TheSpecialJuan

Austin Corbett is not expected back with Panthers

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I like Chenal, he’s elite run defender. What our defense needs is a 3-down LB that can cover. Lloyd is exactly what we’re looking for

https://x.com/jared_nfldraft/status/2028129302756102333?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA more on RB position

Fowler and Graziano: Some teams anticipate Panthers center Cade Mays could make $8 million per year on a new deal. https://x.com/panthersontap/status/2028100785439981936?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Jeremy Fowler: Don’t be surprised if Carolina makes some big moves on defense. Mentions Devin Lloyd as an ideal fit in the middle. https://x.com/panthersontap/status/2028101193394713026?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-draft-the-ideal-haul-for-every-team-in-the-first-three-rounds

Carolina Panthers: EDGE Akheem Mesidor, LB Jake Golday, C Jake Slaughter The Panthers made the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but their defense needs major retooling at several levels. Carolina slotted 30th in pass-rush win rate at edge defender last year, and while Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen flashed, the team could use an instant-impact starter like Mesidor (92.5 PFF pass-rush grade). Further, Golday (82.4 overall PFF grade) could develop into a multi-year starter for a linebacker unit seeking growth. The Panthers don’t face many key free-agent losses, but the team could be in demand for interior offensive line with both Austin Corbett and Cade Mays hitting the market. Slaughter earned a 79.3 overall PFF grade or better in both of the last two years, and his 86.0 PFF zone-blocking grade would align with Dave Canales’ offense

I’m a little surprised he’s not being brought back, especially with Cade Mays seemingly headed for free agency. It appears the team believes it can find an upgrade at the position through the draft or free agency

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7076389/2026/02/28/panthers-combine-free-agency-draft-targets/

Vernon Davis type of performance

Give the excellent Tony Pauline a follow here: https://www.essentiallysports.com/author/tony-pauline/