The Panthers have re-signed offensive tackle Jordan Gross and placed their franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers. Gross reportedly received a front-loaded, six-year contract that pays him $30.5 million over the first three years of the deal. "We're done, I want to confirm that," Gross told the Observer. "I'm ecstatic to be part of the Panthers." Peppers has said that he'd demand a trade if the team tagged him. "Julius was expecting the franchise tag and we will continue to seek a resolution that is in line with his professional goals," his agent said.