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The Lions are adding some much-needed pass-rushing depth. The team has agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end D.J. Wonnum, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports..

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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.

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch multiple touchdowns in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Wild Card receiving leaders' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

Mel Kiper Predicts Panthers Snag Nick Scott Successor in Latest NFL Mock

Just 37 days until the NFL Draft kicks off, more mock drafts are being released left and right, and the mocks coming out now, compared to pre-free agency,

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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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New Panthers Mock Draft Renders Rasheed Walker Signing Redundant

On Monday, Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt chimed in with his NFL mock draft and made an interesting observation when it came to the defending NFC South champions.

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NFL Insider Hails Panthers’ ‘Bold’ Signings of Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd

This is Dan Morgan’s third offseason since being promoted to president of football operations/general manager of the Carolina Panthers in January of 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

3 Bold Moves the Carolina Panthers Could Still Make Before the NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers have already had one of the more aggressive starts to the offseason. After winning the NFC South for the first time in a decade, the front office made it clear the goal isn’t simply to repeat as division champions.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Panthers’ way-too-early 53-man roster projection following first week of free agency signings

The Carolina Panthers were big spenders during the first week of free agency, a sign that general manager Dan Morgan isn't playing around and sure isn't complacent after watching his team win the NFC South and put up a fight in the playoffs last season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

Panthers’ Early Free Agency Haul Summed Up Perfectly in One Word

The Carolina Panthers have been a lot of things this offseason. There are so many words to describe their first week of free agency. Bold. Risky. Expensive.

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.

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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 17

Carolina Panthers Come in Just Shy of Perfection in PFF Free Agency Grades

The NFL offseason continues. While the player moves have slowed down, there are still a lot of deals to be made. Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus has taken a look at each team’s “major” free-agent signings and not only assigned each transaction a grade but gave out one for the team’s effort as well.

Sam Martin News / NHANFL / March 17

Panthers Lock Down Sam Martin: $5 Million Deal Secures Special Teams Veteran

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers are making sure their big-money defensive additions have a reliable floor to stand on. General Manager Dan Morgan reached an agreement Monday with veteran punter Sam Martin on a two-year contract worth up to $5 million, keeping the 36-year-old in the Queen City through the 2027 season.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

Cade Mays News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

Carolina Panthers May Regret Letting Cade Mays Sign with Detroit Lions

The Carolina Panthers' most important outgoing free agent was Cade Mays. Rico Dowdle was good, but he never seemed like a plausible return candidate, and he wasn't irreplaceable.

Jaelan Phillips News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

Jaelan Phillips Expects Big Sack Numbers with Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers’ biggest free agency signing has arrived in Charlotte and has started doing interviews as a Carolina Panther. Jaelan Phillips is

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 17

Panthers Inexplicably Drop in Power Rankings After Free Agency Week 1

The Carolina Panthers signed the best off-ball linebacker, the second-best edge rusher, the second-best left tackle, and a handful of other players in free agency last week.

Jaelan Phillips News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16

Panthers Outbid Eagles For Jaelan Phillips

Jaelan Phillips‘ $30MM per year contract with the Panthers was the biggest payday of any player to hit free agency. Multiple teams were in the hunt for his signature, including the Eagles, but the 26-year-old said on Monday (via The Athletic’s Joe Person) that Carolina’s offer was “more attractive” than Philadelphia’s.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 16

Panthers bring back punter on $5 million contract

The Carolina Panthers’ offseason will likely be defined by the substantial amount of money they invested in their defensive line, but re-signing an important special teams contributor can certainly have a sizable effect as well.

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.

Carolina Panthers News / NHANFL / March 16

Carolina’s $120M Gamble: Why Jaelen Phillips Is a Steal for the Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Carolina Panthers just dropped $120 million on Jaelen Phillips, but the sticker price doesn’t tell the whole story. Fresh off an 8-9 season that remarkably ended with an NFC South title and a narrow 34-31 playoff exit against the Rams, Dan Morgan is officially aggressive.

Dan Morgan News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Carolina Panthers Free Agency: First Week Recap of Dan Morgan’s Win-Now Strategy

After capturing the NFC South for the first time in a decade, the Carolina Panthers entered the 2026 offseason with real momentum and real expectations.