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Winners and Losers from the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For NFL fans, the draft is a time for celebration and hope. But for players it can be an anxious time as they watch to see if their team has drafted t...
What the Carolina Panthers are getting in Xavier Legette w/ Locked On Gamecocks Host Andrew Lyon
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers couldn't wait until Friday night to get their man as they opted to trade up one spot from 33rd overall to 32nd overall, in order...
Remaining Needs for the Carolina Panthers following the 2024 NFL Draft
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers crossed off several boxes during the 2024 NFL Draft but still have several holes on the roster that will need to be addressed. W...
Initial Thoughts on the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft Class
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 NFL Draft has come to a close as the Carolina Panthers welcome a seven-man draft class to Charlotte. Carolina went in with several glaring ne...
Carolina Panthers conclude the 2024 NFL Draft by addressing needs at TE and CB
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers headed into the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft with glaring needs at tight end and cornerback and wasted no time on Saturday af...
Carolina Panthers address future needs on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers had a busy Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft as Panthers GM Dan Morgan maneuvered his way up and down the draft board on Friday night....
Carolina Panthers Pick Jonathon Brooks | 2024 NFL Draft Coverage
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have selected Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all ...
EMERGENCY EPISODE | Carolina Panthers exercise the fifth-year option on Jaycee Horn's contract
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news on a Friday afternoon as Ian Rapoport reported that the Carolina Panthers have opted to exercise the fifth-year option on Jaycee Horn's ...
Carolina Panthers Pick Xavier Legette | 2024 NFL Draft Coverage
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have selected South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette with the thirty-second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. F...
Carolina Panthers trade up into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select Xavier Legette
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers couldn't wait one more night as the organization opted to trade up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Panthers select...
Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Carolina Panthers in the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 NFL Draft officially gets underway Thursday night in Detroit. The Carolina Panthers will have to wait until Friday night to make the team's f...
Carolina Panthers Draft Week Thoughts with Alex Zietlow of the Charlotte Observer
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Council is joined by Alex Zietlow, Carolina Panthers beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer, to discuss the Panthers strategy heading into th...
Carolina Panthers Seven-Round Mock Draft | Can the Panthers address all of their needs?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Locked On Panthers, Julian Council sits down to conduct a seven round mock draft ahead of Thursday's night's NFL Draft. Support Us...
Five Draft Week Thoughts on the Carolina Panthers
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Draft Week has finally arrive! This weekend in Detroit, the Carolina Panthers will continue to reshape its roster ahead of the 2024 season. Will Carol...
Friday Mailbag: Should the Carolina Panthers consider trading up into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next Friday, the Carolina Panthers will officially be on the clock for pick number 33 of the 2024 NFL Draft. But could Carolina decide to not wait unt...
Takeaways from Dan Morgan and Dave Canales Pre Draft Press Conference
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales met with the media a week out from the 2024 NFL Draft to provide an update on...
2024 Locked On NFL Mock Draft: Episode 6 – Lions, Ravens, 49ers, Chiefs, Panthers, Bills and Browns select
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Locked On NFL Mock Draft episode six sees the Detroit Lions, the Baltimore Ravens, the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Carol...
WR should be the Carolina Panthers top priority heading into the 2024 NFL Draft
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers WR room earned the unenviable label as the worst in the NFL. Because of that, the Panthers went to work ...
Are the Carolina Panthers set at EDGE heading into the 2024 NFL Draft?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the departures of Brian Burns and Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE rusher became a serious need for the Carolina Panthers heading into the rest of fr...
Will the Carolina Panthers identify a starting caliber CB in the 2024 NFL Draft?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Entering the 2024 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers cornerback room could be seen as among the most volatile on the roster. Why? Well, the health conce...
Will the Carolina Panthers finally address the need at TE during the 2024 NFL Draft?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the Carolina Panthers have made additions to multiple positions of need this offseason, tight end remains the lone position to not be properly a...
Locked On Panthers Trailer
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Locked On Panthers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Ca...
