Panthers Sign Fringe Players for 2026 Season

0:00For the NFL, it's March 5th, and here's what's going on. The Carolina Panthers are building on their surprise NFC South Division title from an 8-win 9-Law season. To gear up for 2026, they've signed futures contracts with a group of fringe players, including running backs, wide receivers, tight, ins, guards on offense, and linebackers, outside linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties on defense. These features deals lock in younger talent and practice squad guys who can't sign elsewhere until training camp. For the team, it adds depth, without eating into the 53-man roster limit. Players get league minimum pay, off-season workouts, and a shot at earning a spot. Fans are excited about the depth this brings, especially after last year's success. It helps maintain continuity while injecting fresh potential, as the Panthers aim to repeat as division champs. Keynames to watch include why receiver Anya Smith, a 24-year-old former fifth-round pick, who caught a touchdown in seven games as a.

1:01Rookie, before joining Carolina's practice squad. Guard Saideed Charles, a 26-year-old veteran with 37 career games and starting experience, adds proven line-depth after a brief, retirement. Linebacker Jacobi Windman and safety Demani Richardson returned for another go, both familiar with the system. In-mont had tackles and sacks in limited starts last year, while Richardson brings tackling chops from prior starts. They're all chasing bigger roles this off-season. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow, Simple Idea, Surprisingly Addictive, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com, S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.