The 2024 season has just ended, and on March 14, the 2025 campaign will open its doors. Touchdown news therefore takes the opportunity to offer you an overview of different franchises during the offseason.
Which players keep and cut? Which free agents extend? What recruits observe? Here are some ideas, franchise by franchise. Today, close -up on the Carolina Panthers. You will find the sheets of each team on this page.
Carolina's panthers have the least good of the four South NFC teams. But, the franchise has a very promising quarterback: the hope of a better future is therefore allowed.
The tauliers of Carolina Panthers
1. Derrick Brown, Dt
2. Jaycee Horn, CB
3. Chubbard chubbard, RB
In defense, Derrick Brown's injury was fatal to this defense. In 2023, he signed the terrifying total of 103 tackles: an exceptional production for a defensive line player! In its absence, the defense went from the 4th NFL in 2023 (yards conceded), in the 32nd and last in 2024.
Misunderstood during the Draft 2021, choosing Jaycee Horn while at the same position Patrick Supéain was available, remains a mystery. However, Jaycee Horn shows that he has the level of a top 10 in his position.
The Canadian Chubbard Chubbard deserves each one hundred of his contract extension: $ 33 million, of which is 12m guaranteed. In 2024, only seven runners won more yards and registered more touchdowns on the ground than him. For Carolina, a player classified in the top 10 of a position is a rare commodity.
The man of summer
Bryce Young (QB)
A first half-tone season, especially with regard to the quarterback chosen after him in 2023: CJ Stroud (Houston). A second season worse! Bryce Young was even put on the bench during the year.
Returned to the field, as a last chance to prove before the offseason, he signed 7 touchdowns in three games, for two victories and a defeat. His talent is undeniable, noted with the University of Alabama, and his confidence seems to be found.
If he continues on this momentum, Bryce Young could be in the future, the best quarterback of this division.
The main free agents of Carolina Panthers
1. Xavier Woods, S
2. Michael Jackson, CB
3. Eddy Piñeiro, K
4. Johnny Hekker, p
5. Shaq Thompson, LB
The others: Jordan Fuller (S), Austin Corbett and Cader Mays (OG), Tommy Tremble (Te), Andy Dalton (QB), Sam Franklin (St), Labryan Ray (DT)
Xavier Woods played 100% of the defensive games of the Panthers in 2024! Admittedly, the defense of the panthers was catastrophic, but he is a major player in the system of the defensive coordinator.
Arrived from Seattle, Michael Jackson immediately imposed himself: 17 defended passes including 2 interceptions. He should logically obtain an extension. Still on the back line, Jordan Fuller could (should) be replaced by the youngest and cheaper Demani Richardson.
Even if the panthers hope to do better in 2025, this attack has not yet proven to be able to finish its possessions with a touchdown: 31 Touchdowns when in the red zone (50 possibilities), against 50 touchdowns (out of 76) for their opponents 2024.
This is why, taking three points with a reliable kicker or knowing how to clear the ball are important, even more in Carolina.
The LineBacker Shaq Thompson has just known two seasons disturbed by injuries. But the squad is weak, and the one who has known only the panthers in his career, could be renewed for his experience and his leadership.
The spam
Miles Sanders, RB
“Why do it?” Said Omar Sy. Why keep a runner clearly relegated to the background by Chubbard Chubbard? Furthermore, considering that the franchise used the choice 46 of the Draft 2024 on Jonathon Brooks.
Why not rather save most of his salary? Still under contract, if present in the final workforce, Miles Sanders will count for more than $ 8 million in the payroll. If money will be due to him (Dead Money), the 5 or 6 million saved could be invested elsewhere.
The top 5 needs of Carolina Panthers
1. Receiver
2. Edge Rusher
3. Offensive line
4. TIGHT-END
5. LineBacker
Bryce Young has its share of responsibility. But the enumeration of the players to whom he launched the ball hurts. Adam Thielen confirmed his status as precious recipient number 2 at the NFL level. But he was 34 years old and could only play 10 games in 2024.
Xavier Legette, choice of the 1st round in 2024 (32), showed scraps of potential. The hope that it develops in a good level holder is realistic. But more than that? In the end, the most promising is undoubtedly the non-drafted rookie in 2024 Jalen Coker!
In summary, so that Bryce Young confirms his performances at the end of the 2024 season, the panthers must imperatively improve his targets. And also give him a defense that does not force him to constantly have to return to the scoring!
Worse defense in conceded yards, worse in cashed points, worse in just about all areas. The Draft 2025 offers many competent players to put pressure and defend the race. With nine choices of draft in 2025, the panthers could be aggressive: in the 1st round or at the following towers.
The target
Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco has just extended the receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings, as well as to recruit Ricky Pearsall in the 1st round of the Draft 2024. In need to strengthen the team, the 49ers could decide to save $ 15 million, all By recovering a draft choice.
Deebo Samuel is not free to sign where he wishes, he is still under contract in San Francisco. But in need to add a safe value to the receiver's post, the panthers would be smart to give their choice of the 4th round (110th choice) for a player capable of winning yards after receptions.
If the player would find himself in a less efficient attack than to San Francisco, he could be seduced by being the number 1 asset. And it would be for him a return home, since he was born and made her studies in the neighboring state of South Carolina.
New blood
Tyler Warren, Te, Penn State
If the panthers cruelly need a rusher pass, the best of the cuvée (Abdul Carter) should no longer be available to choose from 8. This position offering quality in its depth, the Panthers could continue to help the face of Their franchise, during the 1st round.
Tommy tremble was considered a ” reach In the 3rd round of the Draft 2021. He confirmed what the followers thought at that time. Chosen in the 4th round in 2024, Ja'tavion Sanders brings liveliness to this position. But Bryce Young and the attack in general deserve the position of Tight End better.
Tyler Warren is large (1m98) and knows how to weigh in attack: 1233 yards and 8 touchdowns after receptions. He also knows how to block. He can also pretend the defenses by carrying the leather: 4 touchdowns on the ground.
Selecting a Tight End in the top 10 of a draft is not often successful. But Tyler Warren could have such an important and immediate impact, as that of Brock Bowers with the Raiders.
