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Carolina Panthers Sign AJ Dillon to 1-Year Deal

The Carolina Panthers are being aggressive this offseason after winning the NFC South last season. The team needed to figure out the running back room after seeing Rico Dowdle leave as a free agent.

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Carolina Panthers Sign Young Running Back Dubbed ‘Quadzilla’

The Carolina Panthers continue to aggressively reshape their offensive roster, adding a familiar and formidable name to their running back room. Former Green Bay Packers second-round pick AJ Dillon has officially signed a one-year deal with the franchise.

Rico Dowdle News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Grading the signing: Panthers add some extra power to the backfield to help mitigate the loss of Rico Dowdle in free agency

The Carolina Panthers backfield took a hit when Rico Dowdle walked out of the door and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency. While it's a better overall situation with more money for Dowdle, it left the Panthers in a tough spot at the running back position.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18

Panthers Select Xavier Legette Replacement in NFL Mock Draft

Only 36 days until the NFL Draft begins, and the closer it gets to draft day, the more mock drafts we see. The Carolina Panthers have the 19th pick in the draft this season, and it now feels like they can go anywhere with that pick. Before free agency, almost every mock draft had Carolina taking either an edge rusher or a linebacker.

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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 / A to Z Sports / March 18

Latest contract details for Panthers new left tackle Rasheed Walker proves Dan Morgan got away with highway robbery in free agency

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan absolutely killed it during the first week of free agency with the splash signings to improve the roster going into 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18

Carolina Panthers Free Agency: What They Got Right — and What They Missed So Far

The Carolina Panthers have not only been busy in free agency, but they've also been pretty successful, too. Almost every move has been smart, even the ones they didn't make.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18

NFL Insider Bemoans Panthers Losing Rico Dowdle, Cade Mays For 1 Key Reason

So far, the Carolina Panthers have only lost two of their free agents. They released A'Shawn Robinson, but of the players whose contracts expired, only Rico Dowdle and Cade Mays found new homes in the first wave of free agency.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18

Panthers Draft Visit Tracker: All Prospects Who've Talked with Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have several draft picks to make in next month's NFL draft. Despite spending a ton in free agency and addressing needs, they still have plenty of positions they'd like to shore up.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18

The Biggest Mistake the Carolina Panthers Made During NFL Free Agency Week 1

Rightfully so, the Carolina Panthers are being hailed for an excellent first week of free agency. With all the moves they made, it's safe to assume they're done spending, so the praise for the first week could be read as praise for the entire free agency.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 18

QB Kenny Pickett reveals 'ultimate goal' after signing with Panthers

The 2022 first-round draft pick has become somewhat of a journeyman quarterback.

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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 / NHANFL / March 18

Panthers Roster Watch: Seven Veterans Remain Unsigned Following Special Teams Spending Spree

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers moved with surgical precision over the last 72 hours, locking down the “third phase” of the game before the market cools.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18

3 Trades That Would Elevate the Panthers Right Now

The Carolina Panthers have pretty much exhausted all their free agency options. Sure, they could sign Jauan Jennings, Bobby Okereke, Joey Bosa, Calais Campbell, or Harrison Smith, but they would be luxuries the Panthers can't really afford.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17

Lions To Sign DE D.J. Wonnum

The Lions are adding some much-needed pass-rushing depth. The team has agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end D.J. Wonnum, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports..

Devin Lloyd News / Gridiron Heroics / March 17

NFL Expert Names Panthers’ Most Underrated Signing in Free Agency

The Carolina Panthers made several notable moves during NFL free agency as they look to reshape their roster. Among those additions, one analyst has identified linebacker Devin Lloyd as the team’s most underrated signing.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

Mel Kiper Predicts Panthers Snag Nick Scott Successor in Latest NFL Mock

Just 37 days until the NFL Draft kicks off, more mock drafts are being released left and right, and the mocks coming out now, compared to pre-free agency,

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

New Panthers Mock Draft Renders Rasheed Walker Signing Redundant

On Monday, Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt chimed in with his NFL mock draft and made an interesting observation when it came to the defending NFC South champions.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

NFL Insider Hails Panthers’ ‘Bold’ Signings of Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd

This is Dan Morgan’s third offseason since being promoted to president of football operations/general manager of the Carolina Panthers in January of 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

3 Bold Moves the Carolina Panthers Could Still Make Before the NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers have already had one of the more aggressive starts to the offseason. After winning the NFC South for the first time in a decade, the front office made it clear the goal isn’t simply to repeat as division champions.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Panthers’ way-too-early 53-man roster projection following first week of free agency signings

The Carolina Panthers were big spenders during the first week of free agency, a sign that general manager Dan Morgan isn't playing around and sure isn't complacent after watching his team win the NFC South and put up a fight in the playoffs last season.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Panthers underappreciated defender gets another solid chuck of change added to his bank account to properly reflect his impact with the team

When you think about the Carolina Panthers defense from the 2025 season, the name Nick Scott isn't one of the first players you'd think of. The team's veteran safety was truly an underappreciated player for the Panthers defense after starting all 17 regular season games and logging over 1,000 defensive snaps.

Sam Martin News / NHANFL / March 17

Panthers Lock Down Sam Martin: $5 Million Deal Secures Special Teams Veteran

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers are making sure their big-money defensive additions have a reliable floor to stand on. General Manager Dan Morgan reached an agreement Monday with veteran punter Sam Martin on a two-year contract worth up to $5 million, keeping the 36-year-old in the Queen City through the 2027 season.

Jaelan Phillips News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16

Panthers Outbid Eagles For Jaelan Phillips

Jaelan Phillips‘ $30MM per year contract with the Panthers was the biggest payday of any player to hit free agency. Multiple teams were in the hunt for his signature, including the Eagles, but the 26-year-old said on Monday (via The Athletic’s Joe Person) that Carolina’s offer was “more attractive” than Philadelphia’s.