The Facts:
The Panthers named Foster as the team's transition player on Thursday, which prevents him from becoming an unrestricted free agent. Carolina has until March 17 to reach a long-term deal with Foster. If no deal is reached at that point, they will have to wait until July before beginning negotiations with Foster again.
Reported by CPanthers.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Foster is now guaranteed $5.13 million next season if he doesn't sign a long-term contract. Foster can begin talking to other teams when the NFL's free agent period starts next Thursday, but the transition tag gives Carolina the right to match any offer. If the Panthers choose not to match any offer Foster might receive, they would not receive any compensation if Foster signed elsewhere.
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