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flag J.J. Jansen, 40, signs one-year deal for 18th season, extending Panthers' franchise record with 277 consecutive games played.

flag Carolina Panthers long snapper J.J. Jansen, 40, has signed a one-year contract to return for his 18th season, extending his franchise-record streak of 277 consecutive games played since joining in 2009. flag Acquired in a trade with the Green Bay Packers that year—though he never played for them—Jansen remains a key figure on special teams and a team captain. flag He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2013 and has not missed a game due to injury. flag Special teams coach Tracy Smith praised his durability, joking he seems "everlasting" and possibly AI-like. flag Financial terms were not disclosed. flag Jansen, who surpassed kicker John Kasay’s franchise record in 2022, could enter the NFL’s top 20 in all-time games played with a full 2026 season.

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