Live Panthers updates: Players exit with gifts, goodbyes, good thoughts for 2019

Things we saw, heard and learned as the Carolina Panthers cleaned out their lockers on Monday after a disappointing 7-9 season after a 6-2 start.

\u25aa Linebacker Thomas Davis gave retiring center Ryan Kalil a signed jersey with a personal message on it as a going-away present. It was hanging in Kalil’s locker.

\u25aa Record-setting running back Christian McCaffrey says he’ll take some time off away from football this offseason, but then get back into it to ensure a lot of growth between Year 2 and 3.

\u25aa Veteran cornerback Captain Munnerlyn says Ron Rivera did not discuss his future with the team this morning. “I expect him to be here,” Munnerlyn said. Munnerlyn also said these cleanout…