Assuming that both Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen have relatively high-quality rookie seasons, the Carolina Panthers could have had one of the deepest edge/defensive line groups in the league this year.
The subtraction of Jadeveon Clowney this offseason might leave the Carolina Panthers looking for another edge rusher. Clowney, who tallied the most sacks of any edge rusher on the team in 2024 with 5.5, was cut loose by Carolina last month, leaving the team with a big question mark along the edge.
In June 2021, the Green Bay Packers signed linebacker De’Vondre Campbell to a one-year contract. Campbell turned in an unexpected All-Pro stadium to help the Packers earn the No.
Adam Peters took quite a gamble when he ignored edge-rushing reinforcements during the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, the Washington Commanders' general manager can correct the oversight with one obvious move in free agency.
Will the New Orleans Saints use up any more of their cap space in free agency? Right now, the Saints have over $22 million in cap space, per Over The Cap.
The Carolina Panthers have already parted ways with one edge rusher this offseason, cutting three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney. Could another one follow?
For the most part, the New England Patriots and the rest of the NFL have made the bulk of their big offseason moves and acquisitions with OTAs now underway.
The Carolina Panthers are going to regret releasing Jadeveon Clowney. To be sure, there were some arguments in favor of the move, including the extra salary cap room that it created for the 2025 season and allowing two high draft picks more room to develop in the NFL.
The Washington Commanders are loaded in so many ways, having quickly built their Jayden Daniels-led roster into a true Super Bowl contender in just one season.
The Panthers did not offer a strong response at outside linebacker after trading Brian Burns. Although other issues led to Carolina’s defense sinking to last place across the board, the team struggled to replace the pass rusher it traded after endless extension talks.
The New England Patriots knew heading into the offseason that they needed to address their pass rush, as they finished last in the NFL with just 28 sacks in 2024.
The Washington Commanders need to add another pass rusher to the mix. Bleacher Report analyst Moe Moton believes that the Commanders should look to sign veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to add experience to their line.
Life is good for the Washington Commanders. Washington is just a few years removed from being one of the most controversial organizations in the NFL under Dan Snyder.
Carolina caught some people off guard when it released DE Jadeveon Clowney after the draft, but upon further reflection, it was a move that made a lot of sense.
The Baltimore Ravens reaffirmed their elite pass rush last season with a strong campaign. 54 sacks made for the second-most in the NFL only behind the Denver Broncos who had 63. Linebacker Kyle Van Noy led that charge with 12.5 sacks and Odafe Oweh contributed 10 to the cause.
After struggling to rush the passer in 2024, the Carolina Panthers ensured they would have more talent on the edge this season. While they were quiet in this department during free agency, they picked up the pace during the 2025 NFL draft.
The Baltimore Ravens satisfied their need for another edge rusher by selecting Mike Green in the second round of the NFL Draft, but there is no doubt they could stand to add some more veteran depth at the position.
The Giants made adjustments to their defensive backfield with CB Paulson Adebo and S Jevon Holland. Giants GM Joe Schoen considers both players to be ballhawk defenders, while second-year CB Tyler Nubin is also showing potential. “Both of them, instincts and ball skills.
The Baltimore Ravens continued to fill out their 90-man roster this week by signing former University of North Carolina pass rusher Kaimon Rucker as an undrafted free agent.
The Carolina Panthers have invested significant resources in their defense this offseason, but the team recently made a move that could leave it searching for even more help.
The Panthers explored a trade of Jadeveon Clowney before the draft, but nothing came about on that front. Given the team’s rookie additions, though, the possibility remained the veteran edge rusher would be let go after only one season in Carolina.
Veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is once again a free agent after being released by the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The move comes after just one season with the Panthers, during which the 32-year-old recorded 5.5 sacks.
The Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, multiple outlets reported Thursday. Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, turned 32 in February and carries a $13.8 million cap hit in 2025.
According to Jordan Schultz, the Panthers are releasing veteran DE Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday. Releasing Clowney frees up $7,775,000 in cap space and creates $6,000,000 in dead money, per OverTheCap.