Friday’s minor transactions as we head into the weekend: Atlanta Falcons Signed: WR Dylan Drummond Buffalo Bills Deemed international roster exemption: T Travis Clayton Carolina Panthers Released: RB Tarik Cohen Waived: WR Jalen Camp, TE Chris Pierce Jr. Waived (with injured designation): RB Spencer Brown, T Ilm Manning, DT Raequan Williams Waived (with non-football injury designation): CB AJ Parker Dallas Cowboys Deemed international roster exemption: DT Denzel Daxon Denver Broncos Deemed international roster exemption: TE Thomas Yassmin Houston Texans ..read more

Thursday’s frenzy of draft-slot deals continues, and the Panthers are knocking this task off in one session. Carolina agreed to terms with its entire 2024 draft class tonight, locking in seven rookie contracts. Xavier Legette headlines the list. Although the Panthers did not hold a first-round pick coming into the draft (thanks to the Bryce Young trade), they will have a fifth-year option on Legette’s contract by virtue of trading up one spot to No. 32 for the South Carolina prospect. The wide receiver’s rookie deal will be fully guaranteed. The Panthers and Patriots both sent the Bills offers ..read more

With the Commanders making a hire, four teams remain in search of general managers. This includes the Patriots, who have moved on from HC/de facto GM Bill Belichick. If other teams decide to make GM changes, they’ll be added to this list. Here is the current breakdown of where searches stand: Updated 5-7-24 (5:00pm CT) Carolina Panthers Brandon Brown, assistant general manager (Giants): To conduct second interview Mike Disner, chief operating officer (Lions): Withdrew from consideration Ed Dodds, assistant general manager (Colts): Interviewed 1/14 Mike Greenberg, assistant general manager (Bu ..read more

Both before and after the draft, the Panthers have been linked to a reunion with Stephon Gilmore. The former Defensive Player of the Year is among the top cornerbacks still on the market, but a Carolina agreement may not be a lock at this point. Joe Person of The Athletic notes there has been “no movement” between team and player in the Gilmore situation (subscription required). That has remained the case for weeks, he adds, meaning nothing is imminent regarding a deal being struck. Carolina traded away Donte Jackson in the Diontae Johnson deal, and the team lost C.J. Henderson and ..read more

Oftentimes, when there are staff and front office changes on NFL teams, a Black Monday-type of exodus can happen following the NFL Draft. With mere months or even weeks between the time of a new staff’s hiring and the draft, it can be advantageous to utilize the scouting and personnel department already in place. Though, after the draft concludes, those same teams may opt to clear house and in their own preferred employees. The Panthers are one such team, with Joe Person of The Athletic reporting that both director of pro scouting Rob Hanrahan and assistant director of pro scouting Tyler Ramse ..read more

Injuries disrupted the Panthers’ guard plans over the past two seasons. The Austin Corbett–Brady Christensen tandem’s two-year run involved a combined four season-ending injuries, and Carolina’s free agency plan ensured neither would be in position to start at guard again. The team gave Robert Hunt a five-year, $100MM deal and brought in Damien Lewis on a four-year, $53MM pact. The ex-Dolphins and Seahawks blockers are in place at guard, displacing Corbett and Christensen. The Panthers’ release of Bradley Bozeman cleared a path at center, however, and Corbett is the clubhouse leader to command ..read more

After the draft this weekend, the Panthers made the call to bring in some competition for their specialists group. Specifically, the team made the call to sign undrafted free agent kicker Harrison Mevis or, as he was better known at Missouri, the “Thicker Kicker,” according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Mevis, earning his nickname due to his 5-foot-11, 243 pound stature, served as the Tigers’ primary kicker for the last four years. Over his four-year collegiate career, Mevis made 147 of 148 extra point attempts while converting 86 of 103 (83.5%) of his field goals attempts. He gained popular ..read more

The Panthers made Jonathon Brooks the first running back off the board in this weekend’s draft, trading two fifth-round picks to move up six spots in the second round to select the former Texas standout. However, the Brooks pick does not impact RB Miles Sanders‘ standing with the team. As first-year GM Dan Morgan said, “we love Miles. We see a big role for him. He can do a lot for our offense. He’s versatile in the pass game and he’s a really good runner. So we’re excited about him, as well” (via Joseph Person of The Athletic (subscription required)). New head coach Dave Canales added, “all t ..read more

The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us. From the No. 1 overall pick to Mr. Irrelevant (No. 257), we will be keeping tabs here: Round 1 1. Chicago Bears (via Panthers): Caleb Williams (QB, USC) 2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels (QB, LSU) 3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye (QB, UNC) 4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Ohio State) 5. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt (T, Notre Dame) 6. New York Giants: Malik Nabers (WR, LSU) 7. Tennessee Titans: JC Latham (T, Alabama) 8. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr (QB, Washington) 9. Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze (WR ..read more

The Jets have jumped up the board to begin the third round. New York has sent Nos. 72 and 157 to the Panthers in exchange for the 64th selection. New York has opted to choose Western Kentucky receiver Malachi Corley. He will add a unique skillset to the team’s receiving room, having frequently drawn comparisons to Deebo Samuel in the pre-draft process. Corley’s abilities as a receiver, rusher and returner make him one of the more intriguing members of a deep WR class. The Jets addressed the receiver spot earlier this offseason by signing Mike Williams to a one-year de ..read more