Darin Gantt Profile

The Panthers executed a second trade in the 2024 draft. 

Muhammad, a Michigan native and former Panthers second-rounder, will be back in his old stomping grounds to announce the 39th overall pick tonight.

The move secures the 2021 first-rounder through the 2025 season, keeping the South Carolina standout home. 

In addition to giving them the kind of wide receiver they lacked on the roster, the Panthers also bought an extra year of cost certainty by trading into the end of the first round to take him.

When you're not chosen in the first round, you have to be patient. And you have to be prepared to be misled, cussed at, and worried about disappointing the family members who came to celebrate.

The Panthers coach was running around getting a workout, and then immediately shifting gears to final work on prospects. Plus more from Wednesday's voluntary minicamp.

The veteran lineman was moved inside with the acquisition of a pair of top free agents, but the qualities that got him to the NFL have seemingly pointed him here for years.

The rookie head coach grinned and admitted it was "cool" to be the guy with the whistle, but he also worked his way methodically and intentionally through his first session of voluntary minicamp.

The second-year quarterback will lead his team onto the field for voluntary minicamp today with a new coaching staff, and he'll do it with an awareness of the steps he needs to take to improve.

The Panthers invested heavily in the offensive line this offseason, because they needed to. But several other spots are priorities heading into this week's draft. Here's a look at the offensive needs.

So much talking. Now we're within a week of some actual doing. It will be good to get past mock drafts and onto actual ones. But you had plenty of questions, draft and otherwise. 

The Panthers have assigned numbers to the guys who arrived in free agency and trades this offseason, including a few new looks.

The Panthers new GM and head coach talked Thursday about how they went about setting standards for the team, before they got into the weeds of scouting, in hopes of building the alignment they want.

Coaches and players alike are wondering how the recent rules changes impacts the return game, and who might take part in it, as the league tries to increase action and reduce injuries.

The Panthers are through the first week of offseason conditioning work, a first step as they try to build back with a lot of new faces. Also, a lot of draft and trade talk.

For all the replacements they have on defense, the second-year cooordinator is encouraged by the moves made and not made this offseason, and the fact his coaching staff remains together.

The veteran defensive lineman should help improve the run defense, but he's brought lessons about bigger things with him, as he reconnects with a number of coaches here including Jim Caldwell.

After agreeing to a long-term contract extension last week, the veteran defensive lineman was ready to start the offseason program on Monday.

Before he was a Hall of Fame defensive end for the Panthers, he was an aspiring basketball player at UNC, taking part in a Final Four run and making people wonder how good he could have been in another sport.

Keeping the 2020 first-round pick was a reward for his exceptional play on the field, and a sign that they're serious about keeping their best drafted players as they move forward.

He was headed into the final year of his rookie deal, and sends a message that the Panthers want to keep their own drafted stars.

The curiosity in the NC State center is real, as guys in the business of looking for football traits see many elite skills in a guy who doesn't play football at all.

The first-year head coach is days away from his first offseason program, after a hectic offseason. You had questions about it all, plus Jadeveon Clowney, one of his old friends, and basketball.

The veteran pass-rusher dreamed of this growing up in Rock Hill, S.C., but he admitted he wasn't sure he was prepared to come home earlier in his career.

The veteran linebacker adds some depth on special teams, after impressing in that area in a half-season here last year.

Bringing in the accomplished pass-rusher was part of a busy offseason on defense, but their goal is for the defense to not have to carry as much of the load this season.

Some trades during the 2022 season began shaping the draft list two years out, and the big trade for the top pick in 2023 also changed the landscape.

The veteran pass-rusher adds to a young group, and gives the Panthers a proven commodity at a position of need.

The veteran safety and special teams player is back, after leading the team in special teams tackles the last two seasons.

With the additions of Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis, and Austin Corbett moving to center, Canales believes the Panthers can be a good group. Plus more from his 35-minute press conference.

The Panthers GM said after a busy free agency, he wants to focus in the future on drafting well and taking care of their own players.

The Steelers coach said trading the wideout to Carolina was a matter of matching up needs, since they were looking for the upgrade at corner that Donte Jackson provided.

The new President of Football Operations/General Manager has presided over a busy first two weeks of the league year, which he believes will help set the team on a sustainable course.

Another former Rams safety joins the team, as Jordan Fuller's old teammate adds depth to the secondary.

There's been a lot of stuff happening around here the last few weeks. It's hard to keep up. But it's kind of a whole new team now, and you had questions about it.

Having gone from a 1A high school in Texas and two college offers, to one of the top guard contracts in the NFL, the Panthers are hoping Hunt remains the same humble (and talented) player.

He was here during the 2021 offseason, but has plenty of experience with head coach Dave Canales in both Seattle and Tampa Bay, where he showed he still has deep speed.

The former Packers tackle gives them an experienced option outside, after the early emphasis on adding guards in free agency.

