According to the Charlotte Observer

[NJPanthers12]

According to the Charlotte Observer, it looks like the Panthers will bring back Davis and Anderson in free agency.

The Charlotte Observer expects James Anderson to be re-signed as the Panthers' starting strong-side linebacker.

Jon Beason is expected to remain in the middle, and new head coach Ron Rivera supposedly thinks as highly of free agent Thomas Davis on the weak side as GM Marty Hurney does. Stout run defender Dan Connor (hip surgery) appears headed back to a reserve role, though Rivera does figure to mix in more 3-4 looks.

[teeray]

He also said Moore and Marshall likely gone FWIW.

[Squirrel]

Hope we are not ovefr paying for Anderson. He is a good reserve but not starter pay.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

I wonder how Eric Norwood will play into the mix. Probably as more of a 3rd down rush end?

[Millions]

Great news hopefully it turns out to be true and if Moore is also gone will be interesting to see if Jake is picked up I heard he was gonna get cut.

[cdandi1]

I could see norwood in some 3-4 looks in blitz and third down passing situations.

[KillerKat]

Best news of the whole article is that Marshall might be gone

[Panthro]

Well if it turns out to be true then good luck to Marshall and Moore

[Swarly]

hate to see Connor on the bench, guys a beast. wonder what his trade value is?

[KillerKat]

Well if it turns out to be true then good luck to Marshall and Moore

hope TRD doesn't kill himself

[Jackofalltrades]

Anderson will start, pay him like it.

[Panthro]

I would have preferred to hear Charles Johnson's name in that mix

[pantherfan49]

hate to see Connor on the bench, guys a beast. wonder what his trade value is?

TD won't make it through the season. Don't discount Connor's value as an injury replacement.

[SorthNarolina]

Hope we are not ovefr paying for Anderson. He is a good reserve but not starter pay.

I think he deserves starter pay. I'm always weary of a LB's production on defense with no defensive tackles to speak of. But he also played very hard and with a 5 year career he's one of the older guys on the team who is ready to be a leader.