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The Carolina Panthers announced their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon. Julian Council goes through the team's transactions throughout the day and provides his takeaways.Now that the roster is set for the moment, what moves may the Panthers make when the waiver wire opens on Wednesday? How different will the Panthers roster look by Monday?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www dot ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; in New York, Call 1-877-8-HOPENY; in Tennessee, call 1-800-889-9789eBa

The Carolina Panthers along with the other 31 NFL franchises will need to cut their roster down to 53 men come 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Will Carolina keep three quarterbacks? How will wide receiver injuries impact the numbers? Which offensive linemen have positioned themselves to be backups? Julian Council provides his final 53-man roster projection.Once the roster decisions are made the roster isn't final. Julian looks at other moves that could be made once the post-roster cutdown waiver wire is open.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your pl

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their preseason on Friday Night losing, 26-17, against the Detroit Lions. The Panthers new-look offense has had its ups and downs throughout the first two preseason contests but Bryce Young and the first-team unit showed life by putting together two scoring drives, including Young's first touchdown pass to Adam Thielen. Julian Council provides his final thoughts on the Panthers offense heading into the regular season.There were several roster spots up for grabs on Friday evening. Notably, a spot as the sixth wide receiver which appears to be Derek Wright's, as he ran with the first-team. Julian looks at the Panthers roster bubble as the team prepares for cutdown day on Tuesday.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to g

The Carolina Panthers preseason campaign comes to an end tonight as they host the Detroit Lions. So far, the Panthers have had a preseason that's left a lot to be desired from its fan base as the starting offense has sputtered and the defense has had its own lapse through the two contests against the Jets and Giants. Knowing that preseason games don't count toward the win-loss total, how much weight should fans put into the Panthers performances?Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer is included among the holdovers from the Matt Rhule era. Fitterer arrived in Carolina during the 2021 offseason, a year after Rhule, and has had his fair share of ups and downs as a first-time GM. Now that the new coaching staff is here, should Fitterer's job status be tied directly to their performance this year?Since opening camp late last month, the Panthers have suffered several injuries to its wide receiver core. Is depth starting to become a concern?Julian Council answers all of these questions and more in this week's edit

The Carolina Panthers have a few decisions to make following Friday night's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. The big question is: who will be on the team's initial 53-man roster come 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon? Players who are on the roster bubble will get one final chance to impress the staff on Friday night. Julian Council assesses the key position battles that will play out on Friday and provides a look at the players sitting on the cutline heading into the game.Plus, Frank Reich provides one final update heading into the preseason finale.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/NFL.  GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to

The Carolina Panthers will conclude their preseason schedule on Friday night as they welcome the Detroit Lions to Bank of America Stadium. The preseason finale will give the Panthers a good chance to see what the Lions have to offer, as the two teams are set to meet again during the regular season. More importantly, it's the final chance for a Panthers offense that has struggled to find consistency this preseason to get valuable game reps. Julian Council discusses this along with four other things fans should be watching during the Panthers preseason finale.Friday night is also the last chance for players on the roster bubble to impress. Julian looks at some of the individuals that find themselves near the cutline heading into the weekend.Plus, Panthers head coach Frank Reich provided several roster and injury updates on Tuesday afternoon.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com

The Carolina Panthers made a surprise transaction on Monday announcing that the team has waived projected starting nose tackle Marquan McCall. McCall was one of the few Rhule-era holdovers on the defensive line who appeared to be a fit in defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's 3-4 scheme but Panthers head coach Frank Reich claimed that McCall wasn't "a fit" for the system moving forward. Julian Council discusses the impact of McCall's release and the message it sends to the roster as the team sits a week away from roster cutdowns.After a dissapointing performance in the Panthers preseason opener, the team bounced back with a solid outing at the Giants on Friday night. Julian looks back at what he learned following week two of the Panthers preseason.Plus, a look at which players help and hurt their cause to make the final 53-man roster.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/NFL.  

