Panthers Eye Leonard Floyd for Pass Rush Boost

0:00On this March 6th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The Carolina Panthers are eyeing a boost to their pass rush, and a sports rider has pinpointed veteran outside linebacker Leonard Floyd as their ideal free agent target. Greg Oman from Fox Sports highlighted Floyd as a smart, affordable fit for the team heading into free agency. Carolina ranked 31st in pressure rate last season at just 16.5%, and they managed only 36, one of the worst. In the league, no Panther had more than 5 sacks, making edge rusher their top priority. Floyd, the ninth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, brings a strong resume, including a Super Bowl win with the Los Angeles Rams. The 33-year-old has a history of double-digit sack potential. He thrived under Panthers' defensive coordinator Edger Evoero during two standout years with the Rams, posting a career-high 10.5 sacks in. In 2020, the 9.5 sacks in 70 tackles the next year en route to the title.

1:03Last season with the Atlanta Falcons, Floyd started 15 games but had a down year with 3.5 sacks. Still, experts see him rebounding as a value signing since Carolina has cap space and needs immediate impact on defense. This story is made possible by our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcasts and music without earbuds built for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-L-I-SoliPellow.com