Carolina Panthers general manager and president of football operations, Dan Morgan, spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Morgan answered questions about the team's roster-building focus this offseason as free agency approaches. Are the Panthers fully committed to rebuilding the defense, or will they take a balanced approach to team building?

Morgan also provided updates on the status of several returning players and those heading to free agency. He made it clear that negotiations are still ongoing with Pro Bowl cornerback Jaycee Horn regarding an extension, while kicker Eddy Pineiro is allowed to explore the free agency market.

The Panthers are facing a number of injuries this offseason, as second-year players Xavier Legette, Trevin Wallace, and Jonathon Brooks will be rehabbing over the coming months.

Julian Council shares his reactions to all that Morgan discussed on Tuesday afternoon.

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Shaq Thompson's departure from the Carolina Panthers marks the end of his 10-year career with the organization. What does this mean for the Panthers at linebacker heading into free agency?

Explore the implications of this major roster change as Julian Council breaks down the impact on the Panthers defense. With Trevin Wallace and Josey Jewell poised to step up, the discussion covers potential free agency targets like Lavonte David and Bobby Wagner. Discover how the Panthers plan to navigate salary cap challenges and the potential for extending Jaycee Horn's contract.

Will the Panthers new linebacker duo rise to the occasion? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the team's evolving strategy and what it means for their upcoming season.

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The NFL Scouting Combine is back in Indianapolis this week, where the top draft prospects have a chance to meet with all 32 teams. The Carolina Panthers arrive in Indy with several clear draft needs. Julian Council examines which positions are currently the highest priority for Carolina, along with those that could be sensible for the Panthers to address and which prospects the team should keep an eye on this week at The Combine.

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