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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 24

Panthers Defender Expected to be Cut, Hailed as ‘Notable’ Addition to FA Market

Free agency has slowed down considerably as NFL teams prepare for April’s draft. However, there’s still talent out on the open market and that number could increase sooner than later.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 24

Where Bryce Young Ranks Among Recent Top QBs ft. Fernando Mendoza, Drake Maye

When bringing up QB prospects in the last few years, Bryce Young will always be mentioned as he’s one of the best prospects of this decade so far. Young, of course, won the Heisman award during his tenure with the Crimson Tide.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 24

Former Cardinals Star Would Be Ideal Addition to Panthers’ Defense

The 2026 NFL draft is exactly 30 days away, and free agency has slowed to a crawl. That doesn’t mean there isn’t any veteran talent still available to teams that are looking to add some valuable experience to a roster.

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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 24

Panthers Exec Drops Massive Update on Bryce Young's Panthers Extension

The Carolina Panthers are having a bit of a "will they, won't they" as it pertains to a Bryce Young contract extension. It seems highly unlikely he'll be extended right now, although GM Dan Morgan already said they'd pick up the fifth-year option long ago.

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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.

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Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 24

$162M Offseason Investment Gives Panthers Ample Reason for Hope in 2026

The 2026 NFL draft is four weeks from this Thursday. To be more specific, a mere 31 days away. Teams continue to add to their roster and make other tweaks as well.

Carolina Panthers News / NHANFL / March 24

Carolina Panthers Bankrupt the Market: Grading the 2026 Free Agency Frenzy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dan Morgan didn’t just open the checkbook; he threw the vault doors wide open. Following an unexpected NFC South division title and a wild playoff clash with the Rams in January, the Carolina Panthers free agency signings this March sent shockwaves through the NFL.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 23

Bills Host C/G Austin Corbett

With 94 games and 78 starts under his belt, center/guard Austin Corbett is among the most experienced offensive linemen left on the free agent market. The 30-year-old could continue his career in Buffalo, which hosted him on Monday, per Aaron Wilson of KPCR 2.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 23

Panthers' leading tackler Christian Rozeboom stays in NFC South

The Carolina Panthers might be kicking themselves for letting linebacker Christian Rozeboom out the door as a free agent.

Bucs S Antoine Winfield Jr.'s fiancee helped woman who was hit by car

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

Carolina Panthers Might Regret Letting Christian Rozeboom Sign with Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers already let one impactful defender sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason after releasing A'Shawn Robinson, a move they may end up rueing when it's all said and done.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 23

Bucs To Sign LB Christian Rozeboom

Lavonte David has not re-signed with the Buccaneers, though were the standout linebacker to return in 2026, it would be with Tampa Bay. But the Bucs are adding another starter-caliber linebacker following their Alex Anzalone addition.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

NFL Insider Reveals 2 Positions Panthers Are Honing In On at NFL Draft

There are 32 days left until the NFL Draft, and the Carolina Panthers still have more work to do this offseason, despite already having more free agency success than most of, if not the entire, NFL.

Dan Morgan News / NFL Analysis Network / March 23

Panthers GM Dan Morgan points to ‘flexibility’ as 2026 NFL Draft shapes roster plans

The Carolina Panthers have moved through free agency with a clear focus on adding depth across the roster. General manager Dan Morgan described the approach as creating “flexibility” heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, pointing to the range of options now available to the team.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

5 Helpful Free Agency Signings the Panthers Can Still Make Under the Cap

The Carolina Panthers, improbably perhaps, have a little bit of cap space left. Despite entering with just over $10 million and committing big bucks to Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd (among a host of smaller signings), they still have $5.2 million left.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

One Panthers’ FA Signing Made Big Mistake Signing with Carolina

Mo Moton of Bleacher Report has taken a look at the free-agent acquisitions around the National Football League. He’s chosen five players who may have been wise to find a different organization to sign with.

Puka Nacua News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

Carolina Panthers Could Draft Next Puca Nakua in Middle Rounds of NFL Draft

By most accounts, Puka Nacua is the best wide receiver in the NFL. He's the sort of matchup nightmare the Carolina Panthers don't yet have. They do have Tetairoa McMillan, but he doesn't do what Nacua does.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

Can Panthers Afford to Sign Deebo Samuel, David Njoku, Other Remaining FAs?

The Carolina Panthers had very little money to begin with in free agency. Somehow, they spent a ton on free agents to fill major holes, and they've managed to do it all without putting themselves into "cap hell" as NFL teams often call it.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

NFL Analyst: Panthers' Bryce Young is Worse Than Malik Willis, Cam Ward, More

The Carolina Panthers believe in Bryce Young. He's their quarterback, and they aren't wavering on that. They signed Kenny Pickett, but he's clearly the backup.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Dan Morgan's comments hint the Panthers could continue adding to a key position in the 2026 NFL Draft despite recent moves made in free agency

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan put in a lot of work over the last two weeks of free agency to improve the team's 2025 playoff roster with new and exciting pieces on both sides of the ball.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

The Biggest Question the Panthers Still Haven’t Answered After Free Agency

The Carolina Panthers answered a ton of questions in free agency. Who's going to get to the quarterback? Jaelan Phillips. Who's going to cover the middle of the field?

Carolina Panthers News / Football Analysis / March 22

Re-Grading the Carolina Panthers 2025 Draft

Timing is everything, and for the Carolina Panthers, the 2025 draft, executed by GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales, is being viewed as the class that allowed the Panthers to turn the corner.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 21

Panthers T Rasheed Walker Enters Pretrial Diversion Program

In January, Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport after he attempted to check an unloaded handgun without the necessary paperwork. That resulted in charges on two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon along with criminal possession of a firearm.