Are the Carolina Panthers Planning to Target a Top Edge Rusher and Inside Linebacker in Free Agency?

Are the Carolina Panthers Planning to Target a Top Edge Rusher and Inside Linebacker in Free Agency?

25:42 Mar 4, 2026
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Carolina Panthers focus on defense as free agency approaches, targeting an elite edge rusher and inside linebacker to elevate a playoff-caliber roster. Will Jaelan Phillips or Devin Lloyd become the new defensive anchors in Charlotte? Julian Council highlights the team's aggressive strategy after last year's average defensive performance, stressing the urgency to fill key roster gaps by Monday evening. Key points include the need for a veteran slot corner, a possible shakeup at safety alongside Tre'von Moehrig, and why defensive tackle and outside corner are lower priorities with Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn already secure. Should Panthers fans expect high-profile signings, or will cap constraints lead to a more cautious approach? Stay tuned as Julian Council analyzes Carolina's critical moves and their implications for the team’s identity this season. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and
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