Beason Still Holding Out

According to an AP report, Carolina Panthers first round draft pick Jon Beason is still holding out, with the two sides apparently very far from actually closing a deal any time soon.  Beason, the 25th pick in the draft, has publicly stated that he would like to be at camp, practicing with his teammates and learning all the nuances of playing linebacker for the Carolina Panthers.  However, some very intricate and exasperating contractual details seem to be holding up the process.

The crux of the problem seems to be in second year options, something the Panthers are vehemently against, for some reason I cannot surmise, being that I am not an accountant or NFL contract expert.  However, from what I can gather, the Panthers seem to be muscling their rookie a bit in an effort to create a team precedent.  I’m not sure how much longer they can hold out, as they’ve had a few preseason injury troubles at linebacker and may need Beason sooner rather than later, thus giving them less leverage.

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