The Panthers have been talking with defensive end Greg Hardy and his representatives about possibly getting a long-term deal done with Hardy before the start of the season, according to a league source. Hardy, coming off a breakthrough season in 2012, is set to make $1.35 million this season in the final year of his rookie deal. Drew Rosenhaus, Hardy's agent, approached Panthers' officials about a contract extension during the spring. At the time, first-year general manager Dave Gettleman was working to get the Panthers' salary cap situation under control. Gettleman inherited a roster that was $16 million over the cap when he was hired in January. Source: Charlotte Observer
