<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-dave-canales-100-real-carolinas-plan-no-8-nfl-draft-pick');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dave Canales gets 100% real about Panthers’ plan for No. 8 NFL draft pick');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panthers-news-Dave-Canales-gets-100-real-about-Carolinas-plan-for-No.-8-NFL-draft-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Dave Canales gets 100% real about Panthers’ plan for No. 8 NFL draft pick</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-31T20:02:09-07:00">March 31st, 8:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-31T20:02:09-07:00">March 31st, 8:02pm</time><address><a>Matty Breisch</a>Matty Breisch is a Senior Editor who specializes in NFL and WWE content at ClutchPoints. He can be read at Heavy, FanSided, The Needle Drop, Philadelphia Sports Network, and right here at ClutchPoints. Are you ready to read about football and wrestling? Well, you've come to the right place.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, fans of the Carolina Panthers have been vigorously debating what position their beloved franchise should target <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers-7-round-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pff-simulator">with the eighth overall pick</a>.</p><p>Will the team look to add a cornerstone piece to their defensive front? A new defensive back alongside <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-carolina-signs-pro-bowler-historic-100-million-contract-extension"><i>paid</i> cornerback Jaycee Horn</a>? Or will they attack the offensive side of the ball, where almost every position could be upgraded with the right blue chipper?</p><p>Well, at the NFL meetings in Palm Beach, head coach Dave Canales weighed in on that very situation, letting fans know that while selecting the best player available is obviously everyone’s goal, adding a defensive player to their league-worst unit <a href="https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/03/31/nfl-draft-panthers-hc-dave-canales-8th-overall-pick/82747817007/" rel="noopener">should be prioritized, too</a>.</p><p>“To be in this position, in my mind, when you have an opportunity to pick in the top 10 of the draft, we’re doing all the work on making sure we identify the best available player. We’ve had some great conversations about some offensive playmakers in this class, some defensive playmakers—and we’ve come away with saying, ‘Ok, look, we are going to get a great player. Let’s make sure we have the right guy, the right fit. Somebody that we want to be a Panther for a long time.’ So that’s really where our conversations are,” Canales said via Panthers Wire.</p><p>“We have to address the needs on defense first. We’re 32nd in the NFL in defense, and that’s something where our focus has gone to—to make sure that we can play good, balanced, complementary football.”</p><p>There’s no two ways about it: In 2024, the Panthers’ defense was bad. They ranked 23rd in passing defense, dead last against the run, and aren’t expected to be that much better this season, even with a series of new additions and the return of Derrick Brown on the defensive line.</p><p>While one player alone won’t magically make things right, as even the best defenders in this year’s class, Abdul Cater, Mason Graham, and Travis Hunter, could only improve one spot each, any addition could have things trending in the correct direction, especially if the team is able to invest even more assets on the defensive side of the ball later in the draft.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"We have to address the defense first"…</p><p>Offensive minded <a href="https://twitter.com/Panthers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Panthers</a> head coach Dave Canales on their 8th overall pick. <a href="https://t.co/uSGqqe4cWS">pic.twitter.com/uSGqqe4cWS</a></p><p>— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) <a href="https://twitter.com/heykayadams/status/1906799590738632844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dave Canales gets 100% real about Panthers’ plan for No. 8 NFL draft pick

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/carolina-panthers-7-round-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pff-simulator');   ga('set', 'title', 'Carolina Panthers 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carolina-Panthers-7-round-2025-NFL-mock-draft-per-PFF-simulator.jpg"></figure><h1>Carolina Panthers 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-26T12:59:18-07:00">March 26th, 12:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-26T12:59:18-07:00">March 26th, 12:59pm</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers are hoping that they can make some huge leaps forward during the 2025 NFL season. Carolina only won five games in 2024, though they did seem to be finding their way towards the end of the regular season. The Panthers are optimistic that the team will improve in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-close-hiring-buccaneers-oc-dave-canales-next-head-coach">Dave Canales’ second season as head coach</a>.</p><p>Carolina has already made some important moves this offseason to improve the roster. The Panthers retained several players during NFL free agency, as well as bringing in some fresh faces on defense.</p><p>Carolina brought in several defensive players, including Nick Scott, Christian Rozeboom, Bobby Brown III, Tershawn Wharton, and Tre’von Moehrig. The Panthers apparently want to mimic what the Rams do on defense, as they added three former Rams players.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-signs-pro-bowler-historic-100-million-contract-extension">Panthers also handed out a huge extension for Jaycee Horn</a> and retained both Tommy Tremble and David Moore, as well as a few offensive linemen.</p><p>The hard work does not stop there. Carolina needs to keep its foot on the gas and try to improve even more during the draft.</p><p>The Panthers have nine picks in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/2025-nfl-draft-order-prospects-targets" rel="noopener">2025 NFL Draft, including the eighth overall pick</a>.</p><p>But which players could Carolina go after in the draft?</p><p>Below we will explore who the Panthers may select in the 2025 NFL Draft according to the <a href="https://www.pff.com/draft/nfl-mock-draft-simulator?ref=e366909c-42dd-493d-8ae5-70e8999fdeb0" rel="noopener">PFF mock draft simulator</a>.</p><h2><b>T Armand Membou – Missouri – 8th overall pick</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Missouri-University-OT-Armand-Membou.jpg"><figcaption>Denny Medley-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Panthers reinforce the trenches with their first-round pick, adding excellent offensive lineman Armand Membou.</p><p>The eighth overall pick feels a little high for Membou in a vacuum. However, former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum would disagree. He even projected <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-rumors-ex-jets-gm-pick-over-abdul-carter-mock-draft">Membou to land with the Patriots in a recent mock draft</a>, going off the board four picks before the Panthers.</p><p>Membou is a powerful and versatile lineman out of Missouri. He has three years of collegiate experience at right tackle, which he could continue to play in the NFL. However, many scouts note that he could slide inside and play guard as well.</p><p>Carolina would face an interesting choice if they draft Membou. Both Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt are on on long-term contracts are should be expected to start in 2025. The Panthers could kick Membou inside, but I don’t see that happening.</p><p>Instead, I believe Membou would project as the succession plan for Taylor Moton at right tackle. Membou can learn behind him in 2025 and take the job over completely by 2026.</p><p>This may not be a flashy pick by the Panthers, but it is a solid addition.</p><h2><b>EDGE Jared Ivey – Mississippi – 57th overall pick</b></h2><p>Ivey is an interesting pick by the Panthers.</p><p>Ivey projects as more of a 4-3 defensive end, while the Panthers would likely play him at edge in their 3-4 defense.</p><p>As a result, Ivey is unlikely to push either Jadeveon Clowney nor DJ Wonnum for a starting job. He would most likely be a designated pass rusher in his rookie season.</p><p>Ivey could develop into a solid contributor for Carolina. However, it is hard to ignore that he is not a scheme fit.</p><h2><b>EDGE Jordan Burch – Oregon – 74th overall pick</b></h2><p>Burch has the same problem as Ivey in terms of scheme fit.</p><p>If the Panthers used second- and third-round picks on 4-3 defensive ends in real life, it would suggest a change in defensive philosophy. In this mock draft, it simply suggests that the Panthers are going after the top edge rushers on the board, regardless of position.</p><p>Burch has the prototypical physical profile of a defensive end. He has been an inconsistent player, but when he is playing well there is a lot to like.</p><p>The Panthers could certainly find a role for Burch.</p><h2><b>S Jonas Sanker – Virginia – 111th overall pick</b></h2><p>Sanker should enter his rookie season as primarily a special teams contributor.</p><p>He is an energetic safety who shows a lot of promise. However, he has several areas that need improvement before he can play consistently at the NFL level.</p><p>Sanker is a nice dart throw at the safety position that should yield a competent special teamer at worst.</p><h2><b>CB Nohl Williams – California – 114th overall pick</b></h2><p>I really like this pick for the Panthers.</p><p>Williams is a high-upside cornerback who has showed <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/nohl-williams/32005749-4c45-8398-dede-bad6ca7515d4" rel="noopener">he can play well in both man and zone coverage</a>.</p><p>Williams has a bright future as a coverage player, but his inconsistency when tackling and defending the run could keep him out of the starting lineup.</p><p>Aside from Jaycee Horn, the cornerback position in Carolina is pretty much wide open.</p><p>Good mid-round pick by the Panthers.</p><h2><b>WR Pat Bryant – Illinois – 140th overall pick</b></h2><p>I don’t love this pick by Carolina.</p><p>Bryant is a three-year starter at Illinois, but he has similar strengths and weaknesses to a few previous Panthers busts at wide receiver. Specifically, Terrace Marshall Jr. and Jonathan Mingo.</p><p>The value with this pick is better, but I don’t see Bryant making an impact with the Panthers.</p><h2><b>S Billy Bowman Jr. – Oklahoma – 146th overall pick</b></h2><p>The Panthers add even more secondary depth with Billy Bowman Jr. from Oklahoma.