After the Carolina Panthers’ disappointing playoff exit, the entire football world knew that Cam Newton desperately needed more weapons. The Panthers’ front office did their due diligence, and via free agency, trades, and the draft, successfully revamped the offense. According to the official Panthers’ website, here is a list of all that the Panthers’ offseason transactions that were geared towards the offense.
Authors’ Note: The transactions in bold are ones that I consider to be more significant.
Offensive Line
- 01/08/2018 Signed G Dorian Johnson to a reserve-future contract
- 01/29/2018 Extension signing C Greg Van Roten
- 03/16/2018 Claimed T Zach Banner off waivers
- 03/23/2018 Free agent signing G Jeremiah Sirles
- 03/26/2018 Panthers re-sign G Amini Silatolu
- 04/16/2018 Extension signing C Tyler Larsen
- 05/01/2018 Free agent signing T Korren Kirven
- 05/11/2018 Undrafted rookie signing G Kyle Bosch
- 05/11/2018 Undrafted rookie G Taylor Hearn
- 05/11/2018 Undrafted rookie signing G Brendan Mahon
- 05/14/2018 Free agent signing G Quinterrius Eatmon
Wide Receiver
- 01/08/2018 Signed WR Rasheed Bailey to a reserve-future contract
- 01/08/2018 Signed WR Austin Duke to a reserve-future contract
- 01/08/2018 Signed WR Jamaal Jones to a reserve-future contract
- 03/14/2018 Acquired WR Torrey Smith for Cornerback in a trade with Philadelphia
- 03/20/2018 Free agent signing WR Jarius Wright
- 04/16/2018 Extension signing WR Damiere Byrd
- 04/26/2018 Drafted WR DJ Moore
- 05/14/2018 Free agent signing WR Bug Howard
Tight End
- 01/08/2018 Signed TE Kent Taylor to a reserve-future contract
- 01/08/2018 Signed TE Evan Baylis to a reserve-future contract
- 03/13/2018 Extension signing TE Chris Manhertz
- 04/26/2018 Extension signing TE Greg Olsen
- 04/28/2018 Drafted TE Ian Thomas
Running back
- 05/07/2018 Free agent signing RB C.