10 Carolina Panthers starters who may not return in 2019

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Ryan Kalil #67 after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 07: Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers warms up during their game against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Needing help in the secondary, Hurney and the Panthers signed Eric Reid midway through the year. Believed to be unemployed due to his stance on social injustice issues and aligning himself with quarterback Colin Kaepernick, Carolina made a football decision and Reid has played well.

Continuing his protest, Reid’s future is not guaranteed although other teams may be willing to take a chance now that he has his foot back in the door. However, Reid is maintaining his grievance against the NFL and it may make other owners hesitant to get on board.

A similar salary and contract length would be good for the Panthers pocketbook and secondary next season.

Probability of a return, 80%

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