The Carolina Panthers made major changes this offseason to their roster. After signing a large number of team-friendly deals in free agency, they brought in the franchise’s biggest draft class since the expansion in 1995. Carolina also made two significant trades at quarterback, effectively exchanging Teddy Bridgewater for Sam Darnold.
All these new faces should mean a fresh start and more opportunities for some key pieces. This is also a very young team, so another year of growth could lead to some serious improvement. Here are eight individuals who could be poised for a breakout year for one reason or another.