CHARLOTTE, N. Wholesale MLB Jerseys Free Shipping .C. -- The Carolina Panthers werent about to let their top free agent Charles Johnson get away, even if it meant shelling out big bucks. The Panthers persuaded Johnson, their prized defensive end, to agree to a contract worth US$72 million over six years and that includes a $30 million signing bonus. The team confirmed the deal Tuesday night and Johnson said he plans to sign the deal on Friday. "The Panthers told me the whole time they were going to come after me hard," Johnson said. "I had to see it to believe, but they did." Johnson said he was "blown away" by Carolinas offer and the money convinced him to choose Carolina over Atlanta and Denver, who also expressed interest. "Could you have turned that down?" Johnson said of the contract with a laugh. The Panthers put the full court press on Johnson. General manager Marty Hurney, coach Ron Rivera and several members of the defensive staff flew to Miami on Monday night in an effort to make sure Johnson wouldnt get away. "A lot of people in my family were rooting for me to sign with Atlanta because it was closer to home and they could come see me play," said Johnson, a native of Hawkinsville, Ga. "But I think they understand." Johnson had a breakout season for the Panthers in 2010 with 11 1/2 sacks in his first year as a starter. He had a combined 10 sacks his previous two seasons playing behind veteran ends Julius Peppers and Tyler Brayton. Johnson said he was impressed at how important the Panthers made him feel by bringing a good portion of the coaching staff along. "They showed so much respect for me, I wanted to show it back," Johnson said. Aside from the money, Johnson said his love of the Charlotte community played a role in his decision. "Once you are settled in somewhere you get comfortable," Johnson said. 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A work stoppage was expected for some time and all but solidified on Thursday when the owners voted unanimously in favour of a lockout should no new CBA be reached. "Today we suggested that the parties meet in advance of the owners self-imposed deadline of midnight tonight," Steve Fehr, special counsel for the NHLPA, told TSN. "Don Fehr, myself and several players on the Negotiating Committee were in the city and prepared to meet. The NHL said that it saw no purpose in having a formal meeting. There have been and continue to be private, informal discussions between representatives of both sides." Several attempts were made to prevent a lockout over the past couple of weeks, including injunction requests in both Alberta and Quebec courts. The Quebec Labour Board however, denied the players request for an injunction on Friday. The players association also stateed their willingness to continue playing under the old CBA while negotiations continue, but NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had been adamant the league would not operate without a new deal first being reached. Wholesale NHL Jerseys. . The biggest sticking point in negotiations has been revenue sharing, with owners proposing players cut their share of hockey-related revenue over a six-year period. The players share under the old CBA was 57 per cent; the leagues latest proposal would cut that number to 49 per cent, dropping to 47 per cent by the end of the six years. The NHLPAs counter offer starts at 54.3 per cent share for the players, and ends at 52.7 per cent. Hockey related revenue has grown from $2.1 billion to $3.3 billion under the expiring contract - signed in 2005 - that ended the leagues last work stoppage. 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