</p><p>Bowman Jr. has the potential to become a starter during his rookie season. He projects as a hybrid safety/nickel cornerback, a position that is all the rage in modern NFL defenses.</p><p>NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has questions about Bowman Jr.’s <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/billy-bowman-jr./3200424f-5766-9654-778d-1d85c852b173" rel="noopener">small stature and inconsistency when tackling</a>.</p><p>If Bowman Jr. can improve as a tackler, I could see this pick becoming a steal for the Panthers. Great pick.</p><h2><b>CB Quincy Riley – Louisville – 163rd overall pick</b></h2><p>Riley gives the Panthers even more depth at cornerback.</p><p>If Riley responds to coaching at the NFL level, he has a chance to develop into a useful piece in Carolina’s secondary.</p><p>That said, his role during his rookie season would likely be extremely limited.</p><h2><b>QB Brady Cook – Missouri – 230th overall pick</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Missouri-quarterback-Brady-Cook-drops-back-to-pass.jpg"><figcaption>© Butch Dill-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Cook boasts some nice athleticism, but he is very much a project pick.</p><p>He will undoubtedly end up on Carolina’s practice squad, or cut, as he will not push Andy Dalton for the backup QB spot.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Carolina Panthers 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-reunite-versatile-defender');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers reunite with versatile defender');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panthers-news-Carolina-reunites-with-standout-defender.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers reunite with versatile defender</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-22T14:06:18-07:00">March 22nd, 2:06pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-22T14:06:18-07:00">March 22nd, 2:06pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-news-milton-williams-reveals-why-chose-new-england-over-panthers">missing out on defensive tackle Milton Williams</a>, the Carolina Panthers have made a handful of moves in the offseason, though none have been major splashes. To continue their free agency spending, the Panthers <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1903531742411309280" rel="noopener">brought back one of their own</a>, re-signing safety Nick Scott, per Adam Schefter on X.</p><p>“Panthers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with veteran safety and special teams standout Nick Scott,” Schefter wrote. “Back to Carolina.”</p><p>After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-draft-history-les-snead">Los Angeles Rams drafted Scott</a> in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft, he spent four seasons with the Rams, not starting a game until his third year with the team.</p><p>In 2021, Scott started one game; however, he earned the starting nod in 2022, starting all 16 games he appeared in.</p><p>Once his four-year rookie contract expired, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bengals-news-cincinnati-replaces-jessie-bates-with-super-bowl-champion-in-free-agency">Scott signed with the Cincinnati Bengals</a> in 2023, appearing in 17 games and starting in 10.</p><p>And lastly, in 2024, Scott signed with the Panthers, looking to add a boost to their defense that actually <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2023/seasontype/2/table/passing/sort/netPassingYardsPerGame/dir/asc" rel="noopener">ranked third-best</a> against the pass in 2023 — the year before Scott signed.</p><p>As someone who can line up at different spots in the secondary, Scott moved around quite a bit in his sole season with the Panthers in 2024.</p><ul><li><b>Free safety:</b> 172 snaps</li><li><b>Box safety (strong safety):</b> 86 snaps</li><li><b>Slot corner:</b> 54 snaps</li><li><b>FG/XP block:</b> 49 snaps</li><li><b>Punt coverage:</b> 45 snaps</li><li><b>Kick return:</b> 43 snaps</li><li><b>Kick coverage:</b> 24 snaps</li><li><b>Punt return:</b> 11 snaps</li></ul><p>So, while Scott might not be at the level of Budda Baker or Kyle Hamilton, he adds a level of versatility that’s helpful for a team like the Panthers.</p><p>Although they had a strong end-of-season push in 2024, the Panthers are still ways away from competing in the NFC considering where they’re at in the 2025 NFL offseason.</p><p>If Dave Canales can build off of how the Panthers ended their season in 2024 and parlay that into 2025 success, they could be a contender in the NFC South — one of the weaker divisions in the NFL.</p><p>And with the reunion of Nick Scott in free agency, the Panthers can rest assured that they’ll have the versatile safety on their defense for another season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers reunite with versatile defender

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-news-milton-williams-reveals-why-chose-new-england-over-panthers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Milton Williams reveals why he chose Patriots over Panthers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Patriots-news-Milton-Williams-reveals-why-he-chose-New-England-over-Panthers.jpg"></figure><h1>Milton Williams reveals why he chose Patriots over Panthers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-21T15:04:43-07:00">March 21st, 3:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-21T15:04:43-07:00">March 21st, 3:04pm</time><address><a>Matty Breisch</a>Matty Breisch is a Senior Editor who specializes in NFL and WWE content at ClutchPoints. He can be read at Heavy, FanSided, The Needle Drop, Philadelphia Sports Network, and right here at ClutchPoints. Are you ready to read about football and wrestling? Well, you've come to the right place.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the legal tampering period before free agency opened up, it looked like <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/patriots-news-milton-williams-180-spurns-panthers-104-million-contract-new-england">Milton Williams was going to be joining the Carolina Panthers</a>.</p><p>Reporters noted Carolina was the front front-runner for the former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle, the top interior rusher on the board appeared to have found a new home, and the rest of the League would have to look elsewhere for help at the position, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-carolina-settles-for-former-rams-dt">from players like Bobby Brown III</a> to Poona Ford.</p><p>And yet, the New England Patriots would not be denied. After heavy negotiations, Eliot Wolf and company got their man, agreeing to a four-year, $104 million contract to make Williams the proud owner of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/patriots-news-mike-vrabel-breaks-down-milton-williams-free-agency-flip">grandest contract in franchise history</a>.</p><p>Discussing how the negotiations shook out with reporters, Williams noted how he ended up in New England, which <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/milton-williams-on-choosing-patriots-over-panthers-they-wanted-me-the-most" rel="noopener">came down to which team made him a priority</a>.</p><p>Asked about the culture in New England and how he fits into the team’s plans moving forward, Williams noted that he really likes what Mike Vrabel is building in Foxboro and wants to be part of it.</p><p>Would Williams have chosen New England if the Panthers had matched their offer? Frankly, it’s hard to say, but because they didn’t, the pride of Louisiana Tech joined the Patriots, and fans in Foxboro remain very excited about that fact.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Milton Williams reveals why he chose Patriots over Panthers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-adds-crucial-receiver-help-with-latest-move');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers add crucial receiver help with latest move');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panthers-news-Carolina-adds-crucial-receiver-help-with-latest-move.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Panthers add crucial receiver help with latest move</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-18T14:31:32-07:00">March 18th, 2:31pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-18T14:31:32-07:00">March 18th, 2:31pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers have <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1902062524000039348" rel="noopener">agreed to terms</a> with wide receiver David Moore, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The move reunites Moore with head coach Dave Canales, who has relied on him as a key target across multiple teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and now the Panthers.</p><p>Moore, 30, played for Carolina in the 2024 season, finishing with 351 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 57 targets across 17 games. While not a primary option in the offense, he provided stability and depth, giving quarterback Bryce Young another experienced target.</p><p>Moore’s best NFL season came in 2018 as a rookie with the Seahawks, when he totaled 445 yards and five touchdowns on 53 targets. His ability to work within Canales’ offensive system has kept him a reliable option for the coach across multiple teams, and his return to Carolina suggests the Panthers value his familiarity with the scheme as they continue to build their receiving corps.</p><h2><b>Panthers bring back David Moore, add Rico Dowdle to strengthen offense</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/David-Moore-83-signals-first-down-in-the-first-quarter-at-Bank-of-America-Stadium.jpg"><figcaption>© Bob Donnan-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-settles-for-former-rams-dt">Panthers struggled in 2024, finishing with a 5-12 record</a>. However, the team showed promise in the latter part of the season, particularly as Young gained more confidence in his second year. While Carolina lacked consistent production from its receiving unit, Moore’s return offers a dependable presence as the team looks to take another step forward in 2025.</p><p>Moore’s signing comes shortly after another significant move for Carolina. Last Wednesday, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-sign-cowboys-1000-yard-rusher-1-year-deal">Panthers bolstered their backfield by landing former Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle</a> on a one-year deal worth $6.25 million.</p><p>Dowdle, 26, is coming off a productive season in Dallas, where he rushed for 1,079 yards and two touchdowns on 235 carries. He also played a role in the passing game, recording 39 receptions for 249 yards and three additional touchdowns. His arrival gives the Panthers a versatile option in the backfield, strengthening a running game that struggled with consistency last season.</p><p>With both Moore and Dowdle in the mix, Carolina is making key additions to help maximize Young’s development. Moore’s familiarity with Canales’ system should make his transition seamless, while Dowdle’s ability to contribute as both a runner and receiver provides balance to the offense.</p><p>The Panthers’ moves suggest a commitment to surrounding Young with more reliable weapons as they look to improve in 2025. With Moore reinforcing the receiving corps and Dowdle set to play a pivotal role in the ground game, Carolina is taking steps to build a more competitive roster for the upcoming season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers add crucial receiver help with latest move

