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Dan Morgan was excited to add the Rams second-rounder next year, since they didn't have one. Plus more on Saturday's philosophy, and why Jaycee Horn's option was a no-brainer.

In the third round of the NFL draft, the Panthers selected inside linebacker Trevin Wallace on Friday night. 

With their second pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Panthers added to the running back room, with the Texas back. 

The Panthers executed a second trade in the 2024 draft. 

The Panthers 2024 first-round pick, receiver Xavier Legette, arrived in Charlotte to fanfare, introductions and a dream that doesn't yet seem real.

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. 

Take a look at the players selected over the years by the Panthers in the second round, featuring a number of franchise legends including Hall of Honor wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad.

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.

The Panthers made a trade on Thursday night, sneaking into the first round, selecting wide receiver Xavier Legette. 

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.

As the Panthers prepare for this weekend's NFL draft, those in the wide receiver group try to keep their head down, but with an eye and ear on the draft that could change their room. 

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.

Here's how to tune in to this week's NFL Draft.  

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.

Dave Canales kicks off his first minicamp by putting Bryce Young and Andy Dalton in QB school, sticking to basics with detailed teaching. The Panthers also had near perfect attendance on a perfect day. 

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.

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

From the comings and goings at outside linebacker to free agency signings, the Panthers made a series of moves that have set up a different outlook for the draft. Here's a look at the defensive needs.

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.

From A'Shawn Robinson's thoughts on Bryce Young, to free agency motivations, here's what Robinson, Josey Jewell and Dane Jackson had to say on Wednesday. 

If the offensive line is the foundation to any team, then the Panthers feel they have a solid one. Now, as offseason work kicks up, they want to see where Bryce Young can take his game and this offense. 

Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik has made quite a few changes to his day-to-day as the first time OC welcomes Panthers players to the building. 

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.

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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.

Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown reflects on his changing teammates, consistent coaching staff and splurging after his contract extension.

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.

Fans attending the Charlotte FC match this weekend will have the opportunity to access sensory-inclusive resources through a new partnership between Tepper Sports & Entertainment and KultureCity. 

A growing group of area prospects were on hand at Bank of America Stadium Tuesday, extending the bonds that go back to their Pop Warner days.

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

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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.

After years of going against older competition and learning harsh lessons about reality, Dane Jackson felt wanted in Charlotte, and that makes all the difference. 

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.

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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.

Charlotte native and North Carolina wide receiver is closer than ever to his NFL dream, after years and years of working to make it here.

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.

Local products Jacob Roberts and Malik Mustapha want to show out for Charlotte during the draft. They took a huge step on Wednesday. 

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.

NC State linebacker Payton Wilson is weeks away from achieving his dream. He credits a former Panther with helping him get here, on the precipice of the NFL. 

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' rookie head coach has gravitated toward the best coach in the game, and wants to mold his offense around Bryce Young the way Reid has with many quarterbacks.

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.

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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 Tepper's were honored on Saturday night by the UNCF, for their continued support in education. 

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.

Josey Jewell has never been afraid of putting in the extra work, the extra hour, the extra mile. And it's brought him here to the Panthers.

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.

Panthers photographer Chanelle Smith-Walker gives a view of her favorite frames from the off-season.

One of the Panthers' newest offensive guards wants this new-look line to be "mean, tough and nasty" while protecting Bryce Young. 

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.

Get to know one of the new additions to the Panthers defense, Josey Jewell, with these five things to know.

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.

Panthers newest edge rusher DJ Wonnum signed here last week, wanting the chance to play again in the stadium where he's always played so well in the past. 

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

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Get to know the Panthers newest wideout, Diontae Johnson, with these five things to know from his ability to get open to the nickname that's followed him around.

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.

The former Rams defensive back (who played for Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero) brings experience to the secondary.

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 newest Panthers wide receiver arrived in Charlotte on Thursday, with hopes to help Bryce Young advance and a plan to do so. 

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.