Free agency tracker: Panthers make immediate splash

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CHARLOTTE — NFL free agency is underway, and the Carolina Panthers are making a flurry of moves.

You can keep track of all their moves below.

Signings:

Jaelan Phillips, linebacker: The Panthers signed free agent linebacker Jaelan Phillips Monday afternoon, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles for the second half of the season after being traded by the Miami Dolphins. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Phillips signed a 4-year, $120 million deal that will have $80 million in guarantees. Phillips, 26, has 28 sacks in five seasons in the NFL.

Devin Lloyd, linebacker: Carolina made another splash Monday night by signing linebacker Devin Lloyd, who was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022. Lloyd finished last season with 35 solo tackles and five interceptions. Lloyd signed a three-year, $45 million deal, reports say.

Kenny Pickett, quarterback: The Panthers added to its quarterback room on Monday by signing free agent Kenny Pickett from the Las Vegas Raiders. ESPN is reporting the one-year deal is worth $7.5 million and includes $4 million in guarantees.

LaBryan Ray, defensive end: The team re-signed restricted free agent defensive end LaBryan Ray, who has played in 46 games with 10 starts for the Panthers over the last three seasons.

Robert Rochell, cornerback: The Panthers signed Rochell, who has had stints before on the Panthers. Rochell, 27, in the final four regular-season games this season and the wildcard game against the Los Angeles Rams.

David Moore, wide receiver: The Panthers re-signed David Moore, the team announced. Moore, 31, missed most of last season with an injury.

Isaiah Simmons, linebacker: Simmons, 27, is back with the team after making five appearances in the regular season in 2025.

Thomas Incoom, linebacker: Inccom resigned with the Panthers and led the team with 16 special teams tackles last season.

Stone Forsythe, offensive tackle: Panthers have agreed to terms with Stone Forsythe. Prior to his time with the Las Vegas Raiders, Forsythe spent his first four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks.

Luke Fortner, center: On Tuesday the Panthers agreed to terms with Fortner, who was originally drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to the 2025 season, he was traded to the New Orleans Saints.

Departures:

A’Shawn Robinson, defensive tackle: The Panthers released A’Shawn Robinson Tuesday to get younger in the trenches. Robinson, 30, spent the last two seasons with the Panthers, starting 32 games and collecting 145 tackles.

Rico Dowdle, running back: The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Rico Dowdle to a two-year deal, ESPN is reporting. Dowdle rushed for 1,076 yards last season after starting the year as the team’s backup.

Cade Mays, center: Center Cade Mays signed with the Detroit Lions after starting 12 games for the Panthers in 2025, ESPN is reporting.

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