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Mar 13, 2024
Rumors: Panthers are aware that they have no edge rushers

Rumors: Panthers are aware that they have no edge rushers

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/ Everybody knows that Amare Barno and DJ Johnson aren’t going to cut it Everybody in the NFL, and that includes everyone working for the Carolina Panthers, knows that the Charlotte-based team does not currently employ a competitive group of edge rushers. No offense to Amare Barno, D.J. Johnson, Eku Leota, or Luiji Vilain, but the losses of Brian Burns, Frankie Luvu, and even Yetur Gross-Matos have left the team distinctly short handed. The good news is that the team has been linked to visits and conversations with three players who would...
Mar 13, 2024
Over Charge(r)ed: How an LA cap fiasco could help the Panthers

Over Charge(r)ed: How an LA cap fiasco could help the Panthers

Photo by Jamie Squire/ The Chargers are in a hell of their own making. That means good players could hit the market early. The Los Angeles Chargers are the only team in the NFL in a true cap quandary as the league year is set to begin at 4 PM EST today. By that time, all teams have to be in compliance with the NFL salary cap. The Chargers are currently set to be about $25 million over that cap while carrying four of the top twelve cap hits in the NFL. They are also carrying four of the only five players on that list who are not quarterbacks. The #Chargers have four of...
Mar 12, 2024
The Panthers are bringing back WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

The Panthers are bringing back WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ The Panthers highly regarded kick returner will be back for 2024. The Panthers wide receiver room continues to take shape, as the Panthers are bringing back a high end athlete that made some plays in 2023. ISM is staying in Carolina pic.twitter.com/v97a019cla— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 13, 2024 The terms of the deal haven’t been released just yet, but my assumption is it’s a cheap deal for Smith-Marsette. The Panthers allowed him to test free agency instead of applying an exclusive rights-tender to him, but the speedy...
Mar 12, 2024
Panthers trade Donte Jackson to Steelers for Diontae Johnson

Panthers trade Donte Jackson to Steelers for Diontae Johnson

Photo by Kathryn Riley/ The Carolina Panthers are continuing their trend of jettisoning defensive assets to load up on offensive talent. Today they are trading Donte Jackson, the team’s second round pick (55th overall) in the 2018 NFL draft and has been a Panther his entire career, for former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a late round pick swap. Full trade:The #Panthers get Diontae Johnson and pick No. 240The #Steelers get Donte Jackson and pick 178 https://t.co/2vbKLl0MMv— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024 The 28-year old...
Mar 12, 2024
Panthers signing Josey Jewell to a three year contract

Panthers signing Josey Jewell to a three year contract

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Carolina Panthers continue to stockpile bodies on defense in the second day of the pre-free agency negotiating window. The Carolina Panthers are reportedly adding more talent to the defensive side of the ball by adding former Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell to the fold. Former Broncos LB Josey Jewell is signing a three-year, $22.75 million deal including a $7m signing bonus with Carolina.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024 This news comes a few hours after Panthers reported target Patrick Queen elected...
Mar 12, 2024
Carolina Panthers to sign A’Shawn Robinson

Carolina Panthers to sign A’Shawn Robinson

Photo by Mike Stobe/ The Panthers add some much needed depth and beef to their defensive line. The Carolina Panthers have reportedly reached an agreement with defensive tackle A’Shan Robinson, formerly of the New York Giants, Los Angeles Rams, and Detroit Lions. The #Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran DT A’Shawn Robinson on a three-year, $22.5 million deal, source says. Following a year with the #Giants, Robinson reunites with Ejiro Evero, the former #Rams assistant and now DC who pushed for Robinson. pic.twitter.com/DIlut3yYue— Mike Garafolo...
Mar 12, 2024
Panthers Reacts Survey: Grading day one of the free agency frenzy

Panthers Reacts Survey: Grading day one of the free agency frenzy

Photo by Perry Knotts/ Assessing the start of a weird year The Carolina Panthers kicked off the legal tampering window of 2024 NFL free agency with a surprising bang. They set the market at guard with Robert Hunt’s $100 million, 5-year contract and finally consummated the long teased trade of Brian Burns. There are plenty of feelings flying around the Carolinas right now, from concern over paying a guard that much to relief that the Burns story has finally been resolved. That’s not to mention folks who are just straight peeved about the (lack of) compensation in the...
Mar 12, 2024
An updated list of the Carolina Panthers 2024 draft picks

