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 – DECEMBER 17: Mike Adams #29 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a New Orleans Saints turnover in the fourth during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Veteran safety Mike Adams joined the Panthers prior to last season to strengthen a young secondary. His contract expires at the end of 2018 and he’ll be 38 years old next year, returning to a unit that has recently shown positive signs of development after being a liability early.

The Panthers could benefit from an infusion of youth on the back end of their defense and Adams, if he returned, only provides a short-term solution. A contributor on five different teams throughout his career, if he isn’t ready to retire then someone else may take a chance.

However, it appears Adams time in Carolina is finished after 2018.

Probability of a return, 3%

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