The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason looking to address a range of roster issues. Their defense needed an installment of talent, as well as depth improvements across the board. The pressure was on for general manager Dan Morgan, and he nailed it over the early stages of free agency.
For almost two weeks, the Panthers have had arguably the best offseason of any team in the NFL. They signed two of the best free agents available in pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd, while landing offensive tackle Rasheed Walker on an incentive-laden contract for the 2026 season.