An updated list of the Carolina Panthers 2024 draft picks

Photo by David Jensen/ The Panthers have some more ammunition to use in the upcoming draft next month. Finally, the Brian Burns contract saga has come to a close in Carolina. Yesterday, a late deal came together with the New York Giants, as they paid Brian Burns every penny he wanted in a huge 5 year, $150 million dollar deal and sent a 2nd round pick and a 2025 5th round pick to the Panthers in exchange for his services. They also flipped pick 165 overall to the Giants for pick 141 in the 5th round. The Panthers in turn freed up over $20 million in cap space as the...
Mar 12, 2024
Panthers reportedly signing guard Damien Lewis

Panthers reportedly signing guard Damien Lewis

Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports The Panthers continue to bolster their offensive line with another big signing on the interior. You thought the Carolina Panthers were going to spend a lot of money on only one guard this offseason. You were sorely mistaken. Another big-time guard in Carolina: Sources say the #Panthers are expected to sign former #Seahawks guard Damien Lewis to a 4-year, $53M deal with $26.2M fully guaranteed in a deal done by Andre Odom of @AthletesFirst.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024 Darin Gantt wrote something up on the reported...
Mar 11, 2024
Rumor: Brian Burns is likely being traded to the Giants, per report

Rumor: Brian Burns is likely being traded to the Giants, per report

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ It’s a bittersweet ending to a weird story in the Carolinas The Carolina Panthers are closing in on a deal that will send star pass rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants, per Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick. Barring a last minute, complete breakdown in negotiations, Brian Burns will be a New York Giant, per source. I’ll update after proposed compensation is confirmed.— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) March 11, 2024 Quick is a local, Charlotte journalist who usually has impeccably sourced information about the team. Some...
Mar 11, 2024
Robert Hunt to sign huge, 5-year deal with Panthers

Robert Hunt to sign huge, 5-year deal with Panthers

Photo by Rich Storry/ We got us a Hog Molly The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a 5-year, $100 million deal with former Miami Dolphins guard Robert Hunt. The contract reportedly has $63 million guaranteed. The 2020 2nd round pick is now headed to Charlotte. The #Panthers are finalizing an agreement with guard Robert Hunt on a massive new five-year deal, per @adamschefter and me.— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 11, 2024 Hunt is a talented, 27-year old player whose departure from Miami has been characterized by fans and reporters alike as nothing...
Mar 11, 2024
Panthers release S Vonn Bell

Panthers release S Vonn Bell

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ The cap casualty train continues In a head scratching move, the Panthers have released safety Vonn Bell in advance of his $3 million roster bonus coming due on Saturday. Panthers are releasing S Vonn Bell, according to league source and as first reported by @TomPelissero.— Joe Person (@josephperson) March 11, 2024 Bell signed a three-year contract with the Panthers only last year. He started all 13 games he appeared in last season, recording one interception, two passes defensed, and 69 tackles. His release saves the Panthers some...
Mar 11, 2024
2024 free agency tracker

2024 free agency tracker

Photo by Eakin Howard/ Our running list of all the additions and re-signings as the Panthers build their 2024 roster Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and evp of Football Operations Brandt Tilis have their work cut out for them as the 2024 free agency feeding frenzy unfolds. Their team has limited cap space and a millstone of a non-exclusive franchise tag, thanks to their plan for Brian Burns. They need to fill as many holes with as many dawgs as they can while keeping tabs on Burns’ negotiations with other teams. Expect signings at interior offensive...
Mar 11, 2024
24 Questions for ‘24: Is there hope for Bryce Young?

24 Questions for ‘24: Is there hope for Bryce Young?

Photo by Mike Carlson/ Let’s explore four questions about the past, present, and future of the Panthers young quarterback. As we look forward to the 2024 season, in the coming weeks we’ll ask 24 important questions that will shape the Panthers future. Is there hope for Bryce Young? Short answer: Yes, there is still hope! First, I’m not a Bryce Young apologist. I have no agenda or ulterior motives in what I’m about to write in this column. I don’t get paid for clicks and I despise “embrace the debate” sports journalism. I’m just giving my opinion here...
Mar 11, 2024
Carolina Panthers free agency news and rumors

Carolina Panthers free agency news and rumors

Photo by David Jensen/ All the news and rumors about the Carolina Panthers’ free agents, both coming and going Free agency begins this week in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers have been linked to a few players, but lack the cash to be big players at the top of the market. The official “tampering window” opens today at noon where teams can negotiate with pending free agents. No deals can be finalized until 4:00 PM EST on Wednesday. That’s the start of the new league year. While deals can’t be official until then, it is rare for a player to go back on a handshake...