Panthers P Johnny Hekker jokes about team’s signings of red-headed free agents

Does Panthers GM Scott Fitterer have a thing for redheads? Johnny Hekker has presented an interesting case.

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On Friday afternoon, Carolina Panthers punter Johnny Hekker shared an interesting observation—one that may give us a sneak peek into general manager Scott Fitterer’s, um, preferences. He believes, based off the recent free-agent additions of quarterback Andy Dalton and tight end Hayden Hurst, that Fitterer may have a thing for redheads.

Hmmm . . . we’re not sure if the Panthers can really afford to get Shaun White, Ed Sheeran and Prince Harry on the books. But given Carolina’s aggressive push towards relevancy this offseason, perhaps a three-time Olympic gold medalist, a four-time Grammy Award winner and the Duke of Sussex would help get a few more eyes on the organization.

As for the guys they’re actually allowed to give contracts to, the signings of Dalton and Hurst have received a decent amount of approval from Panthers fans. Plus, the offense was very much in need of a veteran passer and a pass-catching tight end—no matter the hair color.

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