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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.

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Carolina Panthers To Sign Ex-Packers OT Rasheed Walker in Major Fix to Offensive Line

The Carolina Panthers have their Ikem Ekwonu replacement. They have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Rasheed Walker on a one-year deal. This is a surprising move given Carolina's other expenses and the talent that Walker is.

Rasheed Walker News / 5 GOATs / March 13

Report: Carolina Panthers sign former Green Bay Packers LT Rasheed Walker

The Carolina Panthers reached an agreement with former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Walker played for the Packers from 2022-25.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Ranking Carolina Panthers' Top 8 Free Agency Moves So Far, From Good to Best

The Carolina Panthers have been pretty busy throughout free agency, much busier and much more aggressive than anyone expected. They've shelled out some huge contracts.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Carolina Panthers May Have Dodged A Bullet With A’Shawn Robinson Release

Free agency has been pricey for the Carolina Panthers so far, and in order to afford the sizable contracts of Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd, Carolina had to refigure and let go of some contracts on the roster. The most notable release for the Panthers was defensive linemen A’Shawn Robinson.

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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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Former Carolina Panthers running back is clearly bringing his bad-blood mentality to the Pittsburgh Steelers after free agency exit

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a successful season that included a trip to the postseason and a division title after the offense under Dave Canales finally turned the right corner.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Potential Panthers Draft Choice is Seeing Stock Plummet at Worst Time

Dave Canales’s team has added some key components this offseason. Once again, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan has been busy during free agency.

Devin Lloyd News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Why Carolina Panthers' Addition of Devin Lloyd Carries Key Risk

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.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Carolina Panthers Will Regret Releasing Buccaneers' A'Shawn Robinson

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Metric That Predicted Panthers' 2025 Improvement Reveals What 2026 Will Be Like

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Why Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen Are About to Break Out for Panthers

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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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 13

Signing Jaelan Phillips is Great, But Panthers Should've Just Kept Brian Burns

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.

Jaelan Phillips News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Next move Panthers must make after signing Jaelan Phillips in 2026 NFL free agency

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.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

NFL Insider Has One More Task For Panthers to Truly Ace Free Agency

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.

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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

The Carolina Panthers Are Making Their First-Round Draft Pick Plans Very Clear

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.

D.J. Wonnum News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Failed Panthers Edge Rusher Remains Solid FA Option as Frenzy Continues

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 11

Bryce Young's Alabama Teammate John Metchie Joins Panthers as Ideal New Weapon

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a contract with John Metchie III. In college, he was one of Bryce Young's best pass-catchers. Now, they're set to be teammates again in the NFL.

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.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Pro Football Focus leaves no doubt on how they feel about the Carolina Panthers' moves on the first two days of NFL free agency

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.

Ikem Ekwonu News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Panthers add Ikem Ekwonu insurance in free agency

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.