Friday Mailbag: Which players are no-brainer picks for the Carolina Panthers if they fall to the second round?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers will have to wait until Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft before making their first selection. Day 1 of the draft is sure to be a stre...
Should the Carolina Panthers take a late-round flier on a RB?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 NFL Draft is two weeks away and the hype continues to build about what will happen at the top of the draft. But what about what will happen i...
Would it be wise for the Carolina Panthers to take a LB in the 2024 NFL Draft?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WR and EDGE are considered to be among the top needs for the Carolina Panthers entering the 2024 NFL Draft but what about linebacker? The Panthers ent...
Will the Carolina Panthers select a center in the 2024 NFL Draft?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers went to work to rebuild its offensive line this offseason. During free agency, the Panthers spent big money on Robert Hunt and D...
Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft Outlook w/ Jordan Reid of ESPN
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers will be on the clock to begin Round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Once on the clock, the Panthers will have several options with the ...
EMERGENCY EPISODE | Carolina Panthers sign Derrick Brown to a contract extension
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers dropped some major news on Friday afternoon as it was announced by several league sources that the team has agreed on a new deal...
Friday Mailbag: How could a run on WR in the first round impact the Carolina Panthers?
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 NFL Draft is expected to boast a deep class at WR. Despite the addition of Diontae Johnson, the Carolina Panthers remain in need of more diff...
Will the Panthers trade for a WR ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft?
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL news cycle was at it again as the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills agreed to a trade sending All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs to Houston. Upon hearing ...
Second-Round WR and Edge Options for the Carolina Panthers with Trevor Sikkema of PFF
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have several needs heading into the draft later this month. Chief among them are the needs at WR and at EDGE rusher. Julian Coun...
Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft Needs
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 NFL Draft is fast approaching as the Carolina Panthers and the rest of the NFL try to identify which prospects fit what their teams future ou...
Carolina Panthers Post-Free Agency Depth Chart
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the calendar flipping to April, it's officially draft month. Now that it's April, the Carolina Panthers have a clearer understanding of what the ...
Friday Mailbag: How does signing Jadeveon Clowney impact the Carolina Panthers approach to the 2024 NFL Draft?
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers made another splash signing by adding veteran edge rusher and Charlotte-area native Jadeveon Clowney. With the signing of Clowne...
Jadeveon Clowney signs with the Carolina Panthers
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers checked off another major need at edge rusher as the team came to terms with Rock Hill native Jadeveon Clowney. The Panthers sig...
Dave Canales on the latest with the Carolina Panthers + Interest in a Stephon Gilmore reunion
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales sat down with the media on Tuesday morning at the NFL owners meetings in Orlando, Florida where he provided ...
Takeaways from Dan Morgan’s NFL Owners Meetings Availability
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday morning at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando, Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan met with the media for the first time since the ...
Is it time for the Carolina Panthers to engage in trade talks for Tee Higgins?
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have been in the market for a veteran wide receiver as the team met with Michael Gallup last week and was scheduled to meet with...
Mailbag: Which positions should the Carolina Panthers prioritize in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft?
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Carolina Panthers have moved past free agency, they'll begin to shift their focus to the 2024 NFL Draft. Considering the Panthers free ag...
Carolina Panthers 2024 Offseason To-Do List | Post-Free Agency Update
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Carolina Panthers are past the busy portion of the free agency period Julian Council provides an update on his offseason to-do list for t...
Remaining Free Agency needs for the Carolina Panthers
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have just about wrapped up its free agency period as the marquee signings have been made and salary cap space as dwindled over t...
How much have the Carolina Panthers improved through one week of free agency?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers are through one week of free agency and have added key free agents to both sides of the ball. From here, the Panthers will look ...
Carolina Panthers add a starting safety | WR visits this week | The latest on the pursuit of Jadeveon Clowney
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers added another starter to its defense on Friday afternoon, as the team came to terms with former Rams safety Jordan Fuller. Fulle...
Carolina Panthers add two new pass rushers | Can they deliver in a new-look defense?
