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The Carolina Panthers finished up Day 5 of Training Camp practices on Tuesday morning in Spartanburg before making a quick trip up I-85 to Charlotte for Fan Fest on Wednesday evening. Tuesday marked the first red zone period for the team. Head coach Frank Reich detailed how Bryce Young is excelling early on in that department as well as providing an update on the team's progress.For the fourth straight practice, Bryce Young threw an interception. Julian Council explains why this early trend shouldn't be of concern to Panther fans.Plus, the Panthers announced a few roster moves and a look at the Panthers retooled defensive line.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 ww

After three days of getting acclimated to the Spartanburg heat and Frank Reich's Training Camp regiment, the Carolina Panthers put on pads on Monday morning. Afterward, Reich provided his assessment of how the team handled the transition along with a few key standouts. Julian Council recaps Reich's media availability.Donte Jackson successfully passed his physical nine months after tearing his Achilles. Despite that, the Panthers have been cautious with Jackson as he eases his way back into the starting lineup. Jackson met with the media on Monday detailing his recovery process and a recent breakthrough. Has Jackson's strong recovery eased concerns at cornerback for Carolina?The Panthers have called upon a former division rival to add depth to the inside linebacker position. Former Pro Bowl linebacker in Atlanta, Deion Jones, agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina on Monday. Has inside linebacker now become a strength for the Panthers? Julian discusses.Plus, one of the Rhule-era holdovers was cut on Monday.Su

The Carolina Panthers have wrapped up their first four days of Training Camp practice as the pads come on Monday morning.Through the first couple of days, there have been highlights from the Panthers rookie starting quarterback Bryce Young along with a few miscues. Julian Council provides his thoughts on Young's start to camp.Quality depth, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, is something the Panthers are searching for heading into the 2023 season. So far, CJ Henderson, Keith Taylor, and Kamu Grugier-Hill have proved to be standouts at their respective positions. Should fans buy into the Henderson hype?With the pads coming on Monday, the battle at EDGE rusher should begin to take shape. One player that may not be a participant is Marquis Haynes, who missed Saturday's practice with a back issue. Could this open up the door for DJ Johnson and Yetur Gross-Matos to take control of the starting spot?Plus, the Panthers add another QB to the mix.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Underdog FantasyThis

Training Camp is underway for the Carolina Panthers at Wofford College. The Panthers spent their money wisely during the offseason filling a few roster holes but still, some questions remain. Is it possible that the Panthers coaching staff and front office are content with what they have? Any they viewing this turnaround as a two-year rebuild?What roles will receivers Damiere Byrd and Laviska Shenault play in 2023? Could either one of them become the surprise breakout performer of the season?Now that Bryce Young is officially QB, which rookie is next in line to grab a starting job?Julian Council answers these questions and more in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/Lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Gua

The news that isn't really news became official on Wednesday morning as Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich officially named Bryce Young the team's starting quarterback. The elevation of Young to QB1 happened during OTAs as Young hit the benchmarks to then take the first-team snaps fully once mandatory minicamp started a week later. Julian Council reacts to the significance of the Panthers long-awaited announcement.Despite having not signed a long-term deal this offseason, Brian Burns arrived at training camp on Tuesday. Burns detailed after Day 1 of practice why he showed up along with his goals heading into the season.The Panthers cut prospective punt returner Marquez Stevenson after only one day of camp. Could this spell a signing of a veteran to a position of need?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/Lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor

The Carolina Panthers have arrived at Wofford College as Training Camp starts on Wednesday morning in the Spartanburg heat. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer provided an update on the roster, contract negotiations with Brian Burns, and discussed expectations for the 2023 season.The NFC South remains wide open thanks to the constant churn at QB and head coach within the division. The Panthers are chief among that change as they incorporate a new coaching staff, new offensive and defensive schemes, and, most notably, a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young. Despite that much change, are the Panthers in a position to take control of the NFC South?Plus, several Panthers addressed the media during move-in day on their expectations heading into camp.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/Lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay

The Carolina Panthers veterans officially report to Training Camp at Wofford on Tuesday morning as they embark on a new season led by new head coach Frank Reich. With the hire of Reich came several changes to the roster. Which players have most been impacted by those roster additions? Julian Council provides his 53-man roster projections as camp gets underway in Spartanburg.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/Lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.FanDu