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/net-worth/andy-dalton-net-worth');   ga('set', 'title', 'Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Andy-Daltons-net-worth-in-2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-18T12:55:01-07:00">March 18th, 12:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-18T12:56:16-07:00">March 18th, 12:56pm</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. The former Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback is now in a late-career backup role with the Carolina Panthers as a mentor for Bryce Young, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get thrust into action at any time. Here is a look at Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025.</p><h2><b>What is Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025?: $50 million (estimate)</b></h2><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><p>While Dalton isn’t the gunslinger he once was, his leadership qualities are second to none. He has backed up Dak Prescott, Justin Fields and now Young, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tag/nfl-draft" rel="noopener">NFL Draft</a>. Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025 sits at about <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nfl/andy-dalton-net-worth/" rel="noopener">$50 million</a>, according to Celebrity Net Worth.</p><p>Andy Dalton was born on Oct. 29, 1987, in Katy, Texas. He played on the Katy High School Tigers and was a starter for one season. He threw for 2,877 yards with 42 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Dalton was the Greater Houston Area offensive player of the year. After his high school career, Dalton committed to TCU.</p><h2><b>Andy Dalton’s college career</b></h2><p>Dalton redshirted during his first year at TCU but took on the starting role in his redshirt freshman season, leading the Horned Frogs to an 8-5 record and a 2007 Texas Bowl win. His stats weren’t exceptional, but Dalton was on the way to a successful college career.</p><p>Over his next three seasons, Dalton guided TCU to a 34-3 record and accumulated 10,314 passing yards, 71 touchdowns, and 30 interceptions. He also added 1,611 rushing yards with 22 touchdowns.</p><p>Dalton’s best season came in 2010 when the team went 13-0 and finished 2nd in the AP Poll. The only team that finished higher was the Auburn Tigers, who won the BCS National Championship. Dalton finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy voting.</p><h2><b>Andy Dalton’s early professional career</b></h2><p>The Cincinnati Bengals selected Dalton with the 35th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The team and Dalton agreed to a four-year, $5.21 million rookie contract. Dalton had a successful rookie season as the starter, advancing to the playoffs and earning numerous accolades along the way.</p><p>He became one of five rookie quarterbacks with over 3,000 passing yards and at least 20 touchdown passes. The list included <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/peyton-manning-net-worth#:~:text=Peyton%20Manning's%20net%20worth%20in%202023%20is%20%24250%20million%2C%20according,former%20NFL%20quarterback%20Archie%20Manning." rel="noopener">Peyton Manning</a>, Dan Marino, Charlie Conerly and Cam Newton, who won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2011. Dalton finished second.</p><p>Dalton was the starter in Cincinnati for nine seasons and made the playoffs four-straight years to begin his career. He was 0-4 in those games, however, never getting the Bengals over the hump with a playoff win.</p><p>After his entry-level deal expired, Dalton signed a six-year contract with the Bengals. The contract netted him $96 million.</p><p>His last season in Cincinnati came in 2019, when the team went 2-11 with him as the starter, setting the Bengals up to select current franchise quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in 2020.</p><h2><b>Andy Dalton becomes a backup</b></h2><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cowboys signing QB Andy Dalton to one-year deal. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeGarafolo</a>) <a href="https://t.co/msq6AagLGW">pic.twitter.com/msq6AagLGW</a></p><p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1256756677380014080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2020</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>With the writing on the wall for Dalton in Cincinnati, the Dallas Cowboys signed the native Texan to a one-year, $3 million contract to backup Dak Prescott. The move paid off, as a Prescott injury forced Dalton into 11 games for the Cowboys. His performance was good enough to get another starting job the following season.</p><p>The Chicago Bears signed Dalton to a one-year contract worth $10 million. After starting the first two games of the 2021 season, Dalton injured his knee and relinquished the starting job to Justin Fields.</p><p>Dalton was again signed to be a backup with the New Orleans Saints in 2022, but after an injury to Jameis Winston became the starter for the rest of the season. He posted 2,871 passing yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions over 14 games played.</p><p>Dalton opted to stay in the NFC South in 2023, signing a two-year, $10 million contract with the Panthers. He was initially named the starter for Carolina, but the team announced shortly after the preseason that rookie Bryce Young would instead take the role.</p><p>Both the Panthers and Dalton are happy with his role as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-re-signs-andy-dalton-8-million-contract">Dalton recently re-signed with the Panthers</a> for two more seasons for a total of $8 million. Nevertheless, was Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025 a surprise?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/carolina-panthers-5-round-post-free-agency-frenzy-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pfn-simulator');   ga('set', 'title', 'Carolina Panthers 5-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFN simulator');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carolina-Panthers-5-round-post-free-agency-frenzy-2025-NFL-mock-draft-per-PFN-simulator.jpg"></figure><h1>Carolina Panthers 5-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFN simulator</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-17T17:17:37-07:00">March 17th, 5:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-17T17:26:50-07:00">March 17th, 5:26pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers entered the 2025 offseason with several pressing needs. GM Dan Morgan wasted no time <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-panthers-linked-to-eagles-super-bowl-star-in-planned-free-agency">addressing them in free agency</a>. In a promising sign for the franchise, owner David Tepper has shown a willingness to invest heavily in reshaping the roster. However, the Panthers must also rely on the 2025 NFL Draft to continue strengthening the team. With that in mind, we’ve constructed a five-round mock draft that strategically tackles key areas on both offense and defense. <a href="https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft">Using the Pro Football Network (PFN) Mock Draft Simulator</a>, we explored how Carolina could maximize its selections to build for the future.</p><h2>2025 Offseason Moves</h2><p>The Panthers were highly active in the early stages of free agency. They focused primarily on bolstering the defense. They reinforced their front seven by signing defensive end Patrick Jones and defensive tackles Bobby Brown and Tershawn Wharton. These should improve a unit that allowed an NFL-worst 6.0 yards per play last season. In the secondary, the addition of safety Tre’Von Moehrig strengthens the back end. This should <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-jaycee-horn-confident-take-rough-season">complement star cornerback</a> Jaycee Horn. Offensively, the Panthers landed one of the top remaining free-agent running backs. They signed Rico Dowdle <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cowboys-news-signing-rb-scored-11-tds-pro-bowl-season">away from the Dallas Cowboys</a> on a one-year deal. He now joins Chuba Hubbard in what should be an efficient and dynamic rushing duo.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rico-Dowdle.jpg"><figcaption>Tim Heitman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Here we’ll try to look at the Carolina Panthers 5-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFN simulator.</p><h2>Round 1, Pick 8: Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas</h2><p>The Panthers enter the draft with a pressing need on the offensive line and immediately address it by selecting Kelvin Banks Jr from Texas. Banks possesses NFL-ready athleticism at the tackle position. He excels in movement skills and run blocking. Sure, his arm length may raise concerns at tackle. However, his overall skill set allows him to be an impact starter at either tackle or guard. Remember that head coach Dave Canales is committed to a run-heavy scheme designed to support quarterback Bryce Young. As such, securing a premier offensive lineman is a must. Banks’ ability to protect the blindside and pave running lanes makes him the perfect choice to anchor Carolina’s offensive front.</p><h2>Round 2, Pick 57: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky</h2><p>Carolina now shifts its focus back to the secondary with the selection of Maxwell Hairston. He thrives in bump-and-run coverage while also possessing strong zone skills. His aggressive playing style and quick reactions make him an excellent fit in the Panthers’ defensive scheme. With Moehrig already solidifying the safety position, Hairston’s man-to-man coverage abilities provide Carolina with a dynamic defensive back who can develop into a true CB1.