Dan Morgan's aggressive moves in free agency have put the Carolina Panthers in an immensely strong position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. If they can hit on their selections, that's only going to improve their chances of going deep into the postseason.
Morgan's primary investments came on the defensive side of the football. Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips signed a four-year, $120 million deal with $80 million guaranteed. He was swiftly followed by second-team All-Pro linebacker Devon Lloyd, who joined the Panthers for far less than his market value.
Not much was done to strengthen the skill positions around quarterback Bryce Young.