Panthers' Free Agent Signings Earn High Grades

0:00It's March 11th in Durham, let's get into the news. The Carolina Panthers made some big moves during the NFL's first day of the legal tampering period, earning strong grades from CBS Sportswriter, Zachary Porellis for their free agent signings. They agreed to terms with Ed Ruscher, Jalen Phillips, on a four-year deal worth $120 million, landing a B-grade, and then added. Linebacker Devon Lloyd late in the day on a three-year, $45 million contract, which got an A- minus. Lloyd, the 27th overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Utah, turned his game around in 2025 with the Jacksonville. Jaguars, who skipped his fifth-year option due to past inconsistency. This past season, he posted career highs like five interceptions, 81 tackles, and 10 quarterback hits, earning an 88.4. Grade from pro football focus, third best among linebackers. These additions bolster the Panthers' defense, which struggled against the run last year

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