</p><h2>Round 3, Pick 74: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan</h2><p>The Panthers recognize the value of maintaining a formidable pass rush. Enter Josaiah Stewart, a Michigan product with an explosive first step and natural bend off the edge. Sure, his frame may not fit the ideal mold for an NFL edge rusher. However, Stewart compensates with relentless effort and high-level leverage. His raw pass-rush skills still need refinement, but his energy and quickness make him an ideal fit in Carolina’s aggressive system.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Michigan-defensive-end-Josaiah-Stewart-sacks-USC-quarterback-Miller-Moss-at-Michigan-Stadium.jpg"><figcaption>Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2>Round 4, Pick 111: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College</h2><p>To further solidify their offensive line, the Panthers double down at tackle with the selection of Ozzy Trapilo. He is a smart, scheme-versatile lineman. Trapilo possesses an ideal frame and the ability to play both left and right tackle. Yes, he may initially serve as a swing tackle. Still, he has the potential to develop into a reliable starter. Given the importance of depth and continuity on the offensive line, Trapilo’s combination of size, technique, and versatility makes him a valuable addition.</p><h2>Round 4, Pick 114: Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse</h2><p>Continuing to bolster their defensive front, the Panthers add Fadil Diggs. He is a power-driven pass rusher who complements Stewart’s speed off the edge. Diggs relies on strong hand techniques and physicality to set the edge in the run game. He can also generate pressure on quarterbacks. Sure, he needs refinement in diagnosing plays and disengaging from blockers. However, his raw tools and high motor make him a promising rotational piece.</p><h2>Round 5, Pick 140: Sebastian Castro, S, Iowa</h2><p>Yes, signing Moehrig in free agency fortified the safety position. That said, the Panthers still need depth, and Sebastian Castro provides just that. A hard-hitting, instinctual defender, Castro thrives in run support and excels in short-area coverage. His age (turning 25 in October) may limit his draft stock, but his ability to play as a down safety makes him a strong late-round addition.</p><h2>Round 5, Pick 156: Jonah Monheim, IOL, USC</h2><p>Jonah Monheim brings versatility and experience to the offensive line. He possesses the athleticism needed for a zone-blocking scheme but will need to add strength at the next level. Sure, his shorter wingspan may prevent him from playing multiple positions along the line. However, he projects as a solid developmental piece at center.</p><h2>Round 5, Pick 163: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State</h2><p>Closing out their draft, the Panthers select defensive tackle Ty Hamilton from Ohio State. Hamilton plays with excellent leverage and has a solid anchor at the point of attack. Yes, he lacks ideal mass and length. That said, his high motor and above-average tackling range make him a solid rotational addition to Carolina’s front.</p><h2>Final Thoughts</h2><p>With a balanced and strategic approach, the Carolina Panthers address both immediate needs and long-term depth in this five-round mock draft. By fortifying the offensive line with Kelvin Banks Jr. and Ozzy Trapilo, they provide Bryce Young with the protection necessary for his development. The additions of Maxwell Hairston and Sebastian Castro strengthen the secondary, while Josaiah Stewart and Fadil Diggs bring fresh energy to the pass rush. Rounding out the draft, Jonah Monheim and Ty Hamilton add valuable depth to the trenches. With a mix of high-upside talent and positional versatility, this draft class positions the Panthers for sustained success as they continue building a competitive roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-signing-rb-scored-11-tds-pro-bowl-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cowboys signing RB who scored 11 TDs in Pro Bowl season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dallas-signing-RB-who-scored-11-TDs-in-Pro-Bowl-season.jpg"></figure><h1>Cowboys signing RB who scored 11 TDs in Pro Bowl season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-13T22:55:45-07:00">March 13th, 10:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-13T23:06:40-07:00">March 13th, 11:06pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Dallas Cowboys lost running back Rico Dowdle in free agency after the Carolina Panthers signed him on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-sign-cowboys-1000-yard-rusher-1-year-deal">one-year, $6.25 million deal</a>. Now the Cowboys <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1900396691305422965" rel="noopener">have landed</a> a former Panthers’ RB to take Dowdle’s place.</p><p>Dallas reached an agreement on a one-year deal with veteran running back Miles Sanders, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on X. The terms of the contract were not immediately announced.</p><p>Sanders was selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He spent the first four seasons of his career in Philly, becoming the team’s lead rusher. In 2022, Sanders ran for a career-high 1,269 yards and scored 11 touchdowns, en route to a Pro Bowl nod. After the season, he joined the Panthers in free agency on a four-year deal.</p><h2><b>The Cowboys swap running backs with Carolina, land Miles Sanders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Miles-Sanders.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In Carolina, Chuba Hubbard emerged as the lead back, limiting Sanders to a reserve role. In 27 games with the team over two seasons he ran for just 637 yards and scored three touchdowns. This offseason, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-miles-sanders-25-million-contract">Panthers cut Sanders</a> in a move that saved Carolina $5.23 million against the salary cap.</p><p>Now he’ll return to the NFC East as a member of the Cowboys. Dallas was in need of running back depth after deciding not to retain Dowdle, despite his 1,000-yard campaign in 2024. The Cowboys did add Denver Broncos veteran Javonte Williams on a one-year, $3 million deal in free agency. Sanders, who’s three years older than Williams, is slated as the RB2 in Dallas at the moment.</p><p>Of course, the draft could change the Cowboys’ running back setup. Dallas is rumored to be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-rumors-dallas-prime-candidate-draft-ashton-jeanty-even-after-rb-addition">interested in Ashton Jeanty</a>. The Boise State rusher is considered the top back in the upcoming draft and he could be available when the Cowboys are on the clock with the 12th pick. It’s unlikely that the additions of Williams and Sanders would deter Jerry Jones from taking a running back early in the draft.</p><p>Dallas is still working on an extension for star pass rusher Micah Parsons. However, the team recently lost veteran defender Demarcus Lawrence to the Seattle Seahawks, who signed him to a three-year, $42 million contract. Since his departure, Lawrence has been outspoken about not being able to win a Super Bowl with the Cowboys. This caught Parsons’ attention and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-micah-parsons-beef-demarcus-lawrences-personal">beef between former teammates</a> has become personal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cowboys signing RB who scored 11 TDs in Pro Bowl season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-adam-thielen-shuns-retirement-revised-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers’ Adam Thielen shuns retirement amid contract restructure');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panthers-news-Adam-Thielen-shuns-retirement-for-XX-million-deal-with-Carolina.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers’ Adam Thielen shuns retirement amid contract restructure</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-12T19:56:02-07:00">March 12th, 7:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-12T19:56:02-07:00">March 12th, 7:56pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-adam-thielen-drops-message-amid-retirement-talks">Adam Thielen is not yet ready to hang up his cleats</a>. The Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver is <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1900004647047139769" rel="noopener">set to return for his 12th season</a> in the pros, as he and the team revise a contract, as reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.</p><p>“Adam Thielen is set to return for a 12th NFL season, finalizing a revised contract with the #Panthers, per sources. Thielen looks to add to his 8,311 yards and 64 touchdowns,” Fowler shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday night.</p><p>Thielen, who will be turning 35 years old in August, is coming off a decent 2024 campaign by his standards with the Panthers. That season, he only had 615 receiving yards but managed to score five touchdowns on 48 receptions and 62 targets.</p><p>Thielen only played 10 games in 2024, as he dealt with a hamstring issue. It’s also worth noting as a context that he operated within an offense that had plenty of issues scoring points and moving the chains. Carolina was just 23rd in the league with only 20.1 points per game and 29th with 298.0 total yards per contest.</p><p>However, quarterback Bryce Young, after getting benched in the middle of his second year in the NFL, started to show plenty of promise and inspire hope that there’s actual reason to feel good about Carolina’s situation under center.</p><p>With Thielen returning, Young will have a key veteran presence downfield to further help him get to his potential that many saw in him when he was taken first overall by the Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft.</p><p>Thielen arrived in Carolina in 2023 on a three-year contract worth $25 million. Going undrafted in 2013 didn’t stop Thielen from becoming a star in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings gave him a chance, and he reciprocated that trust by playing at a high level for multiple seasons. He spent his first nine years in the NFL with the Vikings, getting two Pro Bowl nods along the way.</p><p>So far in his pro career, Thielen has racked up 8,311 receiving yards and 64 touchdowns on 685 receptions and 975 targets.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers’ Adam Thielen shuns retirement amid contract restructure

