5 high-risk free agents the Carolina Panthers should consider in 2022
By Dean Jones
Which high-risk free agents should the Carolina Panthers consider when the busy 2022 free agency period gets underway?
The Carolina Panthers are now in their final stages of planning ahead of a crucial free agency period for the franchise. It promises to be a fascinating few weeks for everyone associated with the organization as those in power decide who to keep and attempt to strengthen their roster with quality signings in the face of some stern competition from across the league.
Considering the urgency surrounding Matt Rhule – who enters the 2022 season on the hot seat – expect the Panthers to be aggressive and also gain some additional funds by releasing some ahead of time and restructuring others. Just how attractive a destination Carolina is in its current state remains to be seen, but it’s essential the decision-makers get their recruitment in key areas right this time around.
Teams like the Panthers normally have to gamble once or twice. Something they’ve done over the last two seasons with little success in areas such as the quarterback spot and across the offensive line.
There doesn’t appear to be much margin for error this spring. So the Panthers must be decisive and convincing in their pursuit of finding players that fit in with the talent already at the team’s disposal.
With this in mind, here are five high-risk free agents that the Panthers might consider should they hit the market.