The NFL’s 2021 free agency period is beginning to wind down, with Monday marking the two-week point since the market effectively opened at the start of the legal tampering period. The Carolina Panthers have been busy since that point. They have signed around a dozen new players, the majority of which are coming in on relatively cheap one and two-year contracts. The front office went in with a clear plan and were transparent about it, promising a “really targeted” approach, which for the most part they’ve stuck to. So, how have they done?
On the bright side, we know that the Panthers have checked at least a few boxes. They finally added a red zone threat at tight end, filled a large hole at middle linebacker and boosted their pass rush in a big way. There are still questions worth asking about this class, though. Here are four on our mind going into what will likely be the last active week of free agency before the focus turns to the draft.