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-sign-cowboys-1000-yard-rusher-1-year-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers sign former Cowboys 1,000-yard rusher to 1-year deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carolina-signs-former-Cowboys-1000-yard-rusher-to-1-year-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers sign former Cowboys 1,000-yard rusher to 1-year deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-12T17:10:03-07:00">March 12th, 5:10pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-12T17:16:24-07:00">March 12th, 5:16pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers secured the services of running back Chuba Hubbarrd with a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-chuba-hubbard-new-contract-worth-37-2-million">four-year, $37.2 million extension</a> last season. But in an effort to add depth at the position, the Panthers turned to free agency to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899959960337084710" rel="noopener">land a rusher</a> with starting experience.</p><p>Carolina agreed to a one-year, $6.25 million deal with Rico Dowdle on Wednesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on X</p><p>Dowdle caught on with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2020. After three seasons in a reserve role with the team, he got his shot as the featured back in 2024. Last year Dowdle carried the ball 235 times for 1,079 yards and two touchdowns, adding 39 receptions for 249 yards and three additional scores.</p><h2><b>The Panthers strengthen backfield with Rico Dowdle addition</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rico-Dowdle.jpg"><figcaption>Tim Heitman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Dallas struggled to run the ball effectively last season as the team ranked 27th in the league with 100.3 yards per game. But Dowdle did well in his debut as a starter. He even <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-rico-dowdle-dallas-feat-26-games">snapped a 26-game streak</a> of Cowboys’ running backs failing to rush for 100 yards in a game when he racked up 112 yards and a score on Thanksgiving.</p><p>Now Dallas has let Dowdle get away in free agency, leaving the team without an obvious starter. The Cowboys did bring in Javonte Williams on a one-year deal and they could be interested in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-rumors-dallas-prime-candidate-draft-ashton-jeanty-even-after-rb-addition">taking Ashton Jeanty in the draft</a>.</p><p>Still, Dallas’ loss is Carolina’s gain. While the Panthers clearly believe in Hubbard they were in need of an RB2. The team <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-miles-sanders-25-million-contract">released veteran back Miles Sanders</a> this offseason after the two sides couldn’t agree on a restructure.</p><p>The Panthers handed Sanders a four-year, $25 million contract in 2023 but he emerged as a cut candidate for Carolina as the team will save over $5 million by releasing him. Now the Panthers will move forward with Hubbard and Dowdle, which is a pretty strong backfield.</p><p>It’s been a busy offseason for Carolina as the team targeted Philadelphia Eagles DT Milton Williams before losing him to the New England Patriots. The Panthers then turned their attention to Tre’Von Moehrig, signing him to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-trevon-moehrig-51-million-contract-after-failed-milton-williams-deal">$51 million deal</a>.</p><p>Moehrig was widely considered the best safety available in free agency. He’ll join cornerback Jaycee Horn in a talented Panthers’ secondary.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers sign former Cowboys 1,000-yard rusher to 1-year deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/carolina-panthers-5-round-post-combine-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pff-simulator');   ga('set', 'title', 'Carolina Panthers 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carolina-Panthers-5-round-post-combine-2025-NFL-mock-draft-per-PFF-simulator.jpg"></figure><h1>Carolina Panthers 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-11T17:38:56-07:00">March 11th, 5:38pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-11T17:38:56-07:00">March 11th, 5:38pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers approach the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear mission. They need to construct <a href="https://www.espn.ph/nfl/team/depth/_/name/car/carolina-panthers">a more competitive and resilient roster</a> following a disappointing 5-12 campaign in 2024. Takenote that Bryce Young is still developing as the franchise quarterback and multiple roster gaps need attention. As such, Carolina must capitalize on its draft selections to expedite its rebuild. Utilizing Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) draft simulator, we conducted a five-round post-combine mock draft to explore the best possible outcomes for the Panthers. The results? A draft class that could significantly bolster Carolina’s playoff aspirations in the near future.</p><h2>2024 Recap and Free Agency Strategy</h2><p>The 2024 season was a tough pill to swallow for Panthers fans. The team struggled to a 5-12 finish despite occasional flashes of potential. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-dave-canales-shift-bryce-young-2024-play">Young demonstrated signs of progress</a> but lacked reliable protection and playmakers. The offensive line faltered, and the defense failed to generate consistent pressure or force turnovers. Now, they have a renewed emphasis on player development. With that, the 2025 NFL Draft presents a crucial opportunity for the franchise to assemble a stronger supporting cast around its young quarterback.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Panthers-news-Dave-Canales-explains-shift-in-Bryce-Youngs-2024-play.jpg"></figure><p>As for the 2025 NFL free agency period, the Panthers made aggressive moves to revamp what was one of the league’s weakest defenses. Now, Dan Morgan and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-david-tepper-gets-100-real-about-dave-canales-dan-morgan">Dave Canales will turn their attention</a> to equipping Young with the weapons he needs to thrive. Sure, a reinforced defense will alleviate pressure on the offense. However, surrounding Young with more dynamic playmakers will be the key to unlocking his full potential and maximizing his impact on the field.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the Carolina Panthers’ 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per the PFF simulator.</p><h2>Round 1, Pick 6: Will Campbell, OT, LSU</h2><p>Protecting Young should be the Panthers’ top priority. Drafting LSU’s Will Campbell gives them a foundational left tackle for the next decade. Campbell embodies everything you want in an offensive lineman. He has technical mastery, high football IQ, and relentless competitive toughness. Yes, his length and flexibility could lead some teams to consider an interior move. That said, he is a plug-and-play starter at all five positions on the line. With Ikem Ekwonu struggling in pass protection, Campbell could step in at left tackle or slide to the right side.</p><p>Campbell’s tape reveals a highly polished blocker who is NFL-ready from day one. His dominant performances against top SEC pass rushers demonstrate his ability to neutralize both speed and power. With the skill set to develop into a perennial Pro Bowler, Campbell is a top-10 talent who can anchor Carolina’s offensive line for years to come.</p><h2>Round 2, Pick 39: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State</h2><p>Carolina has struggled to generate a consistent pass rush. This makes JT Tuimoloau an ideal addition. The Ohio State edge rusher brings explosiveness, flexibility, and a relentless motor to the defensive front. Tuimoloau projects well in a 4-3 system, and he showed improvement in 2024. Though some of his sacks have come as cleanup plays, his upside as a disruptive force remains high. Pairing him with A’Shawn Robinson could give <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/perfect-trade-panthers-must-complete-2025-nfl-offseason">the Panthers a dynamic edge-rushing tandem</a>.</p><h2>Round 3, Pick 70: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame</h2><p>Bolstering the secondary is a must. Enter Benjamin Morrison, who provides Carolina with an intelligent, fluid cornerback who excels in man coverage. His instincts and ability to make plays on the ball stand out. However, returning to full strength after hip surgery and adding muscle will be key to his long-term success. Morrison has the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback in a man-heavy scheme—or virtually any system.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Benjamin-Morrison-speaks-to-the-media-at-the-2025-NFL-combine.jpg"><figcaption>Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2>Round 4, Pick 103: David Walker, RB, South Dakota State</h2><p>Sure, Chuba Hubbard has been solid. That said, the Panthers need a more dynamic, all-purpose back to elevate their offense. David Walker should address that. He was a highly productive FCS standout, and his effort and vision set him apart. Yes, he may not be a three-down back. Still, his versatility could earn him a role as a stand-up pass-rush specialist who adds value in key situations.</p><h2>Round 4, Pick 122: Aeneas Peebles, DL, Duke</h2><p>Strengthening the defensive line remains a priority. Aeneas Peebles offers a high-energy presence in the trenches. Though he lacks ideal size for the position, Peebles wins with leverage, quickness, and refined technique. His measurables may not stand out on draft night. However, his tape tells a different story. He’s an instinctive, disruptive 3-technique who can contribute in a rotational role.</p><h2>Round 5, Pick 135: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville</h2><p>Given Carolina’s struggles in pass defense, adding another cornerback makes sense. Quincy Riley is a ball-hawking defensive back with smooth movement skills and sharp instincts in zone coverage. With a strong track background and explosive athleticism, he offers intriguing upside. However, concerns about his size and strength limit his projection to a rotational role with special teams value.</p><h2>Round 5, Pick 158: Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State</h2><p>The Panthers’ receiving corps needs reinforcements beyond Adam Thielen. As such, Nick Nash is an intriguing late-round find. A former quarterback turned wide receiver, Nash has developed into a precise route-runner with impressive after-the-catch ability. His 2024 production proved he’s more than just a high-volume target. His footwork, separation skills, and versatility make him an ideal big-slot receiver at the next level.