Carolina Panthers frank reich era With several holes to fill on their depth chart. and although the team measured approach to the marketThe front office stocked the shelves with quality talent during the first wave of free agency.
During a two-day legal wrangling period earlier this week, the Panthers reached an agreement on the defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, Security Von Bell and the veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. Then, when the new league year began on Wednesday, the Panthers scored another trio, leading tight end Hayden Hurst, running back Miles Sanders and defensive linemen Deshawn Williams.
now, after a initial flurry of activity, the second wave of the open market will be eager to go. This is where the Panthers could get some legitimate deals in free agency. A solid collection of talent has yet to be signed, with some serious needs on the to-do list.
Below are some logical targets for Carolina in the second wave of free agency:
WR Dj Chark
Chark, 26, is a former Pro Bowl wideout, and he can stretch the field and win 50-50 jump balls. While the pickings at the position are slim, Chark makes sense as a big, speedy target in the passing game, despite a notable history of foot and ankle injuries. At 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, Chark could serve as a big-play threat opposite Terrence Marshall Jr. Ready to visit Panthers on Friday as per charts Jordan Schultz of The Score,
WR Mecole Hardman
Before free agency arrived, Hardman looked like a top name in the wide receiver market. However, after a few days of negotiations, the former Chiefs pass-catcher is still free to sign anywhere. Hardman makes sense as a field-stretching complement to Marshall. Hardman has some TY Hilton-like powers for Reich to exploit.
RB Devin Singletary
While the Panthers already spent a lot of money on Sanders, they could look to fill out the backfield a bit more with some competition. Singletary ran for 3,151 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns during his four years at Buffalo. No one would mistake Singletary for being a workhorse, but he could complement Sanders in the backfield.
OT Josh Wells
Panthers need a swing tackle. While Wells will never “wow” anyone as a starter, he has experience handling both positions. He also has experience in the playoffs and could provide some veteran leadership in the locker room. That’s a year’s worth of travel.
OT Le’Raven Clarke
Like Wells, Clarke is a veteran lineman who can fill a backup role. Clark played for Reich in Indianapolis and may have been a system-setter in Carolina. Clarke is not likely to cost much, despite having notable experience in the league.
G/c Michael Dunn
The Panthers are light on offensive line depth with Cam Irving and Michael Jordan on the open market. Dunn has the versatility to play guard and center, and he’ll be affordable after bouncing around the league as a former practice-squad player. Dunn’s versatility is especially attractive as right guard Austin Corbett recovers from an ACL injury.
DT A’Shaun Robinson
Robinson has a background in Los Angeles with the Rams as defensive coordinator Ejiro Avro. The 6-foot-4, 330-pounder has immense size and strength and would be an excellent bookend complement to Derrick Brown. Robinson may be on the pricier side, but he is one of the more accomplished linemen left in the free-agent pool.
edge ben banogu
If the Panthers are looking for a logical backup to Frankie Luwu, Banogu makes sense as a low-cost addition. Banogu played for Reach for four seasons, and he would fit in well as a special teams ace. Banogu fits into Avro’s system as a backup SAM linebacker.
Edge Ocean Ximines
While the Panthers seem happy with the weak edge trio of Brian Burns, Marquis Haynes and Amare Barno, there is still room for an upgrade on the depth chart. Ximenes has experience on both the odd and even fronts, and can serve as every-down insurance for Burns. Adding some more experience at the EDGE position makes sense for the young defensive coaching staff.
LB Devin Bush
He is expected to join the Panthers as a complement to Shaq Thompson this off-season. Carolina lacks depth at inside linebacker, and the team could use an influx of speed at the position. Bush has plenty of experience and a remarkable draft pedigree. Adding him to the mix seems like a worthwhile move.
CB Trey Herndon
The Panthers will look to address the nickel corner situation at some point this offseason. With Myles Hartsfield hitting the open market without a tender, Herndon could be a worthwhile replacement on a cheap, one-year deal. Herndon has a lot of experience in the nickel and outside cornerback, and he is only 27 years old.
