<P> On March 6, 2015, Oher signed a two - year, $7 million contract with the Carolina Panthers . Dave Gettleman, the Panthers GM, said that Oher would be the Panthers' starting left tackle going into the season despite his struggles in Tennessee, saying "We did our homework on Michael, and we feel very strongly that he can be an answer for us . He'll be inserted at left tackle, and we'll go from there ." Oher cited Cam Newton as an influential factor in his decision to sign with Carolina and Oher responded with one of his best seasons as a professional, protecting Newton's blind side . Oher played in 98.4% of the team's snaps, allowed a career - low four sacks--tied for eighth - fewest in the league--and was penalized only three times for 25 yards . </P> <P> On February 7, 2016, Oher was part of the Panthers team that played in Super Bowl 50 . In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24--10 . </P> <P> On June 17, 2016, Oher signed a three - year contract extension with the Panthers worth $21.6 million with $9.5 guaranteed . Oher was placed on injured reserve on November 25, 2016 with a concussion--having played in only three games during the 2016 season . </P> <P> On July 20, 2017, Oher was released by the Panthers after a failed physical . </P>

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