Former Ute Devin Lloyd signs three-year deal with Carolina Panthers
Mar 9, 2026, 8:19 PM | Updated: Mar 10, 2026, 10:03 am
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Devin Lloyd #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates with fans after beating the Tennessee Titans 41-7 at EverBank Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Former Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd is on the move after a career year in Jacksonville in 2025.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Lloyd is signing a three-year deal to become a member of the Carolina Panthers.
A new home for Devin Lloyd: The #Jaguars Pro Bowl LB is signing with the #Panthers per me and @MikeGarafolo.
It’s a 3-year, $45M deal with $25M fully guaranteed done by agents @AndreOdom and AJ Stevens. pic.twitter.com/02oagIvrEh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026
According to Rapoport, the deal is worth $45 million with $25 million guaranteed.
In 2025, Lloyd totaled 81 tackles (35 solo), 1.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, and five interceptions. One of the interceptions was returned for a 99-yard pick-six. Lloyd’s mark of five picks was tied for second-most in the NFL.
He now joins a Carolina squad that went 8-9 and clinched a playoff berth in the NFC. As the Panthers look to improve with a playoff appearance under their belt, they now have Lloyd to hold things down in the middle of the field.
About Devin Lloyd
Before his time in the NFL, the Chula Vista, California native played at Utah from 2018-21.
As a senior in 2021, Lloyd recorded 111 total tackles, 66 solo tackles, eight sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, four interceptions, six pass breakups, and two touchdowns.
He helped the Utes win their first Pac-12 title and earn a Rose Bowl Game bid for the first time in program history.
.@DevinLloyd_ & @BamideleOlaseni back in the building to support our guys 🙌 #UtahProDay23 pic.twitter.com/HrMuALguRM
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 23, 2023
During his Utah career, Lloyd had 256 total tackles, 150 solo tackles, 16.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, five interceptions, eight pass breakups, and three touchdowns.
Lloyd was selected by the Jaguars with the No. 27 overall pick during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
As a rookie in 2022, Lloyd had 115 total tackles, 59 solo tackles, two fumble recoveries, three interceptions, and eight pass breakups.
In 2023, Lloyd posted 127 total tackles, 75 solo tackles, two fumble recoveries, and seven pass breakups. Last year, he had 113 total tackles (61 solo), two sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and four pass breakups.
Last season, Lloyd recorded 61 total tackles (52 solo), two sacks, one forced fumble, three pass breakups, and an interception.
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