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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The Carolina Panthers announced on Friday that they have released cornerback Dane Jackson following one season with the team. Julian Council reacts to the Panthers no-brainer decision to let Jackson go.

The Panthers also announced several coaching additions on Thursday as they've hired Renaldo Hill as secondary coach, AC Carter as outside linebackers coach, Keyshawn Colmon as offensive assistant, and Kevin Peterson as defensive assistant. While also elevating current staffers to bigger roles ahead of the 2025 season.

Julian answers listeners mailbag questions, including questions pertaining to the Panthers pursuit of veteran edge rushers this offseason. Could a Haason Reddick return to Carolina be in order? Is Joey Bosa a candidate to come to Carolina if he's released in Los Angeles?

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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams who finished near the bottom of the NFL last season will more than likely remain in the basement this upcoming season, which NFL Draft prospect is the best pound for pound player, a debate on Cam Ward/Shedeur Sanders, and where players like Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, Aaron Rodgers, and Deebo Samuel would be the best fits.

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On Wednesday, the NFL issued a memo to clubs projecting a salary cap range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million per team for the 2025 season. This estimate exceeds what teams had anticipated, as most were budgeting for a salary cap between $265 million and $275 million. With the projected salary cap increase of $22.1 million to $26.1 million, how will this affect the Panthers as they head into free agency?

According to Over The Cap, the Panthers are expected to have around $24 million in available cap space. Julian Council discusses potential moves the Panthers could make to create additional salary cap space.

Additionally, the NFL's franchise tag window opened on Monday. While the Panthers currently do not have any players on their roster who are candidates for the franchise tag, there are several players they will be monitoring over the next 12 days to see what decisions their current teams make.

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In 2024, the Carolina Panthers defense had a disastrous season, infamously setting an NFL record for the worst scoring defense. Despite these poor performance numbers, the Panthers' defensive coordinator is set to return for a third season with the team. Given the struggles faced during the 2024 season, there are several pressing needs for improvement across the defensive unit. The question remains: Can Dan Morgan and Brandt Tillis successfully rebuild the Panthers' defense in just one offseason?

As the Panthers look ahead, three major questions loom over the team this offseason. According to Julian Council, the primary concerns are whether the Panthers will extend Jaycee Horn's contract, whether they will add help on the EDGE rusher front, and how they will address their ability to stop the run in 2025?

What should the early expectations be for the Panthers' defense leading up to the free agency period?

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

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

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

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

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

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