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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.

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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 / 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.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Panthers OL suddenly retires at 30

The Carolina Panthers received unexpected news late Wednesday night when offensive tackle Yosh Nijman announced his retirement from the NFL at age 30.

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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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Carolina Panthers Dubbed Huge Winners After NFL Free Agency Flurry

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.

David Moore News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Panthers Sadly Re-Signed David Moore, Effectively Ending Possibility of Better WR

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.

Jaelan Phillips News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Mina Kimes Reveals Why Jaelan Phillips is Excellent Addition for Panthers

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.

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.

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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 11

Carolina Panthers Addition of Ex-Saints Center Nets Excellent Grade

Free agency has been busy for the Carolina Panthers so far, and the highlights have been on defense, primarily with the signings of LB Devin Lloyd and

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 11

Devin Lloyd Gives Panthers ‘Real Talent’ At All 3 Levels of Defense

Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports was handing out grade late Monday night when it came to the NFL’s first day of the “legal tampering period.” In other words, the football writer took a long look at the early action when it came to teams agreeing to terms with potential unrestricted free agents.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 11

Panthers Must Keep an Eye on Texas Defender in NFL Draft

Later this afternoon, it’s the official start of the 2026 NFL fiscal year. All the trades and deals that have been reported since Monday afternoon become official (well, most of them) at 4:00 pm ET.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 11

How the Panthers' Spot in the NFC South Shifted After Day 2 of Free Agency

The Carolina Panthers are the defending NFC South champions. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, as the Panthers have been tasked with defending that title from a pack of admittedly solid teams.

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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 11

Are Panthers Guaranteed to Draft Offense After Huge Defensive Signings?

The Carolina Panthers have made defense a massive priority in free agency so far, signing EDGE Jaelan Phillips for $30 million a year and Devin Lloyd for $15 million a year.

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.

Devin Lloyd News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 11

Advanced Data Suggests Panthers Got Devin Lloyd on Good Deal

The staff at Pro Football Focus is running a live free agency tracker, grading every move. There have already been a lot of moves by teams, be it signings

Stone Forsythe News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Panthers To Sign OL Stone Forsythe

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.

Isaiah Simmons News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Panthers To Re-Sign LB Isaiah Simmons

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.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Dan Morgan makes an expected roster decision that can allow the Panthers to fill even more holes in free agency

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Panthers Release DT A’Shawn Robinson

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

RB Rico Dowdle may be a massive free-agency steal for Steelers

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