Panthers' Free Agency Splash, Under-the-Radar Signings

0:00On April 7th, the Carolina Panthers flipped the script as free agency, dropping a $4-year, $120-million-dollar deal on Ed rusher. Jalen Phillips from the Dolphins, then doubling down with a $3-year, $42-million-packed for Pro Bowl linebacker, Devon Lloyd, all-in-one, day. That spending spree left them scraping the barrel, with just $2.2 million on the books for the 2026 season, technically $2-million over the cap already, forcing some roster tweaks to fit the draft picks and any extras. Fans are buzzing about the bull moves, but the real talk is how these vets could plug holes, especially at wide receiver and tight end. Where, Carolina's been thin, giving Bryce young better options without burning a high pick. Looking ahead, under the radar names like Guan Jennings, the 6-foot-3 receiver who balled out with 55 catches, 643. Yards in 9 touchdowns last year, or tight-end Janu Smith with his 3,509 career yards,

1:02could slide in cheap. And don't sleep on edge, Guy Hazen Reddick, who sacked 11 with the Panthers back in 2021. Now a rotational fit at a bargain if he stays healthy, setting up a sneaky strong roster push before the draft hits. NFL news today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on Game Day.