The Carolina Panthers veterans officially report to camp in Spartanburg, SC Tuesday morning as the organization officially enters a new era with head coach Frank Reich and quarterback Bryce Young. Julian Council takes a look at the biggest storylines heading into camp.A new coaching staff presents a new opportunity as several players have joined the roster this offseason. Meaning, that players from the previous staff are now having to hold onto their roster spots. Julian evaluates the most anticipated, most underrated, and most overvalued camp battles.Entering camp the pressure to make the roster is on for several players but who on the roster bubble is under the most pressure?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/Lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guara

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2023 season with a ton of excitement locally and a reasonable level of interest nationally as Frank Reich takes over as head coach and top draft choice Bryce Young is set to take snaps as QB1. The Panthers had an up-and-down 2022 season where they overachieved with interim head coach Steve Wilks. Considering that, what would record would represent a successful season for the franchise in this year of transition?Julian Council answers that among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake

The Countdown to Training Camp continues as the Carolina Panthers are five days away from reporting to camp at Wofford College. Will there be any big news before they do? Brian Burns is still without a long-term deal and rookie quarterback Bryce Young hasn't come to terms on his rookie deal. Will each sign prior to the start of camp?Charlotte Observer Panthers beat reporter Mike Kaye joined Julian Council to discuss the pending contracts, and expectations for Young heading into camp, along with several other headlines as the 2023 NFL season begins in earnest.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.FanD

The Carolina Panthers 2023 rookie class will report to Spartanburg on Saturday ahead of the beginning of Training Camp next Wednesday. Much is expected of number one overall pick Bryce Young as the Panthers organization looks to the former Alabama signal-caller to be the answer to their QB problems. Julian Council details what expectations should be placed on Young based on how rookies in his position have performed in the past.Young headlines a five-man draft class for the Panthers. While Young is expected to play a major role for Carolina in 2023, what will the other four draft picks produce in their debut seasons?Which undrafted free agents can push for a spot on the initial 53-man roster? Julian highlights a few individuals with the best chance.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items onl

In eight days the Carolina Panthers will once again head down I-85 South to Spartanburg, SC for Training Camp at Wofford College. Before they do, there are several unanswered questions for the organization including whether a long-term deal will get done with Pro Bowler edge rusher Brian Burns and the health status for several key players heading into the season. Julian Council looks at a few of the remaining unanswered questions for the team.While there are still questions to be answered the Panthers have found solutions to several of their problems heading into the offseason. Julian discusses some of the certainties the team has heading to camp.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, f

As the Carolina Panthers prepare to head down to Training Camp in Spartanburg, SC, there remains one final box to check on the offseason to-do list: sign Brian Burns to a long-term deal. The Panthers and Burns have both stated their intentions but so far have not agreed to a deal. According to Darin Gantt on Panthers.com, an offer has been made to Burns. At what point should Panthers fans become concerned about a lack of a new deal for Burns? Julian Council answers.On the final day of June, the Panthers added veteran defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth. Stallworth's addition sets up an intriguing training camp battle on the interior of the Panthers defensive line.Free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins opted to sign with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Julian discusses what the Panthers lack of interest in Hopkins signals about their feelings about their WR room.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Gua

Over the past few seasons, the Carolina Panthers have cycled through a handful of placekickers. But after a perfect finish to the end of the 2022 regular season, the team appears to have found a long-term option in Eddy Pineiro. Pineiro won the job based on the way he responded to a forgettable afternoon in Atlanta as the Panthers traded oft-injured kicker Zane Gonzalez after rewarding Pineiro with a new deal. Can Pineiro reward the Panthers faith in him with another strong season in 2023?While the NFL rule changes call into question the importance of having a strong return game in the NFL, the Panthers are still in search of a difference-maker at the position. Which players can solidify their spots on the 53-man roster by way of the return game?How big of an impact will the Panthers special teams unit have on the upcoming season?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com.

