ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Pat Jones II signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Carolina Panthers. A 2021 third-round pick, Jone follows in the footsteps of fellow former Vikings D.J. Wonnum, who signed to Carolina at the end of his rookie contract a year ago.

NFL Media's Mike Garafolo, Pat Jones II and the Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million. The Panthers had a need at edge rusher head

Allen, 30, was a first-round pick for Washington back in 2017, and has since amassed 42 sacks, 401 tackles, 60 tackles for loss, 118 quarterback hits, five passes defended and forced two fumbles. Defensive tackle was certainly an area of need for the Vikings entering free agency, and signing Allen will certainly give the line a boost.