TheSpecialJuan

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/

13. Carolina is coming. The Panthers are well thought of around the league. Their "process" seems sound. I think their off-season will be very interesting to keep an eye on. They made the playoffs, but they're not yet knocking on the door. (Offense was 26th in EPA/play.) I think it's imperative they don't overestimate where they are in their build. They can't throw a ton of money around in FA to "make a run now". They need to be intentional about building a solid foundation. (IMO) And from what I know about the team... I think they will be. Sidenote: I have my eye on offense there, not defense. They HAVE to leave next season with a strong opinion on Bryce Young. They need to put pieces around him to do that. Can't be left wondering what he would have looked like with "better OL play" or "more pass catchers". They have to know. (That part is purely my opinion. No one told me that.) https://x.com/lindsay_rhodes/status/2027212533417869499?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

A'Shawn Robinson CARDefensive Tackle#94 The Athletic’s Joe Person reports the Panthers have given DT A’Shawn Permission to seek a trade As Person points out, this was expected. Robinson is considered to be a trade/cut candidate, which would free up $10.5 million for the Panthers. The veteran lineman who will be 31 next season continues to play at a high level. Robinson totaled 65 tackles, three TFLs, and 2.5 sacks last season, and had 80 tackles, eight TFLs, and 5.5 sacks in 2024. With just one year left on his current deal, Robinson could likely be acquired for a late Day 3 pick, but given the possibility of a release, teams may just wait until he hits the open market before attempting to acquire him.

Dan was very good here

Classic case of a player getting cut because of the price tag, not the performance. A’Shawn was a strong free-agent pickup for us and has been very solid the past two seasons. At the end of the day, though, it’s an easy business decision — moving on from an age 31-year-old player to free up $10+ million in cap space makes financial sense, even if it’s tough from a football standpoint

Dan Morgan says he hasn’t actually spoken to anyone about a potential Andy Dalton trade. Says he would give Andy the option to explore the opportunity if a trade was on the table, but they plan on trying to get younger at the backup spot. Added that he isn’t “giving away picks” and that they gotta “build through the draft https://x.com/duncondemand/status/2027108938747896034?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Btw, Mike Kaye doubled down on this take today on the terrific Processing Blue podcast. He believes Lloyd will be a very realistic option

https://x.com/richcimini/status/2026729111847129480?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Lloyd Cushenberry FACenter#79 Titans released C Lloyd Cushenberry. Cushenberry was one of several marquee signings by the Titans from the 2024 offseason. He landed a four-year, $50 million deal after playing out his rookie deal with the Broncos. Much like most of their other moves from that spending spree, this one failed to pay off. Cushenberry was graded as a bottom-five center by Pro Football Focus in both of his seasons in Tennessee. He should still be able to land a starting job, though his next team will be paying him far less than the Titans did.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-sources-jets-hope-to-sign-breece-hall-to-long-term-extension-kenneth-walker-iii-valued-at-elevn-m-annually-cade-mays-on-texans-radar/

https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2026785103418884213

https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2026785103418884213

4 potential trade suitors for Panthers QB Andy Dalton https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2026/02/25/nfl-trade-rumors-suitors-panthers-andy-dalton/88864003007/

https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2026756375720685740?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA Josh McCown is in Minnesota. Frank Reich is in the Meadowlands.