The Carolina Panthers headed to New York to face the Giants in Week 2 of the NFL Preseason hoping to bounce back from a shaky opener vs. the Jets. Despite the 21-19 result, the Panthers showed an overall improvement, particularly from an offensive line that struggled mightily.Julian Council provided his takeaways from Bryce Young's second outing as a Panther along with his thoughts on an offense that once again sputtered out of the gate.Fourth-round pick Chandler Zavala started and played every first-team rep at right guard on Friday night. Is he now the favorite to fill in for Austin Corbett?Plus, Julian provided his thoughts on the Panthers defensive performance along with the battle at QB3 between Matt Corral and Jake Luton.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/NFL.  GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purch

The Carolina Panthers face off against the New York Giants on Friday night for the second of three preseason games ahead of the 2023 regular season. Following last Saturday's matchup against the Jets, there have been plenty of questions asked about the Panthers offensive lines' performance. One position that has demanded the most answer is right guard. While Austin Corbett continues to rehab from a torn ACL suffered in January, the Panthers are trying to find a suitable replacement. Could the answer lie outside of the roster? Should the Panthers look to sign a veteran free agent to fill the position in Corbett's absence?Julian Council answers this question among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men

The Carolina Panthers head to the Big Apple on Friday night to face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in Week Two of the NFL Preseason. The Panthers are coming off of a disappointing Week 1 performance, where the offensive line struggles of the past reared its ugly head once again. How will that unit respond against a talented Giants defensive front?Julian Council and Locked on Giants host Patricia Traina link up for a special preseason Crossover Thursday episode to preview the key matchups, roster bubble players, and much more.Plus, Julian reacts to the latest injury report and how that could impact the Panthers pending 53-man roster decision.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code LOCKEDONMLB. Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HER

The Carolina Panthers had an uninspiring outing in their preseason opener against the New York Jets on Saturday but the team and coaching staff are working diligently to clean up the issues from the weekend. While a lot was bad, there was some good to come out of the team's preseason debut. Julian Council lists what he needs to see from the team on Friday night when they face the New York Giants in Week 2 of the preseason.The Panthers offensive line group went from being lauded as the strength of the team to being lambasted as a potential weakness following the subpar performance against the Jets. Immediately following the game, offensive line coach James Campen held a meeting with the position room. Campen met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how his unit can get back to its previously celebrated status.Plus, offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, wide receiver DJ Chark, and offensive lineman Austin Corbett provided their thoughts on the preseason opener and where the team is at heading into Frida

On Saturday, the Carolina Panthers ended a strong week and productive Training Camp poorly as they were handled by the New York Jets, 27-0, in the team's preseason opener. There were a few positives like Bryce Young showing the ability to take a hit and handle pressure well but that also comes with the negative of the offensive line allowing far too much pressure on Saturday afternoon. Julian Council discusses what he learned about the team during its preseason opener.The preseason is a good time for the bottom of the roster and fringe players to earn their way onto the 53-man roster. Julian highlighted players who helped their cause and those who did not.Plus, Frank Reich outlined when he hopes to have his starting offensive line settled.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo

The Carolina Panthers opened the preseason on Saturday afternoon against the New York Jets where Bryce Young made his Panthers debut at Bank of America Stadium. While Young's first game in a Panthers uniform caused excitement the afternoon left a few concerns on the Panthers roster, in particular on the offensive line. Julian Council provides his takeaways from Young's debut and the Panthers preseason opener.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code LOCKEDONMLB. Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play

The Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium for their preseason opener. The Panthers just concluded Training Camp along with a day of joint practices with the Jets, which helped Frank Reich gain an understanding of where his team is at. What is more important to Reich, practice performances or how a player performs during the preseason?The Panthers appear to have a ton of depth in the secondary, particularly at safety, how could the numbers work in that group as roster cutdowns near in a few weeks?On Sunday, the Panthers finally acquired the services of a veteran edge rusher by signing Justin Houston. Is the team likely to add any more free agent additions during the preseason?Julian Council answers these listener questions and more in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to tak

