2026 NFL Draft

As far as FAs go, even though the Panthers didn't have a winning record they are the division champs. That fact alone could be in the eyes of FAs that are looking for a chance at future playoffs. I know it's not a guarantee, but hooking up to an improving team might be enough without having to break the bank.

 

I could see a draft like this. We're not getting a quality edge rusher in the first round, not if our pick is 25.

 

Like your draft above


This one I just found
https://sticktothemodel.com/

Never mind, it costs money after the first couple times

 

It's a nice interface, and I like the copy image feature. Imagine if Morgan does this though, heads would explode.

 

So now, with no Icky for next season and Moton probably gone the year after, OT might rise to top of our draft board?

OT, ILB, DE could all be viable first round picks for us.

S is a need

Backups for CB, C, DT, WR

But we don't have that many picks.

 

This team can just pick the best player available. I don't think they need to target one position. The draft still sleeps on linebackers so maybe that's where need and best player will dovetail.

 

I don't agree with this need. Maybe a different DC would have more impact.

"Carolina Panthers
2025 record: 8-9
Final FPI ranking: No. 25
Estimated 2026 cap space: $25.5 million
2026 first-round draft pick: No. 19

What is their top offseason priority? Beef up the pass rush. After tying for 29th in total sacks in 2024, Carolina improved only to 28th this season (30, tied with the Ravens and Cardinals). Getting to the quarterback is a major key to coordinator Ejiro Evero's 3-4 scheme, so the team needs to add more talent on the edge."

 

Icky, ruptured petella tendon

 

He should be able to play in the fall at some point. It complicates his contract situation, though.