TheSpecialJuan

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

I can tell you the Cowboys were still talking to Lloyd when I checked in at 7:30 tonight but there was a sense his price was gonna be a little high for them. Patrick Queen still one I’m watching https://x.com/slaternfl/status/2031197174734692597?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Albert Breer: Devin Lloyd's camp was shooting for $20 million per—they fall short of that, in a tough market for off-ball linebackers. But Carolina winds up with a really good player, who's steadily improved the last couple years. https://x.com/albertbreer/status/2031196112661381567?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Now we know why he was taking his time, he was most likely waiting to see if any other team was gonna offer more than $15 mil a year

Panthers add another big piece in LB Devin Lloyd Top 150 ranking: 3 Reported deal: 3 years, $45 million Grade: A Lloyd comes in pretty far under our projection of $19 million per year. He is tied for the fourth-highest-paid off-ball linebacker in the league, according to Over the Cap. He played like one of the best off-ball linebackers in football in 2025, and he will still only be 27 when the 2026 season begins. Lloyd is an explosive playmaker with a well-rounded skill set for the position. He is excellent in coverage. He is physical in run defense. He can blitz. He can run sideline to sideline. He had the production last season with 28 pressures and five interceptions. This had all the makings of a deal closer to the top of the market, which is held by the 49ers’ Fred Warner at $21 million APY. Lloyd slots in well below that number. This is a great deal for the Panthers. — Popper The Athletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7093735/2026/03/09/nfl-free-agency-grades-2026/