Panthers give Delhomme an extension
The Carolina Panthers have given QB Jake Delhomme a five-year contract extension worth $42.5 million ($20 million of which is guaranteed). Delhomme, who is 34 years old, is now under contract until 2014.
The deal saves the Panthers money this year. Delhomme would have counted $10 million towards the salary cap in what was the last year of his deal before the extension.
After Delhomme's six-turnover performance (five interceptions and one lost fumble) in the Panthers' only playoff game last season, there was speculation about that game being his last in a Panthers' uniform.
In 2008, Delhomme passed for 3288 yards, 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The deal saves the Panthers money this year. Delhomme would have counted $10 million towards the salary cap in what was the last year of his deal before the extension.
After Delhomme's six-turnover performance (five interceptions and one lost fumble) in the Panthers' only playoff game last season, there was speculation about that game being his last in a Panthers' uniform.
"We all know last year was a good year that ended terribly," Delhomme said. "Nobody was more disappointed than I was for not putting my team in a position to win. That's something I've always tried to pride myself on. ... Why it happened I don't know. But it did and certainly things weren't good for a while."Counting playoff and regular-season games over the past six years, the Panthers are 54-33 when Delhomme starts and 6-10 when he doesn't.
In 2008, Delhomme passed for 3288 yards, 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
