The Carolina Panthers have made a free-agency splash for sure, even if some believe they overpaid for Jaelan Phillips. But here is the next move they must make after signing Phillips in 2026 NFL free agency.
The Carolina Panthers had a major problem at linebacker last year. Josey Jewell's retirement pushed Christian Rozeboom into the every-down role alongside Trevin Wallace.
The Carolina Panthers really had no choice but to cut A'Shawn Robinson. The move was going to save them $10.5 million, and after accruing quite the bill in the early stages of free agency, the Panthers had to find money where they could.
Not many expected the Carolina Panthers to be as good as they were in 2025. They were coming off a five-win season, and while improvement was probable, a division title and playoff berth seemed totally out of the question.
Last offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan addressed the team’s horrific defense early and often in free agency. The team signed free agents Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III for the line, edge rusher Patrick Jones II, linebacker Christian Rozeboom, and safety Tre’von Moehrig.
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The Carolina Panthers have been trying desperately to find a pass rush ever since they traded Brian Burns away. They didn't want to pay him after the 2023 season, and so they franchise-tagged and traded him to the New York Giants.
With free agency kicking off this week, sports publications will give grades on specific signings and on how well a team has assessed needs in all the signings they make.
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.
The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason needing a boatload of things. They realistically needed a tight end, cornerback, safety, linebacker, edge rusher, offensive tackle, and center.
Even though the free agency signing period technically started on March 11th, it really began on Monday, March 9th, when new signings were announced every five minutes.
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The Carolina Panthers are already a much-improved team from just a couple of days of free agency. Signing Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips to $165 million contracts (during the legal tampering window, of course) will do that.
The Carolina Panthers re-signed David Moore to a new contract, or at least agreed to a deal before the league year begins, for the second straight offseason.
Mina Kimes and Ben Solak, two excellent NFL analysts with ESPN, sat down to discuss some free agency moves. Naturally, the one they honed in on was the Carolina Panthers' addition of Jaelan Phillips on the first day of the legal tampering window.
Former New York Jets receiver John Metchie reportedly has a new home. The talented pass-catcher is signing a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Carolina Panthers didn't make a flurry of moves during the first two days of NFL free agency (the two day negotiating window), but they made some key additions that immediately make the team better.
The Carolina Panthers moved quickly to stabilize their offensive line Tuesday, agreeing to terms with veteran tackle Stone Forsythe in free agency. The move provides immediate depth at left tackle while star lineman Ikem Ekwonu continues recovering from a major knee injury suffered during the 2025 postseason.
Stone Forsythe is heading to Carolina. The free agent offensive lineman has agreed to a deal with the Panthers, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It’s a one-year deal for Forsythe, according to Joe Person of The Athletic.
The Carolina Panthers are set to pick up a veteran on the offensive line. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the franchise is signing Luke Fortner, who most recently played for the division rival New Orleans Saints.
Isaiah Simmons will remain in place with the Panthers in 2026. The veteran linebacker has agreed to a new Carolina deal, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.
The Carolina Panthers were an active team on the first day of free agency after being the fifth-highest spending team in the league, with most of that money going toward the two splash signings in pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd.
As expected, A’Shawn Robinson‘s tenure with the Panthers has come to an end. The veteran defensive tackle was released on Tuesday, per a team announcement.
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.
Day one of NFL free agency delivered exactly what the league hopes for every year: excitement, drama, and hope for fanbases across the country. For fans of the Carolina Panthers, Monday felt like a turning point.