The Panthers did almost everything right in free agency.

The player was outwardly excited once word got around, posting to social media shortly after the news broke.

As of Tuesday morning — after news dropped Saturday that safety Nick Scott was returning to Carolina on a one-year deal and Monday that punter Sam Martin was returning on a two-year deal — there are now seven players who played for the Panthers in 2025 still on the free agency market.

The Panthers have spoken to quite a few draft prospects already.

Kenny Pickett met Bryce Young on the Heisman trail. He grew up watching Andy Dalton. But there’s another reason why Carolina was compelling.

Panthers edge Jaelan Phillips reveals he signed in free agency with Carolina without a Zoom call, displaying the strong fit between the two.

The Panthers were busy, and it totally changes their draft strategy.

Punter Sam Martin is the latest internal free agent to agree to a deal with the Panthers in 2026. However, his agreement is a bit different.

The Panthers have made many moves in free agency this offseason, but they made sure to bring back a leader on defense.