The Carolina Panthers knew they needed to address their historically bad defense heading into the offseason, and while they struck out on Milton Williams in free agency, they did make some other very notable additions that should be of big help in 2025.
The former Kansas City defensive tackle is returning to the role he played for Missouri S&T. Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton is the first player from Missouri Science & Technology in Rolla, Missouri to start a professional football game since the 1930s.
When the legal tampering period opened to kick off free agency, the Carolina Panthers wasted no time getting down to the business of improving the worst defense in the NFL.
The Carolina Panthers were one of the worst teams in football at getting to the quarterback this past season, finishing with just 32 sacks. The Panthers
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After a terrific Pro Day, Tulane defensive lineman Adin Huntington was getting a lot of buzz and excitement from around the league. So much so, that the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to host the player on a Top-30 visit, first reported by CBS Sports' Josh Edwards.
Since their early flurry of free agent signings, the Carolina Panthers haven't gotten much love from the national media. Their overpay for Jaycee Horn has earned near-universal bag grades, as well as the Tershawn Wharton signing.
Free agency was a hectic time, especially for the Kansas City Chiefs. Plenty of transactions were made on the defensive side of the ball, including both incoming and departing players.
Bryce Young has faced off with the Kansas City Chiefs once, so he got to see what a defensive line with Tershawn Wharton is like. Wharton, one of the latest additions to the Carolina Panthers defense, also got an up-close look at his future quarterback during a November matchup in Charlotte.
The Carolina Panthers have made a lot of moves in free agency. They added Tershawn Wharton, extended Jaycee Horn, re-signed Mike Jackson, agreed to terms with Tre'Von Moehrig, and so much more.
The focus for the Panthers has shifted towards rebuilding a defense that allowed 31.4 points per game last season, the worst in the NFL. Carolina has taken steps to doing that so far this offseason.
When the Carolina Panthers inked defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton to a three-year, $45 million deal, they made a clear commitment to strengthening their defensive line.
When teams become perennial Super Bowl contenders, they have had the luxury of young player development while having a roster consistently stacked with high-level talent that has afforded the opportunities for development.
The Carolina Panthers nearly agreed to terms with the best defensive tackle on the market before the New England Patriots swooped in. After that, they pivoted to alternative options and agreed with Bobby Brown and Tershawn Wharton.
Five-year veteran defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton signed a new contract with the Carolina Panthers. Wharton, a former undrafted free agent, spent the entirety of his professional career with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tershawn Wharton became an underrated X-factor for the Chiefs' defense during his time in Kansas City. An undrafted free agent signing in 2020 from nearby Missouri S&T, Wharton grew to be an impactful piece against both the run and the pass.
In the past, Tershawn Wharton could be had for a song. One year later, the Kansas City Chiefs are going to have to fight off competing suitors for his services.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton saved a young fan who fell from the stands after the game against the Carolina Panthers. The fan was looking to get gloves from Wharton before falling over the barrier.
A young Kansas City Chiefs fan made the trip to Carolina to be on hand to watch his favorite team play the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.
The Kansas City Chiefs, currently on their bye week after a strong 5-0 start, have once again been featured in the NFL’s weekly fine releases, this time it’s to defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton.
As the Kansas City Chiefs get set to return from their bye week, one player will be doing so with a bit less change in his pockets. Over the weekend, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton is being fined for unnecessary roughness displayed during Week 5's win over the New Orleans Saints.
While the Kansas City Chiefs secured a valuable win over the New Orleans Saints to improve to a perfect 5-0 in 2024, one particular action by defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton is costing him financially.
The Kansas City Chiefs' activity on the free agent market has been relatively quiet, but the club is reuniting with one of its in-house free agents on Thursday.