Report: Moton signs franchise tender from Panthers

Starting tackle Taylor Moton has signed the franchise tender offered by the Carolina Panthers at the franchise-tag deadline, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Moton will earn $13.754-million guaranteed for the 2021 season.

The Panthers still have until July 15 to come to terms on a possible long-term contract with Moton.

The former second-round pick of the 2017 draft has held down the right side of the Panthers' offensive line for the past three seasons.