Carolina Panthers free agents who need to be re-signed

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Dallas Cowboys before their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Dallas Cowboys before their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers and Daryl Williams #60 react prior to Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers and Daryl Williams #60 react prior to Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Daryl Williams, T – Unrestricted Free Agent

Offensive tackle Daryl Williams was probably due for a significant pay day coming off his rookie contract but an injury plagued season may have reduced the price tag just a bit. If so, the Panthers may grant him the opportunity to increase his value with a short-term deal that would be good for both parties.

Williams, a former fourth-round pick, developed into an All Pro caliber player earning second-team honors for his performance during the 2017 season. His first full year as the starter, Williams was a star on the rise before suffering a knee injury during training camp last year.

A healthy return to form would benefit Carolina and help to solidify an offensive line that struggled to protect Newton last season.