The team was active last week, adding key parts on offense early, and working to fill some holes on defense as it went on.

The team adds another pass-rush option to the mix during a busy first week of the free agent period.

Free agency started Monday, and already the Panthers have a whole new look. And you had plenty of questions about the incomings and outgoings. Among other things.

The Vikings outside linebacker was in the building Thursday and will be staying, adding some needed pass-rush help.

With the start of the league year, the team's deal for wideout Diontae Johnson became official, as did the trade that sent Brian Burns to New York for draft picks.

The team parted ways with center Bradley Bozeman, safety Vonn Bell, and tight end Hayden Hurst on Wednesday afternoon.

He has ties to the current staff, and helps fill a void in the secondary created by the reported trade of Donte Jackson to the Steelers.

The exclusive rights free agent offers depth in the backfield, and has proven to be a threat in the return game.

The veteran came in last year and stabilized the nickel role, and added experience to a young secondary.

The Panthers have reportedly agreed to the terms of a trade with the Steelers, sending cornerback Donte Jackson to Pittsburgh.

Robinson has played for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero before, and adds another solid presence to the defensive line.

The move for another big guard helps underscore the commitment to protect quarterback Bryce Young.

The Panthers will reportedly receive a second-round and a fifth-round pick from the Giants in exchange for the franchise-tagged pass-rusher.

The massive Dolphins guard will reportedly sign a five-year deal, to help stabilize the middle of the line in front of quarterback Bryce Young.

The veteran long snapper, who has played more games than anyone in Panthers franchise history, is back for another season.

Since joining the Panthers' new front office, Tilis has quickly fit into what Dan Morgan is working to create here, bringing his background from a consistent winner with him.

The Panthers legend made his first trip inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week, and continued his own process of absorbing the fact he belongs there.

The move allows them to hang onto the 25-year-old pass-rusher, keeping him out of the free agent market which opens next week.

Taking a collection of February mock drafts is hardly scientific, but it at least points toward a group of players who could reasonably be on the board when the Panthers pick 33rd overall. Or maybe not.

From what actually happens in the meeting rooms, hallways, and restaurants of Indianapolis, to what's coming over a busy couple of weeks, you had lots of questions.

Dave Canales said hanging onto the defensive coordinator was part of his pitch when he interviewed for the head coaching job, based on the challenges he's seen first-hand.

The Panthers brass talked about the way they're approaching the upcoming months, and how they're bringing some new perspectives to roster decisions.

The Panthers President of Football Operations/General Manager discussed a number of pending offseason moves, and moves he doesn't want to make at all.

It took a lot of work, some subterfuge, a flimsy excuse from one of his kids, and one of the greatest careers in football history to lead of a memorable night for Peppers.

The 2023 season is behind us, after a week in which brought us a new Hall of Famer, a familiar winner, a girlfriend you may have heard of, and Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton.

Peppers made his first appearance at the Merlin Olsen Luncheon on Friday, joining his fellow Hall of Famers and realizing that he's now part of a new fraternity.

With Luke Kuechly eligible next year for the first time, and Steve Smith a three-time semifinalist, Julius Peppers could have company in Canton in the coming years.

The Panthers defensive end, and first-ballot Hall of Famer, said he was still processing the fact he was a member of this club.

The 2002 first-round pick spent a career making plays, making teammates better, and doing it quietly. Now, he gets to celebrate football's ultimate honor.

Head coach Dave Canales has filled out his coordinator staff, retaining Ejiro Evero, plus adding Brad Idzik and Tracy Smith.

The Panthers legend is in his first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and tonight's announcement at NFL Honors will determine where he stands among the all-time greats.

Here's how to see the annual event, including the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announcement, where Julius Peppers is among the finalists.

A group of current players were on hand to hear from their new coach and GM, and a group of legends on hand realized that it sounded familiar to a previous change which yielded results.

The Panthers new GM and head coach had their introductory press conference Thursday, and talked about the kind of team they wanted to create together.

The Panthers President of Football Operations/GM is looking for particular traits in players, but he's also looking to create something that's lasting.

The former Chiefs executive will join President of Football Operations Dan Morgan in a new front office structure.

A group of all-time Panthers greats got together to talk about Dan Morgan, Dave Canales, and what they can bring to the team in their new jobs.

New head coach Dave Canales has brought two former co-workers from Tampa Bay, among the four offensive additions agreed to on Tuesday.

Bills general manager Brandon Beane hired Dan Morgan in 2018, and believes that Morgan is ready to take the next step in his career as a personnel man as he leads the Panthers into a new generation.

The Panthers have found a head coach and a top personnel executive now in Dave Canales and Dan Morgan, and now they're getting to work on the job of building a team. You had questions.

The new head coach has built a reputation for working his way up, and for creating turnarounds with multiple quarterbacks and position groups.

The Buccaneers offensive coordinator, who has helped a number of quarterbacks to top performances, will become the seventh head coach in Panthers franchise history.