The Carolina Panthers re-signed defensive tackle Dwan Edwards with a two-year contract.

Edwards, 33, joined the Panthers in 2012, and has 13 sacks in 41 games with Carolina. He played in all 16 games last season, recording 39 tackles, 4.0 sacks and an interception. Edwards also played in both of the team’s postseason games.

“I wanted to finish what we started,” Edwards said. “I got here three years ago and the defense has been improving, we’ve made a couple playoff appearances and I want to see it through.

“We’ve got a great chemistry on the defensive line, and despite some of the challenges that faced us last year, we continued to battle and young guys stepped up and Coach (Eric) Washington did a great job. It was a great group to be a part of. From where we started to where we are now, I wanted to be a part of this.”

The 11-year veteran has 343 tackles and 18.5 sacks in 124 career regular-season games.

“Dwan has been very productive as a part of the defensive tackle rotation with Star Lotulelei, Kawann Short and Colin Cole,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. “I really appreciate the senior leadership he brings to the defensive line room and I’m excited to have him back on our team.”