The main news surrounding the Carolina Panthers during the NFL's legal tampering window was understandably the blockbuster deals for Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd. However, an underrated re-signing may provide some clarity on where the franchise is going at safety alongside Tre’von Moehrig.
When the Panthers signed Isaiah Simmons to the practice squad in November, it was something of a full-circle moment for the former Clemson Tiger. In the build-up to the 2020 draft, Carolina seemed to be destined to select either Simmons or Derrick Brown. Much to the chagrin of some fans at the time, they went with the defensive lineman.