Panthers' Free Agency Splash: Lloyd, Phillips, Pickett

0:00On March 10th, the Carolina Panthers jumped into free agency with some major moves on day 1. They locked in inside linebacker Devon Lloyd to a $3-year $45 million deal just before the evening cutoff. Lloyd, coming off a pro-bowl season, fills a huge gap on defense. They also added edge-rusher Jalen Phillips on a $4-year $120 million contract to boost their week pass rush. And they brought in quarterback Kenny Pickett as a potential backup challenger. Earlier moves included resigning cornerbacks, Akellev Evans and Robert Rochelle to one-year deals for secondary depth. On the flip side, the team while starting center Cade Maze to the Detroit lines for three years and $25 million. Running back Rico Doudal also departed, heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers after his thousand yard season. These signings target key defensive weaknesses, with Phillips bringing strong pressure stats, despite modest sack totals from his time split between. Miami and Philadelphia, Pickett's arrival sets up a training camp battle with veteran Andy Dalton.

1:05Fans see this as a solid start, especially after last year's defensive struggles. Still pending our decisions on internal free agents like offensive linemen, Brady Christensen and Austin Corbett plus others across positions. Restricted and exclusive rights players remain in play two, with tenders due by 4 p.m. Wednesday. Deals won't be official until the new league gear kicks off at 4 p.m. That same day, so day two could bring more action as the Panthers keep building.