Panthers' Free Agency Haul: New Talent, Familiar Faces

0:00It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The Carolina Panthers wrapped up free agency by signing 17 new players to bolster their roster for next season. Standouts include Ed rusher Jalen Phillips and linebacker Devon Lloyd, along with key offensive linemen like left tackle Rashid Walker, Wright, Tackle Stone Forsyfe and Center Luke Fortner. They also brought in quarterback Kenny Pickett, Punter Sam Martin, and several wide receivers such as John Mechie and David Moore. Resignings like safety, Nick Scott and long snapper J.J. Jansen keep some familiar faces while extensions wins of players including Jalen Coker. Many of these additions fill recent gaps, especially along the offensive line and at linebacker, mixing new talent with veterans who've played for. Carolina before. Fans are buzzing about whether this keeps the playoff core intact or just patches holes. Linebackers like Isaiah Simmons and Claude and Sherellis join the mix alongside edge players

1:03and cornerbacks, signaling a focus on defense and trenches. It's got people debating the overall grade for this class. As training camps near, these moves set the stage for a competitive push with plenty of eyes on how the new line up gels.