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G PAT ELFLEIN: THREE YEARS, $13.5 MILLION ($6 MILLION GUARANTEED) Grade: Poor Things started out well enough for Elflein as a rookie with the Minnesota Vikings back in 2017, but it’s been downhill since then. The former Ohio State Buckeye has been a revolving door in pass protection, failing to clear a 50.0 pass-blocking grade in any of the past three seasons. He is one of just three guards in the league allowing a pressure rate above 8.0% on at least 500 pass-blocking snaps since 2018. It’s difficult to project a major turnaround in 2021. The Vikings were comfortable waiving Elflein during the 2020 season despite their guards combining for the worst pass-blocking grade in the NFL — a dreadful 37.2 mark across the roster. Carolina apparently values his ability to play multiple positions on the interior, but it’s fair to wonder if Minnesota kept moving him around just to see if he could play anywhere, not because he was solid at several spots. Carolina is probably still working on a long-term deal for right tackle Taylor Moton and is set to lose left tackle Russell Okung to free agency, making this deal even more of a head-scratcher. https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2021-nfl-free-agency-live-deal-grader-grading-tracking-every-free-agent-signing

I think we've overpaid for both but we've improved over what we had last year: Chris Reed, Tyler Larsen, Michael Schofield

Seth WalderESPN Analytics Cameron Erving recorded an 83% pass block win rate at tackle since the start of 2019, which would have ranked 61st out of 75 players had he qualified. He would have ranked 43rd out of 75 in run block win rate in same span. (ESPN / Next Gen Stats)

David NewtonESPN Staff Writer Both linemen -- OG Pat Elflein and OT Cam Erving -- that agreed to deals with the Panthers today have been with multiple teams. Both also have played multiple positions on the offensive line, so they can compete at different spots. Both are mid-level players who haven't excelled in the NFL, so it remains to be seen how much Carolina has upgraded the O-line at this point.

David NewtonESPN Staff Writer The Panthers have wasted little time rebuilding their offensive line, agreeing to terms with Cam Erving to presumably play left tackle and Pat Elflein to play right or left guard. Erving, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, got a two-year, $10 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. Elflein got a three-year, $13.5 million deal with six million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter. With RT Taylor Moton getting the franchise tag the line is starting to take shape for whoever plays quarterback.

Seth WalderESPN Analytics Pat Elflein's pass block win rate at guard was 86.5% in 2020 -- that would have ranked 66th out of 71 players had he qualified. His PBWR at guard in 2019 was slightly lower, 85.9%. He also posted the worst run block win rate among qualifying guards in 2019. (ESPN / NFL Next Gen Stats)

David NewtonESPN Staff Writer Panthers get into legal tampering fast, agreeing to three-year $13.5 million deal with Jets OG Pat Elflein, Adam Schefter reported. Elflein started the final six games at LG last season, so he fills a big immediate need on the offensive line at right or left guard. Originally a third-round pick by Minnesota in 2017 out of Ohio State, where he also played center as a fifth-year senior.

David NewtonESPN Staff Writer The NFL's legal tampering period has begun. Among the Panthers who now are free agents: WR Curtis Samuel, FB Alex Armah, CB Rasul Douglas, TE Chris Manhertz, RB Mike Davis, OG John MIller, LT Russell Okung. Wouldn't be surprised if Manhertz and Miller returned if the price is right. Still feels like a long-shot for Samuel, who should draw a big pay increase.

CAMERON ERVINGT, CAROLINA PANTHERS Panthers signed OT Cameron Erving, formerly of the Cowboys, to a two-year, $10 million contract. The deal includes $6 million guaranteed. The Panthers are making early, tactical signings as they try to shore up their offensive line. 28-year-old Erving had a rough 2020 for the Cowboys' injury-ruined offense line, making just six appearances as he turned in typically shaky play. Even at his best, Erving has never been better than league average, so it is an eye-brow raising opening day signing. Capable of playing both guard and tackle, Erving is an insurance policy for a team that currently has only one starting tackle under contract.

Interesting moves so far, a couple of talented often injured but still young o-lineman

I remember this guy got cut by the Vikings

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