Scout.com > Carolina Minter Signs Extension Story URL: http://car.scout.com/2/386538.html Brad Thomas PantherInsider.com Jun 10, 2005 The Carolina Panthers locked up one of their most respected and beloved players in Panthers history on Friday when they signed Safety Mike Minter to a four-year contract extension that will make him a Panther through 2009, at least on paper. According to the Charlotte Observer, Minter's new deal is worth $14 million over five years (including this season), with a $3 million signing bonus and a $2 million option next spring. This new deal frees up $2.4 million in Salary cap space this season, putting the Panthers estimated cap room at roughly $5 million. Copyright © Scout.com and PantherInsider.com