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Would it be wise for the Panthers to make a big move up in the first round?

The Panthers spent on Jaelan Phillips, but not as much as it initially seems.

The Panthers had a number of free agents leave, but they can still bring some of them back.

With the Panthers having an excellent free agency, the pressure amps up for Bryce Young to perform at a high level

It would've been nice to have Jaelan Phillips back, but the contract is massive.

How has the Atlanta Falcons' position in the NFC South developed after the early parts of the NFL's free agency window?

One of the Panthers' offseason additions deserves a little more attention.

With left tackle now adressed, theres one obvious target for the Panthers at the NFL Draft

The Panthers still have some holes, and there are players available who could start.

The Panthers have their Ikem Ekwonu replacement.

The Panthers released veteran DT A'Shawn Robinson to free up cap space; it may have been the right move anyway.

The NFC South champions still have a hole to fill on the offensive front.

The Panthers need a true, every-down linebacker. Devin Lloyd wasn't that.

The Panthers cut a good defender who landed in a division rival's lap.

The Panthers should be even better in 2026.

The addition of Jaelen Phillips should open things up for Carolina's other pass rushers.

The Panthers likely regret their choices at edge rusher.

Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq and safety Dillon Thieneman hear their name called in the first round, but not to previously expected programs.

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