Jansen returning for 18th season with Panthers

JJ. Jansen, the Panthers' veteran long snapper, has agreed to return for his 18th season with the Carolina Panthers in the upcoming NFL season, continuing his remarkable tenure with the team due to his consistent reliability and specialized skills. The 36-year-old specialist has been a fixture in Carolina's special teams unit since being selected by the Panthers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft, establishing himself as one of the most dependable long snappers in league history. Throughout his career, Jansen has been known for his precision and consistency, having never missed a snap in his NFL career, a testament to his dedication and work ethic. His return provides stability to a Panthers special teams unit that has undergone various changes over the years while maintaining high standards of performance. Jansen's longevity is particularly noteworthy in the NFL, where the average career span is much shorter, making him one of the longest-tenured players with a single team in the league's modern era.