6 projections for the Carolina Panthers in 2021 free agency
By Dean Jones
Projections from Pro Football Focus on the Carolina Panthers in free agency.
We are just a few days into the official offseason period for the Carolina Panthers and the speculation is already rife. The organization made a promising start under new head coach Matt Rhule despite their 5-11 record, but the former Baylor man made it clear in no uncertain terms just what an important few months it is for the franchise.
The free agency period always poses plenty of problems for any team and the Carolina Panthers are no different. There is set to be a new general manager in place by then after owner David Tepper opted to fire Marty Hurney for a more analytical approach to recruitment, but a plan will need to be formed quickly in order for them to hit the ground running this spring.
This is an uncertain and exciting time where the Panthers are concerned. They have some exciting pieces to build around on both sides of the ball and what comes next will ultimately determine whether Carolina can enter the postseason discussion in 2021 and beyond.
Pro Football Focus published their top free agents earlier this week and gave six projections as to what Carolina might end up doing in free agency.
Projection No. 1
Re-sign Taylor Moton
- five years, $82.5 million ($16.5M APY): $45M total guaranteed at signing, $30M fully guaranteed at signing.
Taylor Moton is the No. 13 ranked free-agent according to PFF and is undeniably Carolina’s biggest priority during the offseason. It was a campaign of the highest order from the right tackle once again, who is now comfortably one of the league’s best edge protectors.
His flawless ability to cope with even the most dominant pass rushers in the business has guaranteed a big payday for Moton this spring. The Panthers should do everything in their power to keep the former second-round pick around long-term, especially when one considers how much doubt there is at every other position on the offensive line.