The Carolina Panthers began their first phase of spring workouts on Monday, reporting to Bank of America Stadium on a brisk early morning to work out with team athletic trainers.
The nine-weeks of largely voluntary sessions will feature newly drafted rookies as soon as two weeks from now.
But six key players who are on the roster already are important to monitor.
Devin Funchess
It's a huge year for the wide receiver, who stepped into the No. 1 role last season when Kelvin Benjamin was traded to Buffalo.
The Panthers must decide whether Funchess is a player in whom they want to invest long-term.