Panthers' Draft Priorities: Edge Rusher, Safety, Tackle, TE

0:00It's March 31st. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The NFL draft is right around the corner, and the Carolina Panthers hold seven picks, one each in the first four rounds, two in the fifth and one in. The sixth, their prioritizing edge rusher as their top need after recording the league's fewest sacks since 2023. Even with recent second and third round picks, they only notch 30 quarterback traps last season. Earlier this month, they signed veteran Jalen Phillips to a four-year, $120 million deal after his stints with Miami and Philly. This draft is stacked with edge talent, and coach Adrenal Averro's defense needs depth there. Meanwhile, safety ranks second, with the back end of the secondary shaky, despite a strong corner duo, and just 20 touchdown passes allowed last. Year. Travon Moeereg stepped up last season, but free safety, Nick Scott might lose his spot. Origins and Mox are buzzing about Oregon's Dylan Theanaman to add pop.

1:03Up front, left tackle, Icom equinues, Pateler, Tendon Tier, Clouds his 2026 status, so they grab Rashid Walker on a short deal of a crave. A long-term fix early in the draft. Tide-in comes next. They need a red zone threat, epigious eight scores from the position over two years. Oregon's Kenyan Sadeek keeps popping in Mox to stretch the feel for Bryce Young. At center, all three recent starters are gone, so Luke Fortner's one-year pack sets up a competition, likely leading to a draft groomer. With free agency wrapping and pro days heating up, Panthers GM Dan Morgan's eyeing these spots to build on their NFC South title. This draft could reload their roster for another run.