fifth-year option last year and allow him to walk into free agency this offseason.

While the base value of the contract hasn’t yet been revealed, it may be enough to factor into the formula for compensatory selections. For now, the Jaguars are not projected to get a compensatory pick in 2025.