After an injury-plagued 2022, Jeremy Chinn is back healthy for the Carolina Panthers heading into 2022. Chinn enters the final year of his rookie contract in a new role as defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will look to utilize Chinn as more of a "playmaker" with the addition of Vonn Bell in the safety room. Will the Panthers see the best version of Chinn in 2023?The Panthers find themselves with a deep safety room as Chinn, Bell, and Xavier Woods are all quality starters while rookie Jammie Robinson and special teams ace Sam Franklin present quality backup options. Considering the depth and the expectation that Chinn won't spend the majority of time at safety, how often should fans expect to see him in the secondary?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedInLinke

There's an argument to be made that had either Donte Jackson or Jaycee Horn been healthy during the Carolina Panthers Week 17 matchup at Tampa Bay, the Panthers would've been NFC South champions. On that day, Tom Brady and Mike Evans exposed the Panthers lack of quality depth at corner as CJ Henderson and Keith Taylor struggled mightily. The two were thrust into duty as for the second straight season, Jackson and Horn suffered season-ending injuries. Can the two play a full and healthy 2023 regular season?In the event that Jackson and/or Horn miss time again in 2023, do the Panthers have enough depth? Should the Panthers add a veteran cornerback to the roster? Can Henderson and Taylor improve under the new coaching staff?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedIn

Shaq Thompson is back for another year in Carolina. Entering the offseason there was a question whether Thompson would be back under Frank Reich's coaching staff. Thompson had a prohibitive cap number that would've made him an easy cap casualty. Instead of making that move, the Panthers worked out a new deal for their defensive captain, ensuring that he'd be in Carolina for another two seasons. Is Thompson the most important piece to the Panthers defense?Frankie Luvu went from a core special teamer to one of the Panthers top defensive players in 2022. In his first year as a starter, Luvu totaled 111 tackles and a team-high 19 tackles for loss. How much better can Luvu get in the new 3-4 scheme?Can Brandon Smith make more of an impact in his second season in Carolina?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t mi

After posting a career-high 12.5 sacks and earning a second successive nod to the Pro Bowl, Brian Burns is entering his prime as an outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have taken notice of Burns' production rewarding him with the fifth-year option of his first-round rookie contract, in which he'll make $16 million this season. Not only that, Carolina has foregone several opportunities to trade Burns for major draft compensation. So, it's time for Burns to get paid. What will a potential new deal for Burns look like? Is 2023 the year he becomes an All-Pro?While Burns is almost certain to produce double-digit sacks in 2023, there's a major question mark as to whether the Panthers can get enough production opposite of him at the other outside linebacker spot. The likely starter heading into training camp is sixth-year pro Marquis Haynes, who had a career-high 5.0 sacks in 2022. If given the starting nod and increased snaps, can Haynes fulfill produce at a high enough level? Or will it be a

Derrick Brown is coming off a breakout 2022 season after tying Mike Rucker's franchise record for the most tackles by a defensive tackle in a single season. For Brown's efforts, the Carolina Panthers opted to exercise his fifth-year option for the 2024 season, showing an early investment in one of the team's stalwart defenders. Now that Brown has taken a step toward being a dominant defender, can he take the next step toward being a Pro Bowl honoree?Through Brown's first three seasons, he only has six sacks. These numbers align with Brown's college production as he only tallied 12.5 sacks through four seasons at Auburn. But new Panthers defensive line coach Todd Wash believes that Brown has the potential to be a pass-rushing threat and believes that he can get it out of him. Is this the year that Brown wreaks havoc as a pass rusher?What impact will the new additions to the defensive line have in Carolina in 2023? Is there set to be a three-man battle for the final roster spot?Support Us By Supporting Our Spon

In one offseason the Carolina Panthers offensive line went from arguably its greatest weakness to its greatest strength. One of the major reasons why is second-year left tackle Ickey Ekwonu. The Panthers used their 2022 first-round pick to finally stop the annual churn at the left tackle position to select the hometown kid. In doing that, it appears the team has their franchise left tackle for the next decade. Coming off of a strong debut season, can Ekwonu deliver a Pro Bowl season this fall?One of the issues with Panthers offensive lines over the past handful of years is the inability to build continuity. While the Panthers added three new starters to the Week 1 unit, the team was finally able to field a healthy offensive line, starting only two combinations all season. Unfortunately, the injury bug bit at the worst possible time as starting right guard Austin Corbett tore his ACL in the season finale at New Orleans. Panthers head coach Frank Reich has already stated that the team expects to start Corbett o