The Carolina Panthers offense struggled to replicate their success last season behind an offensive line that was decimated with injuries. Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin returned from missing an entire season due to injury but failed to have the impact many expected.
Cam Newton tore his rotator cuff in Week 14 but remained as the starting quarterback for the duration of the regular season. As a result of the injury he recently underwent surgery and is expected to miss all offseason workouts until training camp.
Speaking at the NFL Annual Meetings this week in Arizona, Rivera talked about some of the changes made during free agency and the upcoming season.