The 2025 season was a roller coaster that did not end well for the Buccaneers. After starting off the season 6-2, the team finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were shocked when Rueben Bain Jr. fell into their laps with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Bain was a highly touted pass rusher entering the draft, but concerns arose, which ultimately let him fall to the Bucs — and they couldn't be more thrilled.
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.
Overall, Wednesday was a disappointing day for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as the Baltimore Ravens swooped in and snagged top free agent target Trey Hendrickson.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Buccaneers just made a big-time addition to their defensive line with the signing of A'Shawn Robinson to a one-year deal, worth 10 million dollars fully guaranteed.
The Carolina Panthers officially cut defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson on Tuesday. The move was purely cost-saving, as it saves the Panthers $10.5 million against the cap for the 2026 season.
NFL free agency is about to crank up. We've seen teams across the NFL begin to make moves to position themselves, and the New York Giants are no exception.
The Carolina Panthers have given A'Shawn Robinson permission to seek a trade. Though it's probably not nearly this black-and-white, that usually means they're going to end up cutting him at some point.
The Carolina Panthers have allowed interior defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson to pursue a trade. He is a prominent cut candidate given his contract situation.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Carolina Panthers have less than $10 million in true cap space, which is around the middle of the NFL. GM Dan Morgan is certain to find creative ways to free up more space to work with this offseason.
For a team that still has several areas of the roster to fix to become a true contender in the NFC, the Carolina Panthers don't have a ton of money to play with this offseason.
On paper, it appears the Carolina Panthers' defense is in a position to make a big leap forward in 2025. In all honesty, though, after last season, the slightest bit of improvement would make the unit feel like the '85 Bears.
The Carolina Panthers have certainly worked hard on their defense this offseason, which was much-needed considering it was the worst unit in history last year.
This past season, the Carolina Panthers' defense struggled to get after the quarterback. Veterans Jadeveon Clowney and A'Shawn Robinson tied for the team lead with 5.5 sacks.
The Carolina Panthers could ultimately be one of the more active teams in the NFL this offseason when it comes to making trades. Given that the Panthers don't currently have a lot of cap room, they will have to get creative, which could mean wheeling and dealing with other clubs.
The Carolina Panthers have a conundrum on defense. Pretty much everyone outside of Jaycee Horn and Derrick Brown, who was hurt last year, can and should probably be replaced or upgraded.
His team may not be playing for much in Week 18 but one Carolina Panthers player was overcome with emotion during Sunday's national anthem. Prior to 1 PM ET kickoff in Atlanta, Panthers defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson had tears streaming down his face as "The Star-Spangled Banner" rung out at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Slowly but surely, the Carolina Panthers are getting healthy. Although Diontae Johnson is out and cornerback Dane Jackson was downgraded to out, the Panthers do have some reinforcements for this evening's game in Denver.
Running back Brian Robinson is back in the Commanders lineup. Robinson missed last week's loss to the Ravens with a knee injury and he was listed as questionable for this Sunday's game against the Panthers, but he avoided the inactive list on Sunday afternoon.
Not having Brian Robinson Jr. available in Week 6 at the Baltimore Ravens was sorely felt. The Washington Commanders couldn't get anything going on the ground, but they felt putting the promising running back in harm's way was too risky when push came to shove.
There is always some complicated reason a key free agent signing chose the team they did. Unless that free agent signing is veteran defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson. On Wednesday, when speaking to reporters for the first time, Robinson pulled back the curtains on why he chose Charlotte to be his next home. “Why not?” he said.
Defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson, whose contract with the New York Giants was voided, is taking his talents to Carolina, where he'll join the Panthers on a three-year deal worth $22.5 million.