Is it time for the Carolina Panthers to part ways with both Eddy Pineiro and Johnny Hekker?

The Carolina Panthers announced on Friday that long snapper JJ Jansen will return for his 17th season with the team in 2025. While Jansen is all set to come back, will Eddy Pineiro and Johnny Hekker also return with the Panthers next season?

Pineiro has established himself as one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL, but will his choice to skip OTA last offseason, along with his limited leg strength, prompt the Panthers to seek another kicker, like Matthew Wright, who they signed last week?

Hekker hasn't been a Pro Bowler or All-Pro since 2017. With his best days behind him, should the team consider getting younger at the position?

Which free agent special teams performers should the Panthers prioritize before the new league year begins?

Julian Council evaluates how the Panthers should approach special teams this offseason.

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