5 biggest Carolina Panthers positions of need this offseason

Which positions should take priority for the Carolina Panthers during what promises to be an eventful offseason for the organization?

There is much work ahead of the Carolina Panthers as they look to get themselves out of a concerning slump this offseason. A third-successive five-win campaign was certainly not what many expected after such a promising start, so even though head coach Matt Rhule appears safe for now, his seat will be one of the hottest when the 2022 season gets underway later this year.

Getting recruitment right in the coming weeks will help their chances enormously. That might be easier said than done considering the current state of the franchise, but being aggressive and showing conviction is the only way the Panthers can get the right people into the organization.

Of course, there are some areas of the roster that need more work than others. So it will be interesting to see what groups Carolina invests heavily in during free agency and the 2022 NFL Draft.

With this in mind, here are the five biggest positions of need for the Panthers this offseason.

Position No. 1

Carolina Panthers LB

Finding a long-term successor for Luke Kuechly has been a difficult proposition for the Carolina Panthers since the perennial All-Pro announced his shock retirement. Tahir Whitehead failed miserably in 2020 and although hopes were high for Jermaine Carter this time around, the former Maryland star didn’t meet expectations and now faces an uncertain future as a free agent.

To make matters worse, the Panthers let a potential solution out of the door before a snap. Denzel Perryman was acquired in free agency and subsequently traded to the Las Vegas Raiders, where he went on to become a Pro Bowler.

If Carter doesn’t stick around, then Carolina must look at finding someone that can solidify the second level’s interior next season and beyond. But whether that comes from the college ranks or a proven veteran is another matter.