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ESPN predicts Panthers to be amongst most active teams in free agency
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The Carolina Panthers , at least compared to the rest of the league, may seem a bit quiet at the moment. But expect some noise come next week.
With the legal tampering period set to kick off free agency on Monday, ESPN pieced together a primer to prepare us for all the big moves. Included in the rundown are predictions on which teams will be the most active—and the Panthers are right near the top of the bunch:
Expect Carolina to rebuild its defense because it badly needs depth. Targeting a top safety will be on the docket, and the Panthers also plan to fortify their defensive front. Even if they don't go top-of-market at each spot, they will replenish the depth chart just about everywhere. Also look for them to bring in a speedy wide receiver. Carolina has roughly $31 million in cap space.
President of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales both stressed the importance of addressing the defense while at the scouting combine last week. And that's no surprise—as the Panthers are fresh off allowing the most points ever in a single season.
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As noted by Carolina's power duo and the worldwide leader, look for the Panthers to pounce on the open market for defensive linemen, pass rushers and safeties.
This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: NFL free agency: ESPN predicts active offseason for Carolina Panthers
