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On YouTubeCarolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 7
Carolina Panthers Free Agency Big Board: Top 5 Targets at Every Position of Need
The Carolina Panthers have a plethora of needs to address in the draft and free agency. First up is free agency, which begins unofficially with the legal tampering period on Monday.
Trey Hendrickson News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 7
Panthers Insider Recommends Signing Bengals Edge Not Named Trey Hendrickson
The Carolina Panthers need to address the pass rush. It has been a major negative for this defense for years. They have been wholly unable to replace Brian Burns since his trade after the 2023 season, and the defense wasn't even elite at getting to the QB with Burns on the roster.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 7
Panthers Urged to Draft Edge Rusher with 3 Straight 90 PFF Grade Seasons
John Kosko of Pro Football Focus was busy this week looking at all 16 teams in the NFC. He gave his thoughts on a best-case scenario for each club when it came to their top pick in April’s draft.
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?
Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 6
Ex-Jets WR, Former Bryce Young Teammate Would Make Ideal Panthers Addition
As free agency approaches, players across the league are becoming available through being cut for cap reasons or due to teams not wanting to tender them.
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 6
ESPN names the player the Carolina Panthers are most likely to lose to free agency this offseason
The Carolina Panthers are expected to make some key moves this offseason, but they'll have to be creative in creating some cap space so those moves can happen.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 6
Four-Point Plan for the Carolina Panthers' Ideal Free Agency
Free agency is nearly upon us, and the Carolina Panthers will hopefully be somewhat busy. They won't spend like they did last season, but they should have a few players in mind to bring in next week.
NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 6
Dave Canales Saved Geno Smith, Does Ex-Raiders QB Make Sense for Panthers?
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has a reputation as a quarterback whisperer. That is not without reason, as he's now more or less helped revitalize three failed quarterbacks in his tenure as a coach.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 6
Who the Panthers Must Re-Sign in Free Agency — and Who They Shouldn't
The legal tampering period in the NFL begins on Monday, and several Carolina Panthers are set to hit free agency. There are a handful of players who make sense for Dan Morgan to bring back for 2026.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 6
One Free Agent the Carolina Panthers Must Sign — No Excuses
The Carolina Panthers are going to sign a few free agents. We can't expect a ton of additions given the roster situation and the current salary cap constraints.
Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 6
3 best players Panthers must target during 2026 NFL free agency
The Carolina Panthers are positioning their roster for the offseason work. And soon they will focus solely on the NFL Draft. But here are the three best players the Panthers must target during 2026 NFL free agency.
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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 6
Carolina Panthers Urged to Add Former Eagles Star for $17M
It all begins next week. From the start of the “legal tampering period” on March 9, to the official start of the 2026 NFL fiscal year at 4:00 pm ET on March 11.
NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 6
Bears, Eagles Stars Linked to Panthers as Missing Piece on Offense
Next week, the Carolina Panthers enter free agency with a few needs. Tops on the list is a consistent edge rusher for a team that has totaled the fewest sacks in the league (89) dating back to 2023.
Rico Dowdle News / Last Word On Sports / March 5
Rico Dowdle Free Agency: Ranking the Top 5 Post-Combine Landing Spots
As a Panthers fan, this one is tough to write. Rico Dowdle was a huge part of what worked for the Carolina Panthers in 2025. When he finally got consistent touches, he delivered 1,076 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and over 1,300 scrimmage yards.
Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 5
Connections to Dave Canales, Brad Idzik Make Panthers’ Signing of Star FA Possible
It's becoming increasingly likely that the Carolina Panthers will lose veteran running back Rico Dowdle in free agency. The Panthers are letting him test the market, and he wants to be "the guy" somewhere, and after what he did this past season, he deserves that opportunity.
Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / March 5
Panthers Move to Retain WRs Jalen Coker and Brycen Tremayne
The Carolina Panthers’ late-season surge in 2025 revealed a young group beginning to find its rhythm. As the franchise pushes to build on an NFC South title and a playoff appearance, the front office made an early move to preserve continuity in the receiving corps.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 5
Ranking Panthers' Most Realistic Free Agent Targets, Including Their Own
The Carolina Panthers have several needs to fill in free agency. They also have some of their own players leaving, a couple of whom are vital re-signs.
Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 5
Chiefs, Seahawks, Among Teams Poised to Poach Rico Dowdle From Panthers
Rico Dowdle’s breakout season was one of the biggest reasons the Carolina Panthers were able to win the division, but then it wasn’t. The production fell
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 5
5 Bold Predictions for Carolina Panthers' 2026 Free Agency Frenzy
While they're not exactly flush with cash, the Carolina Panthers are probably going to (after freeing up cap space) do a little bit of spending in free agency.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 5
How Next Week's Free Agency Can Totally Change NFL Draft for Panthers
On March 9, the Carolina Panthers can start legally tampering with NFL free agents, which means they can essentially get them to agree to a deal before being able to officially sign.
Carolina Panthers News / EasySportz / March 5
Running the Carolina Panthers Offseason in GM Mode
I took control of the Carolina Panthers in GM Mode and focused on creating cap flexibility while strengthening the roster through targeted signings and a balanced draft class.
Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4
Panthers Tendered ERFA WRs Jalen Coker & Brycen Tremayne
The Carolina Panthers announced they have tendered WRs Jalen Coker and Brycen Tremayne as exclusive rights free agents. Exclusive rights deals are for players with less than three years of accrued service and are for the minimum.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4
NFL reveals teams for Hall of Fame Game, connecting matchup to 2026 class
The game will occur on Aug. 6 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Jalen Coker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 2
Panthers Could Extend WR Jalen Coker
Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the Panthers could sign WR Jalen Coker to a contract extension this offseason. Coker is scheduled to be an exclusive rights restricted free agent this offseason, as he signed a two-year deal with Carolina when getting promoted from the practice squad in 2024.
Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / February 27
Panthers could explore Andy Dalton trade if QB wants
The Carolina Panthers have an asset in quarterback Andy Dalton, who could emerge as a solid trade candidate for a team needing a backup. However, according to Panthers general manager Dan Morgan, any potential move would ultimately depend on Dalton’s interest in the situation.
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