Associated Press
Feb 17, 2026, 03:05 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JJ Jansen is returning for an 18th season with the Carolina Panthers.
The long snapper signed a one-year contract Tuesday with an eye toward extending his franchise record of 277 games played.
Jansen, who turned 40 in January, is 27th in the NFL in games played. He can move into the top 20 in league history if he plays all 17 games next season.
The only active players with more games played are Denver Broncos tight end Marcedes Lewis (290) and <a data-clubhouse-guid="8fc7b962-95e1-3cb8-6a7d-b499de9ad546"
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