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Dan Morgan News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Carolina Panthers Free Agency: First Week Recap of Dan Morgan’s Win-Now Strategy

After capturing the NFC South for the first time in a decade, the Carolina Panthers entered the 2026 offseason with real momentum and real expectations.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 16

Grading Every Panthers' Signing of the First Week of Free Agency

It's only been one week, but the Carolina Panthers have signed quite a few players to new deals in free agency. They have addressed quite a few holes. How well did they do?

Rasheed Walker News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 16

Panthers Signing Rasheed Walker Puts Writing on the Wall for This Carolina Veteran

The Carolina Panthers signed Rasheed Walker. Curiously, it's only a one-year deal for $10 million. In terms of salary, it's a steal for one of the best offensive linemen available this offseason.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 16

Carolina Panthers 7-Round Mock Draft After Wild Week of Free Agency

The Carolina Panthers needed a whole bunch of things, and we assumed many of them would be addressed in the NFL draft. Dan Morgan had other plans, enacting a wildly aggressive free agency foray during the first week.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 16

Panthers’ Top Free-Agent Additions Could Be ‘Invaluable’ Via NFL Analyst

Following the first week of free agency, football writer Marc Ross of NFL.com came up with what he referred to as “five intriguing developments” around the league.

Jaelan Phillips News / Gridiron Heroics / March 15

'I’m Home': New Panthers LB Jaelan Phillips’ First Message After Arriving in Charlotte

Jaelan Phillips wasted little time embracing his new opportunity with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran pass rusher delivered a simple but powerful message after arriving in Charlotte.

Devin Lloyd News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 15

Carolina Panthers Made the Most Perfect Signing of Free Agency

The Carolina Panthers signed Devin Lloyd to a three-year, $45 million deal. For one thing, doing that after signing Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 million deal is shocking, but the value for Lloyd is incredible.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 15

Panthers Ranked as One of NFL’s Most Improved Teams One Week into Free Agency

Aaron Schatz of ESPN has wasted little time making his selections for the five most improved teams in the league after the early stages of free agency.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 15

Carolina Panthers Projected Starting Lineup After Free Agency Week 1

The Carolina Panthers are among the most improved teams in the NFL this offseason. Through the first week of free agency, they've made some massive moves to transform their lineup.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

Carolina Panthers News / ESPN / March 15

Safety Scott returns to Panthers on 1-year deal

Safety Nick Scott, who had a career-high 111 tackles last season, is returning to the Panthers on a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 15

Panthers Predicted to Add Needed Depth to Secondary with Day 2 Picks

The start of the 2026 NFL draft is just over five weeks away. Hence, Alec Elijah of Pro Football Sports Network put together a three-round mock. He has the defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers making quite a bold move on April 23.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 15

NFL Analyst Says Panthers Trade Up in First Round, but is it Warranted?

Over the weekend, Alec Elijah of Pro Football Sports Network came out with a three-round mock draft. He forecasts a pair of trades within the first 10 selections.

Jaelan Phillips News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 15

Jaelan Phillips' Exorbitant Panthers Contract Isn't As Bad As You Think

The Carolina Panthers paid Jaelan Phillips in every sense of the word. He earned $120 million across four years, with $80 million guaranteed. $30 million a year puts him eighth in terms of edge rusher salaries.

Nick Scott News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14

Panthers, S Nick Scott Agree To Deal

Nick Scott will remain in place with the Panthers for a third season. The veteran safety is re-signing with Carolina, per his agents (h/t Joe Person of The Athletic).

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 14

The Most Underrated Move the Panthers Made in Free Agency So Far

The Carolina Panthers are coming off their eighth consecutive losing campaign. However, the team managed to win the NFC South for the first time since 2015, and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Rico Dowdle News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Rico Dowdle warns Panthers: Game is circled

Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle has made it clear that the 2026 matchup against his former team, the Carolina Panthers, carries extra motivation.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 14

Carolina Panthers Must Draft One Prospect After Rasheed Walker Signing

GM Dan Morgan is at it again, making another phenomenal signing for the Carolina Panthers and further solidifying Carolina as one of, if not the biggest

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 14

5 Free Agents Still Available Who Could Start for the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers made a flurry of moves in free agency during the first few days. They addressed a number of holes, including center, linebacker, and edge rusher.

Carolina Panthers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 13

Carolina Panthers: Land Top Free-Agent Offensive Tackle for 2026

The Carolina Panthers have a left tackle dilemma brewing on their hands heading into the offseason. Ikem Ekwonu may miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season after rupturing his patellar tendon during the Wild Card, an injury that is just as challenging to recover from as a torn ACL, and his contract expires at the end of the year.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Grading the signing: Panthers finally land the top left tackle on the market to address an immediate need at an incredible value

The fantastic offseason led by general manager Dan Morgan continues for the Carolina Panthers in free agency after once again playing out the market perfectly to address an immediate position of need for the team going into the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / March 12

National media outlet says the Panthers made one of best moves in the NFL during the first wave of free agency

The Carolina Panthers, according to Pro Football Focus, made one of the top five moves in the league during the first few days of NFL free agency. PFF loved the Panthers' addition of free agent linebacker Devin Lloyd, who is set to play a key role in Carolina's defense after agreeing to a three-year deal.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Apex Sports / March 11

Panthers Cut A’Shawn Robinson: What It Means for Carolina’s Defensive Future

Another day, another roster move in Charlotte. The Carolina Panthers officially released defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson on Tuesday, and while it wasn’t exactly a jaw-dropping blockbuster move, it’s the kind of roster decision that tells you a lot about where this team is headed — and what they’re willing to sacrifice to get there.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

RB Rico Dowdle may be a massive free-agency steal for Steelers

Agreeing to a deal with running back Rico Dowdle may not move the needle for many, but it could be a huge free-agency steal for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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