Panthers open up off-season in a big way

by Crimsion | 3 years ago | 4 Comments

The Carolina Panthers closed out the 2022 season with one of the worst passing attacks in the league, head coach & general manager Jordan Charles was sure to change that heading into 2023.

It's not often that you have the ability to obtain an elite playmaker, but once the opportunity presented itself, the Panthers pounced. Kansas City Tight-End, Travis Kelce, was made available to Carolina and while they lacked and additional piece to their passing game, Charles thought this was the piece that they needed. 

"Bringing in Travis [Kelce] really cements our identity in my eyes," said Charles. "Our core was good, but a move like this opens up the field for the likes of DJ, Robby and Nate, while having someone to mentor Tommy, who really was already producing."

While it may have cost them their 2024 1st round picks, this move does set the Panthers up to win now as opposed to building for the future. This deal was not the end all be all however, Carolina also picked up Offensive guard Tyree Williams and Defensive back DeShon Eliott from the Baltimore Ravens.

The Panthers spent the free agency period looking to fill gaps on their defensive unit, after letting go of Shaq Thompson, they were in dire need of a run stopping linebacker. Carolina found their answer in the form of MLBs Joe Schoebert and Blake Martinez, who may primarily play outside linebacker for the team.

Centre Ben Jones will act as Carolina's final piece in the trenches on offense heading into camp as he was inked to a 1-year deal alongside these signings. 

It has been reported that the Panthers are still looking at a few more pieces to complete the puzzle on defense, with their top priority being former Philadelphia Eagle, Steven Nelson.