Marty Hurney closed out the workweek by signing Da’Norris Searcy (SS), Jeremiah Sirles (G), and Ross Cockrell (CB). It was an important week of free agency that strengthened Carolina’s roster as dig in for the draft. In the absence of Andrew Norwell, Kurt Coleman, and the failed signing of Bashaud Breeland, Carolina had significant needs on both on both sides of the ball.
Each of these signings fortified a position of need, which gives the Panthers added flexibility heading into the draft. None of these signings should be seen as finalizing aspects of the roster. They were important and necessary moves in forming a roster that has layers of personnel needs that influence far more than a single position group.