CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Panthers have agreed to a two-year contract extension with backup linebacker Frankie Luvu .
The 25-year-old Luvu was a key player on special teams for Carolina last season, finishing tied for second on the team in tackles with a forced fumble and a blocked punt. On defense he had eight tackles for loss, 1 1/2 sacks along with a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Luvu was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent.
The Panthers also re-signed veteran long snapper J.J. Jansen , the team’s longest-tenured player. The 36-year-old Jansen has been with Carolina since 2009.
The Panthers still have 20 unrestricted free agents.