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If the Panthers venture into free agency for a pass rusher, here are 11 notable players they could scoop off the market:
If this summer’s pass-rushing competition doesn’t result in a clear partner for Pro Bowler Brian Burns, the Carolina Panthers may be venturing into free agency to pick a winner. And if they do, here are 11 notable edge defenders they could choose from:
There are some big-name options still available in free agency.
It’s usually slim pickings on the free agent market around this time of the year, but surprisingly, there are still several big-name players out there that remain unsigned.
Most of the notable talent is at the running back position with at least two or three potential NFL starters on the list. The Patriots could certainly use help at that position with Ty Montgomery going down with an injury.
They have mostly leaned on Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong Jr. as their top options behind Rhamondre Stevenson. Harris looks the most improved of the two, and they could make the decision to stick with him in the end.
However, they have visited with a few players on this list, including Ezekiel Elliott, Darrell Henderson and Leonard Fournette.
They’ve also reportedly considered a future visit with Dalvin Cook.
But there are more than just running backs on this list of NFL talent. Let’s take a look at some of the more notable unsigned free agents.
There is still plenty of quality talent on the free agent market
The New England Patriots are only a few weeks away from the start of training camp, and the free agent market is still full of talented veterans that could give the team a boost.
As of right now, the true potential trouble spots for the Patriots are offensive tackle, wide receiver and cornerback, depending on what happens with the Jack Jones situation.
New England might even consider bringing in a veteran running back to help take some of the load off Rhamondre Stevenson.
There will be opportunities for the team to add to the roster before and during training camp. It’s a fluid situation that’s constantly changing due to performance and injuries. The good news is there’s still plenty of help out there if the Patriots need it.
Here are the best available free agents ahead of training camp:
We’re taking a hypothetical look at how the top remaining NFL free agents would fit with the Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are always doing their due diligence on potential roster additions, and we’re wondering if any of the top remaining NFL free agents would fit in Philadelphia.
The Birds are stacked at almost every position.
With so many talented players available on the open market and only so many roster spots, we wonder if any of the top remaining NFL free agents would fit on the Eagles’ depth chart.
If the Panthers are still keeping tabs on free-agent pass rushers, here are nine notable players who are still left on the open market.
With the second-most salary cap space in the league and a brewing belief that help is on the way, the Carolina Panthers may soon come to terms with a new pass rusher. So, here are nine of the most notable names still left in free agency.
We’re taking a hypothetical look at how the top remaining NFL free agents on defense would fit with the Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are always doing their due diligence on potential roster additions, and with the running joke being that local media is interested in signing everyone, we’re wondering how the top remaining NFL free agents would fit in Philadelphia.
Evan Macy of The Philly Voice recently wondered whether a team of current free agents could compete for a playoff spot.
The Birds are stacked at almost every position.
We previously look at where the top remaining offensive free agents could fit on Philadelphia’s depth chart.
With so many talented players available on the open market and only so many roster spots open, we’re looking at where the top remaining defensive free agents would fit on the Eagles’ depth chart as it currently stands.
With Leonard Floyd now off the market, here’s an updated look at the league’s most notable free-agent pass rushers.
On Monday morning, outside linebacker Leonard Floyd and the Buffalo Bills came to terms on a one-year deal—much to the dismay of Carolina Panthers fans. But the market isn’t closed yet, folks.
Here are 10 remaining free-agent pass rushers the Panthers could sign.
Top 11 pass rushers who remain unsigned heading into June
For all the Carolina Panthers have done this offseason, they still have a lack of firepower off the edge. And although the likes of Yetur Gross-Matos and Marquis Haynes Sr. might grow into their newer roles over the summer, Brian Burns remains without a certifiable pass-rushing partner in the middle of the defense.
So, if the Panthers are still keeping tabs on that market, here’s what the top of it currently looks like . . .
With the trade of Za’Darius Smith, the Minnesota Vikings could be in the market for a pass rusher.
The Minnesota Vikings did what most had been predicting over the last two months. They traded outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and 2025 sixth and seventh-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for a 2024 fifth-round pick and 2025 fifth-round pick.
With the departure of Smith, that leaves a hole in the edge room and there are a few veteran options available for the Vikings to consider bringing in.
Here are 11 pass rushers the Vikings could target after trading Smith.
He hasn’t played since Week 6.
While the Miami Dolphins have put together an impressive first 13 weeks of their 2022 campaign, one of the main storylines of the season has been injuries, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
One that went under the radar earlier in the season was the loss of defensive end Trey Flowers, who went down with a foot injury after just one snap in Miami’s Week 6 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Flowers has been on injured reserve since then, but there hasn’t been much talk about him over the last two months.
On Wednesday, head coach Mike McDaniel was asked about Flowers’ progression, but the coach was quick to dismiss a return in the near future.
“Yeah, I don’t foresee seeing him anytime soon, but I’m wishing him as fast of a recovery and he’s doing well in the process,” McDaniel said.
Flowers wasn’t necessarily an impact player during his four games with the Dolphins earlier this season, recording just four tackles and one quarterback hit while playing 24% of the defensive snaps. However, he certainly could be more useful now since Emmanuel Ogbah’s season-ending injury.
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