After a spending spree in free agency, the Carolina Panthers head into the 2026 NFL Draft with plenty of flexibility but it's still uncharted territory with the 19th overall pick.
Although the Carolina Panthers’ offseason has seen successful free agency signings, some players have left the roster. While new additions such as Jaelan
The Carolina Panthers can really go in any direction at the NFL draft. They shored up in free agency, addressing their biggest needs with really good players.
Anyone who claims they know who the Carolina Panthers are picking 19th overall is probably not telling the truth. It's totally up in the air, especially after Carolina fooled every mock draft expert last year.
The NFL Draft is right around the corner, just 24 days away until the best college prospects get their names called for the next chapter of their career.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The Carolina Panthers did really well in NFL free agency. They signed good players at mostly good deals. However, when it's all said and done, they will undoubtedly have regrets, as all teams do.
The Carolina Panthers were one of the most active teams in free agency by signing three of the Top-10 free agents according to our A to Z Sports Top-100 free agent rankings in DE Jaelan Phillips, LB Devin Lloyd, and LT Rasheed Walker.
The Carolina Panthers currently have one of the best outside cornerback duos in the entire NFL. Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson combined for an impressive 10 interceptions (including playoffs) and 32 pass breakups in 2025.
The Carolina Panthers addressed so many needs in free agency that they now have almost total flexibility in the NFL draft. They can almost take the best player available regardless of position, although tight end and safety might still carry a bit of weight.
Earlier this month, the Panthers signed quarterback and former first-round pick Kenny Pickett . That transaction seemed to point Andy Dalton out of Charlotte, and indeed, the club dealt the veteran passer to the Eagles shortly after the Pickett signing.
The Carolina Panthers have done a ton of work to fix their defense over the last two offseasons. The vast majority of the rampant spending has gone to that defense that allowed the most points in NFL history in 2024.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
The Carolina Panthers haven't exactly had quarterback stability over the last several years. Following the Cam Newton era, the Panthers cycled through several retread options before going all-in on Bryce Young.
Florida DT Caleb Banks has eight top 30 visits scheduled, including with the Falcons. (Zach Goodall) Florida CB Devin Moore will take a 30 visit with the Falcons.
The Panthers’ recently signed OT Rasheed Walker was arrested on January 23 by New York City’s Port Authority Police and charged with possession of a firearm after not having proper credentials at LaGuardia Airport’s security check.
The Carolina Panthers have seen quite a few players, coaches, and executives leave and join the Buffalo Bills. Brandon Beane, Joe Brady, and Sean McDermott are all former Panthers.
The Carolina Panthers brought back every single member of their offensive line from 2024 to 2025. Plenty of them played, as injuries forced them into double-digit combinations of linemen during the year.
Dave Canales’s team may have ended the 2025 losing their last three outings, including a hard-fought 34-31 home setback to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card loss.
After free agency, the Carolina Panthers no longer truly need an edge rusher, linebacker, or offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL draft. They've bought themselves exceptional flexibility there, so they can take almost anyone at 19.
New Carolina Panthers left tackle Rasheed Walker told reporters during his introductory press conference Thursday that a gun charge against him from early this year is being dismissed.
In this mock draft, the Carolina Panthers add an explosive passing target to improve their passing attack while also adding more young pieces to reinforce their defense.
The Carolina Panthers have been one of the most aggressive teams this offseason. They’ve made noise early with a clear intent to take the next step. Many analysts and podcasts have praised Dan Morgan and the front office.
In January, Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport after he attempted to check an unloaded handgun without the necessary paperwork. That resulted in charges on two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon along with criminal possession of a firearm.