Panthers' Free Agency Steal: Rasheed Walker

0:00It's April 6th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Panthers just landed a steal in free agency, snagging former Packers left tackle Rashid Walker on a one-year, $4 million deal. He's the top blindside protector available, stepping in while Ike McWanoo recovers from that brutal torn Pateller tendon injury. Expect Walker to anchor the left side come opening day. Even with this move, draft experts keep linking Carolina to more offensive line help in the 2026 class. USA Today and ESPN, both mock Spencer Fano from Utah to the Panthers, praising his versatility to play anywhere a front, even center as a rookie. Meanwhile, other outlets see different needs popping up. NFL media projects, Titan Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon, a seamstretcher who could open lanes for Bryce Young's receivers like Xavier Leggett. Sports illustrated eyes edge rusher Akeem Misadour from Miami, adding past rush depth behind Jalen Phillips and Nick

1:01Scorton while CBS Sports tabs, cornerback Jermon McCoy from Tennessee to bolster the secondary opposite J.C. Horn. The ringer rounds it out with Clemson's Blake Miller, a battle-tested tackle with the work ethic Dan Morgan loves, shoring up the line for Young's. Growth in the run game, Mottrass keep evolving as the Panthers build for the long haul.