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the trade of Brian Burns to the Giants and several other free agent signings, edge rusher became the biggest roster hole to fill for the Car...
Day 3 Free Agency Recap | Evaluating the Carolina Panthers trade for Diontae Johnson and the latest free agency moves
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers made a key trade on Tuesday evening by sending Donte Jackson and a sixth round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for P...
Free Agency Day 2 Recap | Carolina Panthers continue reshaping offensive line + defensive rebuild begins
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers continued their quest to rebuild the offensive line late Monday night by agreeing to a four-year, $53 million deal with former S...
Carolina Panthers trade Brian Burns to New York Giants | Frankie Luvu exits for Washington | Set to sign former Dolphins RG Robert Hunt
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers ongoing contract negotiations with Brian Burns finally came to an end of the first day on the legal negotiating period as the Pa...
Carolina Panthers 2024 Free Agency Primer w/ Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning on Monday, March 11 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time, the Carolina Panthers and the rest of the NFL can begin negotiating with pending free agents...
Mailbag: Is it inevitable that the Carolina Panthers will trade Brian Burns?
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, the Carolina Panthers placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on pass rusher Brian Burns as the team and Burns were unable to agree ...
Carolina Panthers 2024 free agency needs and targets
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Less than a week away from the start of the new league year, the Carolina Panthers are opening cap space in order to be aggressive once free agency be...
Carolina Panthers place the non-exclusive tag on Brian Burns | Moving on from Hayden Hurst
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The saga of whether the Carolina Panthers would franchise tag star edge rusher Brian Burns ended Tuesday morning as the team announced its intentions ...
Will the Carolina Panthers place the non-exclusive tag on Brian Burns?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The franchise tag waiting game is almost over for the Carolina Panthers and Brian Burns. According to several reports, the Panthers are expected to fr...
Franchise tag reportedly a ‘near certainty’ for the Carolina Panthers and Brian Burns
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the franchise tag deadline approaches, it appears to be a likely conclusion for the Carolina Panthers and Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns that the...
Mailbag: Who are the top candidates on the Carolina Panthers to be cut, traded, or extended?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers will need to make a few tough decisions ahead of the start of the new league year later this month. Who are some of the players ...
WR Prospects to watch at the NFL Combine for the Carolina Panthers
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a disastrous 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers are in need of playmakers around QB Bryce Young heading into 2024. This week, the Panthers and t...
Takeaways from Dan Morgan and Dave Canales Combine Press Conferences
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales took to the podium on Tuesday afternoon in Indianapolis as the two attended t...
Carolina Panthers RB Outlook | Can Chuba Hubbard be a workhorse back?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers will need to improve their run game in 2024 after finishing 22nd in rushing according to Expected Points Added, or EPA. In 2022,...
How the 2024 Salary Cap increase impacts the Carolina Panthers
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers and the rest of the NFL were provided some good news on Friday afternoon when the league announced that the 2024 salary cap woul...
Mailbag: Is Brian Burns a “must-sign” player for the Carolina Panthers?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have until March 5th to either sign Pro Bowl outside linebacker to a new deal or place the franchise tag on him. While the tag a...
Carolina Panthers TE Outlook | Will Dave Canales revive the tight end position in Carolina?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since the departure of Greg Olsen, the tight end has become an endangered species in Carolina. The Panthers have failed to find a successor and have u...
Carolina Panthers WR Outlook | How much should the Panthers be willing to give up for a WR1?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, the Carolina Panthers surrounded their No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young with the worst collection of receiving talent in the NFL. This is evide...
Will the Carolina Panthers sign Brian Burns to an extension before the franchise tag deadline?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning on Tuesday at 4 p.m., teams across the NFL can begin designating franchise and transition players. One likely candidate to be placed with th...
Dave Canales fills out Carolina Panthers coaching staff + potential Seahawks free agent targets
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Canales and the Carolina Panthers announced his final staff hirings on Thursday afternoon. In total, 8 of Canales' 19 full-time assistants spent ...
