Free-agency grades for every NFL team (so far)

As the new league year turns over, there’s already been enough movement to grade every team on their free-agency moves.

Carolina Panthers

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The Panthers made the decision to move on from Cam Newton when they signed Teddy Bridgewater to a three-year, $63 million contract, which is great market value if Bridgewater, who was part of five wins as Drew Brees’ understudy in New Orleans last season, can stay healthy. New head coach Matt Rhule is clearly being tasked with a rebuild, and moving on from Newton — who unfortunately has dealt with injuries and ineffectiveness over the last two seasons — is the right call. Carolina also signed sneaky-good defensive end Stephen Weatherly, the former Vikings player. Cornerback is a bigger need now because the Panthers lost James Bradberry to the Giants. Losing both Mario Addison and Vernon Butler to the Bills presents needs on the defensive line, as well.

Grade: B

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