Jake Delhomme Gets Five-Year Extension

Jake Delhomme, the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, received a five-year extension on Thursday that is valued at more than $42.5 million. He’s now under contract with Carolina until the 2014 season.
In terms of guaranteed money, this new deal reportedly has $20 million in guarantees. The structure of this deal helps the Panthers gain financial flexibility this season.
Delhomme has had a roller-coaster last few years. He missed nearly the entire 2007 season due to an elbow injury. He returned last season to throw for 3,288 yards and 15 touchdowns. However, in the playoffs, Delhomme was horrible. Against the Arizona …read more