Mailbag: How should the Carolina Panthers build around Bryce Young this offseason?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers number one task this offseason is building a team around Bryce Young. Last year, the Panthers failed spectacularly in this endea...
Why the Carolina Panthers should pay Derrick Brown this offseason?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Panthers DT Derrick Brown is coming off of a career year. In 2023, Brown set the mark for the most tackles by a defensive lineman in NFL hist...
Carolina Panthers LB Outlook | How much will it cost the Panthers to retain Frankie Luvu?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amid a tumultuous 2-15 2023 season, Frankie Luvu emerged as one of the bright spots for the Carolina Panthers. Luvu posted career-high numbers in tack...
The State of the Carolina Panthers Cornerback Room
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers are full steam ahead into the offseason as the countdown to free agency is on. The Panthers will have several decisions to make ...
Stay or Go: Which pending free agents should the Carolina Panthers retain?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Super Bowl is over and the 2023 NFL season has concluded all eyes are on the NFL offseason. For the Carolina Panthers, the offseason bega...
Carolina Panthers officially retain defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero & Hire Brad Idzik as OC
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Thursday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers announced the coordinator hires for Dave Canales. The biggest news to come out of the release is that def...
How do the Carolina Panthers fix the lack of depth on the offensive line?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers offensive line was viewed as a strength. The thought by then general manager Scott Fitterer was th...
Is it time for the Carolina Panthers to draft a center?
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers offensive line was viewed as a strength. The thought by then general manager Scott Fitterer was th...
How should the Carolina Panthers handle the contracts of Austin Corbett and Taylor Moton?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers offensive line was viewed as a strength. The thought by then general manager Scott Fitterer was th...
Three salary cap decisions Brandt Tillis needs to consider ahead of free agency for the Carolina Panthers
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the Carolina Panthers announced Brandt Tillis as the team's executive vice president of football operations. Tillis comes over from Kansas ...
Mailbag: Will the Carolina Panthers newly aligned power structure lead to a turnaround in 2024?
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alignment was the word of the day as the Carolina Panthers officially announced the hires of Dan Morgan and Dave Canales to the roles of President of ...
Ejiro Evero misses out on the Seahawks job | Carolina Panthers hire Brandt Tillis to EVP role
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future of Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero became clearer on Wednesday after the Seattle Seahawks announced the hire of Mike Mc...
Dave Canales continues to fill out Carolina Panthers staff + a look at Canales offensive numbers in Tampa
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers newly appointed duo of head coach Dave Canales and president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan were spotted at t...
SiriusXM NFL Radio Host Solomon Wilcots on the Carolina Panthers hiring Dave Canales & Bryce Young's future
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers are handing the reigns to former Buccaneers OC Dave Canales to turn things around in Carolina. Canales was handed a six-year con...
Dave Canales parts ways with two coaches as new Carolina Panthers staff begins to take shape
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday, new Carolina Panthers head coach parted ways with special teams coordinator Chris Tabor and offensive line coach James Campen. Both Tabor a...
EMERGENCY EPISODE | Carolina Panthers closing in on hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Dave Canales
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to several reports, the Carolina Panthers are closing in on hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Dave Canales to be the team's next head coach. Ju...
Is Mike Vrabel a good fit for the Carolina Panthers?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers conducted two more in-person interviews on Wednesday, as Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Bucs offensive coordinator...
Carolina Panthers continue front office restructure + Is Dave Canales the front runner for the HC job?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday evening the promotion of assistant GM Dan Morgan to President of Football Operations/GM. The move was the fi...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Carolina Panthers name Dan Morgan President of Football Operations/General Manager
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers ended its search for a new general manager on Monday evening by hiring a familiar face. Dan Morgan, former Pro Bowl linebacker f...
Carolina Panthers begin second interviews in head coach and general manager searches
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have begun conducting and setting up interviews in search of a new head coach and general manager. The first coach to schedule a...
Mailbag: Who is the Carolina Panthers top head coaching option?
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Panthers have or are set to interview nearly a dozen head coaching candidates as the second week of the franchise coaching search wraps u...