</p><h2>Final Thoughts: A Strong, Balanced Draft for Carolina</h2><p>With the 2025 NFL Draft serving as a pivotal opportunity for the Panthers to take a step forward, this five-round haul could provide the foundation for a more competitive roster. By prioritizing offensive line protection, strengthening the defensive front, and adding playmakers on both sides of the ball, Carolina can set itself up for long-term success. Will Campbell and JT Tuimoloau bring much-needed talent in the trenches, while Benjamin Morrison and Quincy Riley bolster a secondary that struggled last season. Meanwhile, David Walker, Aeneas Peebles, and Nick Nash add depth and versatility to key positions. If the Panthers can execute a draft strategy similar to this, they could take a significant step toward contending in the NFC South sooner rather than later.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Carolina Panthers 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-miles-sanders-25-million-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers cut ties with Miles Sanders halfway through $25 million deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carolina-cuts-ties-with-Miles-Sanders-halfway-through-25-million-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers cut ties with Miles Sanders halfway through $25 million deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-11T09:59:01-07:00">March 11th, 9:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-11T09:59:01-07:00">March 11th, 9:59am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1899498669658841527" rel="noopener">have reportedly released</a> running back Miles Sanders, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The Panthers’ decision is fairly surprising, as the two sides could not come to an agreement on a restructured contract.</p><p>“Miles Sanders released by #Panthers after both sides negotiated a restructure — which Sanders was willing to do — but they couldn’t agree, per source,” Fowler wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>In 2023, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-contract-eagles-miles-sanders-4-years">Sanders and the Panthers agreed to a four-year, $25 million contract</a>. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Sanders <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1899497846253977772" rel="noopener">was set to make $6.7 million in 2025</a>. Pelissero added the move serves as “cap and cash savings for Carolina.”</p><p>Sanders is a reliable running back. The 27-year-old is a former Pro Bowler with six years of NFL experience. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/3-panthers-cut-candidates-2025-offseason">Sanders emerged as a cut candidate</a> this offseason, something that ultimately came to fruition on Tuesday.</p><h2><b>Miles Sanders preparing for next chapter of career after Panthers release</b></h2><p>Sanders spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He earned his first and only Pro Bowl selection in 2022, which was also his final season in Philadelphia. In 2022, Sanders rushed for a career-high 1,269 yards and 11 touchdowns. He ended up signing with the Panthers following the 2022 campaign.</p><p>Sanders was unable to replicate his success in Carolina, however. He recorded only 432 yards and one touchdown in 2023, but it is worth mentioning that he started only five games while appearing in 16 contests.</p><p>He was limited to a total of 11 games played (two starts) in 2024. As a result, he rushed for just 205 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>At 27 years old, Miles Sanders can likely still positively impact an NFL team. In fact, it would not be surprising to see Sanders earn a starting job somewhere. He has displayed the potential of a star in the past.</p><p>The Panthers are set to move in a different direction, though.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers cut ties with Miles Sanders halfway through $25 million deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-settles-for-former-rams-dt');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers settle for former Rams DT after striking out on Milton Williams');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panthers-news-Carolina-settles-for-former-Rams-DT-after-striking-out-on-Milton-Williams.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers settle for former Rams DT after striking out on Milton Williams</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T20:42:31-07:00">March 10th, 8:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T20:42:31-07:00">March 10th, 8:42pm</time><address><a>Dylan Fine</a>Dylan Fine focuses on the NFL and NCAA Football for ClutchPoints, in addition to working on the meme team. Dylan is a graduate of Georgetown University and has covered various topics ranging from local politics in the DMV region with DC Voter For Animals to live sporting events in the Long Island and Rochester areas with The Southampton Press and Pickin’Splinters. When he isn't working, he's usually running in preparation for the next annual Turkey Trot.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers are signing an intriguing Rams defensive tackle after striking out on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/patriots-news-milton-williams-180-spurns-panthers-104-million-contract-new-england">new Patriots star Milton Williams</a>. The Panthers were reportedly close to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-finalizing-contract-eagles-super-bowl-star">signing the former Eagles DT</a> in free agency but were spurned shortly after New England made a massive offer. Carolina is heading into 2025 needing to show some noticeable improvement like it did last year. Head coach Dave Canales did provide a spark to the franchise in his first year, but a 5-12 record is still a 5-12 record.</p><p>In particular, the Panthers’ defense was abysmal last year. The franchise is, therefore, trying to address its many needs with this unit over this offseason, starting in free agency. According to National Insider for NFL Network Ian Rapoport, Carolina <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899207402966376482" rel="noopener">is signing former</a> Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown III. The 24-year-old has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with $6 million in incentives.</p><h2><b>Bobby Brown III strengthens a Panthers’ defense that is in desperate need of an upgrade</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rams-DT-Bobby-Brown-III.jpg"><figcaption>Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Brown III is heading into the fifth season of his career. The Bruce, Mississippi native was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and has gradually improved throughout his career. Brown III is coming off his best career, where he recorded 44 total tackles and 6.5 stuffs. At 6’4 “, 328 pounds, the former Texas A&amp;M Aggie star will be a starter immediately for Carolina, with his most productive years likely ahead of him.</p><p>The Carolina Panthers will need all the help they can get from Brown III. Dave Canales’ team is coming off a season where it ranked last in scoring defense. The Panthers <a href="https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/opponent-points-per-game?date=2025-02-10" rel="noopener">gave up 31.4 points per game</a>, 3.9 more than any other team. Up front was where last year’s squad was at its weakest, as Carolina gave up <a href="https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/opponent-rushing-yards-per-game" rel="noopener">36 more rushing yards</a> than the rest of the NFL. Those stats make it impressive that this team could muster up five wins. And a lot of the success last season was due to quarterback Bryce Young’s significant improvement in the latter half.</p><p>The second-year starter looked like he was potentially going to be labeled as the league’s next huge QB bust early on last year. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-real-reason-bryce-young-benching-per-nfl-insider">Young was benched</a> only a few weeks into the season in a shocking move from the franchise. While the Panthers claimed they were not giving up on their young quarterback, the writing seemed to be on the wall. However, Young has shown remarkable resilience to this adversity, and when he took the field later in the season, he looked like an entirely different QB.</p><p>Now, the Panthers enter the 2025 season with a seemingly competent offense and security at the league’s most important position. However, this team will need to show significant improvement up front, specifically on defense, to become a playoff contender. Bobby Brown III will, therefore, be a critical player for this franchise in both the present and distant future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers settle for former Rams DT after striking out on Milton Williams

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-adding-vikings-rusher-20-million-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers adding Vikings rusher on $20 million deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Minnesota-Vikings.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers adding Vikings rusher on $20 million deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T20:24:27-07:00">March 10th, 8:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T20:24:27-07:00">March 10th, 8:24pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/panthers-top-nfl-free-agency-targets-2025-offseason-begins">Carolina Panthers landed a defensive player</a> from the Minnesota Vikings, coming off the best season of his NFL career.</p><p>The Panthers signed defensive end Patrick Jones II on a two-year contract, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth $20 million, indicating a <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1899191801455526066" rel="noopener">team-friendly agreement</a> between the two parties.</p><p>Jones II is entering his fifth season in the league. He spent his first four years with the Vikings, who selected him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.</p><h2><b>What’s next for Panthers after Patrick Jones II signing</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jan-8-2023-Chicago-Illinois-USA-Minnesota-Vikings-linebacker-Patrick-Jones-II-91-enters-the-field-before-the-first-half-against-the-Chicago-Bears-at-Soldier-Field.-Mandatory-Credi.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It was a solid signing by the Carolina Panthers, adding a notable pass rusher in Patrick Jones II.