The Carolina Panthers are set to let Rico Dowdle test free agency, and there is a good chance they won't match what someone else is willing to pay. Even so, there is a growing belief that general manager Dan Morgan won't make any major moves to replace him.
Chuba Hubbard is the bell-cow option. Trevor Etienne should progress after his rookie year, which was mostly spent as a kick returner. The return to health of 2024 second-round pick Jonathon Brooks is crucial. That could be a game-changer if there are no further complications on the injury front.