Espn ranks Panthers 17th best free agency class.

[micnificent28]

Can't say I disagree with anything more than this I understand not having one maybe two three even a possibility but beyond that you're going to find maybe 10 other teams with a better free agency than us

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48259765/2026-nfl-free-agency-class-rankings-teams-improved-better-worse-32-signings-deals

Edited 3 hours ago by micnificent28

[XClown1986]

I feel like this was written as rage-bait in a slow news period. Raiders only at 7 also? Dude is off his hinges.

[shaqattaq]

[jb2288]

It’s just someone who doesn’t understand how Jaelan’s contract is structured + lazy 

[PappyMay]

ESPN had Jalean Phillips Ranked 3rd, Rasheed Walker ranked 5th, and Devin Lloyd ranked 17th (guessing that would be cause of positional value) but we get 3 of their top 17 guys and ranked 17th overall lol. they disagree with themselves.

[Joe Bear]

Meh the Panthers could've gotten prime Pat Mahomes, prime Jerry Rice and prime Walter Payton and that might've been good for 14th.

[TD alt]

I mean, I've seen a person or two say that we had the best, so...

The proof will be in the pudding. We've got work to do in the draft, and you really can't get a good picture until you start seeing the total product on the field on a continuous basis.

[jfra78]

[PleaseCutStewart]

Honestly, more surprised the ESPN unpaid intern didn't just leave us out entirely because they forgot we exist...

[BEASTfromdaEAST]

I see even ESPN is using AI bs now.........

[jfra78]

9 minutes ago, BEASTfromdaEAST said:

I see even ESPN is using AI bs now.........

Ai even knows better

Top Ranked NFL Teams: 2026 Free Agency 

Team Grade/Rank Key Acquisitions Analysis

Pittsburgh Steelers 1st Michael Pittman Jr. (WR), Jamel Dean (CB), Jaquan Brisker (S) Acquired Pittman for a late-round pick swap to pair with DK Metcalf and veteran Aaron Rodgers.

San Francisco 49ers 2nd Mike Evans (WR), Osa Odighizuwa (DT), Christian Kirk (WR) Secured Evans on a team-friendly deal to fix short-yardage and red zone issues.

Carolina Panthers A- Jaelan Phillips (EDGE), Devin Lloyd (LB), Rasheed Walker (OT) Patched their biggest defensive holes with elite talent, including a "steal" in Devin Lloyd.

Baltimore Ravens B+ Trey Hendrickson (EDGE), John Simpson (OG) Pivoted to Hendrickson after a failed trade for Maxx Crosby, addressing a major pass-rush need.

Washington Commanders 8th Odafe Oweh (EDGE), Rachaad White (RB), Leo Chenal (LB) Focused on the middle market to build roster depth around QB Jayden Daniels.

Philadelphia Eagles B Riq Woolen (CB), Arnold Ebiketie (EDGE), Hollywood Brown (WR) Targeted cost-effective contributors to stabilize the secondary and pass rush.

 

[PanthersNCSU]

Only hate is Phillips's contract. While then also saying, well, it's actually only 2 years 60 million.

So the one area of hate...is actually not even bad. But, 17th. Sure. 

[frankw]

As a longtime fan it's annoying but nothing new whatsoever. The Panthers as a franchise under the Tepper's aren't going to get any credit or benefit of the doubt until they go out and put the league on notice. We certainly didn't do that last year backing our way into the playoffs with several notable losses. And at the end of the day every year teams sign the best free agents but it doesn't guarantee anything. If the Panthers start actually drafting well early and in the later rounds you'll see more people taking notice.

[Basbear]

50 minutes ago, PanthersNCSU said:

Only hate is Phillips's contract. While then also saying, well, it's actually only 2 years 60 million.

So the one area of hate...is actually not even bad. But, 17th. Sure. 

its 4 with 80, there's some funny words about him being on the roster next year for 20 mill and unless he's in jail it will count. 

I mean, of course Id love to see 22 per with lower guarantees, just unlike last year with Milton, Panthers had to bring that pats like offer. He seems to be a great fit and I was shocked at his size, same Lloyd during the visit. Both were tall and wide. 

Wait and see with him, stay healthy and help the Panthers win...