</p><p>Jones II made 57 appearances throughout his time with the Vikings, including five starts. He made 105 tackles, 25 quarterback hits, 12 sacks, and forced a fumble. 2024 was his best statistical season to date, recording 39 tackles, 12 quarterback hits, seven sacks, and the aforementioned forced fumble.</p><p>Even as a backup, he made a solid impact in a Vikings defense that exceeded expectations in the regular season. They ranked in the top five of scoring defenses, giving up just 19.5 points per game. They ranked second in total rushing yards allowed, 16th in total yards allowed, and 28th in total passing yards allowed.</p><p>His addition will help bolster the Panthers’ defense, which had a difficult time containing opponents. They ranked last in scoring defense, conceding 31.4 points per game. They also finished 23th in total passing yards allowed and the bottom in total rushing yards allowed and total yards allowed.</p><p>After signing Jones II away from the Vikings, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/3-early-panthers-offseason-targets-in-nfl-free-agency">Carolina will continue to add pieces to their roster</a> in the early days of the offseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers adding Vikings rusher on $20 million deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-trevon-moehrig-51-million-contract-after-failed-milton-williams-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers ink Tre’Von Moehrig to $51 million contract after failed Milton Williams deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panthers-news-Carolina-inks-TreVon-Moehrig-to-51-million-contract-after-failed-Milton-Williams-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers ink Tre’Von Moehrig to $51 million contract after failed Milton Williams deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T12:24:40-07:00">March 10th, 12:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T12:24:40-07:00">March 10th, 12:24pm</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers have a lot of work to do this offseason. Carolina made some progress during the 2024 season, but they need to add talent on both sides of the ball to keep getting better. The Panthers just added another player to their defensive secondary.</p><p>The Panthers are signing former Raiders safety Tre’Von Moehrig according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Moehrig gets a <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1899161956935676160" rel="noopener">three-year deal worth $51 million</a> that can go as high as $60 million with incentives.</p><p>Carolina is buying into Moehrig at the right time. He had the best season of his career in 2024, logging 104 total tackles with one sack and two interceptions. As a result, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/nfl-rumors-trio-raiders-defenders-interest-free-agency">Moehrig entered free agency with significant interest from multiple teams</a>.</p><p>The former second-round pick has finally come into his own over the past few seasons. He is only 25 years old and set to make a huge impact with the Panthers in 2025.</p><p>Moehrig projects as an entrenched starter at free safety for Carolina. He will join <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-signs-pro-bowler-historic-100-million-contract-extension">Jaycee Horn, who received a historic $100 million contract on Monday</a>.</p><p>Moehrig is a nice consolation prize after the Panthers missed out on Milton Williams.</p><h2><b>Milton Williams pulls 180, spurns Panthers for $104 million contract with Patriots</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Milton-Williams-had-a-big-Super-Bowl-for-the-Eagles.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Milton Williams gave Panthers fans a reminder about one of the core truths of the NFL tampering period. Deals cannot be made final until Wednesday, which leaves time for players or teams to change their minds.</p><p>That’s exactly what happened with the Panthers and Williams on Monday.</p><p>Multiple NFL insiders reported on Monday that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-finalizing-contract-eagles-super-bowl-star">Williams was signing with the Panthers</a>. Naturally, this caused a ton of excitement within the fanbase.</p><p>Unfortunately, just an hour later, reporting came out that claimed that Williams was instead signing with the Patriots. Williams reportedly changed his mind at the last minute and decided to head to New England instead of Carolina.</p><p>The Patriots and head coach Mike Vrabel gave <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/patriots-news-milton-williams-180-spurns-panthers-104-million-contract-new-england">Williams a four-year contract worth $104 million</a>.</p><p>Williams was a solid player during his time with the Eagles. However, his free agency stock skyrocketed after he had an impressive performance in Super Bowl 59 against the Chiefs. Williams logged four total tackles and two sacks in the Super Bowl, putting himself on the map as a dominant interior defender.</p><p>Now the Panthers have to find a different player to fill the spot they intended for Milton Williams.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers ink Tre’Von Moehrig to $51 million contract after failed Milton Williams deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/nfl-stories/patriots-news-milton-williams-180-spurns-panthers-104-million-contract-new-england');   ga('set', 'title', 'Milton Williams pulls 180, spurns Panthers to sign $104 million contract with Patriots');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Milton-Williams-pulls-180-spurns-Panthers-to-sign-with-New-England.jpg"></figure><h1>Milton Williams pulls 180, spurns Panthers to sign $104 million contract with Patriots</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T11:42:20-07:00">March 10th, 11:42am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T11:58:45-07:00">March 10th, 11:58am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New England Patriots were expected to be busy heading into free agency after they were armed with the most cap space in the league. Sure enough, with the legal tampering period opening up, they have already <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/patriots-news-carlton-davis-60m-contract-new-england">brought in several key players</a>, and that included stealing former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams away from the Carolina Panthers with a massive contract.</p><p>Williams played a huge role in helping the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, and he was poised to cash in once he hit the open market. Initially, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-carolina-finalizing-contract-eagles-super-bowl-star">Panthers were reported to be close to a deal with him</a>, but he ended up changing his mind at the last minute, signing a <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899160829863571847" rel="noopener">massive four-year, $104 million deal</a> with the Patriots instead.</p><p>“Splash: The Patriots are taking the biggest defender off the market, as Eagles DT Milton Williams lands in New England, per me and<br>Mike Garafolo. Williams gets a $26M per year in a deal done by Rick Roberts of Klutch Sports,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported.</p><h2><b>Patriots break the bank for Milton Williams</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Patriots-defensive-tackle-Milton-Williams.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Williams posted his best campaign in 2024, racking up 24 tackles, five sacks, a pass defended, and a forced fumble while playing all 17 games for the Eagles. He had easily the best games of his career in Super Bowl 59, as he piled up four tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble to help Philly steamroll the Chiefs. Now, he’s earned the biggest contract in New England’s history.</p><p>New England needed help on their defensive line, and that was before they traded Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints on Monday morning. Williams will come in and immediately be a starter for the Patriots, and if Christian Barmore can return to action after his 2024 campaign was derailed by blood clots, their interior defensive line could be among the best in the league.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Milton Williams pulls 180, spurns Panthers to sign $104 million contract with Patriots

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-carolina-finalizing-contract-eagles-super-bowl-star');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers finalizing contract with Eagles Super Bowl star');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panthers-news-Carolina-finalizing-contract-with-Eagles-Super-Bowl-star.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers finalizing contract with Eagles Super Bowl star</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T10:57:03-07:00">March 10th, 10:57am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T10:58:05-07:00">March 10th, 10:58am</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers have gone seven consecutive seasons without a winning record, but with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-bryce-young-honest-take-dave-canales-amid-resurgence">promising second-year head coach Dave Canales</a> at the helm and an NFC South division that appears ripe for the taking, the Carolina Panthers could theoretically dig themselves out of a decade-long hole with the right draft class and free agency haul. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/3-way-too-early-targets-for-panthers-in-2025-nfl-draft">Panthers have the 8th overall pick</a> at their disposal this April, but fans in Carolina won’t need to wait a month before the first big offseason addition comes to town.</p><p>Per The Athletic’s Diana Russini, the Panthers are <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/diannarussini.bsky.social/post/3ljzzpajvxk2q" rel="noopener">finalizing a deal</a> with former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams, who along with the likes of Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Josh Sweat gave the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bonkers-eagles-pass-rush-stat-highlights-super-bowl-dominance-over-chiefs">Birds the most dominant defensive front in the NFL</a>. Russini notes that while the two sides are close, the deal is not yet done. ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted that he expects Williams will be making <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/panthers-are-working-to-finalize-a-deal-with-eagles-dt-milton-williams" rel="noopener">more than $20 million on the deal</a>.</p><p>Williams, who had two sacks in the Super Bowl 59 victory over the Chiefs — likely making himself a nice chunk of change with that performance — was one of the unsung stars of one of the best defenses in the league. In fact, according to Pro Football Focus, Williams was Philadelphia’s highest-graded interior defensive lineman, finishing 14th among all qualified players in the league. Even though he’s not a household name, it doesn’t necessarily mean he shouldn’t be the recipient of what will likely be a rather large deal from the Panthers.</p><p>The Panthers are not only banking on Milton Williams continuing to ascend, but that also, with the return of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Derrick Brown — who played in just one game during the 2024 season — they’ll now have a defensive interior that will be a problem for even some of the best offensive lines in the NFL.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers finalizing contract with Eagles Super Bowl star

