In a pleasant surprise on Friday morning, the Panthers and longtime starting RT Taylor Moton reached a two-year extension.

The Carolina Panthers announced Friday that they signed starting offensive tackle Taylor Moton to a two-year contract extension through 2027.

The Carolina Panthers and starting right tackle Taylor Moton are in agreement on a two-year, $44 million contract extension, including $40 million guaranteed, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal will keep Moton with the Panthers through the 2027 season.