The Carolina Panthers welcomed the New York Jets on Wednesday morning for joint practices ahead of Saturday's preseason opener. The practice offered Bryce Young the first time to see an opposing NFL defense. The Jets arrival also allowed Frank Reich and his staff to see just where his team is at as Training Camp wraps up in Spartanburg.On Tuesday, the Panthers released their first unofficial depth chart. Notably, rookie wide receiver Jonathan Mingo is listed ahead of veterans Terrace Marshall and Laviska Shenault. Mingo backed that up on Wednesday with a strong performance. Cade Mays is also listed as the starting RG, while Austin Corbett continues to rehab from a torn ACL. Is this job Mays' to lose?Whether serious or precautionary, the injury list continues to grow for the Panthers. The most serious, aside from Corbett, appears to be Damiere Byrd who is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a hamstring injury. Will the Panthers carry Bryd on the initial 53-man roster to stash him on IR? How does Bryd's injury impa

The HBO Hard Knocks cameras will focus in on Spartanburg this week as the Carolina Panthers welcome the New York Jets for two days on joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday. The Panthers will get an opportunity to test out its new look offense against one of the better defensive teams in the NFL.While the Panthers defense is comprised of a mix of veterans and potential superstars will get to see how it stacks up against Aaron Rodgers and an improved Jets offensive attack.Julian Council with the help of former Panthers beat reporter, now Jets reporter for the New York Daily News, Antwan Staley. What are the biggest matchups to watch? Where do the Panthers have the advantage? Where do the Panthers have concerns?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCK

The Carolina Panthers made a big move on Sunday afternoon signing veteran edge rusher Justin Houston to a one-year deal. The Houston signing addresses the Panthers need for a veteran pass rusher as the team looks to develop younger players and fill the gap left by Haason Reddick, who left during the 2022 offseason. Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer joins Julian Council to dissect the news and what it means for individual players and the team as a whole heading into 2023.Mike and Julian also look ahead to the Panthers joint practices later this week with the New York Jets. What areas and matchups should fans be paying close attention to?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabam

Prior to the 2022 season, the Carolina Panthers failed to find a suitable replacement for Haason Reddick. The result was the team's sack total falling from 39 to 35 while Reddick had a career year playing for his hometown Philadelphia Eagles. The Panthers were patient this offseason, passing on the signings of veteran edge rushers like Leonard Floyd, Frank Clark, and most recently, Yannick Ngakoue. On Sunday, their patience paid off as they signed Justin Houston to a one-year deal.Julian Council examines the Houston signing, including how Carolina landed on Houston, the winners and losers at the position now that Houston is in Carolina, along with the financials that played out during their search for an edge rusher.Plus, Panthers head coach Frank Reich announced on Sunday that Bryce Young will indeed play in this weekend's preseason game against the New York Jets. The Jets will be in Spartanburg later this week for two joint practices.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONN

By all accounts, the Carolina Panthers overachieved last season under interim head coach Steve Wilks. Wilks inherited a team that was 1-4 under Matt Rhule then took them on the brink of winning a division title. Wilks achieved that all while dealing with a one-dimensional offense that was hampered by subpart quarterback play from Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and PJ Walker. Despite that, Wilks went 6-6 with the team in the final 12 games. Now that the Panthers have Frank Reich and an impressive staff in place, how many wins are they worth to a roster that was flawed last year but still found a way to win?The Panthers made a big roster move on Monday by signing veteran linebacker Deion Jones. What possibilities does Jones' addition to the defense provide defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero?Conventional wisdom would lead one to believe that the Panthers would be in the market for a veteran EDGE rusher, yet over a full week into Training Camp, the organization has stood pat. One name that has ties to the current st

The Carolina Panthers are a week into their 2023 Training Camp at Wofford College. On Wednesday night the team returned home for a brief visit to Bank of America Stadium for Fan Fest but will be back down in Spartanburg for practice on Friday.So, how have the Panthers looked so far? Nick Carboni, Sports Director for WCNC, has had boots on the ground throughout and joins Julian Council to provide his takeaways from Bryce Young's development, the early camp standouts, and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www dot ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; in New York, Call 1-877-8-HOPENY; in Tennessee, call 1-800-889-9789eBay MotorsFor parts that f