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Panthers Offseason Rebuild: Strong Start & Draft Hopes

NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·Mar 20, 2026·1:03

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The Carolina Panthers are off to a promising start in their offseason rebuild, with General Manager Dan Morgan praising their free agency moves and hinting at draft targets. The team retained 14 players from last years roster, maintaining continuity while addressing key weaknesses with new additions. They filled gaps at pass rusher and inside linebacker with proven talent and grabbed left tackle Rasheed Walker to replace the injured Ikem Ekwonu. These moves set up a more stable line to protect the quarterback early in the season, building momentum for a turnaround year in the draft.

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The Carolina Panthers are off to a strong start in their offseason rebuild.

General manager Dan Morgan shared updates with reporters on Friday, praising the team's

free agency moves and dropping hints about targets for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Morgan highlighted how the Panthers kept 14 players from their 2025 roster.

That includes several wire receivers, linebackers, defensive backs and specialists who know the

system well.

These retentions help maintain continuity, while new additions tackle key weaknesses up front.

The team filled gaps at pass rusher and inside linebacker with multi-year deals for proven

talent.

They also grabbed left tackle Rashid Walker, who steps in right away for the injured Ikem

Equanew.

Overall these moves set up a more stable line to protect the quarterback early in the season.

With free agency wrapped up, all eyes turned to the draft as Carolina builds momentum for

turnaround year.

Panthers Offseason Rebuild: Strong Start & Draft Hopes

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