Panthers' Free Agency & Draft Moves

0:00On March 2nd, the Carolina Panthers are gearing up for free agency and the draft after the NFL scouting combine focusing on smart roster upgrades for next season. A top target at Inside Linebacker is Devon Lloyd, the 27-year-old former first-round pick who had five interceptions last year. He fits their pattern of spurging on proven talent at non-premium spots, like they did with guards Robert Hunt for $100 million over. Five years in Damien Lewis for $53 million over four years, meanwhile the team has options to free up cap space, currently at about $10 million. Restructuring deals for defensive stars like Derrick Brown, JC Horn and Safety Trayvon Moarig could create around $30 million in. Room. They might also trade defensive tackle Ashahn Robinson to save $10.5 million or backup quarterback Andy Dalton for $4 million. While avoiding big restructures on injured players, fans are buzzing about the backup quarterback

1:02spot behind Bryce Young. General manager Dan Morgan wants more mobility there, hinting at signing or drafting young arms like Zach Wilson or Tyler Huntley or even college. Prospects such as Haynes King from Georgia Tech. If they add competition, Dalton could get dealt to teams needing a veteran mentor, likely for a late-round pick swap. In the draft that pick number 19, the front office preaches best player available, but would skip running backs, guards and centers early. Instead, they eye offensive tackles, inside linebackers, edge rushers or even cornerbacks for long-term depth, especially with a deep safety class. Available later, as free agency kicks off soon, these moves will shape a faster, smarter defense and steady quarterback room, setting the panthers up for sustain. engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine engine