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Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-jaycee-horn-confident-take-rough-season">locking up a key part of their defense</a> and made history doing so. Jaycee Horn is now the highest-paid defensive back in history with <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899106036566655311" rel="noopener">his latest contract extension</a>, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>“Sources: Jaycee Horn has agreed to a 4-year, $100M extension — ($108M max) — including $70M guaranteed with the Carolina Panthers. At $25M per year, Jaycee is now the highest-paid DB in NFL history. Deal negotiated by Trevon Smith and David Mulugheta,” Schefter wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Horn has shown through his young career that he’s one of the better cornerbacks in the league, and the Panthers believe in him to be a cornerstone of a team with the contract.</p><p>Horn was the No. 8 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and earned his first Pro Bowl selection last season after finishing with 68 tackles, two sacks, and one interception.</p><p>It was already known that giving Horn an extension was a priority for the Panthers, and general manager Dan Morgan made sure to make it happen.</p><p>“I think I said that to you guys the last time I talked to you guys, that Jaycee is obviously the focal point of the defense, somebody that we’re going to want here long-term, and, and we’re going to work on getting him a long-term deal,” Morgan said in the month of January.</p><p>The Panthers have a young team, but they showed flashes toward the end of last season that should get a lot of their fans excited for the future. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/panthers-news-bryce-young-instant-reaction-in-outdueling-michael-penix-jr">Bryce Young started to put everything together</a> after a rough beginning to the season, and he looks like he’s ready to lead the Panthers.</p><p>The defense showed some good things as well, and with Horn locked in for the future, they have a lot of things to build on with that side of the ball.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers sign Pro Bowler to historic $100 million contract extension

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-news-urged-pick-georgia-star-compared-danielle-hunter');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers urged to pick Georgia star compared to Danielle Hunter');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carolina-urged-to-pick-Georgia-star-compared-to-Danielle-Hunter.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers urged to pick Georgia star compared to Danielle Hunter</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-04T11:17:05-08:00">March 4th, 11:17am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-04T11:17:05-08:00">March 4th, 11:17am</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Will the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/1-free-agent-fill-carolina-panthers-biggest-offseason-need">Carolina Panthers be super aggressive</a> in free agency? Or will they try to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/panthers-3-round-2025-nfl-mock-draft-trades-pfn-simulator">focus their energy on the 2025 NFL Draft?</a> Regardless, the Panthers have been urged to pick a Georgia star who has drawn comparisons to Danielle Hunter.</p><p>Mykel Williams <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/insider/story/_/id/44075933/2025-nfl-mock-draft-first-two-rounds-predictions-64-picks-jordan-reid" rel="noopener">should be high</a> on the Panthers’ target list, according to espn.com.</p><p>“After aggressively fortifying the offensive line last offseason, I think GM Dan Morgan will concentrate on fixing a Panthers defense that was completely lost in 2024,” Jordan Reid wrote. “Carolina finished last in run stop win rate (25%) and 31st in pass rush win rate (28.1%). Williams is a scheme-versatile player who can help in both areas. At 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, he’s already an NFL-ready run defender who can set the edge. His pass rush isn’t as far along, as he had only five sacks last season, but he has the tools to excel.</p><p>“Danielle Hunter is a frequent comparison, as the 20-year-old Williams has a similar frame and is the same age as the Texans Pro Bowler was when he was drafted in 2015.”</p><h2><b>Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams a fit for Panthers?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/University-of-Georgia-DE-Mykel-Williams.jpg"></figure><p>One of the issues for the Panthers’ No. 8 overall pick is the philosophy of head coach Dave Canales. He said he might take <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/draft/dave-canales-revealing-drafting-scheme-talent" rel="noopener">scheme fit over talent</a>, according to Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“We have a vision for what a high-level nose tackle looks like in our defensive scheme,” Canales said. “We have a vision for what we’re going to ask this tight end to do. Because of the vision, the clearer we can see this person making that transition. Then the more confidence we have in that pick.</p><p>“Where … hey, this guy’s really talented. He’s a phenomenal player. I don’t know where he fits. That’s risky.”</p><p>So it’s possible Williams might not fit with the Panthers even though he flashes talent <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2025-nfl-mock-draft-shedeur-sanders-taken-with-top-10-pick-jets-steelers-and-bills-add-playmakers/" rel="noopener">and checks boxes</a>, according to cbssports.com.</p><p>“Georgia has a history of producing insane athletes, and Mykel Williams might end up being the best of the group,” Ryan Wilson wrote. “He’s a first-round talent all day long, and he’s just scratching the surface on what he can do.”</p><p>General manager Dan Morgan’s outlook should help point the Panthers <a href="https://www.panthers.com/news/dan-morgan-s-mission-indy-finding-upgrades-on-defense-eagles-super-bowl" rel="noopener">toward a guy like</a> Williams, according to panthers.com.</p><p>“I think on both sides of the ball, you have to win the line of scrimmage,” Morgan said. “You have to be bigger, you have to be tougher. (And) you have to be more physical. And that’s what we’re looking to do around here.</p><p>“We’re looking to build that defensive line like we built the offensive line last season, give the fans a good product on the field, give all of us a good product on the field.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers urged to pick Georgia star compared to Danielle Hunter

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Derek was previously a fantasy football expert at DK and SB Nation, and he has been featured at FanSided, USA Today, NBC Sports, The New York Post, and others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Carolina Panthers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/2-sneaky-good-nfl-free-agents-panthers-sign">Carolina Panthers are preparing to make a huge splash</a> on the defensive side of the football this offseason. One name that keeps popping up in conversations has been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/1-free-agent-fill-carolina-panthers-biggest-offseason-need">Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive tackle Milton Williams</a>, a key run stopper and pass rusher who is coming off a memorable Super Bowl performance.</p><p>The Panthers hold $29.9 million in cap space, and are expected to be <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/44068534/2025-nfl-combine-latest-buzz-news-rumors-free-agency-draft-trades" rel="noopener">heavily active in pursuing defensive talent</a> in the NFL Draft and free agency, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano.</p><p>“Expect the Panthers to be seeking big-name players in free agency. I think Carolina could be in on the top safeties — Jevon Holland, Camryn Bynum, etc. — and might be one of the teams willing to spend big to lure defensive tackle Milton Williams away from the Super Bowl champion Eagles. The Panthers will also look to add edge rush help, with Chase Young being one of the intriguing options there.”</p><p>Williams is seeking a big payday this offseason. The Eagles, who now have their sights set on potentially acquiring Myles Garrett in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, may not be willing to grant the former third-round pick what he wants. The Panthers are a great situation for Williams as they continue to build.</p><h2><b>Panthers eyeing additional defensive stars in free agency</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dave-Canales.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Head coach Dave Canales’ efforts to add more to his defensive cavalry, won’t stop on the frontlines. The Panthers need secondary help, as well. Their timing couldn’t be better than this offseason, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.</p><p>“I’m hearing the same sort of stuff on the Panthers, and they also want to complete an extension with star corner Jaycee Horn sooner rather than later. That market is due for an explosion, with looming deals for Derek Stingley Jr. and Sauce Gardner. So the Panthers are working to get ahead of that.”</p><p>It should be a busy offseason for Panthers general manager Dan Morgan, and it’ll be interesting to see how the organization shifts its focus to defense after prioritizing the offense in 2024.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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