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Carolina Panthers: Super Bowl free agents to watch

By Brandon Scott

SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen after the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen after the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Super Bowl LII - Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 04: Trey Flowers #98 of the New England Patriots looks on in the first half of Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Trey Flowers, DE – Patriots

A former fourth-round pick, defensive end Trey Flowers started all 16 games for the New England Patriots and has developed into a solid pass rusher. Coming off his rookie contract, Flowers is set for a big pay day and while Hurney may not be willing to break the bank, there is no doubt Carolina needs help at his position.

The future of Julius Peppers remains uncertain but the Panthers have already moved on from linebacker Thomas Davis, indicating a change in their reliance on aging veterans. Flowers is a proven pass rusher who would immediately make an impact on defense.

Tallying 21 sacks over the past three years, Flowers finished the regular season with a sack in each of the final three games. Through the current playoffs, Flowers has two sacks and four quarterback hits.

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