Faced with multiple vacancies this offseason, Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney has been hard at work finding suitable replacements for a number of openings. While the plan Hurney, coach Ron Rivera and the team have put in place is far from complete, the NFL Draft always marks a significant point in any roster construction process.
Early free agent signings at center and along the defensive line, with Matt Paradis and Bruce Irvin have helped to fill some gaps but other areas also require attention. It is expected the Panthers will continue their efforts to bolster both lines during the draft, in addition to adding players at safety, linebacker and potentially another running back, receiver or quarterback.