TheSpecialJuan

same guy says other teams have the upper hand at the moment but Panthers are still negotiating with his agents

Bingo

https://x.com/dixonsydernfl/status/2031418449377820746?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

for depth at least

A'Shawn Robinson FADefensive Tackle#94 Panthers released DT A’Shawn Robinson. Robinson’s release frees up $10.5 million and was regarded as a foregone conclusion most of the offseason with Derrick Brown now healthy and Tershawn Wharton also ahead of Robinson on the DT depth chart, The soon-to-be 31-year-old should be a nice run-stop piece on the defensive line in 2026 for some other team.

Isaiah Simmons CARSafety#27 Panthers re-signed LB/S Isaiah Simmons. Simmons is a versatile playmaker who appeared in just five games for the Panthers last season. Simmons was signed to the Panthers’ practice squad late last season and totaled just five tackles in limited action. The former first-round pick is likely returning on a one-year deal and will need to battle for a roster spot in camp.

They just cut A'Shawn freeing up $10.5 million in cap space with $2.1 mil dead cap. Good player but ultimately an easy decision. Jonathan Jones said he will have a market and teams have been calling his agent

A remaining free agent who I think would make a lot of sense for the #Panthers on a 1-year deal is CB Roger McCreary. @CameronWolfe mentioned Carolina looking for a slot defender. Chau Smith-Wade played post safety in some big nickel packages, he might make sense there long-term. https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2031418790995439791?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2031438635934105656?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

The #Panthers are bringing back versatile LB Isaiah Simmons, per me and @TomPelissero, as the former #Clemson star sticks in Carolina.

https://x.com/joshnorris/status/2031402372249817280?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://nfltraderumors.co/panthers-also-re-signed-olb-thomas-incoom/

We gonna need him when we cut A’Shawn

The #Panthers have re-signed DE LaBryan Ray ahead of restricted free agency, the team announced. My understanding is they'd like to have the bulk of their restricted free agents back. https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2031366843886108788?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Coaching staff might be looking at Brady for C position

I expect Andy Dalton, A'Shawn Robinson, and Tommy Tremble to be cut. Damien Lewis will be extended by a year to free up cap space and a few guys will be restructured

Tomorrow is the time to assess, one would think. https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2031210595383497117?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

The #Panthers waiting to restructure contracts until after they've reached a massive deal (or eventual deals), in theory, allows them to assess how much they need to restructure individually and collectively. They don't have to kick the can down the road blindly or overtly. They still have plenty of wiggle room. It's a matter of shaping the cap with tangible needs and wants. Will it work out? Not sure. But it's logical. https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2031124752480481651?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

I'd prefer him as our backup LT than Yosh Nijman even coming off torn Achilies

The Panthers are working with Brady Christensen on a possible extension. Nothing urgent, but mutual interest. https://x.com/bthatespanthers/status/2031072515842605383?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Giants are also in the mix, they are offering Keyvon Thibedeux

PFF LB Devin Lloyd signs with Carolina Panthers 2025 PFF Grade: 88.4 2025 PFF WAR: 0.24 Contract: 3 years, $45 million PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $48 million PFF Contract Grade: Good After two years as a good linebacker, Lloyd became one of the game’s best in 2025 by producing an 85.2 PFF run-defense grade and a 78.9 PFF coverage mark. Carolina lands a much-needed playmaker over the middle after placing 29th in PFF overall grade at linebacker, and to add Lloyd below market projection is terrific.

2 years $12.5 million solid deal for both player and team