The Panthers and middle linebacker Jon Beason have agreed to a $50 million contract extension that includes $25 million in guarantees, according to sources. "Turn on the tube," Beason wrote on Twiiter late Thursday night. "Jon Beason the highest paid MLB (middle linebacker) in the league. The news breaks now." On Wednesday night, Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said re-signing Beason to a long-term contract was a "very high priority" and something he wanted to get done soon.