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Flexibility Defined: How Panthers’ Free Agency Blitz Reshaped the No. 19 Pick
CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers aren’t desperate anymore. After locking up punter Sam Martin and snagging RB AJ Dillon to replace Rico Dowdle, GM Dan Morgan has turned the 19th overall pick into a luxury choice rather than a lifeline.
Jaelan Phillips News / Gridiron Heroics / March 19
'Panthers Had the Cap Space To Make the Move': NFL Expert Reveals Carolina’s Best Free Agency Signing
The Carolina Panthers made a major statement during NFL free agency with the addition of edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. The move has been widely viewed as the team’s most impactful signing of the offseason.
Rasheed Walker News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 19
Why Did the Carolina Panthers Sign Rasheed Walker For Just 1 Year?
Free agency has been a major success for the Carolina Panthers so far, filling gaps across the roster. One signing the Panthers made wasn’t as flashy or as newsworthy as the Jaelan Phillips signing, but it could be argued that it’s just as important for the team.
The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to catch at least 100 passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 19
Panthers Urged to Sign Ex-Commanders Star Despite $15M Cost
The Carolina Panthers did not at all seem poised to spend big in free agency. Given the cap situation ($10.2 million entering the legal tampering window), it seemed implausible that they'd even sign one star free agent.
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.
Jaelan Phillips News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 19
Stop the Panic Over Jaelan Phillips' Massive $120M Panthers Contract
Early in free agency, the Carolina Panthers pushed their chips to the center of the table to land one of the best pass rushers available in Jaelan Phillips, even beating out the Philadelphia Eagles, who were more than interested in bringing him back.
D.J. Wonnum News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 19
Why Panthers Could Regret Letting D.J. Wonnum Head to Detroit Lions
This offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan inked highly-regarded edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 million deal. It’s the latest attempt by the front office to rectify a problem that the team has had in recent seasons.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 19
Pete Prisco Thinks the Panthers Are So Much Worse After Free Agency
The NFL power rankings following the first week or so of free agency have not at all been kind to the Carolina Panthers. It's logical to think the Panthers, an 8-9 team that had a -69 point differential, aren't a true title contender.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 19
Carolina Panthers Didn't Do Enough on Defense, Insider Claims
While things have certainly slowed down around the league, NFL teams continue to add and subtract from their roster as they prepare for the NFL draft—which is exactly five weeks away.
Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 19
Carolina Panthers Will Really Regret Letting Rico Dowdle Land with Steelers
There's good news and bad news for the Carolina Panthers as it pertains to Rico Dowdle. He's gone in free agency to the Pittsburgh Steelers after a breakthrough campaign in Carolina.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Eagles trade 2027 NFL Draft pick for veteran QB Andy Dalton
The Philadelphia Eagles know they have a starting quarterback who can win a Super Bowl in Jalen Hurts.
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.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18
Panthers’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency
The Panthers did not remain silent during the opening week of free agency, and they re-signed punter Sam Martin to a two-year deal following a solid 2025 season and added running back AJ Dillon on a one-year contract after Rico Dowdle’s departure.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18
What Do Panthers Possibly Need After Intense FA Spending Spree?
The Carolina Panthers had a boatload of needs entering free agency. Given their cap space situation, it seemed more likely than not that they'd end up addressing most of these issues in the draft.
Devin Lloyd News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 18
The Devin Lloyd Contract Keeps Getting Better
One of the best signings in all of free agency was second-team all-pro linebacker Devin Lloyd, leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars to join the Carolina Panthers.
Jaelan Phillips News / NHANFL / March 18
Panthers Bet $120 Million on Jaelan Phillips: The Biggest Gamble of 2026 Free Agency
CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers didn’t just open the checkbook; they gambled the franchise’s defensive future on a pair of reconstructed knees and a scarred Achilles.
Andy Dalton News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18
Andy Dalton has been traded to a new team
Andy Dalton is set for another season as a backup quarterback, this time with a potential Super Bowl contender.
Andy Dalton News / Pro Football Rumors / March 18
Eagles To Acquire QB Andy Dalton From Panthers
The Eagles are trading a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for quarterback Andy Dalton, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Dalton, 38, served as the backup to Bryce Young in Carolina for the last three years.
Andy Dalton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18
Trade: Eagles Acquiring Panthers QB Andy Dalton
According to Adam Schefter, the Eagles and Panthers have agreed on a trade that will send QB Andy Dalton to Philadelphia in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round
Aj Dillon News / Gridiron Heroics / March 18
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 18
NFC South free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target
NFL free agency is only in its second week, but the NFC South already looks drastically different from how it ended the 2025 season. With so much movement, here’s a look at each team’s best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave.
Kenny Pickett 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.
D.J. Wonnum News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 17
Lions Signing OLB D.J. Wonnum To One-Year, $6M Deal
According to Tom Pelissero, the Lions are signing OLB D.J. Wonnum to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday. Detroit hosted Wonnum for a visit earlier today and was impressed enough to quickly reach a deal. Wonnum, 28, was drafted by the Vikings in the fourth round out of South Carolina in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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 / 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 / Pro Football Rumors / March 16
Panthers To Re-Sign P Sam Martin
Veteran punter Sam Martin joined the Panthers on a one-year deal last March, but he will receive more security this offseason. The Panthers will retain Martin on a two-year contract worth up to $5MM, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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