Panthers GM Dan Morgan: Building for Future

0:00It's April 21st, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. Carolina Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan is settling into a new phase of his job, heading into year three. Instead of straight up rebuilding, he's now focused on maintaining a solid roster as they gear up for the 2026 NFL Drafton Pittsburgh. The big pieces are mostly locked in, with starters set barring injuries. Back in 2024, Morgan and first year head coach Dave Canalis inherited a struggling team with a frustrated fan base. Fast forward two years, and they've turned things around by developing quarterback Bryce Young, drafting 2025 rookie of the year. Tedder Roa McMillan, grabbing all pro-free agents like Jalen Phillips and Devon Lloyd and extending homegrown stars such as Derek Brown and Jayce Horn. In Charlotte, the vibe has shifted big time from those two win 15 lost days in 2023. Last December, Young led them to the NFC South title and their first playoffs since 2017,

1:02sparking real excitement among fans were fed. Up before, Morgan's eyeing a future where they nail draft picks extend those guys long term and ease off pricey free agents. He stresses constant evaluation, chatting with his team each year to spot strengths and fix weaknesses. That relentless push to improve every season keeps the Panthers on the rise, no matter how far they've come.