Top free agents the Carolina Panthers should target this offseason

By Joshua Dows | Oct 31, 2019

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 23: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball against James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 20: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks is all smiles before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at CenturyLink Field on October 20, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Jadeveon Clowney, DE

I don’t care how loaded the Panthers are at defensive end/outside linebacker, Jadeveon Clowney is a game changer and he’s local to the area. Hailing from nearby Rock Hill (SC), Clowney played his college ball at the University of South Carolina and he has multiple ties still to the state.

This defensive player added to a team that’s already strong at the position would change the landscape of the NFC South considerably. The Saints have been an offensive powerhouse the last few seasons and much like the Bears and Vikings, when you have a quarterback that’s carving up the division – much like Aaron Rodgers – you beef up on defense and get after him.

Drew Brees could retire at the end of this season, you never know, but if not he’s the biggest threat to the Panthers Super Bowl run. Yes, this would require letting someone go or trading someone, but that’s what you do to sign division changing pieces.

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