Panthers' Offseason: Drafting Explosive Talent

0:00On March 29th, the Carolina Panthers kicked off the 2026 offseason, like bosses, snagging two top free agents to fix their weakest. Spots right at the start of legal tampering. They locked in a starting left tackle, a new center, a backup quarterback, and kept a bunch of their own depth pieces from last year. But the front office under Dan Morgan knows the work ain't done yet. As free agency winds down, they're eyeing the NFL draft to tackle four key holes on the roster. They're often still laxed at explosive pass catcher, a home run thread at Y receiver, or tight end, who can turn a short grab into a touchdown. They've been near the bottom in big plays through the air for years, and Young Xavier Leggett hasn't broken out yet. They just signed Senator Luke Fortner on a one-year deal for some stability, but he's no long-term lock, so expect draft picks to push him. At inside linebacker, Pro Bowl Devon Lloyd anchors the middle, but second-year Trevin Wallace needs real competition after injury plague seasons.

1:00Outback, JC Horn and Mike Jackson form a killer outside duo, but the slot corner spot is wide open. With more three receiver sets league-wide, Carolina struggled inside last year and paid for it in the playoffs. Draftime could change that whole vibe. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI