Panthers 2020 free agency: Grading the second wave of moves

Here’s our grades for the team’s second wave of moves.

The Carolina Panthers have been one of the most active NFL teams in free agency this year, making stunning trades and scooping up a lot of players on low-cost deals. The first week consisted of mostly bargain shopping. It was a totally different story in week two, though.

Here’s our grades for the team’s second wave of moves.

Signed: QB P.J. Walker

P.J. Walker
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First up, the Panthers signed the best player from the XFL’s short-lived 2020 season. Former Colts quarterback P.J. Walker was the league’s answer to Patrick Mahomes and was the runaway favorite to win their MVP. Signing him gives Carolina a young backup who showed electric potential over those five games, albeit against a lower level of competition. At two years and just $1.565 million, Walker is a steal.

Grade: A