Panthers name former Chiefs executive as VP of football operations

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) — The Panthers have hired a former Kansas City executive known for contract negotiating to a front office position.

The team announced Wednesday that Brandt Tilis is the new executive vice president of football operations. He’ll be part of the football executive management team led by new Panthers President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan.

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The position was previously filled by Samir Suleiman.

Tilis will be responsible for all football administration and non-coaching matters related to operations, equipment, video and analytics, among other areas. He will also lead player contract negotiations, compliance with the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and league rules, salary cap management and maintenance and labor administration.

The team says Tilis, who was Kansas City’s lead contract negotiator, adds an analytical approach to the salary cap and contracts to a mix of experienced personnel alongside new head coach Dave Canales.

“It’s great to add Brandt and his experience to our organization,” Morgan said. “He comes from a championship-caliber team in Kansas City and will play a lead role in our front office. We are looking forward to getting him here and working together to build this team.”


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Tilis has spent the last 14 seasons with the Chiefs, about to play in their fourth Super Bowl in five years, and the last three as vice president of football operations.

He has been their lead contract negotiator since 2017 and worked to create a structure that allowed them to give quarterback Patrick Mahomes a record-breaking 10-year, $450 million contract extension in 2020.

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