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What's odds say about who the Panthers will take in 2025 NFL Draft

As the Carolina Panthers prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, the No. 8 overall pick presents an exciting opportunity to reshape their roster. After finishing the 2024 season with a 5-12 record, the team is looking to improve its defense and provide more weapons for quarterback Bryce Young.

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Insider drops update on Panthers' potential pursuit of DPOY finalist

The Carolina Panthers have made quite a few solid moves in NFL free agency, but they have yet to really make the big splash that Panthers fans have wanted.

Dan Chisena News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 12

Panthers Re-Signing WR Dan Chisena To One-Year Deal

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Panthers are re-signing WR Dan Chisena to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Chisena, 27, signed on with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State in 2020.

Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Carolina Panthers' greatest defensive upgrade for 2025 was already in the building

The Carolina Panthers suffered one of the biggest blows any team sustained to their defense last year in Week 1. Following the game, superstar defensive tackle Derrick Brown was ruled out for the entire year.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Panthers made one of free agency's smartest moves no one is talking about

The Carolina Panthers entered NFL free agency with only modest cap room, so they had to be careful about where they spent their money. That's why the initial

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

NFL pays underrated Panthers star performance-based bonus after breakout season

When the Carolina Panthers traded a backup linebacker for Mike Jackson, they probably didn't necessarily envision what was to come. Jackson eventually became the second cornerback behind Jaycee Horn and was, at least by some metrics (PFF rating, for example), as good or better than Horn.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Proposed Panthers trade adds $6 million budding star wide receiver for Bryce Young

In what is a great sight to see, the Carolina Panthers have been very busy early on in free agency. The team has inked several deals with players and owner David Tepper is spending some money to improve the roster for 2025.

Miles Sanders News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Panthers potential free agent RB upgrades after Miles Sanders cut

If you haven't heard the news, running backs are back in fashion in the NFL. For evidence you need look no further than the almost-stunning two-year, $41.2 million contract Saquon Barkley signed after winning the Supe Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Xavier Woods News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

NFL free agency: ex-Panthers safety lands at the bottom of AFC South

Veteran safety Xavier Woods is officially out of Carolina and is heading a few hours west to Nashville. On Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Woods has agreed to terms on a two-year, $10 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.

Jim Harbaugh News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Panthers' dream TE target visiting with Jim Harbaugh's Chargers today

It's been a while since the Carolina Panthers have had a highly productive receiving option at the tight end position. Let's put it this way, the last consistent player they had was Greg Olsen, who since leaving Carolina has: played a season with the Seattle Seahawks, retired, and has turned into one of the top color analysts on NFL broadcasts.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Carolina Panthers, NFC South rivals both stocking up on pass-rushers

Pass rush is obviously two different four-letter words. That’s appropriate considering the problems the Carolina Panthers have had the past two seasons when it comes to getting to opposing quarterbacks.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Panthers salary cap space update after first wave of free agency

The Carolina Panthers have added a few contracts (with the caveat that they haven't been officially signed and can't until later on in the process) in free agency so far.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

Grading the Panthers' mostly-promising opening moves for 2025

The Carolina Panthers have been fairly busy to start free agency. Coming in, they had a clear need to fix virtually the entire defense. They've done a lot of work to do just that, signing a flurry of defenders to positions of need on the defense.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 12

2025 NFL draft: Carolina Panthers official list of picks announced

In free agency, when players who are under certain contractual stipulations sign elsewhere, teams get compensatory draft picks. Often these are mid-round picks, but they can be decent and can lead to star players.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11

Panthers re-sign veteran starting offensive lineman

The Panthers have re-signed offensive lineman Brady Christensen and agreed to terms with veteran punter Sam Martin, according to a pair of team announcements.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11

Titans to sign All-Pro punter to one-year deal

In Tennessee, he will reunite with his first NFL coach, special teams coordinator John Fassel.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Carolina Panthers 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator

The Carolina Panthers approach the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear mission. They need to construct a more competitive and resilient roster following a disappointing 5-12 campaign in 2024.

Brady Christensen News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Panthers re-sign Swiss Army knife OL Brady Christensen

In a move that flies under the radar yet could prove pivotal for the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 season, the team has re-signed versatile offensive lineman Brady Christensen to a one-year deal worth $2.7 million.

Johnny Hekker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11

Titans Signing Veteran P Johnny Hekker

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Titans are signing veteran P Johnny Hekker to a one-year fully guaranteed contract for the 2025 season. Hekker

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11

Panthers Cut RB Miles Sanders

The Carolina Panthers announced on Tuesday they have released RB Miles Sanders. This doesn’t come as a big surprise, as Sanders slipped down the depth

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Carolina Panthers make major moves on day 1 of NFL free agency

The Carolina Panthers kicked off the 2025 NFL free agency period with a bang, addressing their most glaring weakness: the defense. After ranking as one of the league’s worst run defenses last season, general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales made it clear that strengthening the defensive side of the ball was a priority.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / March 10

Panthers, CB Jaycee Horn agree to 4-year, $100M extension

Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn signed a four-year extension worth $100 million on Monday to become the highest-paid defensive back in league history. Horn was entering the final year of his deal.